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- Bring it On at allpoetry
"Now you listen here, you curly-haired freak,
listen carefully to me when I speak. - The Old Coat at allpoetry
Took it to the trash a time or two. . .
always retrieved it, covered in dew. - The Little Shepherd Boy at allpoetry
The Little Shepherd Boy
- The Helix at allpoetry
Note: I have been doing much more story writing than poetry and am putting the first chapter of my new story here - as I find people are unaware of or avoid
the Allstory site. - Emperor of the Alley at allpoetry
Day by day, upon his throne,
a stool that once graced the bar - Emporer of the Alley at allpoetry
Emperor of the Alley
Day by day, upon his throne, - Little One at allpoetry
Your loving heart deserves the best,
but more, deserves to be cherished. - Cats and Cocoa at allpoetry
Stoplights blink, though no cars
are there to wait for their turn. - Party Down at allpoetry
Party down
then burn it down. - One More GoodBye at allpoetry
Once again you leave to spin distances between we two. - Sea Wanderer at allpoetry
Across a sea of waves you will find the wind. - Old Dolls at allpoetry
There is a corner where unwanted
dolls are tossed; in with the other toys. - Weep for the Concrete Angel at allpoetry
She found a pair of mittens
matted to the bottom of a dumpster; - Waiting for a Velvet Kiss at allpoetry
White twisted blazes of morning
wipe themselves over my sweet memories. - Morning Routine at allpoetry
Airborne clusters in calico hues of gold,
beneath the table scampering so bold. - Evermore at allpoetry
Sucked into the ecstasy of the sea,
feeling its mouth probe and tease, - Dilemma at allpoetry
It wasn't that he hated. . .
he had no capacity - Little Sins at allpoetry
Haunting the halls of heaven,
hedonism flaming from their tongues, - The Bird at allpoetry
Tables cluttered with sandwich wrappers,
children screaming around the room like - Amorphous at allpoetry
Formless
void - Crimson at allpoetry
Crimson of blood spilled
anguish wafts - WolfHeart Needs a Cub at allpoetry
This old lady has a lot of live to give,
and she would love to give some to you. - Old Chief, Watching at allpoetry
Chrystaline orange vapor
hugging vast prairies - Little Girl at allpoetry
Curls in furls and way round again, girls in curls give me a big grin - The Village at allpoetry
What if the world were a village?
- My Mistletoe at allpoetry
Oh, sigh, my heart beats fast,
I watch the clock tick away, - Evening Stroll at allpoetry
It was right there,
in that clump of bushes, - I Watch at allpoetry
Saw a man and woman fighting on the street.
I stood a bit apart and watched them a long time. - Beond the Rainbow Bridge at allpoetry
I buried you deep in my heart, the only cemetery you need. - Pitter Pat at allpoetry
Under the bed I hear then scratching still, wanting up with me. - Some Things are Forever at allpoetry
When does love end, you ask.
A question with no real answer. - Revelation at allpoetry
Caramel skies adhere to my flesh.
Chrysalises leave Sapphire wound to bleed. - My Love at allpoetry
Angel of earth whose touch reminds me I am alive. - Bliss at allpoetry
How tender are his lips
as they descend in a kiss. - He at allpoetry
I know not from where he came, but was delighted. - The Promise at allpoetry
Darling I must give you a hand. . .mine to forever be yours. - Perpetual Hush at allpoetry
A hush like soft pillows descends,
muting the ugliness of loud noise. - In the /Garden of Time at allpoetry
I wandered in the well of time,
chasing lost moments of my life. - Wolves at allpoetry
In my contest I am receiving so many anti-wolf pictures and poems,
so I wrote this for my family - the Wolves. - El Nino at allpoetry
The river shines
like phantom crystal, - Shop Window at allpoetry
Strolling the boulevard,
window-shopping. . . - Dichotomy at allpoetry
Madness lurks in my pants pocket,
easily hidden by my roomy shirts. - Burning at allpoetry
Our fire was hot and flaming,
singed everything it touched. - Column: Seriously! at allpoetry
Inviting poets over 30y.o. who take poetry seriously. - Things I Ponder Before I Weep at allpoetry
Years pass in self-sacrifice and atonement
as I pay for my poor choices and self-appointed sins. - Boots and Blaze at allpoetry
Boots and Blaze took a ride
out through the fading countryside. - Deciduous Man at allpoetry
Fall is fading into
a dim twilight, - Looking Through the Glass at allpoetry
Two little dreamers at the shop window,
agog with the plethora of bounty there. - Thankful Again at allpoetry
For many years I have been sad
and alone, rejected by my family. - The Man Who . . . at allpoetry
Judas, do you see know
how very wrong you were. - Good and Evil at allpoetry
Evil has its histrionics that
dazzles with a gaudy light show, - Little Words at allpoetry
From blind adoration
to hate - The Lamp at allpoetry
In the lamp's warmth
they remember their father, - The Creek at allpoetry
In Tennessee two little boys
haul dirty water from creek. - The White Chair at allpoetry
Snuggle close, Dolly dear,
as the bombs continue to fall. - Roasting Pan Blues at allpoetry
Damn lamp don't work,
needs a new light bulb already. - Pondering at allpoetry
What thoughts are knit in that mind?
