Cynicism Poems (7 Poems)
Child of Europe (Czeslaw Milosz Poems)
1We, whose lungs fill with the sweetness of day.Who in May admire trees floweringAre better than those who perished. We, who taste of exotic dishes,And enjoy fully the delights of love,Are better than those who were buried. We, from the … Continue reading
On The Pulse Of Morning (Maya Angelou Poems)
A Rock, A River, A TreeHosts to species long since departed,Mark the mastodon.The dinosaur, who left dry tokensOf their sojourn hereOn our planet floor,Any broad alarm of their of their hastening doomIs lost in the gloom of dust and ages.But … Continue reading
Since the Cities are the Cities (Henry Lawson Poems)
FOOLS can parrot-cry the prophet when the proof is close at hand,And the blind can see the danger when the foe is in the land!Truth was never cynicism, death or ruin’s not a joke,“Told-you-so” is not a warning-Patriotism not a … Continue reading
The Genesis of Gloom [Australian Variety] (C J Dennis Poems)
Once upon a time, in days remote,A politician bought a vote. The price he paid is not quite clear, But probably a pot of beerSecured his end. But he got in;So folk excused this venial sin. Now if the thing … Continue reading
At The Smithville Methodist Church (Stephen Dunn Poem)
It was supposed to be Arts & Crafts for a week, but when she came home with the “Jesus Saves” button, we knew what art was up, what ancient craft. She liked her little friends. She liked the songs they … Continue reading
The Rock Cries Out to Us Today (Maya Angelou Poem)
A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Mark the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens Of their sojourn here On our planet floor, Any broad alarm of their of their hastening doom Is lost … Continue reading
Child of Europe (Czeslaw Milosz Poems)
1 We, whose lungs fill with the sweetness of day. Who in May admire trees flowering Are better than those who perished. We, who taste of exotic dishes, And enjoy fully the delights of love, Are better than those who … Continue reading