‘Men Before Work’ and Other Poetry by Reid McGrath
. Men Before Work for Dana Gioia It’s dark and cold. The fleet comes filtering in. They take a breath....
. Men Before Work for Dana Gioia It’s dark and cold. The fleet comes filtering in. They take a breath....
. Pope Sylvester II and Meridiana Pope Sylvester II, born Gerbert de Aurillac (946-1003), is said to have had a...
. 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...
. The Twilight’s Last Gleaming? The waning moon is framed by crippled branches; One long white stripe of cloud-chalk intersects...
. Perfect Apples The Law of Perfect Apples says it all:A malic acid tang pervades the crispAnd shocking mouth appeal...
. I Took a Notion (A Man’s View) I took a notion once in life, To find myself a willing...
. 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...
. A Pox Upon My House a pantoum I heard the hiss of sickness as my mind cracked. I scoured...
. Pareidolia: The science of seeing faces in everyday objects. Apophenia: The human tendency to seek patterns in random information....
. When you see Inflation rise It’s no surprise... When you see All the goods In short supplies, Work disincentivized,...
. FROM DARKEST ANTIQUITY . I. Ancient Ritual A thousand brown feet burn on sand In Pharaoh’s funeral caravan. By...
. Alfred the Great Alfred the Great was a shy king Who found it not much to his liking __Making...
. read about Geronimo here Geronimo! That is my name; I’ve garnered international fame because I haven’t got TB, or...
. What Did Paul Revere? Listen, my children, and shed a tear, Because everything that he held dear Did vanish...
. What do you do? What mission’s yours? Come now, be true: Which soul now stirs? Who do you serve?...
. . Love Thy Neighbor Make no excuseIf sheer abuseIs all you giveTo those who live Around you. OwnThat you...
. Prerequisites for a Trendy Poetry Reading Casual clothes, streetwise but debonair: Knit sweater, denims (slightly dishabille); A tentative, apologetic...
. Discrimination by Who? YMCA basketball for 7-year olds It’s not the least bit personal, But kids who have no...
. Heartfelt Baptism The morning rain that washes this day clean of yesterday's despair, of last night's sleep, and promises...
. https://youtu.be/ErwnJkA4G68 inspired by a T-shirt at a Boston freedom rally You may be wondering why Freedom had to die....
. on “Pope Francis’ Plans will ‘destroy’ contemplative life: Franciscan friar” Here’s a question: What’s it to the pope how...
. A Pantoum of Wager God said to Satan: Have you seen my servant Job, a man who fears God and...
. In Love's Counting House by Charles d’Orléans (1394–1465) One day I asked my heart to heed A claim for...
. 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)...
Write a rhyming poem that works as either ten lines of tetrameter or eight lines of pentameter. Post it in...
. The Shepherd Who Remained in the Fields I had to stay behind to watch the flocks,a sentry against lions,...
. August 31, 2021 Humpty Dumpty looked at the wallHumpty Dumpty said “This must fall.”Mexican cartels, yes rapists and thugs,Cross...
. The Untrue Artist “The true artist will let his wife starve, his children go barefoot, his mother drudge for...
. SAT Tips Leave nothing blank, your chances are __As good as one in four; So when the end is...
Margaret, so terribly sorry to hear you are not well! I hope for speedy healing, rest, and recovery!!!
Oh, my, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to read your comments, Adam, especially since I admire you poetry so much. (I…
Thank you so much, Anna! So much of biblical imagery just lends itself to expanding upon it and extending the…
I don't know German, but these are beautiful verses, saturated with charming imagery and musical sounds. "As heaven lights the…
How delightful! Your words pull the reader right in to your deep experience and prayer. Reminds me of David's prayer…
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