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- Youth's Inexperience at allpoetry
innocence of youth
fresh, exuberant; - Maybe Tomorrow at allpoetry
can't write;
stuck in my throat - Maybe Tomorrow at allpoetry
can't write;
stuck in my throat - Forever Standing at allpoetry
Nothing could survive;
dead things stood on their own - Approaching Danger at allpoetry
quivering aspen
moved by invisible force - Missing A Part of Me at allpoetry
removed
but not forgotten - Alone Forever at allpoetry
Silence,
supreme solitude; - A Mother's Love (Haiku) at allpoetry
my son, the first born
feelings down deep in my heart - This is me at allpoetry
My avatar is showing
my flight from child to now; - Changing Countryside (Haiku) at allpoetry
golden leaves cover
branches with spiralling arms - The Big Five at allpoetry
You're turning five, getting so old
a sweetie too, you're brave and bold; - Remembering Matt (senryu) at allpoetry
just heard the sad news
they found your body today - Rain's Remnants at allpoetry
Ah, the freshness of the rain,
as if purifying the earth with its gift; - Afternoon delight (Haiku chain) at allpoetry
yellow bird
chirps patiently - Not a Chameleon at allpoetry
very visible
pink flower, small white spider - Life's Colors at allpoetry
Earth's made of many colors;
red's of one's senses, greens of life, - [ you were taken back today ] at allpoetry
you were taken back today no one to blame but yourself - Frowning Clown at allpoetry
nose bleeds on clown's white face - Reflection (haiku) at allpoetry
cat hisses loudly arches back while fur rises - Lights Out (Haiku) at allpoetry
thunderhead shape cloud lightning flashes down to earth - Weird Day in July - 27th at allpoetry
Gonna take my pants for a walk as the calendar says so; - Results Knwn at allpoetry
basal cell carcinoma the results of my biopsy - [ Ancient ruins; ] at allpoetry
Ancient ruins; castle once strong fortress - Flying High at allpoetry
Each flight is different; clouds vary - [ we each dance to our own music ] at allpoetry
we each dance to our own music playing a different tune - Brave or Yellow? at allpoetry
chicken is what he was or so they said, anyway - Time for Me at allpoetry
stew's in slow cooker clothes washing, some in dryer - Card Gone at allpoetry
one could say she'd earned it living with him was not easy; - Life's Moments at allpoetry
It's in the heart, what really counts, the senses fullfil these thoughts; - Final Moments at allpoetry
brought to his knees made to bow down before his maker - Nothing Major at allpoetry
Could feel the freezing, a sharp prick or two - Free to Travel at allpoetry
These tracks lead to places I've never been, many towns and cities I've never seen. - Cutting the lawn at allpoetry
grass blowing in wind lawn mower sits in garage - Better Days Ahead at allpoetry
sometimes life's a bummer it gives us troubles too - River Flows at allpoetry
eons of strata surround timeless river - [ There're scientific reasonings behind ] at allpoetry
There're scientific reasonings behind the way the world goes round; - Nothing Sweet About This One at allpoetry
Could be called a tart apple for she was acrimonious; - Summer Storm (haiku) at allpoetry
branches sway in gusts dark skies signal coming storm - Spoons Filled with Sweetness at allpoetry
sweet sugar lips like candy those words flow - INcomplete at allpoetry
glass shatters - Inner Peace at allpoetry
My faith gets me though days - Reserved at allpoetry
Will try this one - Missing You at allpoetry
Your laughter's contagious the clothes are outrageous, - Standing Tall at allpoetry
The ball's coming quickly and straight yet life throws us curves sometime; - Only Solution at allpoetry
future bleak without help you can't control - Future Plans at allpoetry
Our troubled teen is packing school is done for the year; - Cloudburst at allpoetry
skies sudden outburst torrents of water pouring - Oppositional Defiance Disorder at allpoetry
you curse some more the words spewing from your lips - Weasel's Wisdom at allpoetry
