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    Another great poet has honored my request to present his poem here.
    I thank my friend David for his permission to do so. So far, no poet has said no
    to my request to present their work here! I am starting to think that for some
    strange reason they all trust me!!!!

    GONE ON TO HEAVEN

    I knew this day would come
    Everyone of us will pass
    So many distractions
    We forget we won't last
    One day at the table
    The next an empty seat
    Yesterday is a memory
    Tomorrow death's drumbeat

    So I lived in the moment
    Celebrated the now
    Saw each day as sacred
    Created many "wows"
    Chased great adventures
    Invested in a cause
    Found joy in the little things
    And I loved just because!

    Now I've gone on to Heaven
    Met the King of Kings
    This place is truly glorious
    Wait till you see Angel's wings
    But for now give a listen
    Remember what I said
    These are the days for living
    So don't act like you're dead

    Fly like a butterfly
    Go ahead take a chance
    Give more than expected
    Taste sweet romance
    Walk in the meadow
    Take all the wonder in
    Dance in the moonlight
    Live free be born again!

    Like me, please..
    Live in the moment
    Celebrate the now
    See each day as sacred
    Create many "wows"
    Chase great adventures
    Invest in a cause
    Find joy in the little things
    And love just because

    If in life you've been hurt
    I beg you let it go
    Learn the art of forgiveness
    To jealousy just say no
    Don't major on minors
    To prejudice don't give in
    Give your heart to Jesus
    Live free be born again

    And you'll..
    Live in the moment
    Celebrate the now
    See each day as sacred
    Create many "wows"
    Chase great adventures
    Invest in a cause
    Find joy in the little things
    And love just because

    8-29-15
    Silent One's "Final Poem" Contest

    Copyright © 2015 Three Penguins
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    This great poem so struck me that I added it to my favorite poem list there only seconds after reading it!
    I may check out and possibly write for that contest as I now have only one contest entry not judged as of yet. -Tyr
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    Another great poem by my friend -Lyric man

    BEHIND THE SMILE

    Just another sinking tear
    In this river full of pain
    Racing fast to nowhere
    A world that's gone insane
    Hope committed suicide
    Before I had the chance
    Forced to live without you
    Teased by fool's romance

    But it's alright you'll never know
    I'm living dead but I don't show
    Empty words and hollow eyes
    Behind the smile I hide my lies

    Everyone has the answer
    None of them are right
    The blind lead the blind
    Pretending to have sight
    Love is such a cruel illusion
    A distracting fool's delight
    Left me poor and naked
    Under a waterfall of night

    But it's alright you'll never know
    I'm living dead but I don't show
    Empty words and hollow eyes
    Behind the smile I hide my lies

    Handcuffed by our society
    Scorned to a water grave
    Drowning in a sea of lonely
    And too far gone to save

    But it's alright you'll never know
    I'm living dead but I don't show
    Empty words and hollow eyes
    Behind the smile I hide my lies

    *One of my break up poems

    3-22-15
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    One of the best break up poems Ive ever read.. Ever element is superb and the flow is magnificent! -Tyr
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    Old Blue

    I’ve been lost for days now, an’ all the country looks the same.
    I’ve been walkin’ ‘round in circles, an’ found my footsteps once again.
    Me ‘tucker’ bags been empty for, three days an’ there’s this ragin’ thirst.
    I feel my tethers at its end. I can only fear the worst.

    I must keep these tired legs strugglin’ on toward the mirage up ahead.
    I pass the bones of sheep an’ roo’s, an’ quietly shudder at the dead.
    There’s not a livin’ thing around, ‘cept ‘Old Blue’ at me feet,
    he’s lookin’ more like mutton now, an’ good enough to eat.

    I stumbled to a creek bed, where red gums offered shade,
    with one of my last three matches, a little fire was made.
    ‘Old Blue’ looked bravely up at me, he knew there’s nought to eat.
    And I’m sure my old dog realised, he was the only meat …

    ‘Old Blue’ laid beside the campfire, but was lookin’ pretty scant,
    for he never had his coat on now. He couldn’t bark or pant.
    I thanked him in a sobbin’ grace … cut slices off him with a knife.
    A real mate was me old dog ‘Blue’. I know he saved me life.

    ‘Old Blue’ deserves a medal, for the dedication he has shown.
    He’d know that I was upset now, ‘cause I hate eatin’ on me own.
    Old memories came floodin’ back, now I’m full I feel so sad,
    as I recall the good times, ‘Old Blue’ and I have had.

    I stared into the glowin’ embers, an’ watched ‘em slowly die.
    With what was goin’ through me head, a tear fell from me eye,
    I sadly eyed the little pile that had built up on the stones …
    Thinkin’ ‘Gee I wish that Blue was here … he would’a loved them bones’.

