by phillipw | Aug 23, 2024 | CH, RO, ST, Uncategorized
Mass Loaded Vinyl Cage Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem He sings, a member in the burning rungs Of seraphim stacked high around the throne Of passion. Fizzing, flaming,...
by phillipw | Aug 15, 2024 | LO, LU, RO, Uncategorized
Screwtape Messaging “Never let a fool kiss you and never let a kiss fool you.” The oldest voice, the voice of open thighs, Is part of whispering, shouting. urging need. Ears hear it, almost, it’s so loud. The eyes May Braille it if they want to. Written...
by phillipw | Aug 14, 2024 | BU, RO, SA, Uncategorized
Petrified Voices in the Verses Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The older voices call in me. The smell Of marble mined for sculptures, dust of stone Is in the words. White bearded throats compel...
by phillipw | Aug 12, 2024 | CH, CO, FR, KN, RE, RO, SA, SU
Compostela or Knock — Wherever Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The saints are dressed in all their silks and gems As never in their holy lives before Their martyrdoms or whatever. The hems Below...
by phillipw | Aug 1, 2024 | LO, RO
The Stunted Loveliness Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem My body was the shallow pot of earth For you to use to make your bonsai in. My soul Was waiting, though. To start this gnarled birth You...
by phillipw | Jul 28, 2024 | LO, MA, PE, RO
Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Most pearls are prized because the luster of Their loveliness lies held in shape of spheres — Though never perfect. Given with a love Strung out on strings of strength to...
