Sight By Thomas Page after William Shakespeare "How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, / that has such people in it!" --The Tempest I would like to tell you how I see such colors in beauteous Terms but I can't give you my eyes. Mankind Is limited to the individual. Is This a … Continue reading Tommy Golden Shovel #2
Tommy Golden Shovel #1
Golden Shovels: This is a relatively new form that uses a quote's words as the "end rhymes" of the new poem. Therefore. attributing the original author is very important when titling these poems. I will give proper credit / title for each. Thought without purpose by Thomas Page after William Shakespeare "It is a … Continue reading Tommy Golden Shovel #1
Tommy Haiku 55
By Tomas Page The Earth begs for rain When the Summer Sun belts down Extreme heat; so very hot
Tommy Haiku #38-40
By Thomas Page The state animal Of Maryland are blue crabs Were almost fossils The Californian Bear is no more, a symbol Only on the flag The solemn service On Ash Wednesday, burnt palms of A doomed king's welcome
Tommy Haiku #35-37
By Thomas Page A St. Bridget's Cross Hangs over the front door with A Christian blessing Magnolia trees Stand out like Renaissance art In urban landscapes A singing blackbird After the roar of a storm Chants a tune softly
Tommy Page Sonnet #1
Sonnet by Thomas Page Poets of the past wrote sonnets to prove They had merit and skill and prowess too But I ain't one who happens to have groove Or a semblance that I know what to do I'm not pretending that I am Shakespeare, Donne, Herbert, Wyatt, or Barrett-Browning, I'm just a novice who … Continue reading Tommy Page Sonnet #1
Tommy poem #1
The Rosary" Follow my lead And count to ten Counting each bead Praying, and then We get to Hail Mary in the den Hoping our mail Gets there on time Wishing our sail Turns on a dime "Ave Maria" Rings with a chime "Gratia Plena" Children tune out "Sancta Maria" Some start to pout "Hora … Continue reading Tommy poem #1
Tommy Haiku #5
by Thomas Page Cool November winds Blow out jack o lanterns on Abandoned porches
Tommy Haiku #4
By Thomas Page The Three O' Clock Sun Reminding me of the Lord Echoes "It is done
Tommy Haiku #3
By Thomas Page Gray geese fly south for another chance to have a moment in the sun
