In the English language, rightful words reside,There are some that twist our tongues, and we cannot hide.These words are challenging to articulate, do you dare?Popular Mechanics brings forth a list,Of the 31 most hard-to-pronounce words, they insist. Asterisk, a star-shaped symbol with might,It marks an omission, a pause in the light.Guiding our thoughts, lighting up … Continue reading News Poetry: The Most Difficult-to-Pronounce Words
Literature
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Who do you see
Who do you see when you look at me?Do you see who I am and who I hope to be?Who do you see when you look at me?that you would condemn or hope to admire?If you’re looking high, look lower.If you’re looking low, look higher.I am a child of anger with ones of her own,A … Continue reading Who do you see
News Poetry: Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A stands tall, a beacon of care,A place of respect and kindness is rare.They model compassion, starting within,With commitment, respect, and understanding, As the news headlines speak politics and false claims,the majority voted against the boycott, dispelling false aims.Chick-fil-A's purpose is to be a faithful steward and sure,Glorifying God in all they do, a commitment … Continue reading News Poetry: Chick-fil-A
What is a perfect number poem?
The perfect number sequence is, 1+2+3=6, 1+2+4+7+14=28, 1+2+4+8+16+31+62+124+248=496.I decided to write a poem using the mathematical rules of perfect numbers.It includes sentences ranging from one word to two hundred and forty eight words.The challenge was that these last two sentences are required to be of substantial length in order to achieve the mathematical formula that … Continue reading What is a perfect number poem?
American Alliterations Continued
Delaware, Dotted dunes, Delicate Delights Distinctive diversity, Dupont, Dutch, democracy Delightful Daffodil Diamonds. Florida’s Fusion for flavors, Fruit, Fish, Flavorsome Festivals, Fragrant Flowers Flourish, Fanning Fronds, Family Fun Fairs Feathery Flamingos Frolic Flamboyantly, Fascinating Fantasy Gentle Giant Georgia, Graceful Gardens, Grand, Genteel Gullah, Grits, Gravy, Guitar Gospel, Golden Grandeur Garrulous geese, Genuine Gregarious Gusto!
Hush-A-Bye-Baby, don’t you cry: age 16
The doors are closed and locked, So many secrets go untold. A child in the dark, Her soul, so very old. Beaten and bruised by life's cruel hand, Emotionless through distrust. No one knows the pain she hides, Her dreams turned into dust. No one knows the secrets hidden behind her eyes. in a confusion … Continue reading Hush-A-Bye-Baby, don’t you cry: age 16
The Lion: from The Book
The lion, king of the jungle, hunting in the wilderness, creeping along in the grass, silently as if it were a shadow. Suddenly it stops. Its eyes narrow. Then it moves again. Oh, so slowly. Its tail twitches. It creeps closer and closer to its prey. Suddenly with a mighty roar, it leaps, Pouncing on … Continue reading The Lion: from The Book
Goodnight Kiss
Through the twists and turns we go, In this waltz of life's grand show, With every step, we learn and grow. The universe unfolds its gentle plea, To cherish moments, wild and free, And in each other, find sanctuary. With courage as our guiding star, We conquer battles near and far, Together, we withstand what's … Continue reading Goodnight Kiss
Love is Light
Love is the light that guides us through, A force that makes us feel brand new. Love is patient, love is true, And it's the bond that connects me and you. Love can take many different forms, From friendship to romance, transforms. It's the heartbeat that keeps us warm, The shelter that keeps out the … Continue reading Love is Light
Runaway: from The Book
I have absolutely nothing to say to you, absolutely nothing to say. I don’t know what to say or do. I have absolutely nothing to say. So I guess I won't say anything at all. Nothing at all and let it be done. So long, Goodbye, Someday I’ll miss you. At least we’ve had some … Continue reading Runaway: from The Book
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