Tag: poem
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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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Poem of Sharing
Following correspondence with a dear friend and frequent source of inspiration – Carla Milho, a lovely lady and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal – I wrote this poem… Hearts in Hands of Time A locket lost in the sands of timeOn a beach, on a date, long agoAs lovers captured a setting sunHolding hands, […]
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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 for a Friend
Happy Birthday Carla Milho 🥳🎂🎁 A lovely lady from Lisbon, Portugal, Carla is a wonderful writer and a dear friend. Please visit her site to wish her a Happy Birthday 👋🏻 The time has come to celebrateShare gifts and cake and loveWishing all the best for CarlaWith blessings from above At forty-six and in your […]
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Poem for a Friend
By flowing handsOf humble heartHer mind createsDistinctive art She’s Karima Osterlund, an abstract artist who hails from Dublin, Ireland. I encourage you to visit her on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, to enjoy her extraordinary artworks and inquire about purchases. Thank you! IntuitiveShe paints by feelAs lines and shapes transform A blank canvasIs brought to lifeHer […]
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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: 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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Happy New Year!!!
Welcome to 2022. Are you ready to make this the best year, ever? Take this opportunity to enjoy the New Year – all year long – with a variety of gifts and apparel items featuring my cool digital artwork, available in these shops: Redbubble Society 6 Pixels ArtPal ArtFlakes Cafepress Samples
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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 […]