by phillipw | Jun 16, 2025 | BR, EL, RO, T, Uncategorized
“gentle shock of mild surprise” ~ Thomas De Quincey A piece of writing that delivers mild Enjoyment must appeal to some like those Who study T. S. Eliot. A wild Container holding gooseberry jam glows For some, though palely, I suppose. A taste Can be developed for ....
by phillipw | May 25, 2025 | BR
The Housing Estates with Royal Poinciana Killed Off the Groves Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Vast realms of orange groves spread out across The sands of Florida. Uncounted trees Became the kings and...
by phillipw | May 24, 2025 | BR, FL, Uncategorized
Late Spring and Early Autumn Before palmettos flourish out in flower (In starburst blooms above the sand below), The coral-colored citrus has its hour In globes like giant orange pearls on show In Florida. They hardly seem to be Within the same dimension,...
by phillipw | May 1, 2025 | BR, DA, WA
A.T.F. Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The Sabbath boredom, almost drowsiness, Imposed by Jews’ Jehovah falters, yawn In afternoons. The mind in frowziness Attempts to think but...
by phillipw | May 1, 2025 | BR, FL, SE
The Concrete Block Box This box is painted white and stands Against the colored world that wants to stain. A doctrine bundle tied with texts withstands The onslaught. Pure, the walls reject the strain Of U. S. Highway Number One so crude In stretch from Maine to...
by phillipw | Apr 25, 2025 | BR, FL, ME, OR, TI
Florida’s Holy Ghosts Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The orange groves have left us but we hold Them in our veins. Reflection on them heaves Them into beauty once again. Though sold To...
