by phillipw | May 17, 2020 | AN, MU, OR, PO, Uncategorized
The Soaring of the Tenor Voice Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem When Orpheus was on the “Argo,” he Was cox. He beat the rhythm of the oars’ Strokes for the heroes as they sailed the sea Of myth. His...
by phillipw | May 16, 2020 | AN, HA
Pearly White for Femininity, Dark Red for Masculine Loveliness She tried to look her best and those who cared About her paid a painter for her tomb. Her favorite jewels, pearls that were paired With deep red stones, now decorate the room The tiny room, her...
by phillipw | May 16, 2020 | AN, PR
Prezioso’s Precious Pets The only thing better than a kitten Is . . . kittens! The only thing dafter than A full-grown, hairy man fondly smitten By such fur balls is . . . a man and a man Completely stupid over them. But then There’s something worse: Antonio in...
by phillipw | May 15, 2020 | AN, HA, HE, RE
The Upper World of God’s Own Heaven is Far Superior to the Ancients’ Underworld In Homer’s day, deep pagan ancient times, The infamous and rich and mighty class Of men felt agonies in Hades. Crimes By them alone, and only the most crass Ones, caused immortal...
by phillipw | May 15, 2020 | AN, FE, MA, SE, TE, WE, WR
Male and Female Negated Men weep. That’s true, but when they weep, their tears Are not for little things or just to win An argument—unless they’re actors. Sneers Come easier to men than crying. In A rage they show their masculinity. Hurt men do anger best, far...
by phillipw | May 14, 2020 | AN, CA, DO, GI, PR
Salvation for the Calvinist Fanatic Who Did not Know Yet that He Was a Lover of Boys; the Doctrine of Double Predestination? Christ’s zealot, Gide, was taken on a trip To London by a friend. This duo went A-slumming, spiritually . . . took a sip Of...
