Tag: Form Poetry
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The Gem
The GemForm: Cyhydedd Hir Her valleys of greenwhere ancients have beenas she stands serenemy Motherland.On Yr Wyddfa’s soulwhere shy sheep cajoleand my eyes extolHer gentle hand She’s scarred by walkersand deafened by talkersShe’s flown by hawkerson the sea sand.My heart is in Walesdespite Winter galesfor I long for talesof Celtic bands. Of Cerridwen and BardsTaliesin’s…
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Moon Wish
Moon WishForm: Octet I looked upon the moon and made a wishand sprinkled all around with pixie dusta cake and clotted cream served in a dish,as twins we share a magic bond of trust.My birthday blessings for my Sis and friend,a poet of hearts, a lady of class,delivered with love that will never end,from an…
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Triple Moon
Triple MoonForm: Trijan Refrain Oh Maiden Moon, who gave my eyes,in visions of a child,the innocently whispered sighsto keep my temper mild.With waxing love, I saw you growthe Goddess maid, of all I know,with waxing love,with waxing love,a world of light you gently show. Oh Mother Moon, who took my handand nurtured in my soulthe…
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Falderal Feline
Falderal FelineForm: Couplets The household moggy or catTakes naps under an old flat hat. While dreamin’, it’s really quite absurdThat he’s disguised from the silly bird Who potters about with peckin’When really he should be checkin’. For stalkin’ cats, prefer fresh meat,A silly bird is a rare tweet ©JezzieG2010
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As They Aways Do
As They Aways DoForm: Ballade Stood there alone that winter mornGrass sparkling with a frosty biteThe stones stood tall to welcome dawnAs misty rays replaced the nightThe Sun King returns bringing lightShort days, long nights, are nothing newAs Midwinter’s Days comes in sightLet seasons turn as they always do The days pass quick with life…
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Postcards
PostcardsForm: Interlocking Rubaiyat The road weaves gently to the seaWith houses set in groups of threeBetween each of the curving bendsTo the beach café serving tea Writing the postcards that she sendsTo her many long distant friendsNone she has ever met or seenPostcards written as her heart mends With no what if’s or might have…
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Sonnet of the New Moon
Sonnet of the New MoonForm: Australian Sonnet So tender the moment of Maiden’s kissAs dreams, refreshed, begin to softly glow,There’s work to be done making spirits grow,In this, Her lunar enchanted abyss.And incense burns to purify the space;For candle’s flame now brings Her passion here,As water meets Earth the way is clear,And tender love so…
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Fade into Distance
Fade into DistanceForm: Quaintrelle Alone, embracing darkness I remain,from lonely seatthe dancing feetrecall the beatof nights I learned love’s pain. We danced the tango neath the moonlit nightmy love and Ino words to sighor even cryas music took our flight. We wed in June and love was ours alone,before war’s callthat very Falland I recalla…
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Once Too Often
Once Too OftenForm: Ballad He saw it, as he said a nameA familiar look of hateYet her lips spoke declaring loveAnd his senses dared to tempt fate He saw the green in her brown eyesWhen old memories crossed his mindAnd in that gaze, he felt the coldBut still his heart chose to be blind He…
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Looking For It
Looking For ItForm: Imayo Seeking true happiness – where do we find the keysNot in the chaotic – first seek mental stillnessRejoice in the moonlight – the splendour of darknessEmbrace colours of life – discover nature’s bliss ©JezzieG2023
A Garret Poet 