    Copyright © 2015 Lindsay Laurie
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    This fine poem, written by my Australian friend Lindsay Laurie, so struck
    me this morn that I sent him a pm asking to be allowed to post it
    here...
    He graciously gave permission to do so.
    A very talented poet and jolly good fellow..--Tyr
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    Wisconsin Autumn--By Robert A. Hall--United States

    Wisconsin Autumn

    When the moon is full of bluster
    And the wind its bidding does,
    Then the birling leaves will muster
    For the dance that ever was.

    Then you know the Iceman's coming
    With a breath that chills the soul.
    With the sun our faces shunning,
    Bank your fires with Spring the goal.

    Robert A. Hall, a Marine Vietnam Veteran, served 5 terms in the Massachusetts State Senate. He was an Association Executive from 1982 to 2013, retiring due to pulmonary fibrosis for a lung transplant 12/23/13. His 11 books, including two of poetry, Old Jarhead Poems and Share the Cup are here: http://tinyurl.com/n79esoh. Royalties go to charity. He does the Old Jarhead blog.
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    A Guitarist's Night
    ----------------------------------------------by Keith O.J. Hunt

    Fresh kiss....

    bottle of wine

    Made love til half-past nine,

    mellow Hendrix, 'Little Wing'
    'Hey Baby' ----

    She moaned to it, sighing soft,

    purred to it....

    A beautiful old music carrying us away;

    she was so French, crazy in love ----
    romping the house with purple eyes
    and little blue(s) pant*es,

    I cooked for her dishes, hours

    to please her wet-appetite,
    insatiable...
    always red lipstick thick,
    pure white chics;
    all Woman,
    she was
    Copyright © Keith O.J. Hunt | Year Posted 2014
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    My friend Keith usually writes in a more classical old style form but here he modernized his verses quite a bit and presented a fine poem.
    We are currently doing a collaboration. I will present it here when he writes the second part, as I sent my first half to him a few days ago.
    I have no doubt that he will either match it equally or even exceed it in quality..-Tyr

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    Blossom Sonnet
    ----------------------------------------------------------by Keith O.J. Hunt

    When the winter winds have stole

    their shivered breath,

    And warmer now, snow is shed,

    what lovely can bring when it sings;

    (From mountains deep to waken sleep)

    And gather the birds to their blossomed boughs,

    singing their elated woody sounds,

    (gently loitering in elder trees)

    speckled chirps in forest green

    Neath budding Sylvan mistletoe

    the earth is born-again,

    ages old

    returns this ditty of long ago

    (til rejoicing in leafy worlds)

    Copyright © Keith O.J. Hunt | Year Posted 2014

    ^^^^ This is more his usual style..... --Tyr
    Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 02-13-2016 at 03:47 PM.
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    I am not usually a big fan of the "free verse poetry form" but this one by this very fine poetess is truly exceptional work IMHO.
    I HOPE THE READER WILL GREATLY ENJOY IT...-Tyr

    The Generous Bard


    (The Merry Adventures of Robin Good)

    Sherwood's Forest legendary, leading man
    up, down, tricking eggs between branches
    slender, slander, his voice is growing thinner
    twisting, turning heads 50 shades of green

    Master of disguise reaching for the top archers spot,
    A bard, with uncanny precision, ROBIN nonstop
    Splitting his opponent LIKE A BOSS!
    Aiming arrows, where broken women sit
    Creating fantasies, for his band of hypocrites
    A serenade, of jealousy and mayhem
    A poetic outlaw, generously taking what others earn
    Wearing black tights, the hottest profile, sipping wine
    A lust beyond Dorthy's Rainbow, a venomous poem
    Somewhere, covered in leprechaun's gold
    His chest is cold
    - Yet warm from all the hands caressing this bard,
    He is the best, gravity has no weight on his pen,
    A soundless soldier having his way with his sword,
    Executing those who challenge him,
    Breathing life into many empty accounts
    Giving voices and self-encouragement
    With no time to drop down this bard from cloud nine
    A dissipation of air fresheners and hello's
    Painting pain just to pretend it hurts the person
    A fragile voice whispering in the shadows

    Slithering Secrets;
    From this hooded bard who carries no face,
    A mask of lies, taking what belongs to others.
    Robin of honor, graveled by his peasants
    MISUNDERSTOOD in every fashion, yet he preys
    Pipping dreams away, down an infested rat's path
    Shoving Little Johns hopes down the list

    Robin is no common criminal, just a bard
    Wearing a dark cloak, when in disguise
    taking from the greedy --- giving to the needy

    Thank you for enjoying my story
    Robin Good and his network of Merry Men

    2-3-16
    Copyright © Poet Destroyer A | Year Posted 2016
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    Old Death
    ----------------------------by Keith O.J. Hunt

    Old death,

    companion-less, but for a scythe
    and Old Man Time;

