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2013 Poetry Form Challenge#17 Catena Rondo |
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This form is the brainchild of
Robin Skelton, academic, writer, poet and anthologist.
It is a Quatrain, and the second line forms a rhyming couplet with the third line and is also used as the first and fourth line of
the following stanza. Any number of stanzas can be created this way and the final stanza is a repeat of the first.
This gives a rhyme scheme of; F. A. a. F...... A. B. b. A..... There is no set meter. Here is an abbreviated example
Some people mistakenly think that this form cannot support shorter forms and that it is only suited to poems over 5 stanza in length. It is because this form encourages longer poems simply because it encourages and makes longer poetry pleasurable. That is not to say that the poet cannot write shorter poems. The minimum of course must have a statement, a link and a closure, that is three stanza. Here is an example:
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Maryse AchongMy Mum turned ninety recently I thank God for her every day, How much, mere words could never say My Mum turned ninety recently. I thank God for her every day, A blessing to us all we know, Small wonder that we love her so; I thank God for her every day. A blessing to us all we know, A loving daughter, mother, wife, And God has granted her long life, A blessing to us all we know. A loving daughter, mother, wife, All of these things and even more, My confidante, my counsellor, A loving daughter, mother, wife. She's all these things and even more My Mum turned ninety recently Her smiling face a joy to see She's all these things and even more. My Mum turned ninety recently I thank God for her every day How much, mere words could never say My Mum turned ninety recently. back to list |
Kathy AndersonThe sun no longer slowly sinks to shore But somberly sighs it's last goodbye's, Fleet foot fast it goes down below skies, The sun no longer slowly sinks to shore. But soberly sighs it's last goodbye's, Cast aside by the utter gloom of moon Whose romance was ruined much much too soon, And somberly sighs it's last goodbye's. Cast aside by the utter gloom of moon, Now bereft, flickering last flames die black Into a cauldron seething with alack, Cast aside by the utter gloom of moon. Now bereft, flickering last flames die black, The sun no longer slowly sinks to shore Knowing that life can never give amore, Now bereft, flickering last flames die black. The sun no longer slowly sinks to shore But somberly sighs it's last goodbye's, Fleet foot fast it goes down below skies, The sun no longer slowly sinks to shore. ----- Don't Know Love Don't Know that feeling that most have, At some time it did exist, true But so few have passed this way through, Don't know that feeling most have. At some time it did exist true, Spell of love's fascination Was merely infatuation, At some time it did exist, true. Spell of love's fascination Once beheld a glass image Not unlike verdant camouflage, Spell of love's fascination. Once beheld a glass image Don't know that feeling that most have, Without love there's no life to live, Once beheld a glass image. Don't know that feeling that most have, At some time it did exist, true But so few have passed this way through, Don't know that feeling most have. ----- It's Elemental My dear, it's elemental, you and I, The way my river meets your salty sea And by this way you've come to let me see My dear, it's elemental, you and I. The way my river meets your salty sea Reminds me of gems buried deep in earth, For they can be found to carry loves worth, The way my river meets your salty sea. Reminds me of gems buried deep in earth, Priceless diamonds beckon from night skies breath As you would whisper vows as we walk our path, Reminds me of gems buried deep in earth. Priceless diamonds beckon from night skies breath My dear, it's elemental, you and I, Your voice breathes life to desires sigh, Priceless diamonds beckon from night skies breath My dear, it's elemental, you and I, The way my river meets your salty sea And by this way you've come to let me see My dear, it's elemental, you and I. back to list |
Terry ClitheroeThat fire we made last night I see still glows Although for a little while we must part What we did last night was only a start That fire we made last night I see still glows. Although for a little while we must part The embers caused an ever burning flame To weld our souls together in life's game Although for a little while we must part. The embers caused an ever burning flame Promises made, a kiss and an eternal vow That fire we made the Gods now know The embers caused an ever burning flame. Promises made, a kiss and an eternal vow Just stir the coals and add the fuel and see The flames will leap from love of thee and me. Promises made, a kiss and an eternal vow Just stir the coals and add the fuel and see That fire we made last night I see still glows How much I love thee only heaven knows. Just stir the coals and add the fuel and see That fire we made last night I see still glows Although for a little while we must part What we did last night was only a start That fire we made last night I see still glows.  ----- Coming of Age What is the value of age if memory's lost? Those treasures carefully locked inside An almost empty mind, human outside What is the value of age if memory's lost? Those treasures carefully locked inside See her sitting there quietly smiling still Originally placed there, against her will Those treasures carefully locked inside See her sitting there quietly smiling still No attention span and the words are gone Mind formatted by fate, the body lives on See her sitting there quietly smiling still No attention span and the words are gone What is the value of age if memory's lost? Is the loss of wisdom worth the cost, No attention span and the words are gone What is the value of age if memory's lost? Those treasures carefully locked inside An almost empty mind, human outside What is the value of age if memory's lost?  ----- Curtain Fall The curtain falls, all of life is through Finally there is no time left to weep Instead a time when all must sleep The curtain falls, all of life is through The curtain falls, all of life is through There's no way that we can pretend As darkness comes it all will end. The curtain falls, all of life is through There's no way that we can pretend One by one the stars fade and die Leaving a dark and empty sky. There's no way that we can pretend One by one the stars fade and die No sun will rise, no wondrous dawn The moon and stars are all now gone. One by one the stars fade and die No sun will rise, no wondrous dawn On the stage of life no-one will play The actors are gone, no lines to say. No sun will rise, no wondrous dawn On the stage of life no-one will play The curtain falls, all of life is through With the dimming lights I bid "Adieu" On the stage of life no-one will play.  ----- Days Will Come The days will come the days will go The hands of time move on and on Counting weeks as they pass anon The days will come the days will go The hands of time move on and on The sun has died and there's only snow The years will pass not fast, nor slow. The hands of time move on and on The sun has died and there's only snow Eternity's silver torch has shone At the end of time when all is gone The sun has died and there's only snow Eternity's silver torch has shone The days will come the days will go But love outlasted the world below Eternity's silver torch has shone The days will come the days will go The hands of time move on and on Counting weeks as they pass anon The days will come the days will go.  La Vierge aux Anges - William Bouguereau ----- Forgotten and Unloved She does not recognise me when she sees me She does not hear what I say and vaguely sees Even though I speak and kiss her there is unease She does not recognise me when she sees me. She does not hear what I say and vaguely sees She does not recognise me when she sees me She's my mother how can I forget what used to be She does not hear what I say and vaguely sees. She does not recognise me when she sees me She does not hear what I say and vaguely sees Even though I speak and kiss her there is unease She does not recognise me when she sees me.  ----- Give all to love Tonight our love reached its peak so far. Yet I am reminded there is nothing, Nothing we cannot do with loving Tonight our love reached its peak so far. Yet I am reminded there is nothing, For true love sets its mark to all And all lovers harken to its call Yet I am reminded there is nothing, For true love sets its mark to all Give all to love follow your star. There is no challenge, no call from afar For true love sets its mark to all Give all to love follow your star. Tonight our love reached its peak so far. For each time we love, we raise the bar. Give all to love follow your star. Tonight our love reached its peak so far. Yet I am reminded there is nothing, Nothing we cannot do with loving Tonight our love reached its peak so far.  ----- Just a Wraith at Midnight I saw you at midnight, neath a starry sky Are you a wraith, still bound to Earth Or just a soul awaiting your rebirth I saw you at midnight, neath a starry sky. Are you a wraith, still bound to Earth Wandering along mossy paths each night Gathering lovers with each spectral sight Are you a wraith, still bound to Earth? Wandering along mossy paths each night Figure outlined through a white silken dress Making each male witness, wish to possess Wandering along mossy paths each night Figure outlined through a white silken dress I saw you at midnight, neath a starry sky Forever wishing to draw you nigh. Figure outlined through a white silken dress. I saw you at midnight, neath a starry sky Are you a wraith, still bound to Earth Or just a soul awaiting your rebirth I saw you at midnight, neath a starry sky.  ----- Karma With the start of each and every life. The pain of birth and our first breath There also begins a time of death With the start of each and every life. The pain of birth and our first breath The same with love, as with our life With another sharing love and strife The pain of birth and our first breath The same with love, as with our life We dream of one of whom we care, Then what was hope, becomes despair The same with love, as with our life We dream of one of whom we care, The pattern starts when strangers meet The end of life's where soul mates greet. We dream of one of whom we care, The pattern starts when strangers meet Forming its shape with each passing day. With truth and friendship, there's no decay. The pattern starts when strangers meet Forming its shape with each passing day. With the start of each and every life. Even with promises, naught will be safe Forming its shape with each passing day. With the start of each and every life. The pain of birth and our first breath There also begins a time of death With the start of each and every life.  ----- Kindred Spirits How strange it is, because each time we speak We oft relate the thoughts the other would say This is not rare it happens several times a day, How strange it is, because each time we speak We oft relate the thoughts the other would say It makes me wonder if our minds are linked Like a twinkling eye that meaning is succinct. We oft relate the thoughts the other would say It makes me wonder if our minds are linked How strange it is, because each time we speak Or sometimes state what the other would seek. It makes me wonder if our minds are linked How strange it is, because each time we speak We oft relate the thoughts the other would say This is not rare it happens several times a day, How strange it is, because each time we speak.  Love in Mind Without love in mind there aren't as many stars Even the moon's shine is no way as bright And there's no warmth on any season's night Without love in mind there aren't as many stars. Even the moon's shine is no way as bright Dreams are no longer welcome friends Welcomes are only when a slumber ends Even the moon's shine is no way as bright. Dreams are no longer welcome friends Each night is merely just a tolerance of life Or is it just a passive avoidance of strife Dreams are no longer welcome friends Each night is merely just a tolerance of life An Indian restaurant where the food is bland With garlic naan that tastes just like sand Each night is merely just a tolerance of life An Indian restaurant where the food is bland Without love in mind there aren't as many stars And romantic places as barren as Mars. An Indian restaurant where the food is bland Without love in mind there aren't as many stars Even the moon's shine is no way as bright And there's no warmth on any season's night Without love in mind there aren't as many stars.  ----- Quando le Nuvole Piangono When clouds cry it's not because they're sad Rather it is because they are content That most lovers have the right intent When clouds cry it's not because they're sad Rather it is because they are content When clouds cry it's not because they're sad Seeing lovers they realise things aren't bad Rather it is because they are content When clouds cry it's not because they're sad Rather it is because they are content That most lovers have the right intent When clouds cry it's not because they're sad.  ----- Un Altro Giorno Do not think that you can just lay At ease and wait the sun's caress And dawn with hued colour dress Do not think that you can just lay At ease and wait the sun's caress And autumns breezes scent the air Playing gently with the walkers hair At ease and wait the sun's caress And autumns breezes scent the air The gentle winds of morn makes sway This morn is not just another day. And autumns breezes scent the air The gentle winds of morn makes sway The pleasant breeze, the start of morn What is the reason for any scorn? The gentle winds of morn makes sway The pleasant breeze, the start of morn Hears talk of love and similar things Then sleep, to see what morning brings. The pleasant breeze, the start of morn Hears talk of love and similar things Do not think that you can just lay This morn is not just another day. Hears talk of love and similar things Do not think that you can just lay At ease and wait the sun's caress And dawn with hued colour dress Do not think that you can just lay.  ----- Verlust von Moon The moon is being devoured by a heavenly mouse See her now, no longer round and in all her glory Each morn see her more wan, what is her story The moon is being devoured by a heavenly mouse. See her now, no longer round and in all her glory The morning sun cannot hide her wounded face She cannot look now and see lovers embrace See her now, no longer round and in all her glory. The morning sun cannot hide her wounded face Ravages of that mouse remove more each night Each morn displays a more diminished sight The morning sun cannot hide her wounded face. Ravages of that mouse remove more each night All too soon stars will be all that's left Then we poor mortals will be bereft Ravages of that mouse remove more each night All too soon stars will be all that's left The moon is being devoured by a heavenly mouse And the sun will lose his nocturnal spouse All too soon stars will be all that's left The moon is being devoured by a heavenly mouse See her now, no longer round and in all her glory Each morn see her more wan, what is her story The moon is being devoured by a heavenly mouse.  