the_kings_breakfast.html
The King’s Breakfast by A. A. Milne The King’s Breakfast The King asked The Queen, and The Queen asked The Dairymaid: “Could we have some butter for The Royal slice of bread?” The Queen asked the Dairymaid, The Dairymaid Said, “Certainly, I’ll go and tell the cow Now Before she goes to bed.” The Dairymaid […]
the_dormouse_and_the_doctor.html
The Dormouse and the Doctor by A. A. Milne There once was a Dormouse who lived in a bed Of delphiniums (blue) and geraniums (red), And all the day long he’d a wonderful view Of geraniums (red) and delphiniums (blue). A Doctor came hurrying round, and he said: “Tut-tut, I am sorry to find you […]
the_christening.html
The Christening by A. A. Milne What shall I call My dear little dormouse? His eyes are small, But his tail is e-nor-mouse. I sometimes call him Terrible John, ‘Cos his tail goes on – And on – And on. And I sometimes call him Terrible Jack, ‘Cos his tail goes on to the end […]
Teddy Bear
Teddy Bear by A.A. Milne A bear, however hard he tries, Grows tubby without exercise. Our Teddy Bear is short and fat, Which is not to be wondered at; He gets what exercise he can By falling off the ottoman, But generally seems to lack The energy to clamber back. Now tubbiness is just […]
rice_pudding.html
Rice Pudding by A. A. Milne What is the matter with Mary Jane? She’s crying with all her might and main, And she won’t eat her dinner; rice pudding again – What is the matter with Mary Jane? What is the matter with Mary Jane? I’ve promised her dolls and a daisy-chain, And a book […]
politeness.html
Politeness by A. A. Milne If people ask me, I always tell them: “Quite well, thank you, I’m very glad to say.” If people ask me, I always answer, “Quite well, thank you, how are you to-day?” I always answer, I always tell them, If they ask me Politely….. BUT SOMETIMES I wish That they […]
Missing
Missing by A. A. Milne Has anybody seen my mouse? I opened his box for half a minute, Just to make sure he was really in it, And while I was looking, he jumped outside! I tried to catch him, I tried, I tried…. I think he’s somewhere about the house. Has anyone seen my […]
market_square.html
Market Square by A. A. Milne I had a penny, A bright new penny, I took my penny To the market square. I wanted a rabbit, A little brown rabbit, And I looked for a rabbit ‘Most everywhere. For I went to the stall where they sold sweet lavender (“Only a penny for a bunch […]
lines_and_squares.html
Lines and Squares by A. A. Milne Whenever I walk in a London street, I’m ever so careful to watch my feet; And I keep in the squares, And the masses of bears, Who wait at the corners all ready to eat The sillies who tread on the lines of the street Go back to […]
if_i_were_king.html
If I Were King by A. A. Milne I often wish I were a King, And then I could do anything. If only I were King of Spain, I’d take my hat off in the rain. If only I were King of France, I wouldn’t brush my hair for aunts. I think, if I were […]
hoppity.html
Hoppity by A. A. Milne Christopher Robin goes Hoppity, hoppity, Hoppity, hoppity, hop. Whenever I tell him Politely to stop it, he Says he can’t possibly stop. If he stopped hopping, He couldn’t go anywhere, Poor little Christopher Couldn’t go anywhere… That’s why he always goes Hoppity, hoppity, Hoppity, Hoppity, Hop. Read all poems by […]
happiness.html
Happiness by A. A. Milne John had Great Big Waterproof Boots on; John had a Great Big Waterproof Hat; John had a Great Big Waterproof Mackintosh — And that (Said John) Is That. Read all poems by A.A. Milne AA Milne Website English poetry Subscribe The Poetry Library Talking Writing Monster A free-for-all writing anythying […]
At the Zoo poem – A. A. Milne poem
At the Zoo by A. A. Milne There are lions and roaring tigers, and enormous camels and things, There are biffalo-buffalo-bisons, and a great big bear with wings. There’s a sort of a tiny potamus, and a tiny nosserus too – But I gave buns to the elephant when I went down to the Zoo! […]
Wisdom in Love by Lutfi Abdallah a.k.a Laso
It hurts to love someone and not to be loved in return but what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel. Maybe God wants us to meet few wrong people before meeting the right ones, so that when we finally meet the […]
