Wake Oslo up again by Philo Ikonya
Menu+ Home 100 Poetry Monster Poets Directory Best Love Poems Free Poetry Quotes Publish your Poems but it left the cloud above, now pale blue, and came down touching buildings. Not minding mincing icy ways, I do not know why it had avoided the church spire, perhaps it was too high to inspire. We saw […]
Towards The sky by Pushpendra Singh Baghel
Whenever I see towards the sky, I Could I wish also be in the sky Like a Pilot Just sit and fly No fear of traffic Jams in the Sky On the Eagle wings I wanna Fly Go so high and touch the Sky Only-me with my flight On the top of the skies. Flying […]
To Double Lock by Pierre Reverdy
To Double Lock by Pierre Reverdy I am so far from the voices From the festival’s distant murmur The foaming mill wheel turns back The sob of spring water ceases The hour has painfully glided Over the moon’s great beaches And in the cramped warm spaces without a crevice I sleep head upon elbow In […]
The way aboard by Preeth Nambiar
The flow of relatives has reduced and I am much comfortable for I do not have to hear those consoling words that multiply the pain and suffering. The visits of doctors have become mechanical, I see them throwing an empty gaze at the people around me and nurse caressing my white hair and disappearing. People […]
The Theatre of Illusion by Pierre Corneille
The Theatre of Illusion by Pierre Corneille Act 2, Scene 2 Clindor, a young picaresque hero, has been living by his wits in Paris, but has now drifted to Bordeaux, to become the valet of a braggart bravo named Matamore. He is chiefly employed as a go-between, carrying Matamore’s amorous messages to the beautiful Isabelle—who […]
The Survivor by Primo Levi
The Survivor by Primo Levi Once more he sees his companions’ faces Livid in the first faint light, Gray with cement dust, Nebulous in the mist, Tinged with death in their uneasy sleep. At night, under the heavy burden Of their dreams, their jaws move, Chewing a non-existant turnip. ‘Stand back, leave me alone, submerged […]
The Search by Pornika Ganguly
Man wants to unravel, The mysteries earth has hidden beneath, And so makes his way through, A very complex labyrinth. He first does his work on paper, And then proceeds his way through, He doesn’t relax his mind one bit ‘Cause he knows there’s lot to to do. He knows that the world […]
The Magic by Preeth Nambiar
Of branches gloomy and naked yesterday, Yet bearing magnificent blooms today! Watch the arms bearing heavenly buds With petals divine, mystic and vibrant Being offered to the blues of distant skies! O gardener, whisper onto my ears deep, The magic of these majestic blossoms, To be withered onto the dusty earth! Poetry In Englishwww.poetry.monster
The Love! by Praveen Parasar
The Love! To say or not to say To ask or not to ask Something That has made me go weak Brought me to a state Where I feel incomplete Is it your lovely smile Or your innocence That has done A kind of magic on me Oh dear! It is really a sweat pain […]
The Last Letter by Priyanka Tungana
I’ve read your letter a thousand times And recognized those phrases you wanted me to understand Not like I would’ve distracted you from moving on But I wonder what is it …that still keeps you so withdrawn The way you assure me that you really care While you keep saying that we’ll soon be through […]
The Fragrance of life by Preeth Nambiar
My breath has disappeared unto the distant wind that would perhaps feed the leaves beyond these walls; my vision has dissolved in the darkness of the sun that would open its eyes as a new dawn with bright light; I have given my warmth to the pigeons that are brooding in the chill of rain; […]
The Deeper Shadow by Pierre Reverdy
The Deeper Shadow by Pierre Reverdy Not they not anything not even He Stairs in the branches climbing the clouds You can’t find the number or the street or the name of the blue roads traced by roof corners and by straight lines of balconies But the wall stretches from the door to the ramp […]
The Actor by Preeth Nambiar
He observed behind him the background of the stage changed to deep mystery leaving him terrified. He was ignorant of the next scene and remained puzzled unable to recollect the dialogues next for it was written by an author who always surprised him with myriad scenes unknown to the actor himself. The audience muzzled to […]
That Light by Paul Hostovsky
