by phillipw | Mar 11, 2026 | MO, RO, TO
Blinded Montesquiou The darkness on the tomb of Montesquiou And next to it, abated by the sky Of clouds of white and by the dome of blue, Is emphasized with dirt and algae by It and upon it. Dirtiness is shrill Upon the grave . . . and not to mention weeds Would be...
by phillipw | Mar 8, 2026 | LO, PA, RO, SE, Uncategorized
Because of Cemetery Stones Modern poetry modern verse conteern poem mporary poetry contemporary verse modcontemporary poem I want my husband, call him what you will, To cover me with selfish, manly hate. I want the emptiness of holes to spill The universe’s...
by phillipw | Mar 3, 2026 | CA, LO, RO
Call Me by the Name of Desire Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem An emptiness behind the eyes is not What lovers want. A shrug of shoulder kills The yearn of heart. A blankness never sought Is what that...
by phillipw | Mar 3, 2026 | AD, CA, EL, LO, LU, OL, RO
Elio in the Gaze of Oliver Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem How slim his shoulders since he has not filled To manhood yet, or even started there Except inside his heart with secrets thrilled That only...
by phillipw | Mar 2, 2026 | DE, LO, RO
A Gyring Flock of Violence A cloud of feathers follows her and not Of hummingbirds, their throats of scarlet, thrum Of death, of scarlet death, their hatred hot, Their pinions cauterized, a throttled hum. The wings and throats that follow her will search For nectar...
by phillipw | Mar 1, 2026 | LO, RO
Supernity in Thighs Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem God lets us die because our love spills wide In love. Do not let any poison stain Our arteries. Let each one be the bride And husband both. Let every...