Why I Do Not Miss You! by Praveen Parasar
Me without you Like a Body Without soul, Like a Flower Without scent, Like a Sea Without water, Like a Sky Without stars, Like a tree Without leaves, (Why) I Do Not Miss You! Me without you Like a Body Without soul, Like a Flower Without scent, Like a Sea Without water, Like a Sky […]
Weaving waves by Shailendra Singh
Bewildered, baffled, bleeding heart, Weave waves of a ubiquitous part, Whispering with wind what others say, I and she care scarce for this hay. I and she and she and I, Speak for hours but you deny, There she stood with exorbitant charm, Filliping a feeling feathery and warm. In a virtual wonderful world of […]
Trademark by Samuel Stephen Wakdok
Menu+ Home 100 Poetry Monster Poets Directory Best Love Poems Free Poetry Quotes Publish your Poems She wants a poem I offer passion to make her heart beat She blows a kiss I send flowers to make her life more beautiful She sends a smile I transport watts of funk to make her life joyful […]
Time Well-Served by Luis Estable
I`ve gone to heaven now. The mine that you`d allow. It did enter your mouth, And there it happy died. End of the poem 15 random poems Poetry by subject Some external links: The Bat’s Own Poetry Cave Talking Writing Monster. Duckduckgo.com – the alternative in the US Quant.com – a search engine from […]
This I Beg To Have by Luis Estable
Dance with me in silence, Moves made on the bed. Make it slower faster, See me lose my head. End of the poem 15 random poems Poetry by subject Some external links: The Bat’s Own Poetry Cave Talking Writing Monster. Duckduckgo.com – the alternative in the US Quant.com – a search engine from France, […]
The True Lover by A. E. Housman
The lad came to the door at night, When lovers crown their vows, And whistled soft and out of sight In shadow of the boughs. “I shall not vex you with my face Henceforth, my love, for aye; So take me in your arms a space Before the cast is grey. “When I from hence […]
The Song of My Heart by Olawuyi Mutiu
Menu+ Home 100 Poetry Monster Poets Directory Best Love Poems Free Poetry Quotes Publish your Poems I’m lonely here and still alone; I only hear my heart on phone. I tried to sing the Cupid’s song And tried to play the Psyche’s gong; but all I feel is danceless heart for fate has kept the […]
Sweetheart by M. T. Metutera
Sweetheart, you are my hope. My heart clutches your name and shall keep it eternally honey. You are one I adore. I will always cherish your warmhearted epitome darling. With you, I am willing to share the philia in felicity and pathos my dear. You are sweet in action from beginning till end. You have […]
Sweet Fire by Samuel Stephen Wakdok
Menu+ Home 100 Poetry Monster Poets Directory Best Love Poems Free Poetry Quotes Publish your Poems I have soaked my self in fuel and drenched my feelings in coal. My lips are on fire for you, come Mr. Fire Fighter and quench my fire.Youu have to go beyond my toungue because the fire is spreading […]
Summer by Luther Seahand
Summer by Luther Seahand This glorious time of year grace is in bloom, divine supple spindles gleam by golden beam waltz, waltz June fairies from dandelion to lofty pine. Off on a stroll above meadows scented wisps, a tryst, oh my sandalwood, sweet fair mulberry treat swoon, swoon ethereal swans into the mild, evening light, […]
Sonnet # 9 by Luis A. Estable
Can I conpare with you, The Mighty One? No! Not even in dreams I have that luck! I am a spark; you are no doubt the sun; I have to say when sadly roses I pluck. And in my mind I surely search with care And find these words ashamed for lack of more: Who […]
Sonnet # 8 by Luis A. Estable
I know I love my race, and why no so? But for outside beauty I wish the rose. If people vex me, ” Your heart needs to grow!” I say, “God gave the rose secure-fixed pose.” But of my race, there`s something I`d ne`er change For flowers fair, or pearls, or pure gold: Of his […]
Sonnet # 7 by Luis A. Estable
