by phillipw | Oct 16, 2026 | AL, DE, GA, GR, HE, Ho, MA, MO
Queer Colors King Alexander had two colors for His eyes, one blue, one brown. His hair hung blond In curls, blond gloss upon them. To adore, He chose his childhood friend. From far beyond Came sobbing. Blond of royal hair spread wide And crammed the world with...
by phillipw | Sep 17, 2026 | DE, Ho, OL, SP
Ναυτίλος [Nautilus] Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem “dim dreaming life” The Greek word Ναυτίλος means “seaman” or A “sailor,” not just seashell on the beach Or on your bathroom shelf. Within the core Of...
by phillipw | Sep 12, 2026 | AE, DE, Ho, TH
Never Mind Esthetics, Guys Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem It is as if Christ has no sense of hues, As if the color wheel does not exist. It is as if he doesn’t understand that blues Don’t go with...
by phillipw | Aug 25, 2026 | AB, GA, HE, Ho, Sonnet
Sea Silk Creations Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem It is as if true love is like the sea Silk fibers now so rare. The real omits Them if we do not weave an organdie Affection. Beds are full of...
by phillipw | Aug 16, 2026 | BR, Ho, SE, TI, UG
Amid the Reek of Rotting Seaweed from the Indian River Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem We know a certain awe when summer comes, When hot months come with sweat and heat among The trunks, the limbs and...
by phillipw | Jul 31, 2026 | Ho, OR
Developments Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Late from cherry scenes, Views, now across the land we Move, home afar off. ~ Buson [Englished by Phillip Whidden] We come to see the orange blossoms of Our...