That Light by Paul Hostovsky Everything is interesting if you’re of a mind to see it in that light. Claude Monet probably understood this. The stoners back in high school definitely understood that everything is intoxicatingly interesting if you’re of a mind to see it in that light. My grandmother in the emergency room surrounded […]
Termites by Piera Chen
After the frenzied flutter of their nuptial flight, Termites land on my bathroom floor. The double wings now slicked back Trail on the tiles Like a monarch’s train. Dionesia from the Bicol Region of the Philippines Cries: Pieces! Ma’am, I found three pieces! Like chocolate or music. End of the poem 15 random poems […]
TEMPORARY AND NOW by PEGGY AYLSWORTH
TEMPORARY AND NOW by PEGGY AYLSWORTH Discard has a melancholy sound, as rust sets in, even the graffiti too much like weeds. Into the junk yard, in favor of bluer skies. Make it new, said Pound, quoting a Chinese emperor. New clothes New car New rings and things New lover New and better tooth paste […]
Swimming Pool by Piera Chen
The ambition of the swimming pool Lies not in being ocean-like. Consider the light-blue tiles, Depths clear as summer light. That ladder. Descend into sky And learn to fly. 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 […]
Summer by Pornika Ganguly
The season which children love, The season of relaxations, The season where none but children, Are filled with exultations. Summer comes with boxes of ice-creams, Cartons of cola, Lots of sherbet, And icy golas. Children run and jump about, And adults sit and wipe their brow, It’s especially hard to cope with kids Unless you […]
Still Life by Piera Chen
Smoked meat and bell pepper Thick ceramic plate A single light source from the left – the sun perhaps The greens beam inwardly Bioluminescence in gravy Next to this a bowl of rice round like a planetarium and paved with gold make it two bowls End of the poem 15 random poems Poetry by […]
So Long! by Precious Tahula
I long to see your face like your my president i await by the back door at dawn with hopes that you will show up i get puzzeld everytime i hear a door bell , aint you missing me too? what happended to family times its a day before christmas you diddnt make it last […]
Silence by Preeth Nambiar
Echoes the sounds of majestic eve! Upon the sphere of bright white skies Spreads the paint of evening colours! Silence divine, Penetrates deep Onto the void of ethereal joy! All I have is a bundle of letters That would sound nothing definite! Hold my arms to touch my warmth, O dear, whisper on my ears […]
Shema by Primo Levi
Shema by Primo Levi You who live secure In your warm houses Who return at evening to find Hot food and friendly faces: Consider whether this is a man, Who labours in the mud Who knows no peace Who fights for a crust of bread Who dies at a yes or a no. Consider whether […]
Second Poem by Peter Orlovsky
Second Poem by Peter Orlovsky Morning again, nothing has to be done, maybe buy a piano or make fudge. At least clean the room up for sure like my farther I’ve done flick the ashes & butts over the bed side on the floor. But frist of all wipe my glasses and drink the water […]
Reveille by Primo Levi
Reveille by Primo Levi In the brutal nights we used to dream Dense violent dreams, Dreamed with soul and body: To return; to eat; to tell the story. Until the dawn command Sounded brief, low ‘Wstawac’ And the heart cracked in the breast. Now we have found our homes again, Our bellies are full, We’re […]
Poetic Dilemma by Pawan Kumar
Poetic Dilemma —————— Sounds of paper movement and running of ceiling fan, Roaring of plying vehicles, and whistles of road van. Holding pen, diary on desk but with void brain Trying to find some ways for motion of self-train. Deficiency of words, and lacuna of ideas, Hindering to move ahead, though desiring for media. Finding […]
Snow & Ice by Quincy Troupe
Snow & Ice by Quincy Troupe ice sheets sweep this slick mirrored dark place space as keys that turn in tight, trigger pain of situations where we move ever so slowly so gently into time — traced agony the bright turning of imagination so slowly grooved through revolving doors, opening up to enter mountains where […]
Untitled by Quincy Troupe
