by phillipw | May 12, 2025 | MA, Uncategorized
In Various Lights A shadow is a young man who’s exposed To certain types of light. These vary. Some Are megawatt demands that are composed By all the males around, his manly scrum. No wonder he’s diminished in this crowd. The light of women also...
by phillipw | May 10, 2025 | BA, MA, PE, TE
Their Hairy Shells The person sitting here is two-legged, man, Unless you count the smaller one between The unshaved pair, but then the macho clan Points out that other pair, two bits unclean To look at. Surely they increase the weight And length and...
by phillipw | May 9, 2025 | CH, FA, MA, ST
The Fatherless Son Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem He does not have a son to call him to His mind or heart. Instead both men are ash. Chuck’s hair and underarms that women knew Are now like...
by phillipw | Apr 20, 2025 | FA, MA, MI, RE, SE
Masculine Modalities A young man loitering is seen by guys Who pass nearby. A single one pulls close Inside his Mustang . . . loitering one sees eyes Consuming him. The younger one feels gross And turns his face away. Four other men In uniforms approach...
by phillipw | Apr 18, 2025 | AB, AD, CA, EV, FE, MA
The Prime Man after Woman’s Sin Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem This multi-colored parasol lets light Through. Underneath that light the shades show you In different hues. The shining beams...
by phillipw | Apr 18, 2025 | BR, HE, MA, WE
Till B-r-e-a-d-t-h Do Us Part A tinsel throne is what the world provides For women on each wedding day. While they Are dressed for it in satin silk, the brides Are treated like a princess’s bouquet Held up for admiration. But then life Takes over. Mother of...