by phillipw | Jan 29, 2026 | OX, PA, SU
More Sacred than Surrealism Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem When sun and shadow blend and do not nix Each other; when the smile and frown are one; When symphonies are silence and their mix Is utter — and...
by phillipw | Jan 20, 2026 | AN, AR, MU, PA, SI
Reclining on Clouds Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The angels lie on clouds in paintings, art And poetry. Archangels lead the choir (The speaking choir)* and are the tenor part Declaiming angel stanzas...
by phillipw | Jan 18, 2026 | CA, CO, PA, PE, SA
The Flame of Modesty Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Some Catholic priests must savor losing face, The screened confessional providing Christ’s Humility for them. His helpful grace Gives pious...
by phillipw | Jan 11, 2026 | FU, PA
Tomorrowless and Tomorrowless and Tomorrowless Like an Ill-conceived Necklace Minus Chain Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Perhaps you’ve thought about it. It’s not new To you. They think we have a...
by phillipw | Jan 4, 2026 | PA, RA, WH
Small and Great Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem A rat in Bracken Lane runs straight across My path and all of living meaning fills The world. We do not need a plane to cross The seas. Safaris with their...
by phillipw | Jan 4, 2026 | JU, NO, PA
Julian the Apostate was Proclaimed Emperor in What are Now the Precints of Notre Dame de Paris When Julian the emperor became The master of the realm, his men proclaimed His highness. Then the giant changes came. This heir of Constantine thought he had shamed The...