A few of mine

Discussion in 'Poetry' started by shellspeare, Jun 11, 2005.

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    An avalanche of bustle storms
    through frosted doors bringing a chill
    of icy air.commuters hug
    away traces of snow that sink
    into heavy overcoats as
    if shying from sudden warmth.

    A toddler, thrilled with novelty,
    attempts to slide on wet tiles but
    fails, frowning down at wellingtons,
    the floor, then his mother who cups
    a steaming expresso like shes
    praying its heat will encase her.

    A couple,locked in mutual
    shivers gently touch red noses
    together.Maternally she
    rubs his back, generating warmth,
    igniting passion snowy
    mornings blanket and put to sleep.

    A briefcase rests on the cold floor
    unlike its owner who taps his
    foot in frustration, Telegraph
    nestling under his arm ready
    to relay more news thats greyer
    than this wintery morning sky.

    At last the tanoy and motion
    begins to shunt us forward. A
    slow shuffle towards platform doors
    brings fresh fear of the elements
    that cloud strategies for the daily
    battle for itchy seats.
     
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    Her spring, a twist of tangos freshly danced.
    A solo serenade sent to the world.
    Among new buds where birds and bees romanced,
    her fearless force of life was briskly hurled.
    Then swirling, twirling summers came and went
    until the rustling autumn dared to call.
    A time for rearing, twenty years were spent
    before her flit would float then gently fall.
    Then winter waltzes whittled at her grace
    as she began the dreary dance to death.
    The slumber in her stride reduced her pace
    while music mocked her weary, waning breath.
    One day a tardy tempo teased her heart
    and sadly made this striking soul depart.
     
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    babe in arms

    through barren haze the rallying cry soars,
    shaking me from contention,
    surrounded by passeges of streaming blood,
    my new campaign begins.

    So farewell the cachalot a new role calls
    all lacteal and defenceless,
    refusing the calibrator caduceus staff,
    uniformed in navy dress.

    Now pride is worn on my chest,
    as he suckles himself to somnolence,
    and silent vows enter my thoughts,
    to serve and protect.

    What world have i summoned you to?
    when war is pre-eminent,
    who fights for our childrens lives
    through these troubled times?
     

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