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Call Me by the Name of Desire

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...

 Elio in the Gaze of Oliver

 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...

The Child and Man Woodrow in Brevard County

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...

Karnak

      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,...

A Cat Means Love . . .

A Cat Means Love . . . Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem . . . But then you have to know that claws and teeth Are parts of what a cat is.  If you can Not deal with killing facts, then you’re beneath...

1920s Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island and Lagoons

1920s Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island and Lagoons Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The blue of dawn in Florida is false. It lies that coolness like itself might stay, But soon the dance of cirrhus clouds...