Observant weasel, slender, swift, silent, solitary; - Welcome Home at allpoetry
Canary yellow Tweetie bird greets you as you arrive; - Time's a Passing at allpoetry
Passage of years gone in the blink of an eye; - Evening Meal at allpoetry
swooping from above fish caught in two sharp talons - Weekend Weather (haiku) at allpoetry
rain lashes full force puddles forming everywhere - Missing Food at allpoetry
Pail is empty, where's the mash, hope it's not put in the trash; - [ I'm here to see you through this flight, ] at allpoetry
I'm here to see you through this flight, my arms hold you extra tight; - Waiting at allpoetry
Memories not yet made waiting to be found; - Emptiness at allpoetry
My heart's bleeding, broken and torn; - No need to wait at allpoetry
Where do we all now go from here, have we hit rock bottom, as low as we can? - Change of Tune at allpoetry
impending storm nears explosion on horizon - Memories (haiku) at allpoetry
fleeting moments caught clenched in tight squeezed fingers - The Bare Facts at allpoetry
Exposed for all the world to see, leaving nothing to the imagination; - Learned My Lesson at allpoetry
I left my shoes on as I waded into the water; - [ Writing till death do us part; ] at allpoetry
Writing till death do us part; continuing till mind leaves. - Impending Storm at allpoetry
dark sky flags furiously blow - Green Headed Duck at allpoetry
Brilliant green head these males are king; - [ Scars left on forehead and chin ] at allpoetry
Scars left on forehead and chin glass remains in wrist; - Precious Moments at allpoetry
There are those days we feel so let down, - Natural Wonders at allpoetry
Reflective splendor beautiful sight to behold; - [ Better than a watch dog ] at allpoetry
Better than a watch dog you cry when company comes up the driveway; - Poetic Wisdom at allpoetry
Delightful, delectable words delivered from linguistic lips; - [ Parenting at sixty ] at allpoetry
Parenting at sixty we wish it wasn't so; - Shooting Stars (Tanka) at allpoetry
lovely wildflower becoming rare on prairies - A Blushing Rose No More at allpoetry
From Blushing Rose through other names, - No one's favorite at allpoetry
What a pesky fellow, filling my bird bath - Boxes for Birds at allpoetry
We cut the wood, stained or painted the pieces - I'm In at allpoetry
X - Hot Sun at allpoetry
modern haiku - God's Garden at allpoetry
A kaleidoscope of colors; like a feast for the eyes - Catching Time at allpoetry
Can time be changed can it be fixed - Comforting Words at allpoetry
prompt: A touch of love - Just a Mirage at allpoetry
Sunshine brings out the best in people; that vitamin C keeps one healthy - No Spring Here at allpoetry
fast fall fluffy flakes spring late arriving - Highly Contagious at allpoetry
I spied you crying, you saw me laughing; - Burning Memories at allpoetry
Souvenirs of summer - collections of thoughts - Alberta Spring at allpoetry
Day 1 white outs on highway - Reaching the Top at allpoetry
Being an optimist helps one succeed; - Fast flyer at allpoetry
hovering this colorful bird - [ Trees begin as seeds, ] at allpoetry
Trees begin as seeds, planted, nourished - Hands Held By Love at allpoetry
loving hands aged, gnarled - Slough's the Place to Be at allpoetry
Can hear the sharp shrill cry of birds that rest on rushes in the slough; - Another birthday? at allpoetry
Today's just not an ordinary day it's special, though and though; - Spring's Not Here at allpoetry
spring snow storm foot high drifts - Evening's Majesty at allpoetry
Solitude, silence, serenity as evening's arrival comes; - April's Fooling Us (haiku) at allpoetry
bare, brown lawn last week's fashion - Moment in the Limelight at allpoetry
vibrant, vivacious filled with flare for the dramatic - Life Continues at allpoetry
Flowers blossom for only a short time; until then the life stays green, yet pretty or beautiful, - [ My fingers fly as they cover the spaces, ] at allpoetry
My fingers fly as they cover the spaces, making sounds vibrate when I close the places; - Musical Interlude at allpoetry
