by phillipw | Apr 21, 2026 | CH, JE, LU, SI, Uncategorized
Lucichrist Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem He spoke that single word to me and all The universe was swallowed in a blink. He spoke. All other words became a sprawl And then I knew I had no need to...
by phillipw | Mar 14, 2026 | JE, JO
Music in Unrequited Love To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. ~ Oscar Wilde The perfect love is not agape love. The perfect love is in the music sent Like sound waves to the person far above You who remains unkissed. Withheld assent Perfects the...
by phillipw | Mar 10, 2026 | BL, CH, CR, JE, LO
Hearts’ Veins are Colored Blue By the breath of his mouth Blue, azure, all their shining shades show truth. The lightest blue was first of colors from The breath of Christ. That blue was perfect youth Jehovah first imagined in the hum Of heaven’s music. Since that...
by phillipw | Mar 5, 2026 | BL, BU, CH, JE, PA, VI
That Hand Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem I cannot understand why everyone Misunderstands that hand raised up, that palm Turned towards the viewer. Black and white keen nun Assumes that Jesus...
by phillipw | Feb 22, 2026 | BU, CH, JE
Bittersweet Dreams Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The people bring their offerings and flowers And incense bundles. Buddha lies in sleep. The people think Lord Buddha has the powers To help but people...
by phillipw | Feb 22, 2026 | CA, JE, WI
The Lighthouse Built to Save Mariners’ Lives Helped Pioneer Sisters Stave Off Boredom with a Silly Game Before the Age of TikTok and Instagram Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Imagine being bored enough to...