Monthly Archives: May 2015

Villanelle Reaction- McCaela

The villanelles were easy to follow, and the use of repetition made these poems much more powerful than others that we’ve read. The two repeated lines put emphasis on the meaning of the poem, and you couldn’t lose sight of what poet was saying … Continue reading

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The Fun Sonnet

The Fun Sonnet David Enyedy   Roses are red and the violets are blue, I’m so tired of school and freedom none These plain white walls chain me to my small room. Seriously, when was the last good fun?   … Continue reading

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I Miss My Summer Sweetheart

I Miss My Summer Sweetheart David Enyedy   I think back to the times we spent, us two, Swimming in the blue-green ocean with you… Rolling around in the scorching white sand Confessing our love while holding our hands.   … Continue reading

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You’re Defending Heaven From Evil Now

You’re Defending Heaven From Evil Now David Enyedy   A shot from a sick coward took you down But the Good Lord brought you up to Him, Chris You’re defending Heaven from evil now   You served with honor, distinction, … Continue reading

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Ode on a Starry Night

Ode on a Starry Night David Enyedy   When one looks to the black sheet specked with white, One recalls the simple beauty of it. While the moon observes like the lord of night Thousands of stars keep the peace … Continue reading

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Going to Bed Versus Going to Sleep

Going to Bed Versus Going to Sleep David Enyedy   When you’re going to bed each night, my dear, I hope you mean you are going to sleep. For you suffer in bed so much, it’s queer, That you’d rather … Continue reading

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The Abyss

Floating weightless in a confused abyss Surrounded by the changing winds of time. I inquire for answers that persist; What are these strange befuddled thoughts of mine?   Vision clears only to darken once more As I become blinded by … Continue reading

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A Wild Novel

Welcome me into your great escape for the fall of each leaf is equivalent to the turn of a coffee tainted page.   Your wind carries whispers that whisk me away in gnarled arms to places forbidden and adventures foretold. … Continue reading

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Ode to the Ax

Footsteps mark your timeworn paths Of memories blurred from the inevitable. I grasp in desperation as you Slip through the cracks of my aching hands.   Anticipation that awaits the second of your disappearance Has numbed the pain, That threatens … Continue reading

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The Plea

Entities await your rapacious feet That evade the rich and ransack the poor. Your shadows burgundy on limpid sheets As you relentlessly slam gated doors.   Your hands suffocate with eager fingers, Bruising the tainted light of hopeful dreams. We … Continue reading

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