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The Hand You Cannot See By Laurie, on Nov. 3

Snow revised. Title and all

Laundry Service By Laurie, on Oct. 21

Inhale deep

the scent of blessed shivers

beneath sheets of fine quality

legs stretched out along

the flat field of crispy white

Raising to create a big top tent

She is the apex

 

...

Too Many Windows By Laurie, on Oct. 18

This is very close to what I want here... any suggestions to improve it?

Michael's Mighty Wings By Laurie, on Oct. 16

I am pushing myself to try different things.

The Mayor and The Blonde By Laurie, on Oct. 15

The Mayor of Lowell awaited me

atop the darkened stair,

his friendly gaze and smiling face

took in my long blonde hair.

He grasped my hand in both of his

and held it to his chest.

...

Cherries Roll Downhill By Laurie, on Oct. 13

Cherries roll downhill

Tumbling along

Vibrant 

Bouncing

Vital-plump

happy cherries

Bouncing

 

Fresh

Bold

Succulent and ripe

Firm resilient

Rolling downhill

...

The Earth IS Round By Laurie, on Oct. 6

no pounding heart

no detonation

no manic burst of insanity

 

  just tranquil blue

             dropping into

the clear pale thrust of icy sky

...

Of Your Love By Laurie, on Jul. 2 2007

affection settles mist-like on my skin

flowing electric between us

pleasure bee that you are

alight upon sweet petals

circuit of love and desire

i hunger for you

i smile for you

i ache for you

i burn for you

buzz around me

never enough

exhilaration

masterful

complete



i am yours

...

Holding Silver By Laurie, on Oct. 1

I think this idea is good, I need some suggestion here.

Details By Laurie, on Sep. 12

Any thoughts?

August Chill By Laurie, on Sep. 6

I worked on this quite awhile since it is now September.

Drinking Sangria By Laurie, on Sep. 5

Hope slips closer

Up over the edge of the world

Painting plum scallops along the horizon of sanity

Internal desertification

Rippling daybreak across pure gold

Taproots penetrate the water table

Knowing I’m a Fool

Adoration By Laurie, on Sep. 5

Just a short poem.

Beyond Dreams By Laurie, on Aug. 19

 

Red hot circle of beaming light

low slung across dirty buildings

scuffed with last nights drunken boasts.

 

Thick sap oozes out on the limb

Glowing warm on slender branches

Tall grass whips her naked ankles

...

Legacy By Laurie, on Aug. 7

I was thinking of naming this "Dakota Legacy" although I think just Legacy allows for a wider interpretation. Any thoughts?

Obstacles By Laurie, on Aug. 7

 

Veil your heart

Quickly, beneath the bridge of sorrow.

Grave messengers seek vengeance

Beware the lone and lonely hermit.

Seek the sun God

Harp-strings plucked with skill

Such honey-sweet voices sing

...

The Cool-Side of the Pillow By Laurie, on Jul. 27

 

Summer sun

          circle so high

early on

  the morning sky.

 

Touch me now

           with ardent grace,

...

Pursue the Moon By Laurie, on June 19

Hmmm I am not sure I like the last word... Head sounds plain, but that's better than something corny.

Show me the Gold By Laurie, on June 13

Coming together nicely.

Unspoken By Laurie, on June 11

I am unsure of the last 2 lines...

Avarice By Laurie, on May 13

One of my favorites

Altered Lives By Laurie, on May 13

Hope you like this

True Legends By Laurie, on May 12

 

I am the sun of Copacati

blaring midday

hot and unforgiving.

 

Dealing freshwater cards

inspiring aquatic designs

to soothe the evil spirit of the woods.

 

Buried treasure is hidden.

beckoning from beneath a

dwelling made of dry old bones.

 

The goddess of fire

...

The Joy of Being Imperfect By Laurie, on Apr. 30

Thanks for the help... I like this title much better although I did consider "Giant Squid has World's Biggest Eyeball"

Keeper of the Earth By Laurie, on Apr. 22

An Earth Day Poem

Breathing Underwater By Laurie, on Apr. 16

I am not sure if I like the last word, I mean I do, but would inhale work better and then change the "inhale" earlier in the poem or remove it?