Play that licorice stick, make it sing let the notes be clear, have them ring; - Celebrating Another Birthday? at allpoetry
Creative poet, writes from the heart for children and adults, a friend from the start; - My AP Family at allpoetry
I have an AP family it grows from day to day; - Spring's Coming (cinquain) at allpoetry
winter whiteness fading - Birds in Yard at allpoetry
birds feeding fighting for seeds - Stages of Life at allpoetry
1 So soft, smooth to the touch, - Tulips Under Cover at allpoetry
Tulips covered in snow colored heads coated in white - This Today, That Tomorrow. at allpoetry
A friend of a friend said something, so you passed it on - I'm In at allpoetry
x - Appearances at allpoetry
Virginal white; her dress - [ Enjoy that cup of coffee ] at allpoetry
Enjoy that cup of coffee sometimes it is tea, - [ Life on earth is no more ] at allpoetry
Life on earth is no more we've taken off forever; - Rage is Regrettable at allpoetry
her face reddens through distortions - Destination's Done at allpoetry
Beyond the fog awaits something, I know not what; - Waiting in Ambush at allpoetry
Morning's misty majesty arrives to wake the sand; - Connections at allpoetry
centuries of ghosts walked this way - Blooming With Love at allpoetry
watered with love from someone above - Some Kind of Raw at allpoetry
So many synonyms for raw can mean so many things; - Part of the Whole at allpoetry
Life is all about living together - [ We were just boys when we left our loving country shore ] at allpoetry
Option 1 - My Mind at allpoetry
living inside my head shadows bounce off walls - Round the Campfire at allpoetry
Flickering flames reaching high way up into the night sky; - [ Hear you're in a terrible fix, ] at allpoetry
Prompt: to cheer up Tawk - Ricochet ? at allpoetry
I didn't mean to send the message that they received - Dawn's Early Light at allpoetry
The beauty of nature at dawn's early light, - Not glad I'm here at allpoetry
Dear Bear, You'll be glad you aren't here - Waiting (haiku) at allpoetry
fish frolic in pond kitten watches overhead - Will the Real You Please Come Out at allpoetry
So many time's I've said you're two personalities in one; - Whose at Butthead Now? at allpoetry
Butthead is quite endearing; with 1000 comments, it must be nearing - Red Lights? at allpoetry
Prompt: shades of red - I Prayed Again this Morning at allpoetry
Prayed for you this morning as flowers adorned the church; - Different is good at allpoetry
You stand out in any crowd; if white, you are the black, - Keep Looking Ahead at allpoetry
Like running a race, never look backward - Get Well Soon at allpoetry
Growing up is hard to do sometimes our days are tough; - reserved at allpoetry
x - Evening Paradise at allpoetry
Crimson sky settles, dusk darkens - Madamcb at allpoetry
My poet is madamcb. - No Spring in Sight at allpoetry
dry roads yesterday overnight snow falls again - Near You Always at allpoetry
Remember me when I am dead for with you I'll always stay; - Altered Identity at allpoetry
like peeling an orange, skin removed, cut, piece by piece; - No Difference at allpoetry
prompt: Colorblind - Dreary Days at allpoetry
winter blahs bring blues world weary, wishy-washy months - They Mean The World To Me at allpoetry
Rich, resonant resounds my soul with joyous, jocular glee; - Puking Poem (For contest Only) at allpoetry
You write I read - [ Gazing on this evening's close ] at allpoetry
Gazing on this evening's close nature's breathtaking beauty lingers - There! at allpoetry
So there! They're their own worst enemy; - [ a commenting contest ] at allpoetry
a commenting contest so I need you to say - [ I ] at allpoetry
I "Follow me," she intimates; - Spring Will Soon Be Here at allpoetry
Spring is coming. Greenness grows - reserved at allpoetry
x - [ cherry pout ] at allpoetry
cherry pout broken lip ring - [ well worn, with wide holes ] at allpoetry
well worn, with wide holes blue denims washed, cleaned again - Poet's Choice at allpoetry
So free to choose the words that fit when picking the parts to play; - [ Walked down the snow covered street ] at allpoetry