She is a sexual beauty, yet she is alone. - Saving Me at allpoetry
A dirty place this world can be,
bruising flesh and ego equally. - Happy Holidays, Gag at allpoetry
Jingle Bells Christmas smells,
depression's on its way. - Dolly at allpoetry
Temptress
Barbie Doll - She is Me at allpoetry
Pleasant little cupcake,
round and soft with a big heart. - The Thanksgiving Lamp at allpoetry
I found a little turkey
and brought him home with me. - Krystalnacht at allpoetry
Glass of ice
Looking glass - Home is Here With the Cats at allpoetry
Rough put together are the years
that weave together to be my life. - 2012 at allpoetry
Wizened crones cry Doomsday,
preachers get ready for Jesus' return. - Morning Kiss at allpoetry
Shy with each other
hands tremble, moist, - Sky in the Key of G at allpoetry
Flute played by the East wind.
Music streaming . - He Danced at allpoetry
He danced. The rain saw . . . falling. - The Feast at allpoetry
One crumb of bread
a feast can be to those - Less at allpoetry
The clutch of death is waiting
and I am almost there. . . - Without You at allpoetry
A thought of life without you
sends shiver down my my spine, - Dream Lover at allpoetry
If only I could find a lover
to share my time on earth, - E M P T Y at allpoetry
In a cocoon of my own making
I sit watching the world outside. - Wolfie's Family at allpoetry
Dear ones,
- Headlights in the Distance at allpoetry
Electric mind strung taut.
Glaring headlights burn - Headlights in the Distance at allpoetry
Headlights in the distance
danced upon this neon scene. - My Seasons at allpoetry
Spring found me pink and new,
with petals of flesh and dew of tears. - Obama at allpoetry
Let him be at least most of
what he appeared to be. - My Shadow at allpoetry
Brittle bites of night shiver
over skin grown freckled and old. - Lions and Lambs at allpoetry
At last the skies rained no more fire,
the clouds let loose the moon and sun. - Precious Pieces of Time at allpoetry
Like leaves falling from autumn kissed trees,
the years of my life sift slowly to the ground. - Always There at allpoetry
Sometimes my thoughts of you
are strong enough to make me - Coins at allpoetry
Falling on each other
as he pulled up his pants, - Winter Love at allpoetry
Icy ears ache as down the sidewalk
she travels, no destination in mind. - Theresa Saved Me at allpoetry
I am a Grandma's age with
a Grandma's heart, but I - Colors of Life at allpoetry
She exploded into the dining room,
face a running riot of vivid colors. - I Love a Rainy Night at allpoetry
Ebony awash in silver.
Sound of the world muted. - Sheets of Leaves at allpoetry
A rustling rain of October leaves
pass me in their marathon. - Vacancy at allpoetry
A battered sign hangs outside
my battered, dust-fringed facade. - Strike a Chord at allpoetry
The cant of his head,
the prominence of his brow - Orgasm at allpoetry
Sea waves overcoming senses
Raising the soul to new levels, - My Autumn at allpoetry
A strong October sun keeps winter at bay.
Fall is the season I most wish could stay. - My Web at allpoetry
Darling, feel my silky web about you twine.
I've wrapped you up tightly to keep you mine. - Monster at allpoetry
Don't be fooled by what you see,
The real monster is in the living room, - Let's Be Friends at allpoetry
Hello, there, welcome to the forest,
everyone is very excited that you are here. - Wandering at allpoetry
Here we have found grass to eat,
but the foraging range is small. - Startle Response at allpoetry
Startle Response is a byproduct of PTSD,
post traumatic stress syndrome. The way it - Cats Rule at allpoetry
Told that Bull he was the pits,
so the dumb canine goes and spits. - My Heart Sinks to the Bottom of the Well at allpoetry
My Heart Sank to the Bottom of the Well
- Burning Bush at allpoetry
The bush was of fire, but did not burn
as the voice of God issued forth - The Scent of a Kitty at allpoetry
He is teaching her to tango,
but she isn't sure what to do. - Give and Take at allpoetry
Even though you may fervently believe
that mercy from our Lord, God you will receive; - Give and Take at allpoetry
Even though you may fervently believe
that mercy from our Lord, God you will receive; - Sacred Truth at allpoetry
Just a little kindness is all I ask of you.
