Photographs preserve Memories like flowers Made of plastic bulbs Narcissus wonders, As he drowns, "Wherever is That lovely tulip?" On the open sea All is vast and glee For the people who are free
Tommy Haiku #11-12
Thanksgiving, a time For Keats-like mourning by fowls Who haven't much time The Easter Choir sings "Hallelujah, the Lord is Risen" to strangers
Tommy Haiku #8
by Thomas Page Flowers beg for rain To be satiated by Showers from hoses
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 Clerihew #1-3
Clerihew by Thomas Page It is my brother John's birthday. I should get him something for his birthday. How about this lazy clerihew? I think that will do. Clerihew by Thomas Page I'm under the impression that clerihew are supposed to be about someone famous. Should I write about Famous Amos? Darn, I don't … Continue reading Tommy Clerihew #1-3
Tommy Haiku #7
By Thomas Page Strawberry moons come Once in a lifetime Shining like beacons in fog
Tommy Haiku #6
By Thomas Page The cat, sitting by Her window, purrs at the sight Of the countless birds
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
Academy of the Heart And Mind 