magical moondragon dance - gewalgon ----- X for the loser How can my heart be trusted again? Too easy I gave it and now its back It once was red but now it's black How can my heart be trusted again? Too easy I gave it and now its back The memories I hope time will erase I realise now you were just a craze. Too easy I gave it and now its back The memories I hope time will erase But times were good, you gave me hope Those sugared words, made me a dope The memories I hope time will erase. But times were good, you gave me hope And the spoils of war are at your feet, I must finally admit you have me beat. But times were good, you gave me hope And the spoils of war are at your feet. It was not love, that, I realise it now Or even lust, that I really would allow And the spoils of war are at your feet It was not love, that, I realise it now How can my heart be trusted again? Like it's been dragged along a dirty plain. It was not love, that, I realise it now How can my heart be trusted again? Too easy I gave it and now its back It once was red but now it's black How can my heart be trusted again?  ----- You Have Become You have become a presence in my mind. Instead, waking time is with thoughts thee I do not like it, no longer is my mind free You have become a presence in my mind. Instead, waking time is with thoughts thee In my minds eye I see you everywhere In thoughts so different to what was there Instead, waking time is with thoughts thee In my minds eye I see you everywhere Each waking moment steals all my time Someone to me who's become sublime In my minds eye I see you everywhere Each waking moment steals all my time And wanders off in space, to leave me blind The way our souls around each other wind. Each waking moment steals all my time And wanders off in space, to leave me blind. You have become a presence in my mind, Thoughts once controlled and simple kind And wanders off in space, to leave me blind. You have become a presence in my mind. Instead, waking time is with thoughts thee I do not like it, no longer is my mind free You have become a presence in my mind.  ----- Zero Rain The morning landscape welcomes everyone As the stars move on no longer on this stage The rising sun opens her diary to a new page The morning landscape welcomes everyone As the stars move on no longer on this stage The golden glare diminishes as the sun arises And blue cloudless skies promise no surprises As the stars move on no longer on this stage The golden glare diminishes as the sun arises There is still no promises of needed rain With radio stating how little water remains The golden glare diminishes as the sun arises There is still no promises of needed rain The morning landscape welcomes everyone We wonder how long before its all gone There is still no promises of needed rain The morning landscape welcomes everyone As the stars move on no longer on this stage The rising sun opens her diary to a new page The morning landscape welcomes everyone  back to list |
Divena CollinsHarken to a bards heartfelt compassion He speaketh sweet words of love divine Sups from a chalice fruits from the vine Harken to a bards heartfelt compassion. He speaketh sweet words of love divine Upon natures fantasy shall not be denied So deep the muse his words have applied He speaketh sweet words of love divine. Upon natures fantasy shall not be denied Time through the ages hath proven to be For his poetical muse shalt ever be free Upon natures fantasy shall not be denied. Time through the ages hath proven to be An understanding to those within feeling As deep inner thoughts become revealing Time through the ages hath proven to be. An understanding to those within feeling Harken to a bards heartfelt compassion love thro' the ages shall ever be fashion An understanding to those within feeling. Harken to a bards heartfelt compassion He speaketh sweet words of love divine Sups from a chalice fruits from the vine Harken to a bards heartfelt compassion.  ----- Celtic Gift So shall the sheep roam upon the mountain Let a land of plenty remain wild and free Meadows below as the earth meets the sea So shall the sheep roam upon the mountain. Let a land of plenty remain wild and free Where no man shall state his need to claim For where greed exists there lies the blame Let this land of plenty remain wild and free. Where no man shall state a need to claim Let no other take what shall never belong For beneath the sky lies natures wild song Where no man shall state a need to claim. Let no other take what shall never belong When the joy of giving is in natures hand Within a chance that all shall understand Let no other take what shall never belong. When the joy of giving is in natures hand It is there only a gift that she shall give May humans and beasts rejoice and live When the joy of giving is in natures hand. It is there only a gift that she shall give Let a land of plenty remain wild and free Hills that spread as far as eyes can see It is there only a gift that she shall give. So shall the sheep roam upon the mountain Let a land of plenty remain wild and free Meadows below as the earth meets the sea So shall the sheep roam upon the mountain.  ----- Dance of a Willow Gracefully she sways her weeping boughs Unto the soft melody of a summer breeze Upon a mystical dance of the Willow trees Gracefully she sways her weeping boughs. Unto the soft melody of a summer breeze She drifts with the music within a trance Swaying in harmony to strains of romance Unto the soft melody of a summer breeze. She drifts with the music within a trance Such beauty has been sung thro`the ages Yet in winters season the wild wind rages She drifts with the music within a trance. Such beauty has been sung thro`the ages That flows gently within winters refrain Her undying spirits shall rise once again Such beauty has been sung thro`the ages. That flows gently within winters refrain Gracefully she sways her weeping boughs When mother of natures rhapsody endows That flows gently within winters refrain. Gracefully she sways her weeping boughs Unto the soft melody of a summer breeze Upon a mystical dance of the Willow trees Gracefully she sways her weeping boughs.  ----- The Divinity Of Music Musical symphony's, play in the breeze, sweet orchestral notes, float gently by sentimental music, which breathes a sigh Musical symphony's, play in the breeze. Sweet orchestral notes, float gently by, a melody rustles thro' dancing leaves, thro`quavering boughs, of ancient trees Sweet orchestral notes, float gently by. A melody rustles, thro' dancing leaves, an empathy of romance, and harmony, when angelic voices sing a rhapsody A melody rustles, thro' dancing leaves. An empathy of romance and harmony express emotions through music divine, nature and melody, together combine An empathy of romance, and harmony, Express emotions through music divine, musical symphony`s play in the breeze, a haunting aria,the senses to please, Express emotions through music divine. Musical symphony's, play in the breeze sweet orchestral notes, float gently by sentimental music,which breathes a sigh Musical symphony's, play in the breeze. ----- Drums of Desire Loud are the celtic drums of eternal desire That beats within an ancient warriors heart Who surrenders to love that cannot depart Loud are the celtic drums of eternal desire. That beats within an ancient warriors heart Of desired passion he once felt deep inside To conquer love shall only bring him pride That beats within an ancient warriors heart. Of desired passion he once felt deep inside Smouldering within like the flames of fire That only a warriors dreams shall transpire Of desired passion he once felt deep inside. Smouldering within like the flames of fire Louder the drums beat within a celtic lore Shalt never be the same as it was before Smouldering within like the flames of fire. Louder the drums beat within a celtic lore Vibrating deeply within the power of love Strong pulsating throbs so reminiscent of Louder the drums beat within a celtic lore. Vibrating deeply within the power of love Loud are the celtic drums of eternal desire For the heat within shall be that of a pyre Vibrating deeply within the power of love. Loud are the celtic drums of eternal desire That beats within an ancient warriors heart Who surrenders to love that cannot depart Loud are the celtic drums of eternal desire.  ----- Ever Ticking Clock Time shall not wait for one so late There will always be a tomorrow For minutes we shall not borrow Time shall not wait for one so late. There will always be a tomorrow For what you cannot fit in today When the time gets in your way There will always be a tomorrow . For what you cannot fit in today Should it really matter that much Time is never important as such For what you cannot fit in today. Should it really matter that much Why should we be in such a hurry For there is no real need to worry Should it really matter that much. Why should we be in such a hurry Trying to beat the tick of a clock Well before it reaches to a tock Why should we be in such a hurry. Trying to beat the tick of a clock Time shall not wait for one so late Nor unwind a speedy heart rate Trying to beat the tick of a clock. Time shall not wait for one so late There will always be a tomorrow For minutes we shall not borrow Time shall not wait for one so late.  ----- Haunting Melody The orchestra plays sweet refrains as we melt in each others arms, rapturous feeling,magical charms The orchestra plays sweet refrains As we melt in each others arms soft notes for a new romance sensuously felt when we dance, As we melt in each others arms Soft notes for a new romance expressions show deep inside mirrored in both of our eyes Soft notes for a new romance Expressions show deep inside we dance much closer together lovers to remain there forever Expressions show deep inside We dance much closer together, the orchestra plays sweet refrains secure in your arms once again We dance much closer together. The orchestra plays sweet refrains as we melt in each others arms, rapturous feelings,magical charms The orchestra plays sweet refrains. ----- How May This Be Thou ask me thus of love how may it be I knew not of such words of love afore Yet within my heart I yearned for more Thou ask me thus of love how may it be. I knew not of such words of love afore Love had never come easily to my mind Some how I was rejected left behind I knew not of such words of love afore Love had never come easily to my mind When all was at a loss I gave up trying Upon inner feelings I stopped relying Love had never come easily to my mind. When all was at a loss I gave up trying While others had difference`s of view So guessed it happened to quite a few When all was at a loss I gave up trying. While others had difference`s of view Thou ask me thus of love how it may be How can I answer when I am bound free When others had difference`s of view. Thou ask me thus of love how may it be I knew not of such words oflove afore Yet within my heart I yearned for more Thou ask me thus of love how may it be.  ----- Lady of Shallots Where art thou Lancelot 'tis thee I need The tale that was told was totally wrong I know in my heart 'tis with thee I belong Where art thou Lancelot 'tis thee I need. The tale that was told was totally wrong I was never a lady well not of shallots Whoever concerned has lost all the plots The tale that was told was totally wrong. I was never a lady well not of shallots How could I ever be a part of an onion All I ever wanted was a Knights reunion I was never a lady well not of shallots. How could I ever be a part of an onion I who hath woven a tapestry so divine If the love of Sir lancelot be only mine How could I ever be a part of an onion. I who hath woven this tapestry divine A token of my love shall never surpass For a shallot shall not be as clever as I who hath woven this tapestry divine. A token of my love shalt never surpass Where art thou Lancelot 'tis thee I need Is this thy sword hidden within the reed A token of my love shalt never surpass. Where art thou Lancelot 'tis thee I need The tale that was told was totally wrong I know in my heart`tis with thee I belong Where art thou Lancelot 'tis thee I need.  ----- Nature's Artistry Flowers this year shall bloom in abundance Those who survived winters frost and snow To delight the eye again with a summer show Flowers this year shall bloom in abundance. Those who survived winters frost and snow Pushing their fragile shoots thro`the ground Thro' strength of roots natures pockets found Those who survived winters frost and snow . Pushing their fragile shoots thro`the ground Whilst the spring sunshine is gently warming A far cry from the past of winters warning Pushing their fragile shoots thro`the ground Whist the spring sunshine is gently warming Where natures artistry shall bloom and grow For a beautiful summer and autumn show Whist the spring sunshine is gently warming Where natures artistry shall bloom and grow Flowers this year shall bloom in abundance The beauty of this earth shall stand a chance Where natures artistry shall bloom and grow. Flowers this year shall bloom in abundance Those who survived winters frost and snow To delight the eye again with a summer show Flowers this year shall bloom in abundance.  ----- Night Weavers Dark the blessed night surrounding evil Spells of the haunted chant as before Weaving a curse thro' a cobweb of lore Dark the blessed night surrounding evil Spells of the haunted chant as before Those who have arisen shall ever taunt The souls from the tomb of the gaunt Spells of the haunted chant as before. Those who have arisen shall ever taunt Souls who were victims of fated death A stench lies within a putrid breath Those who have arisen shall ever taunt. Souls who were victims of fated death Lurk at night as three tall dark shadows From a sunken mound upon the meadows Those who were victims of fated death. Lurk at night as three tall dark shadows Three sisters of a dark shrouded tomb Arisen once more from an earthen womb Lurk at night as three tall dark shadows. Three sisters of a dark shrouded tomb Dark the blessed night surrounding evil That fades unto the dawn at natures will Three sisters of a dark shrouded tomb. Dark the blessed night surrounding evil Spells of the haunted chant as before Weaving a curse thro' a cobweb of lore Dark the blessed night surrounding evil.  ----- Ode To A Summer Rose Of fragrant petals that droop one by one From heat that sends a bright suns rays To a rambling rose within a summers haze Of fragrant petals that droop one by one. From heat that sends a bright suns rays This rose that flourished shall surely die Without moisture from the summer sky From heat that sends a bright suns rays. This rose that flourished shall surely die So beautiful but fragile within her grace And within the season lost pride of place This rose that flourished shall surely die. So beautiful but fragile within her grace Deepest of red within scents of damask Destined to perish was to be a final task So beautiful but fragile within her grace Deepest of red within scents of damask Of fragrant petals that droop one by one By the heat of a summers season of sun Deepest of red within scents of damask. Of fragrant petals that droop one by one From heat that sends a bright suns rays To a rambling rose within a summers haze Of fragrant petals that droop one by one.  ----- The Poetess With Quill and parchment at hand. as she sits by her desk, day and night searching for rhymes that are right With Quill and parchment at hand. She sits by her desk, day and night with observed meditation, and muse, finding words, to enlighten her fuse She sits by her desk, day and night. With observed meditation,and muse. when she writes of beauty, and pain natural sun light, and forest rain With observed meditation, and muse. When she writes of beauty and pain, eager,and blissful with passion, warming to poetic compassion When she writes of beauty, and pain. Eager, and blissful,with passion with Quill and parchment at hand, until she meets, her final demand, Eager and blissful, with passion. With Quill and parchment at hand, she sits by her desk day and night searching for rhymes that are right With Quill and parchment at hand. ----- Soothing Spa Come let me soothe all your worries away Gently within pressure of a sensual kind That shall ease and relax thy tired mind Come let me soothe all your worries away Gently within pressure of a sensual kind Submitting to pleasures of healing balm Within scented oils to remain as calm Gently within pressure of a sensual kind. Submitting to pleasures of healing balm To awaken pulses of a throbbing heart Temperature shall arise upon thy chart Submitting to pleasures of healing balm. To awaken pulses of a throbbing heart Shall not only add hot coals to the fire Which shall stir within thy wanton desire To awaken pulses of a throbbing heart. Shall not only add hot coals to the fire Come let me soothe all your worries away But a sensual massage that leads astray Shall not only add hot coals to the fire Come let me soothe all your worries away Gently within pressure of a sensual kind That shall ease and relax thy tired mind Come let me soothe all your worries away.  ----- Spiritual Love Love is in the eyes of the beholder A telepathy of dreams deep within With the hint of an eternity therein Love is in the eyes of the beholder, A telepathy of dreams deep within Scattered adrift within pastel hues Shades of sincerity or maybe blues A telepathy of dreams deep within. Scattered adrift within pastel hues Buried deep within a troubled mind Such are the values love may bind Scattered adrift within pastel hues. Buried deep within a troubled mind Maybe in time shall be all forgotten For love alone may not be besotten Buried deep within a troubled mind. Maybe in time shall be all forgotten For time is the healer of everything When birds in paradise shall ever sing Maybe in time shall be all forgotten. A symphony of spirits shall ever flow Love is in the eye`s of the beholder The spirit world shall not appear older A symphony of spirits shall ever flow. Love is in the eyes of the beholder A telepathy of dreams deep within With the hint of an eternity therein Love is in the eyes of the beholder.  ----- Summer Madness Help me if you please I am in dire need I shall never drink not yet shall I sip Because of a wasp settled on my lip Help me if you please I am in dire need. I shall never drink not yet shall I sip For I cannot even move a tiny muscle Much is the space inside my bustle I shall never drink not yet can I sip. For I cannot even move a tiny muscle Oh If only I could show that I am cross But all I can say is that I am at a loss For I cannot even move a tiny muscle. Oh If only I could show that I am cross It's my lip gloss I am sure that he's after How should I know that it was a disaster Oh If only I could show that I am cross. It's my lip gloss I am sure that he's after Sweet flavours of a summer strawberry If nothing else I shall be far from merry It's my lip gloss I am sure that he's after. Sweet flavours of summer strawberry Help me if you please I am in dire need I think he is sampling my top upper lip Sweet flavours of summer strawberry Help me if you please I am in dire need I shall never drink not yet shall I sip Because of a wasp settled on my lip Help me if you please I am in dire need.  ----- Waves Of Passion I felt thy love upon an incoming breeze Thy breath of desire a spray of the sea When the tide of the ocean breaks free I felt thy love upon an incoming breeze Thy breath of desire a spray of the sea That arises and falls within a tidal foam Enticing the rise of a surf to break home Thy breath of desire a spray of the sea. That arises and falls within a tidal foam Within passions of a wild stormy ocean Enhanced with thy loves deep emotion That arises and falls within a tidal foam. Within passions of a wild stormy ocean None shalt ever tame the surfs of a tide That shall rise and swell from deep inside Within passions of a wild stormy ocean. None shalt ever tame the surfs of a tide I felt thy love upon an incoming breeze When wavelets calmed within a tease None shalt ever tame the surfs of a tide. I felt thy love upon an incoming breeze Thy breath of desire a spray of the sea When the tide of the ocean breaks free I felt thy love upon an incoming breeze.  back to list |