I want to trust that all you say is true. - Sunset at allpoetry
Watery wings linger ,
reflected into the waning light. - Hush of Snow at allpoetry
A cacophony of noise is this earth.
So many people, no quiet to be found. - OOOOOOOOOOOOOohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh at allpoetry
Welcome to the graveyard, friend.
Tonight we howl and growl and moan. - Kiss at allpoetry
A red dress to camouflage the stain
that I fought against all in vein. - Candle at allpoetry
Put out the candle and stoke the fire
to keep us as the flame does expire. - Warrior at allpoetry
Warriors cannot be stopped by death,
their souls ever linger on this plane. - She Roams at allpoetry
Her wedding gown she hid away
to make her goodbyes to hated day. - Tongue Tied at allpoetry
Words fill me like a tide,
but when I go to speak I find - Night Ink at allpoetry
Sky streaked by an eager comet,
throwing silver onto the face of - He Passes By at allpoetry
Dark, oozing richness of death,
spreading its wings to encompass - He Passes By at allpoetry
Dark, oozing richness of death,
spreading its wings to encompass - Dark Moon at allpoetry
Fingers of lust draw on my bosom,
made more seductive by the moon. - Mountain Gorilla at allpoetry
I hear the men who kill coming in the distance.
They want my baby, but will end my life. - Chains at allpoetry
Chains and cruelty are forever,
always there, just a thought away. - The Basket at allpoetry
I've put you in a basket I label "mistakes",
Years of work have gone into remaking - Wolf Girl at allpoetry
In tandem they roam the hills
surviving on their native skills. - Pretty Pout at allpoetry
What a pretty pout he has,
smoldering eyes that scream "sex". - What is Real? at allpoetry
They said
I had an "overactive" imagination. - Tumultuous Shore at allpoetry
Let me drown in the sea of your
tumultuous passions, so deeply - On the Terrace at allpoetry
confide
elegant - Sky Dancer at allpoetry
Lost in dance I feel the sky tug at my lips,
feel hands twirl me in dizzy confections - Tears at allpoetry
The only gift you ever gave me
was a plethora of endless tears. - My Thoughts at allpoetry
Madness threads my thoughts together.
Barely contained surges of insanity - A Twist of Darkness at allpoetry
A figure to die for,
breasts big as air balloons. - Trick or Treat at allpoetry
Trick or treat, baby,
come get my spicy treat. - Silk and Satin at allpoetry
The silk of your flesh upon
the satin of my own drives me - Sweet Rain, pre-write at allpoetry
Clouds gather in pillows for giants,
hovering in anticipation of the right moment - Dream Street at allpoetry
Dream Street
- Manny and Flo at allpoetry
So, here we are, Manny and Flo
at what passes for a New Jersey beach, - Ties That Bind at allpoetry
Hot hatred sears my soul,
keeping me bound to earth. - Eater of Eyes at allpoetry
Death worms, wreaths about my pale neck.
They squirm - denied egress to my eyes. - Entanglement at allpoetry
Electric butterfly spinning
your web of deceit and sucking - Pinned at allpoetry
Oh, that I could hold him fast
with the pins of my soul. - Dazzle at allpoetry
Brights zings of light proliferate
in the dazzle of a rainy day. - Touch at allpoetry
Our bellies meet in lean flesh,
by breasts are brushed by the - forever at allpoetry
Sands beneath my feet burn hot. - Womb at allpoetry
In the sincere embrace of black
lies peace from the numbing light. - The Light at allpoetry
Is it wrong for a man to want freedom?
Is it a sin to want no chains to bind? - [ ] at allpoetry
Christian Glitter by www.christianglitter.com
- You Say It's Your Birthday at allpoetry
Happy Birthday unformed child
breaking the egg which held you. - At Long Last at allpoetry
I hear the shofar calling,
see the brilliance of the sky. - Sparkling Mornings at allpoetry
Outside the glass, upon the grass,
dew to diamonds has turned overnight. - [ ] at allpoetry
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- No at allpoetry
Love and marriage and baby carriage. . .
