Welcome to Poem of the Week, an annual feature on this blog that celebrates National Poetry Month. Every Sunday, in the month of April, start the week off with an uplifting poem and discovery why poetry still matters.
Tag Archives: Original Poetry
Poem: Still Not Enough
You praise my creativity Youu applaud my intelligence My strenght rises My work iin high esteem
Poem: The Grief
Salty waters wash over me My eyes beam red as the sun My heart constraint in chains Not even one beat cuts through its clasp
Poem: Disquiet
Walls closing in Waters rushing down The air, once free and uplifting Clamps on my soul Strength leaves me Weakness overcomes The world becomes nothing
Poem: Ideal
The fire, crackling and popping Amber colors, dancing through the night The room is filled with warmth and light The calmness of it all Gets me through the dark
Poem: Not That You’ve Gone
Little squeak Little scuffles against the mat Paws climbing, just for a glimpse All of these joyful sounds Greeted me at the end of the day
Twinkle in Your Smile
You raise us up in the air Our laughter gives us joy Your smile widens Our happiness brightens The first time we see The twinkle in your eye Your visits overflow with our accomplishments We sing We draw Piano keys are graced with our fingers Your joy rises and brings A twinkle in yourContinue reading “Twinkle in Your Smile”
Poem of the Week: Peace of It All
And we end National Poetry Month with a poem I written recently. Hope you enjoy and thanks for reading the Poems of the Week! Through the countryside The rolling hills The brisk wind The dewy smell English nature beckons a call Books pile high Cup of tea by my side I lay down on theContinue reading “Poem of the Week: Peace of It All”
March On
Our voices were heard Our purpose was fought Pitchforks clenched in our hands Taking a large stab at injustice along the way The Mall usually paved red, white and blue Pink looks good on the city streets The big Palace stands strong and defiant one day Quivers at out feet the very nextContinue reading “March On”
Poem: Force To Be Reckoned
Our voice was heard Our rights were won One day at a time We fought for what was right But one simple check of a box Set our stride back years The vote belittle us Ignorant men humor Pride wins over equality They think they won Power at their grasp But once given can beContinue reading “Poem: Force To Be Reckoned”
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