    You have vanquished both the weak,

    and the mighty,

    But for the great man upon the cross,

    his wings were too swift for thy vast cemetery,
    and his crown rests on every head
    in your tombstone sea,
    he's the only one who escaped thee:

    Old death,

    companion-less, but for a scythe
    and Old Man Time:
    the heavens you cannot roam....
    Copyright © Keith O.J. Hunt | Year Posted 2014
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    I just found this gem by my friend Keith.
    Impressed me so much that I decided to present the poem here for others to read
    and enjoy. -Tyr
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    My Son

    You struggled Screaming
    Fighting that creature
    Sleep But I managed to rock you
    Off into calm and bliss
    And peace And as I wrote Looking over
    Every once and again
    To see you embraced Enveloped in dream
    You woke and looked at me.
    "Hush." I whispered. "Daddy is right here... Beside you."
    You smiled acknowledgement Falling back
    Into that place I am not allowed
    And I cried Not full of envy
    But satiated in unconditional
    Love Love for all that
    Light and hope you fill
    My humble chest with
    I cried because before you smiled
    Before you fell Back to sleep
    I felt the glory it is
    To be a parent...
    Copyright © Joseph Granda-Padron | Year Posted 2016

    An exceptional and clear message very eloquently delivered! I too, have felt that same feeling many, many times...A7 I am adding this gem to my favorite poems list now.. Thanks, Robert
    ^^^^^ Presenting this fine poem and my comment made to its author after reading it tonight.-Tyr
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    A Gift from God - A Sonnet--By Elaine George--Canada


    A Gift from God - A Sonnet

    I am a wish, a prayer from mortal’s lips
    That reached heaven and touched God’s fingertips
    And returned to earth wrapped in flesh and blood
    A gift from God’s unconditional love

    So love and cherish me as God does you
    And guide and teach me well in all I do
    And through the years a garden we will grow
    Filled with the fragrant beauty of the rose

    And on the day I reach maturity
    And feel the need like leaves to leave the tree
    To show the world the colors that are me
    Rejoice in all the beauty that you see

    For I am your child the gift that God gave
    No More than a wish and a prayer - away.

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    Brief Bio--

    Born in New Brunswick, Elaine George spent the early years of her life living in Lorneville (a small fishing village along the Bay of Funday) still inhabited by many of her family members. Much of her writing is inspired by the memories of that place and those wonderful people. She has published two volumes of poetry and is currently writing a novel entitled Out of the Darkness. Many of her poems and short stories have appeared in magazines in both Canada and the United States. Currently she lives with her husband in Wainfleet, Ontario.
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    Fearing the Vision


    I felt our trouble brewing like a raging wind
    and I, helpless to escape its stinging wrath.
    In long dark corridors where he had sinned
    I watched him crawling down an arcane path.

    His murmurous mumblings I could not hear,
    though echoed in a gravelly sonorous voice.
    I knew instinctively there was much to fear.
    In the surreal moment I had to make a choice.

    When he woke on that cloudy thundering morn
    I broached the problem that he could not defend.
    His gorgeous green eyes were infused with scorn
    and I cried knowing we'd reached the bitter end.
    ~ ~ ~
    I heard he keeps pretending everything is just fine
    but I know his life is still ruled by the raging winds.
    His dazzling smile is a façade that does not shine
    when he looks in a mirror, for he sees his own sins.

    If my dream had not become so frightening and vivid
    my vision may not have found a way to make me see
    the Mr. Hyde he becomes when his temper turns livid.
    His next innocent victim could have possibly been me.


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    4/24/16 MR's More Than the Eye can See Contest


    Copyright © 2016 Lin Lane


    A recent poem by a very good poet friend of mine.
    One of those true and kind souls that wears no false mask.
    A rare and beautiful gem.....-Tyr
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    Leaves of the Dead

    Les feuilles mortes

    They fall like dead soldiers
    Dreams knifed in the dead of night
    It is as yesterday
    Once more
    Where love was kissing my cheek
    Where hopes had dreams
    One could see the blossom of loves desires

    Leaves falling in the park
    Autumn coldness brings the dark
    Death marching towards winters fate
    Young love broken at the graveyard gates


    Ah now I am holding a cane
    I have all but forgotten yesterday
    I have no lovers
    My friends have all but gone
    To their designated places in the ground
    Piano keys in soft lit lounges
    I remember the vodka stingers and sultry singers
    Telling me life was jolie oh so jolie
    If only there was love…

    Leaves falling in the park
    Autumn coldness brings the dark
    Death marching towards winters fate
    Young love broken at the graveyard gates

    At 3am, with burnt cigarette butts
    If only there was love
    When the metro finds it’s unwitting end
    Reality and cubes make ugly paintings
    There are only drunks
    Dreamers and bums
    Thief’s picking pockets of your final instructions

