by phillipw | Oct 18, 2026 | AB, AM, IN, LI, NA
38 Ab The writer writes in sentences that she Repeats, repeats in part, repeats, repeats As rigid as an Indian brave we see Hanged out to die. The heart of bravery beats No longer, due to rigor mortis. These, The thirty-seven also by him, hang As rigid as America’s...
by phillipw | Sep 18, 2026 | BL, CH, LO, NA, SP, SU
Loveliness Despite the Difficulty of the Long Word “Logarithmic” Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood vast and tiny The spiral of the...
by phillipw | Jun 4, 2026 | NA, NI, SW
The Grown-up World like Auschwitz Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Since childhood nightmares disappeared, his dreams Have drifted, off-white stuff, vanilla drinks (Caffeine-less, no taurine), and no snake...
by phillipw | Mar 15, 2026 | NA, PR, VI
Intercessory Prayer Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem When I was young and stupid, I went on a fast Against the war in Vietnam. I thought My hope would wing its way to where Christ, glassed In his...
by phillipw | Feb 12, 2026 | DE, NA, SW
The Holiest of Holies Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The temple’s Holiest of Holies space Behind the hallowed curtain’s yarns implies The truth about the sacred spirit race Archangels Gabriel and Michael...
by phillipw | Jan 15, 2026 | MI, NA
Wonderstatement Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Poetic as millefeuille the sonnet tastes. The pastry is poetic as the flakes Instilled with pastry cream. Our tonguing hastes Perfection’s...