Jem FarmerThe air is like a butterfly when fragile wings gather the spring in rays of love from the Sun King. The air is like a butterfly. When fragile wings gather the spring amid the soft pink cherry trees that sway in the warm April breeze. The fragile wings that gather spring. Amid the soft pink cherry trees our love blossoms before our eyes as we walk beneath azure skies. Amid the soft pink cherry trees. Our love blossoms before our eyes as we unite in dreams unsung joyful laughter like church bells rung. Our love blossoms before our eyes. As we unite in dreams unsung the air is like a butterfly so we dance among the wild rye. As we unite in dreams unsung. The air is like a butterfly when fragile wings gather the spring in rays of love from the Sun King. The air is like a butterfly. ----- Sapphic Lyre The valley echoed all she said tonight Soft whispered words we rolled beneath the sky My love and I before dawn came on by The valley echoed all she said tonight Soft whispered words we rolled beneath the sky That hold us near yet leave no teasing trace Each word replayed inside my heart's embrace Soft whispered words we rolled beneath the sky That hold us near yet leave no teasing trace As desire's touch upon the velvet mound And love she pulled me to the valley's ground That hold us near yet leave no teasing trace As desire's touch upon the velvet mound In sighing song that recalls Sapphic lyre Our hearts are thumping like a cannon's fire As desire's touch upon the velvet mound In sighing song that recalls Sapphic lyre The valley echoed all she said tonight As passion flowers beneath the starlight In sighing song that recalls Sapphic lyre The valley echoed all she said tonight Soft whispered words we rolled beneath the sky My love and I before dawn came on by The valley echoed all she said tonight back to list |
Moss Macan GhoillThe sun does shine upon the reeds. The lake glistens; a twinkling dance; On the hills, we three entranced. The sun does shine upon the reeds. The lake glistens; a twinkling dance. Under water breathes like air. We dip our heels, submerged, we dare. The lake glistens; a twinkling dance. Under water breathes like air. A silvery light consumes the sun. Deeper down, search we as one. Under water breathes like air. A silvery light consumes the sun. A cottage calls from another shore; The dark inside, yawns from the door. A silvery light consumes the sun. A cottage calls from another shore. Where is Seamus? We come poking- Through the rafters smoke is choking. A cottage calls from another shore. Where is Seamus? We come poking- Woman shrouds us with her stare As she steps to here from there. Where is Seamus? We come poking- Woman shrouds us with her stare. No words are spoken with her talk, "'Round the back, where shore meets loch." Woman shrouds us with her stare. No words are spoken with her talk. Through the door, again we flow. Did she expect us? Did she know? No words are spoken with her talk. Through the door, again we flow; On the rock, the old man spies. His bearded portal not surprised, Through the door, again we flow. On the rock, the old man spies. We blink for morsels from the deep- He sweeps his hand without a peep. On the rock the old man spies. We blink for morsels from the deep- "To that boat on yonder moor, There we stand at vision's door." We blink for morsels from the deep- To that boat on yonder moor, There's a gift for us in hand; A gift from him to our three hearts and To that boat on yonder moor. There's a gift for us in hand; Rope with no start and no result; As round as sunshine, without fault. There's a gift for us in hand. Rope with no start and no result. We equal four, we grasp this ring- A round abyss between us clings. Rope with no start and no result. We equal four, we grasp this ring. The boat's adrift with vaporous girth; We see below another earth! We equal four, we grasp this ring. The boat's adrift with vaporous girth. What's this? So misty through the dream- We fly above this patchwork scheme! The boat's adrift with vaporous girth. What's this? So misty through the dream. The sky below with clouds and hence What's up is down. It makes no sense! What's this? So misty through the dream. The sky below with clouds and hence The old man smiles, three more mixed up! This, perhaps, may be enough! The sky below with clouds and hence The old man smiles, three more mixed up. At water's edge we dock and then Our time with him is at an end. The old man smiles, three more mixed up. At water's edge, we dock and then We three stretch legs upon the lands, Back up the hills to familiar stands. At water's edge, we dock and then We three stretch legs upon the lands. The sun is shining on the reeds. Up through the silvery lake of seeds We three stretch legs upon the lands. The sun does shine upon the reeds. The lake glistens; a twinkling dance; On the hills, we three entranced. The sun does shine upon the reeds. back to list |
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