Sleep Tight By Laurie, on Apr. 8

First Revision done...

Wellspring By Laurie, on Apr. 2

I think this is pretty much finished, but could it use a little adjustment anywhere?

Keep Your Spleen By Laurie, on Mar. 14

I have revised this and hope I made it more interesting and thought provoking.

wail By Laurie, on Mar. 1

 

Wail

Deep into the warmth of earth

 

I hear you crying.

Quiet anguish

pushed on, carried by forgiving wind.

Despair coils tight, choking

 

Hope cradles my face

...

Fierce Pride By Laurie, on Feb. 20

REVISED RONDEAU... Hope this is better, I think I have the sylable count correct now.

Secret Code Name: Valentine By Laurie, on Feb. 11

Just a little fun I thought of this morning while programming a routine. I know I have a strange sense of humor.

Kaleidoscope By Laurie, on Feb. 6

Thanks for the help Stephan.

- 4 By Laurie, on Jan. 25

Just a little fun...

Last Embrace By Laurie, on Jan. 20

Thanks Stephan!

Needlessly Errant By Laurie, on Jan. 15

I think this might be finished now.

Gravitational Peril By Laurie, on Jan. 10

 

A frost of discontent obstructs the view

Demeanor expressionless and dull

A burnt out core channeling

Passion through a voice

Rocking waves in rhythmic cadence

Breaking splash-away on frozen sands

I glance away as longing overwhelms me

You never did look good in arrogance

The layer of snow muting sound

...

Secrets of Longevity By Laurie, on Jan. 7

 

Eels are wonderful creatures

not quite a fish

not really a snake

quick and slippery

they can be quite shocking

depending on the eel of course

They like water and are very good swimmers

And I almost forgot how delicious they are...

Grilled lightly over a medium flame

Anointed with sweet and sour barbeque sauce

...

The Shape of Life By Laurie, on Dec. 13 2007

Dreams scatter quickly
dawn pokes fingers of pearl grey across the horizon
easing back the weightless blanket of nightfall.

First light reveals
a pristine layer of pure sparkling snow,
hiding the evil grime and vile corruption of life immoral.

Hope germinates...

...a new beginning

Wild Prairie By Laurie, on Dec. 6 2007

Oops ...I went to edit this and lost it. Obviously no great loss. I think I have a copy on my flash drive I can work on.

The Ghost of Redkey By Laurie, on Nov. 30 2007

The children sing a well known line

A cold and murderous lament

Redkey's myth the words define

Echoing obscure events

 

Goose-bumps rise to kiss my ears

Terror shimmies up my spine

Walking through my darkest fears

What's that heartbeat! Oh it's mine!

 

Shadows lengthen as it nears

...

Steal My Breath By Laurie, on Nov. 19 2007

Heed the presence of
the bright declaration of dawn,
as bird-flight spirals overhead.
Nature shoves violently
forcing life right back at us
Streaks of winter's icy tears,
Voices idle, hands mute.
Love stands sentinel
as we illustrate beauty
in words upon our hearts.

Fracturing Fairytales: A Series of Poetic Disillusions By Laurie, on Nov. 14 2007

Poem III - Sleeping Deadly

Fracturing Fairytales: A Series of Poetic Disillusions By Laurie, on Nov. 12 2007

Poem II - Innocent Deception

Fracturing Fairytales: A Series of Poetic Disillusions. By Laurie, on Nov. 12 2007

Poem I - Disenchanted

Cold Reflection By Laurie, on Nov. 7 2007

This is coming along, but the last stanza seems a bit ...well, weak maybe? Any help is appreciated.

just another parched soul By Laurie, on Oct. 24 2007

 

Quiet love
adrift across brilliant Cosmos
Oh desiccated heart
In search of infinite fire
Deeply banked behind those burning eyes
Expanding into midnight skies
To drink of Heaven's light
Fly far among the lonely stars
Find the necessary madness

Empty is the Jar By Laurie, on Oct. 18 2007

This is an exercise I tried, but I think it needs some help

Wait A Half Hour By Laurie, on Sep. 21 2007

From Stephan's "Stuck" Challenge

She Didn't Use Chapstick By Laurie, on Sep. 20 2007

From Stephan's Challenge

 
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