Kill me first with your ragged saw. - Night of Horror at allpoetry
Prim and proper, skirts tucked up,
standing in empty defiance, chin raised. - Night Love at allpoetry
Moon, bathing me in unwanted milk,
spilling over flaws not kissed by dark. - Compassionate Saint at allpoetry
The human heart is measured
by the abundance of its love. . . - Determination at allpoetry
I may be little now,
and the sky is so very high, - Fists of IronH at allpoetry
His will is strong. . .
mine is a weak cloud - Greetings from Wolfheart!! at allpoetry
Boy life throws us curves, doesn't it?
- Oopharectomy at allpoetry
Comma of cats on bed.
Smell of recent - Sunday at allpoetry
Sunday leaks through the hours,
slow and simple, soft and sane. - Boys Striving to Be Men at allpoetry
Boys on their way to being men. Productive men who would better society. - Doing?? at allpoetry
Cat looks at me. I look at her. - What to Do? at allpoetry
My later years run quietly across the scenery of my life. - Desire at allpoetry
To touch you is joy, to know you, ecstasy. - Loved and Lost at allpoetry
Destiny denied me your love, sent my heart into shattered pieces that - Woo and Woo Woo Shu at allpoetry
Mary had two Chinese lambs, Woo and Woo Woo, Shu. - Watermelons of Life at allpoetry
When I was a young girl my mother wanted to give me the gift of reality. - The Best Fertilizer is the Gardener's Shadow. at allpoetry
Living things need character and care, must be loved and treated tenderly, - Paint God in My August Sky at allpoetry
A twist of gold amidst the green as the Painter's brush does flow. - My Sisters at allpoetry
These are my sisters through time, women haunted by a man’s world. - To Believe at allpoetry
To Believe See the sunset coming, - Strike While at allpoetry
Strike while the union rep still has a job. - My Babies at allpoetry
For Amber 6/3/06 and Rascal 6/15/07 - No News at allpoetry
No news is a spot in the unemployment line for reporters. - Darkest at allpoetry
It's always darkest when you try to peek through Johnny Depp's blinds as he undresses. - The Power at allpoetry
Never underestimate the socially redeeming qualities of a secret Twinkie at midnight. - Old Dogs at allpoetry
You can't teach an old dog that "Rap" is really music. - Weasel and I at allpoetry
Be still and learn, listen with wise ears. - Weasel and I at allpoetry
Be still and learn, listen with wise ears. - Upward Climb at allpoetry
So many beatings and much more, then homelessness was next in store. - Love is Glory at allpoetry
Christ, the gentle saint bade us to love one another - Summer Delight at allpoetry
We never knew we were poor, couldn’t care less about fancy toys. - Outdoor Delight at allpoetry
Ah, to make love, naked, supine, the great outdoors with no doors - Urban Spa at allpoetry
Now a little peace and quiet on this custom made bed for cats. - Romantic Gesture? at allpoetry
T’was a day in early spring,the kind when robins and sparrowsrouse up and sweetly sing.The kind where pretty flowersgrow into sweet bouquetsgiving allergies their powers.Dripping, nasal, stuffy head,makes hearing a little cl - Queen of the Realm at allpoetry
She oversees her kingdom, faithful familiars in attendance. - [ I whistled down the moon tonight, ] at allpoetry
I whistled down the moon tonight, wrote you love poems in its light. - Tender Wolf at allpoetry
Sometimes you look at someone and see compassion in their face. - Your Friend at allpoetry
An old lady I am, much older than you, - I Am My Sister's Keeper at allpoetry
Once a man’s hands beat me down while others stood by watching it all. - America's Best at allpoetry
 Civilized nation? - Where Lies My Quill at allpoetry
Middle of the night, all is still, except for my spirit and soul. - Hard Boiled at allpoetry
"Now listen here you fuzzballs, waiting out there for me... - Blood Lust at allpoetry
Food for the vampire’s sharpest teeth, he smells her blood and calls to her. - The Birthing at allpoetry
What horror there within you grows? Child of simple flesh and bone, - The Cow Jumped...amd You Know the Rest at allpoetry
“Okay, Harriet, give it a go, we will be ready for the next show. - My Love at allpoetry
Without paper where would I write the story of you and me. - Gone Forever at allpoetry
It was easy for you, forgetting me, putting - Treasure Trove at allpoetry
Hidden in a box of shell live my precious moments - Works of Wonder at allpoetry
Oh God! You are a stunning architect...You really amaze me by your wonderful creation...Unknown Father, Creator, I stand in awe - Perhaps One Day at allpoetry
In my heart I know there is room for all beliefs of many faiths - Tranquility at allpoetry
There is an Island I built in my mind. . . special refuge from pain. - The Sky is Falling at allpoetry
Oh, yikes, my goodness gracious me, the sky is falling right on me. - In the Day at allpoetry
Time past when we said the word brief, things came well below the knees.