Forgive my thoughts on you transporting love. I understand you are only my friend. I will ask God, or paradise above To bring these crazy feelings to an end. I saw in you, dear Grogg, a flower tall Due to your mind and so gentle heart, And in my dreams your name, Sweet, I did […]
Sonnet # 6 by Luis A. Estable
Behold the human race! What wonder thing! My tears in sadness wet, in joy they`re bright. We have the fancy things of a queen, king, And female voices for the ear jut right. And when of age our faces turn to old, What animal compares with such a look? We have the patience to work […]
Sonnet # 4 by Luis A. Estable
Today I`m talkng to above the sky For here on earth the answer I don`t find, And maybe I can get a good reply From that called God thought to be good and kind, But if nothing does come but emptiness, And fear of never knowing make me cry, I will be brave and calmly […]
Sonnet # 21 by Luis A. Estable
What has my destiny so cruelly done? Why I so badly treated by this time? Should I suppose for me there is no fun? And that my life to live an ever climb? If I seek her, no rosy price but death. But then not her,yes, hell pure paradise! All over me her name:Elizabeth! If […]
Sonnet # 2 by Luis A. Estable
In you a gentle beauty I do see. You are my friend, but down deep in my heart I celebrate your heart so silently. Then I think of our eyes as pretty art For in your letters of much honesty I read their words as if I were a boy Who wants to say with […]
Sonnet # 19 by Luis A. Estable
For reasons many I the world do call To come as one to turn pain, tears to mirth, And like a seed in blessings huge though small Step by step lat us fill with smiles the earth. Why do we flowers with good eyes caress? And even snakes find some who love them dear. My […]
Sonnet # 18 by Luis A. Estable
Today I`m sad; yes sad, my eyes did imply. The heart can`t see; it`s true hidden it lives. On human vision his love must rely. My eyes quite spoke, her beauty one that gives. It was not so; she was a thorn inside, And poor my heart that followed my eyes` mood. Now my emotions […]
Sonnet # 17 by Luis A. Estable
I think of you whe looking back with ease At those nights of my thoughts all over you. Your face would tease my heart; your breath was breeze To come to give me air, my friend, anew. And guess, dear Grogg, what happens in my brian; I glady thank your your eye`s no flesh desire. […]
Sonnet # 15 by Luis A. Estable
The question lies deep in my human brain. The answer on the earth one day be known! What color`s Jesus? Heaven will explain! Yes, dark and light, what axiom`s here shown? The eyes, we know, on color never clear. Jesus` outside then something eyes can`t read You make it black, in Africa`s quite dear. If […]
Sonnet # 14 by Luis A. Estable
With tears on his face you can have child, No hands to clean the sadness of his life; His hardship, suffering in pain quite wild For his heart`s and mind`s strife through eyes a knife. You can have a girl in hate with her dreams Which have become the color of her skin. Then through […]
Sonnet # 13 by Luis A. Estable
In sadness deep I at the rose do look And see it human with tears down her face And think how badly my heart you so took And how much your lines quite the rose debase, For you have a beauty that came from above. You`re mortal only for one day you`ll die. At times […]
Sonnet # 12 by Luis A. Estale
Am I deceiving my hopes when poems I write? And when I think I could indeed be great? Is not this false for my mind maybe not bright? I`m calling my heart not to agitate! So, you, please; read these lines and tell with truth: The poet`s truthful to his curious eyes. A smile says […]
Sonnet # 11 by Luis A. Estable
These words are not to cut their lives in tears; Not to condemn with fire, or them abuse. But absolute is nothing; it appears. Think through my true concern: the female use. So what`s the axiom in terms of mind If one develops dirty taste with mirth? Do you allow the freedom; play heart-kind? Or […]
Sonnet # 10 by Luis A. Estable
And so your lips provoking me to sweat. Your eyes that make the ones of others dirt. And when you wet, it`s nothing I have met. You make the rose with human feelings hurt. But this`s not all; I have to tell your chest That is, my dear, worth of an angel`s face. What crazy […]