Walked down the snow covered street alone, reflective; - Waiting at allpoetry
sea spray spreads - Color of her Skin at allpoetry
wasn't just the mahogany cupboards that I liked; - Summer Storm at allpoetry
for a split second sky shattered - Color Matters Not at allpoetry
pigmentation in skin tones cause vast differences - Falling Stars Light Up the Sky at allpoetry
Catch a falling star to save for dark days; - Glorious Golden Globe at allpoetry
Sun shining brightly catches my soul - Morn's Magesty at allpoetry
winding wilderness path through giant sentinels - Not Meant to Be at allpoetry
Extra excitement when test positive, lots of bed rest needed; - [ Yesterday was ] at allpoetry
Yesterday was an ordinary day, - [ My home was not this house ] at allpoetry
My home was not this house but my family; - Being A Bandit at allpoetry
What a surprise awaits someone when they check their poetry site; - Drought Again This Year at allpoetry
dry dirt drifts through my fingers falling faintly to the earth - For The Future at allpoetry
in the parched sand blooms a single rose - [ In the late 1950's ] at allpoetry
In the late 1950's when I was just a young girl; - How the Giraffe Got His Long Neck at allpoetry
A short giraffe once saw the moon and liked its crescent shape; - Left Alone at allpoetry
like clothing that's discarded dirty, thrown in the wash to be cleaned; - Not Complicated at All at allpoetry
Like clothing covers imperfections and makes one appear great, - Fits Like a Glove at allpoetry
Like clothing fits the wearer, these words suit me to a t... - Wishing you Well at allpoetry
We are oft given trials, troubles to bear but know not the reason why; - Water's Stilled at allpoetry
precious plenum without which we would perish - Revenge? at allpoetry
Was hurt by someone today - worth the wait for revenge? - [ Endless echoes rebound, reverberate off broken walls, ] at allpoetry
Endless echoes rebound, reverberate off broken walls, hollow truths mean nothing in this place; - Contest Loser at allpoetry
It all began in ernest when I dropped, bent my knees and bent over backwards; - Magnificent Manes at allpoetry
running horses: through their blood - Lazing Around at allpoetry
Nothing's more fun that lazing in the sun - Watching Over Us at allpoetry
There's a power in the sky since the beginning of time - Another holiday! at allpoetry
Another holiday? Matters not for what, - GEtting Urbanized at allpoetry
High rises rise high into the air smog belches out from factories; - Long Lasting Love at allpoetry
Haiku (F)
Form - traditional haiku; 5,7,5 syllables in three lines
- In the Doghouse now at allpoetry
What have you done to be here just now don't understand why you're not having fun - Snow Angels at allpoetry
- Is this all there is? at allpoetry
This boredom of breath, dissatisfaction with life, - Morning Through Trees at allpoetry
Another new day; the sun appears - A Moment in Time at allpoetry
as seconds become minutes then hours, and days - Growing Up at allpoetry
like your first hair cut, time for you - Prom Night at allpoetry
Kind of nervous about this dance; bought a new dress and shoes - Spectacle at allpoetry
waterfall weeps as spray splashes - Living Precariously at allpoetry
It's all about balance - how you place things in your life, - Not the Same at allpoetry
picture: reflections by larafairie off deviantART. - Severe Temperature at allpoetry
severe, sharp, so cutting the air engulfs your breath - Starvation at allpoetry
looks sick to others but to herself - Likeness at allpoetry
voracious vastness sight for miles of similar shown - Liaison of Storms at allpoetry
Prompt: poem - You Will Hear Thunder by Anna Akhmatova - Reserved at allpoetry
x - Drought's Here Again at allpoetry
dry dirt, grey dust as it fell through his fingers - Canyon Splendor at allpoetry
picture prompt: Bridalveil Falls, by Ansel Adams - Reserved at allpoetry
x - I am... at allpoetry
I'm caring, loving woman helping to make - Kitten's Here to Stay at allpoetry
Kitten here for two months now, think we'll keep him.
