by phillipw | Apr 11, 2026 | BA, RO, Uncategorized, WI, YE
“from everywhere, from nowhere” ~ R. H. Blyth Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem I hand the cosmos over to your heart And hand. Why not? I do not have the power To give it to you, but because pure heart...
by phillipw | Apr 2, 2026 | AU, FA, FL, GI, IN, SU, WI
If Only Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem If only girls were more like flowers, their hands Like petals gesturing in breeze-blown loves Of innocence that burn like harmless brands, Or dressed in...
by phillipw | Mar 27, 2026 | AU, CA, LO, Uncategorized, WI
Cypress, Jasmine, Orange Blossoms Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The cypress tree that raises roots above Those swamps beyond the space port launch and far Away from gantries and gigantic shove Of...
by phillipw | Feb 23, 2026 | AU, LO, WI
Pitiless Love at La Grange Burial Ground Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem A cloud-like breeze in Florida flows through The cemetery. Headstones with their names And dates don’t notice breezes. Hopes once...
by phillipw | Feb 22, 2026 | CA, JE, WI
The Lighthouse Built to Save Mariners’ Lives Helped Pioneer Sisters Stave Off Boredom with a Silly Game Before the Age of TikTok and Instagram Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem Imagine being bored enough to...
by phillipw | Feb 17, 2026 | EC, WI
The Wistaria, the Black Tar Road and Bitten Moon Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem The scent, wistaria, and colors of The clusters on the vine seem very far Away from moon’s eclipse white blue above The...
