Poems about continued (31 Poems)
Through the Legs of the Mosquito (Raymond A. Foss Poem)
My vision obscured laughing in the moment walking on my face landing of the lens my left eye blinded for more than a moment a male mosquito hitching a ride walking along with us Through the legs of the mosquito … Continue reading
Three Wise Women (Raymond A. Foss Poem)
Elizabeth, Mary, Anna three wise women believing in the Christ long before the men not from the east not traveling far right there Reordering the telling the story of the coming Christ-child his arrival and the awareness the wisdom to … Continue reading
A Doppler Greeting (Raymond A. Foss Poem)
Crossing the street toward home, I gave a quick thank you to the crossing guard. A small voice growing coming toward me, running, because she was late for school, “Hi Miss Tammmmyyyyyyyyyy!!” she shouted, squeaked, pealed urgently, rushing toward her … Continue reading
Boldness of the Spirit (Raymond A. Foss Poem)
Four books of sheep, timid, unsure followers fearful and obtuse about the incredible journey their role, these fishers of men the first to hear the master’s voice, the good shepherd, the narrow gate, the light of salvation Lifted by tongues … Continue reading
Fiddle-Dee-Dee (Eugene Field Poem)
There once was a bird that lived up in a tree, And all he could whistle was “Fiddle-dee-dee” – A very provoking, unmusical song For one to be whistling the summer day long! Yet always contented and busy was he … Continue reading
A proper trewe idyll of camelot (Eugene Field Poem)
Whenas ye plaisaunt Aperille shoures have washed and purged awaye Ye poysons and ye rheums of earth to make a merrie May, Ye shraddy boscage of ye woods ben full of birds that syng Right merrilie a madrigal unto ye … Continue reading
The Ear-Maker And The Mould-Mender (Jean de La Fontaine Poem)
WHEN William went from home (a trader styled): Six months his better half he left with child, A simple, comely, modest, youthful dame, Whose name was Alice; from Champaign she came. Her neighbour Andrew visits now would pay; With what … Continue reading
The Amorous Courtesan (Jean de La Fontaine Poem)
DAN CUPID, though the god of soft amour, In ev’ry age works miracles a store; Can Catos change to male coquets at ease; And fools make oracles whene’er he please; Turn wolves to sheep, and ev’ry thing so well, That … Continue reading
Neighbour Peter’s Mare (Jean de La Fontaine Poems)
A CERTAIN pious rector (John his name), But little preached, except when vintage came; And then no preparation he required On this he triumphed and was much admired. Another point he handled very well, Though oft’ner he’d thereon have liked … Continue reading
Richard Minutolo (Jean de La Fontaine Poem)
IN ev’ry age, at Naples, we are told, Intrigue and gallantry reign uncontrolled; With beauteous objects in abundance blessed. No country round so many has possessed; Such fascinating charms the FAIR disclose, That irresistibly soft passion flows. ‘MONG these a … Continue reading