Beauty

. A fabled place adrift in history Which makes the spirit ache for what was lost; A masterpiece destroyed in...

. When I crave from my enclave something to eat (Not apples or peas or muffins or meat) I steady...

. Autumn in Vermont October’s maples blaze a way __around a tall church steeple and sugar maples have their say...

. translated from Russian by Sasha A. Palmer . Prayer God above, King divine! Heal this spirit of mine! Earthly...

. . A Vagabond Song by Bliss Carman (1861-1929) There is something in the autumn that is native to my...

. Glastonbury A deathless tree stood witness while The marshlands round a nearby isle Were drained and bared a hill...

. How Grim Is the Grim Reaper? How grim is the Grim Reaper? Rapacious and rambunctious; Solemn stalker, soul seeker,...

. We Sum total of all life is death, And breath sustains us for a time. We’ll live until we’ve...

. It's raining now in New York City; Yes, I know that's true. For like that dreamer, Walter Mitty, Daydreams...

. Face-to-Face Meeting up, Darjeeling tea, So familiar, you and me. Here’s your cup, you raise it up Do a...

. Men Before Work for Dana Gioia It’s dark and cold. The fleet comes filtering in. They take a breath....

. Fright Night This is the night the dead walk in the streets Looking like neighbors’ children, masked In tricks they...

. As I look out upon October leaves And brown grass weathered by the autumn sun, I see the shafts...

. By Waterloo Station I sat down and thought (on a bench not too far from the turbulent stream) of...

. Lady Macbeth’s Regret Soft hands that led her smitten lord to bedInflamed the flare and thrust of his desire.Cool hands that won...

. Perfect Apples The Law of Perfect Apples says it all:A malic acid tang pervades the crispAnd shocking mouth appeal...

. Ballade for His Lady Deceased by Charles d’Orléans (1394–1465) Alas, Death, who made you so bold? My noble princess you possess;...

. When the goddesses came by the light of the dawn, They were greeted with music, and what did they...

. I’m old, my young ones. Soon I’ll have to leave. But ere we part I have just one tale...

. Autumn You’ll notice, ‘round this time of year, That to the flowers they hold dear, The bees will cling...

. after the Epoch Times series' How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling the World History’s tide brought us forth...

. https://youtu.be/eRp7_tqfxTs On Rumble here: https://rumble.com/vnvehl-a-poem-for-aging-beauties-endless-bloom-society-of-classical-poets.html?mref=iosaf&mc=6b8az Poet: Angel L. Villanueva of Massachusetts Audio/Visual Work: Society of Classical Poets Voice-Over: Evan...

. Prince Albert in a Can What can I say? I wore a mask and did The social distance thing,...

. Nature is bountiful giving to man All that we require, however She can; Food for the table and meds...

. FROM DARKEST ANTIQUITY . I. Ancient Ritual A thousand brown feet burn on sand In Pharaoh’s funeral caravan. By...

. . Love Thy Neighbor Make no excuseIf sheer abuseIs all you giveTo those who live Around you.  OwnThat you...

. Heartfelt Baptism The morning rain that washes this day clean of yesterday's despair, of last night's sleep, and promises...

. A Pantoum of Wager God said to Satan: Have you seen my servant Job, a man who fears God and...

. Regret Hangs on Where Opportunity Once Existed There are lots of sad words we lament with such ease,But there’s...

. Haiku How long will it last? Butterflies are in decline. Monarch flutters past. . . Nevermore (and Somewhat Less)...

. The Shepherd Who Remained in the Fields I had to stay behind to watch the flocks,a sentry against lions,...

. The Untrue Artist “The true artist will let his wife starve, his children go barefoot, his mother drudge for...

. from Legends of Liberty Volume 1 . The Battle of Concord By that rude bridge men formed up double...

. My Lips Have Kissed Her My lips have kissed her lips. Now I know why the timid sun arises...

. À La Mode In Antarctica The boffins in Antarctica are well Adapted to the climate on the ice. Among...

. Autumn's Hand I reach across for autumn's hand, When leaves begin to ride the air, To walk amid the...

. for DKE We know each guy, and each knows us, No big deal and no big fuss, Tabernacling through...

. It’s Fall, Y’all!   Autumn is here and I’m swathed in a sweater, A snug fluffy scarf and warm mittens....

. __Of Helen, Menelaus, war, Achilles, Paris and his treachery, __Of Agamemnon, Troy, and more, I wrote the Iliad and Odyssey. __Of Saracens...

. City of Holy Faith The time to weep is over. Turn away From somber matters of this sordid age...