by phillipw | Feb 15, 2026 | DE, FA, SE, SP
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...
by phillipw | Feb 10, 2026 | LO, SP
Lovely Loneliness Is the Mood Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem He has the springtime hilltops in his chest. They rise inside him with their ridges wrought In new-leaved green. Small mountains with each...
by phillipw | Jan 21, 2026 | LO, RO, SP, ST
Treasure Chest Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Spring spreads its light across the body on May’s bed. The beam has snowdrop, daffodil And wonders of narcissus in this dawn Since spring refuses to let...
by phillipw | Jan 2, 2026 | SP, SW
Caesars Are Never Resurrected Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem No ticking of the clock brings on a new Year or the spring. The weaving of a nest By mother warbler is the warmer clue. The robin choosing...
by phillipw | Jan 2, 2026 | LO, MY, SP, SW, ZE
A Combination Called Perfect Unity Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The swifts in spring are wonders set with wings. The spring that flourishes with swifts is spring Combining elements with common springs,...
by phillipw | Apr 14, 2025 | CH, Ho, RO, SE, SP
Hard and Soft The virgin wearing her mantilla for Her crinoline bewitches men along The street. They feel their semen soar Among their ribs. They hear her silent song Commencing from her masklike face that turns To left and right but looks at none of...