    Leaves falling in the park
    Autumn coldness brings the dark
    Death marching towards winters fate
    Young love broken at the graveyard gates

    If you can sober up and face the poverty
    Of your empty aspirations of hope
    Come to the bois de Vincennes
    Where Kings and Queens danced and dined
    What better place
    To splay the butter
    So that the knife slides smooth
    Whilst the sun fades kissing the seine
    Autumn leaves will fall
    Dead again

    Leaves falling in the park
    Autumn coldness brings the dark
    Death marching towards winters fate
    Young love broken at the graveyard gates

    Copyright © arthur vaso | Year Posted 2016

    This from my very good friend Arthur...-Tyr
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    A Soldiers Oath


    Soldier on my brave friend
    one loyalty to bear
    it is to this we owe our stock
    and for fortune duly share

    When dark hours invade our hearts
    with no plan for our escape
    we will tighten ranks and challenge fear
    for the future is ours to shape

    Together if we face the brink
    of never turning back
    may all see one set of prints
    left showing from our tracks

    To that end what will has forged
    we'll finish you and I
    together as one to see it through
    such loyalty never dies.


    04/20/2016

    Copyright © Charlie Smith | Year Posted 2016
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    A Lament For My Uncle, As His Day Approaches

    Steel resolution, made a thousand times
    To reach across black rift between closed hearts
    Carefully constructed, a thousand lines
    Rose incantation, enchanted restart

    Dim hourglass of the blind excuse dancer
    Clings desperately to its final grains
    Dark wolf’s mouth slavers, he smells your cancer
    Speak now, or forever we keep these pains

    Knock on your door, thunderous echoes fade
    Younger guilt and fear restrain me no more
    Resolve not weakened, steady hand not stayed
    Blade drains poison, flowing blood you ignore

    One thing stands clear at your onrushing end:
    It takes just one to break, but two to mend.

    4/26/16

    © Thomas W. Quigley
    Copyright © Tom Quigley | Year Posted 2016
    This is an example of Tom's magnificent poetry talent.
    I read the poem and immediately added this gem to my favorite poem's list!
    Contacted Tom and he kindly gave his permission for me to present his creation here..
    Struck me deeply, as I too once had a huge rift between myself and my mother.
    One that lasted for 21 years, until I finally saw the pain in my heart was false and
    I made amends to her...-Tyr
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    THRESHOLDS: Collaborative Double Sonnets

    "THRESHOLDS"

    By Robert J. Lindley & Edlynn Nau

    I. Plow Your Fields, With Love Of Nature In Mind


    In darkness seek light, in pain seek relief
    when weak seek might, strength lies in true belief.
    When harvesting crops, thank the fertile ground
    if you are faithful, let your trumpet sound.

    Plow your fields, with love of Nature in mind
    with love embrace all, forever be kind.
    Cut deeply fertile soil, look for hope there
    reject easy life, therein lies a snare.

    Wisdom comes, to he that prays and then waits
    bad the counsels, to tempt the darkest Fates.
    Birds gaily feast on worms deep plows bring forth
    coldest are winds blasting us from the North.

    River never sleeps in its winding bed
    Greedy men, choosing not to give instead.

    Robert J. Lindley, 5-02-2016
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    II. THE GIFT

    When first light is born as a precious gift,
    and within nature, reminds us how near.
    To this: Earth, beast, man, and all life we lift,
    because any day above ground is dear.

    Winter comes and life seems to disappear,
    there's no hope in green or bloom to the vine.
    Spring enters in joy wrapped boxes of cheer,
    bringing her favors, though fragile and fine.

    Courage is gift to the sad and declined,
    celebration and dance, to the budding.
    Certain is the hope for those who have climbed,
    from the purge of the fire and flooding.

    Then, each one decides to take or to give,
    the ultimate gift, is give and forgive.

    By Edlynn Nau
    May, 03, 2016
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    Trust, mistrust

    New friendships form and spawn a playful child
    fingers of innocence explore the bond
    each passing day it grows, entranced, beguiled
    wide-eyed it sees the now but not beyond.
    To freely give, thinking only the best,
    be generous in mind and heart and soul,
    welcomes with open arms and bares it's breast
    ignores the foibles and accepts the whole.
    Out of the blue Janus now turns his face
    and tramples on the love that trust had bought,
    no mercy shown, no shame and no disgrace,
    all that had gone before has come to nought.

    Friends come and go, so treat them all the same
    else by the rules they set you play the game.


    1st March 2016

    Copyright © Viv Wigley | Year Posted 2016
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    Another truly awesome poet from my poetry site..
    THIS MAN CAN DO IT ALL IN POETRY AND I PREDICT ONE DAY
    WILL BE A VERY WELL KNOWN POET..-TYR
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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