by phillipw | May 14, 2020 | AN, HY
Crochet and Chain Mail Strength The weaving of a rhythm and a song With speech is what the meaning of a hymn Was in the ancient world. So, this has long Been part of what our souls require. This rim Of beauty has been held the best since time Was human. We have...
by phillipw | May 14, 2020 | AN, GA, Ho, LO, SE
Sarmentus Deliciae, Augustus, and Falernian Intoxication A few of us (and I am one) are known By name when centuries have passed. Just one Peculiar quality defines us. Grown Men cannot do without us for their fun. Our beauty is intoxicating from The first sip that...
by phillipw | May 13, 2020 | AN
The Roman Matron, the Eloquent Philosopher, and the Rostrom in Rome from which He Delivered his Speeches The matron Fulvia, once wife of two Great men, awaits her chance. They both were foes Of Cicero, first Clodius. Her new One was Mark Antony. This day her...
by phillipw | May 13, 2020 | AR, IN, MU
The Vanishing Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem A perfect poem that a poet knew (Or nearly knew) attempted to escape From in his ribs and mind. It almost grew. He got a glimpse of it, its shining...
by phillipw | May 13, 2020 | CA, FO
Prospero Protecting his Hoard My kitty growls when he is given food He loves. He can’t control himself. Nope. He Curmurs and hisses. Really he is rude To those who feed him, goes into a spree Of crude expletives, hunkers down and grabs A mouthful just in case I...
