by phillipw | Sep 10, 2024 | IN, PO
The Greek Word “Muein” Says “Do Not Utter” Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem You keep your mouth shut till the moment comes That mysticism enters you. That light Floods in until your inspiration...
by phillipw | Aug 25, 2024 | IN, PO
Primeval Will A poem is primeval will as strong As impetus in evolution for Our trees around the globe. The words push, long, Enduring as a Giant Redwood, core Of heartwood at trunk’s center. Poetry Demands that humans write it, speak it, sing Its...
by phillipw | Jul 23, 2024 | FR, HI, IN, NE, PU, SO, SP, TU
Later Sammy Silently Disappeared with His Airforce Father Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem I want to return to the shadows, and from the shadows to the flower. Are you going, fragrance? Go! ~ Lorca,...
by phillipw | Jun 22, 2024 | BE, IN, PE, PH
Their Beauty Almost Stings Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The birds and insects get it right. The male Outshines in colors female beauty. Gold, The females seem to be the richest. Hail The...
by phillipw | Jun 21, 2024 | BU, IN, Uncategorized
To Hold Infinity in the Eyelids Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The carved Buddha lies, His eyelids in a straight line To infinities. ~ Seiho [Englished by Phillip Whidden] Do straight lines lead to...
by phillipw | Jun 17, 2024 | DI, IN, Uncategorized
Kimberley Pickaxing Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Two younger readers of the poet ask Him how he wangles quite so many lines, So many sonnets, villanelles. That task Is not so great. He just...
