Tag: meter
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Poem for a Friend
A lovely poetess and friend hailing from the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Michele Lee Sefton has worked diligently over the past nineteen months authoring her first book – presently, being edited. I wrote this short poem in honor of her hard work, and I encourage you to visit her site to learn more! Waves riding […]
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Poem: Wishing on a Star
I originally wrote this poem on December 22, 2020, in response to reading “Make a Wish to a Star and It Will Come True“, by Carla Milho, a very lovely lady and talented writer from Lisbon, Portugal. I then posted it on my site a few days later, as part of a compilation. And, now…freestanding. […]
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Poem in Response
Having read “How a workation from Shillong looked like” by Mukti Masih, a very beautiful poetess, Christian, chai-totaler and successful Content Writer from Indore, India – wherein she recounts a visit to one of her favorite cities while working to complete a second book – I was inspired to write this short poem in response… […]
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Poem for Peace
Having read a wonderful poetic tribute of Ukrainian courage and leadership – “Hats Off to President Zelenskyy“, written by my friend Cindy Georgakas – which also rightfully condemns Russian President Putin as a war criminal, I thought that I’d share this short poem which I wrote recently… A sunflower for sharingOur hearts through words and […]
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Poem: Sands of Michigan
Growing up along the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the city of Marquette, I have many fond recollections of summers at the beach, swimming in the water and exploring small islands… Jumping over dunesOn the hot sand under sunCool, deep blue watersBeckoning young summer fun Life in MichiganWith the […]
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Poem of Wishing
Wishing She Was Here I tossed a coinInto the drinkThen, saw it splashAnd watched it sink To make a wishI hope comes trueDeep in my heart– I dream of you Forgive me, pleaseI carry onIt happens all the time These thoughts of youWarming my dayMy love flows into rhyme I’ll blow a kissAcross the seaWrapped […]
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Poem in Response
After reading “Remember This…” by Carla Milho – a good friend and wonderful writer from Lisbon, Portugal – wherein she speaks to the strength of love, I was inspired to write this poem in response… Until the End The star I seeWithin your eyesGrows bright across the land Straight from my heartThrough spoken wordI’m asking […]
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Power of Water
This photograph features cascades on the Middle Prong Little River, located in the Tremont section of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Many prints are available for your home, office, or, as a gift to give to family and/or friends, when you visit my galleries at Pixels and Redbubble. There are other items to see, also. […]
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Poem in Response
Having read Feeling the Squeeze, poetic prose by the talented and often inspirational Arizonian poet, Michele Lee Sefton – wherein she writes about regional economic history, homegrown citrus & making lemonade – I was inspired to write this poem in response… From gloves to weedAnd holes to seedTo roots with shootsAnd dirty boots The work […]
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Poem: Highway Song
Beyond seven cloudsThen, just up the roadConstraints cast asideTo lighten the load One hand on the wheelCool wind driving hairA new day aheadAah, fresh mountain air © 2022 Phil Perkins My collage artwork is available on many products in these shops: Redbubble Society 6 Pixels
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Poem: The Road Ahead
May the days aheadWithin this new yearFoster your will to achieve That you make great stridesAnd help those in needKeep the faith, always believe © 2022 Phil Perkins PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com. Read lyrics of music here.
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Poem: Inside a Dream
I started this poem early last evening, later finishing it in the dream of a beautiful woman I know… I stepped inside a dream, intenseNight dark, to slip awayTo hold her nearBeneath the starsAnd love her as she lay Asleep, then not, and back againWe tossed across the sandOn moonlit beachWet in the wavesTwo hearts, […]
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Poem: Daydreaming
We’ve all daydreamed at one time or another, drifting into a pleasant vision or wishful scenario of ones imagination. This poem speaks to such moments and compliments a lovely woman from India – Mukti Masih. She’s an accomplished writer and business Head of Content, a friend who is frequently the source of my inspiration, and […]
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Poem in Response
Having read “Lend Me Your Poem” by talented poet, dancer and friend Annabel – wherein she speaks of life, light and love – I was inspired to write this poem in response… Lend me a penAnd I’ll write you a poem Lend me your handUnder starlight we’ll roam Aloft of cloudsAs light as a feather […]
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Poem: On My Mind
She sees the worldThrough loving eyesA special place to be And as I gazeInto her eyesHer magic speaks to me A welcomed smileAnd cheerful laughEnraptured by her ways If but one wishWere granted meWith her, I’d share my days I wrestle wordsAnd read aloudThen put them in a poem She’s on my mindeach waking breathThoughts […]
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Poem: She Placed a Star
I wrote this poem for a friend who is a frequent source of inspiration, Mukti Masih – a published poet, freelance writer and beautiful woman from India… I watched as she placed a star in the night skyFixed by her gentle touch, as though meant to beBrilliantly aglow in its constellationWithin my heart, I have […]
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Second Poem Published
Today, it’s my honor to annunciate that I’ve had poetry published on MasticadoresUSA. I’m grateful to site Editor Gabriela Marie Milton – thank you very much, Gabriela – for selecting my poem, which is entitled, She’s a Good Witch. Please do visit the site. Thanks! She’s a good witchThe spells are realHer magic worked on […]
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Poem in Response
After reading “Old Mays” by poet Mukti Masih, of India – where she profoundly conveys the transformative influence of love with memories old and new – I was inspired to write this short poem… Like the warm glow of moonlightIlluminating the night Or, flowers so bountifulIn blossom, so beautiful May with questions, you receiveThe truth […]
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Poem for a Friend
I wrote this poem for a friend in India, Mukti Masih – a Christian, chai-totaler, published poet, freelance writer, business Head of Content, and, someone who inspires me. I encourage you to visit her web site. If I were marriedWith kids and a lotI’d wish for someoneWho has what she’s got A thoughtful womanBeautiful and smartWho […]
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Poem for a Friend
Often a source of inspiration, I wrote this poem for a friend – Michele Lee Sefton. A proficient poetic storyteller, dancer and photographer, I encourage you to visit her site to read and enjoy her creative works! Donning overallsWithout any shoesTo a rhythm set by spoons In a sun-showerDancing wet with rainBringing thunder to monsoons […]
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