Villanelle
Sand Castles
Sand castles upon the sand Created from seemingly nothing They never know how low or high the tide is How long their time will last
Atomic HistorianPublished 18 days ago in PoetsMay Queen
The light of day, may it not fade Though pollen flutters to the ground Let not the May Queen fade to gray . Dance, my darlings, as spritely fae
Christy MunsonPublished 18 days ago in PoetsBeltane Fire
Introduction This is merely an example villanelle for my Mayvillanelle Challenge which you can read about here: I have taken a lot of disparate images to weave this villanelle. I hope that you like it.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 18 days ago in PoetsThe Unfolding Office and Michael Journey
Numerous love stories that have inspired generations with their everlasting spirit may be found throughout human history. The tale of Sarah and Michael stands out among the others as an example of the enduring power of love. Their story is laced with themes of serendipity, tenacity, and unshakable commitment; it's a stunning tapestry that never fails to enthrall readers.
Kazi Hasebul Hasan NaimePublished 19 days ago in PoetsA Story of Discovery and Desire
In the foggy gleam of nightfall, with the air thick with the commitment of summer, she felt a blending profound inside her. It was a sensation she couldn't exactly name, a shuddering of expectation that moved along her skin like the main murmurs of a late spring breeze. She lay underneath the shade of stars, her heart beating in musicality with the beating thump of the evening.
Kazi Hasebul Hasan NaimePublished 20 days ago in PoetsThe Untold Story of Beauty Pageants: Beyond Sex and Love
In a society where sensationalism and stereotypes are common, the subject of beauty pageants is controversial. Supporters of these contests promote female empowerment and the appreciation of many forms of beauty, while critics claim that they objectify women and reduce them to nothing more than symbols of physical perfection. A lesser-known tale, meanwhile, is intertwined with this controversy: the untold tale of beauty pageants surpassing ideas of sex and love.
Kazi Hasebul Hasan NaimePublished 20 days ago in PoetsKeys
My keys don’t jingle jangle They’re a tale of tales A web of confusion Sewn to protect what I hold dear A tool A mechanism
Atomic HistorianPublished 21 days ago in PoetsThe Last Line
I’ve been the last line to many Just another pretty penny A daring glance A lark A shot in the dark A tree that harkens you to rub against its bark
Atomic HistorianPublished 22 days ago in PoetsProofs and Theories
The simmering terrors of its essence set its fangs deep, Trembling with the exasperation of toil, I tirelessly strive in the endeavours of the promises to keep
Hridya SharmaPublished 22 days ago in PoetsCosmos
Three bodies floating through reality Circling around a center None dare enter For if any one has full control All falls apart
Atomic HistorianPublished 23 days ago in PoetsPeers
Waking up to the uncomfortable reality I have no peers Or if I do they’re nowhere near We are all scattered across the earth
Atomic HistorianPublished 23 days ago in PoetsI'm Listening To Things Of Stone And Wood
Introduction Comprising of Greg Arnold (vocals and guitar), Michael Allen (bass), Tony Floyd (drums) and Justin Brady (violin, harmonica and guitar), Things of Stone and Wood released their first album, The Yearning, in 1993. The album was greeted enthusiastically by the public and critics alike, in no small part due to Arnold's strong songwriting. "Happy Birthday Helen," taken from this album, became the first of the band's Australian hits.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 24 days ago in Poets