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Oliver in the Gaze of Elio

Oliver in the Gaze of Elio Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem They notice, each one, instantly, the first Few seconds of their meeting, not just young One in the eyes of older one.  A burst Occurs (well, two...

1920s Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island and Lagoons

1920s Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island and Lagoons Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The blue of dawn in Florida is false. It lies that coolness like itself might stay, But soon the dance of cirrhus clouds...

Hedonism as Heroic Truth

This is a sexually explicit sonnet.  Do not read it or look at its illustration if sexually explicit material will offend you.  Do not complain since you were warned. Hedonism as Heroic Truth Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern...

The Breath of Pearls in April

The Breath of Pearls in April Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem It is as if departing April held Late cherry blossoms, hesitating with Them in reluctant arms.  She feels compelled By threat of summer with...

Winds of Seasons

       Winds of Seasons MTheodern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The winds that pass never return. The wind of wilt-washed spring departs and, weak, Goes dying into summer.  Grass and leaves And blooms give in...

Feral Nature

     Feral Nature Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem In Japanese the word for petals on The ground is “chiri” — mud.  The apple tree, And cherry tree are now no longer dawn Of beauty; dropping petaled...