by phillipw | Sep 6, 2026 | BU, CO, EN, ME, TR
Twenty-four-carat Godlessness: True Thoughts Make Words and Gold Superfluous Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The statue sits in contemplation of The cosmos. Round the room here all is gold, Real...
by phillipw | Aug 31, 2026 | BU, CE, CH, MI
Silent in Their Silver Sleepless Chambers Military Parade as Palaces Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Their castles in a row wait underground. When men signed up, they thought that they were kings And...
by phillipw | Aug 16, 2026 | BU, TO, UG
Hobbled Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Yes, even ugly ones, this mud-like one, This toad partakes of pure divinity. He hauls himself from hunkered shade to sun And shows his lug-skinned grin. The...
by phillipw | Jul 30, 2026 | BU, CH, EN
Pinus Buddha Dark not yet turned to Buddhas, venerable pines Hold dreams in heart rings. ~ Issa [Englished by Phillip Whidden] “While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.”...
by phillipw | Jun 21, 2026 | BU, DE, EL, PE, RA, SA
The Very Stones Will Cry Out Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem In desert places God is seen and heard. A burning bush appears but does not burn. Mild flames are miracle enough. A bird Sings out some...
by phillipw | Jun 21, 2026 | BU, CH, JE, RE
The Mountain is Not Removed Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Inside the Buddhist center in the town Of Mims mosquitoes maze around and bite. They munch your blood until your hand slaps down And...
