by phillipw | Mar 6, 2026 | BI, CA, SE
Oliver in the Gaze of Elio Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem They notice, each one, instantly, the first Few seconds of their meeting, not just young One in the eyes of older one. A burst Occurs (well, two...
by phillipw | Mar 4, 2026 | CA, LO, SU
The Gorgeous Flowers’ Stamens are Sexual Organs Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem I used to breathe as if I had a bloom Between my teeth, an orchid made of dawn, A daybreak we have never seen, no doom In...
by phillipw | Mar 3, 2026 | CA, LO, RO
Call Me by the Name of Desire Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem An emptiness behind the eyes is not What lovers want. A shrug of shoulder kills The yearn of heart. A blankness never sought Is what that...
by phillipw | Mar 3, 2026 | AD, CA, EL, LO, LU, OL, RO
Elio in the Gaze of Oliver Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem How slim his shoulders since he has not filled To manhood yet, or even started there Except inside his heart with secrets thrilled That only...
by phillipw | Feb 27, 2026 | CA, FL, WO
The Child and Man Woodrow in Brevard County Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem ”bright jewels of the mine” The mountains of my father’s childhood scene Are cumulus tall white. The Matterhorns He...
by phillipw | Feb 26, 2026 | AN, BA, BL, CA, EG
Karnak Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The cat communicates what cats can say From ancient Egypt onwards. Cats and men Rubbed, just as people pet their cats today. A hungry cat would rub again,...