Untitled by Quincy Troupe in brussels, eye sat in the grand place cafe & heard duke’s place, played after salsa between the old majestic architecture, jazz bouncing off all that gilded gold history snoring complacently there flowers all over the ground, up inside the sound the old white band jammin the music tight & heavy, […]
Poem Reaching For Something by Quincy Troupe
Poem Reaching For Something by Quincy Troupe we walk through a calligraphy of hats slicing off foreheads ace-deuce cocked, they slant, razor sharp, clean through imagination, our spirits knee-deep in what we have forgotten entrancing our bodies now to dance, like enraptured water lilies the rhythm in liquid strides of certain looks eyeballs rippling through […]
The Survivor by Primo Levi
The Survivor by Primo Levi Once more he sees his companions’ faces Livid in the first faint light, Gray with cement dust, Nebulous in the mist, Tinged with death in their uneasy sleep. At night, under the heavy burden Of their dreams, their jaws move, Chewing a non-existant turnip. ‘Stand back, leave me alone, submerged […]
Shema by Primo Levi
Shema by Primo Levi You who live secure In your warm houses Who return at evening to find Hot food and friendly faces: Consider whether this is a man, Who labours in the mud Who knows no peace Who fights for a crust of bread Who dies at a yes or a no. Consider whether […]
Reveille by Primo Levi
Reveille by Primo Levi In the brutal nights we used to dream Dense violent dreams, Dreamed with soul and body: To return; to eat; to tell the story. Until the dawn command Sounded brief, low ‘Wstawac’ And the heart cracked in the breast. Now we have found our homes again, Our bellies are full, We’re […]
Snail Poem by Peter Orlovsky
Snail Poem by Peter Orlovsky Make my grave shape of heart so like a flower be free aired & handsome felt, Grave root pillow, tung up from grave & wigle at blown up clowd. Ear turnes close to underlayer of green felt moss & sound of rain dribble thru this layer down to the roots […]
My Bed is Covered Yellow by Peter Orlovsky
My Bed is Covered Yellow by Peter Orlovsky My bed is covered yellow; Oh Sun, I sit on you Oh golden field I lay on you Oh money I dream of you More, More, cried the bed; talk to me more – Oh bed that taked the weight of the world – all the lost […]
Second Poem by Peter Orlovsky
Second Poem by Peter Orlovsky Morning again, nothing has to be done, maybe buy a piano or make fudge. At least clean the room up for sure like my farther I’ve done flick the ashes & butts over the bed side on the floor. But frist of all wipe my glasses and drink the water […]
First Poem by Peter Orlovsky
First Poem by Peter Orlovsky A rainbow comes pouring into my window, I am electrified. Songs burst from my breast, all my crying stops, mistory fills the air. I look for my shues under my bed. A fat colored woman becomes my mother. I have no false teeth yet. Suddenly ten children sit on my […]
Path by Pierre Reverdy
Path by Pierre Reverdy Near the open road And woods under the snow A point that lifts the night A lamp keeps watch Upon the white face the lowered eyelids Upon the bare wall the closed shutters Ruts in the soil come together The bridge nearer And cubes all about Shapes Objects The mystery of […]
Pace of Life by Pierre Reverdy
Pace of Life by Pierre Reverdy It is dry at the edge of the ditch with the dead leaves And the old men’s cross stitched on your back There’s more than one tooth missing to this broken-down Ratchet That rattles And shakes It’s time to garner your gold No one to help you And our […]
One More Awakening by Pawan Kumar
One More Awakening —————————– With my closed eyes, I want to see the world With my lame legs, I want to cross the world. With my closed ears, I want to hear the world With my closed temptations, I want to sense the world. I am the one who has opened his eyes already That […]
Of You by Philo Ikonya
Menu+ Home 100 Poetry Monster Poets Directory Best Love Poems Free Poetry Quotes Publish your Poems I connect and you are faraway. I disconnect and ask you to help me listen to the world keenly from the start. To hear so that I can speak wisdom when I do. To listen deep so that my […]
O my faithful by Priyanka Tungana
This pen has grown so old now It has lost its luster While adorning those immortal words and songs So that it reaches your heart Where it perfectly fits Touches your soul Caress your senses And hold your thoughts for a while Because sometimes it becomes so difficult to evoke your attention And you know […]