Papa's Poetry Corner

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

A Poet's Prayer

Now I lay me down to bed, I pray my muse stays out my head, If I should rise before dawn's break, I pray my muse is not awake. I just need a little sleep, If I don't rest, I'm sure to weep, Writing, writing, all night long, Putting words to rhyme and song. So my muse I say to you, I love you dearly,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Three Piggies

Little piggies, One to Three, Thought the whole wide world to see, Ventured forth from mother's home, On the road they did roam. Many miles their feet did stride, They thought then where to now reside, Find a place, cozy and warm, Strongly build and safe from harm. On the road they one day saw, A... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Faerie

Trapped within its sheltered bower, Deep within the twilight hour, Restless dreaming comes to one, Of the realm of Oberon. Ebon dark the sodden womb, Likened feeling of a tomb, Linger he must till the moon, Cycles nine on heavens loom. If in Faerie's realm he be, Knows he that he would be free, To... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Love and Cookies

This poem is dedicated to my granddaughter, Cheyanne. "A cookie for a snack, A cookie for a treat, Can I please have one cookie, Before I go to sleep." "No you can not have one, Its time to go to bed, Its much too late for cookies, Get that thought out of your head." "How about a half a cookie, A... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Monk

Cloistered deep, within, without, Sheltered with my thoughts devout, Rays of light from heaven's bowl, Fade the fabric of my soul. Books and manuscripts well bound, Lie about me in a mound, Learning to no other end, The written word my only friend. Then one day enlightenment, Came and like a garment... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Sand

In the conflict between sea and land, The mediator being sand, The sea does pound with mighty roar, Upon the lands broad steadfast door. The waves with windswept fingers crashes, Upon the rocky cliffs it lashes, The land stands fast behind its tower, While daring sea to come devour. In the middle... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Selkie

I heard call the Selkie's song, And I followed, right or wrong, Brought me to the Azure sea, Broad and vast as I could see. There upon a maiden seen, Golden hair with tints of green, A flowing gown about her did fall, Concealing, but revealing all. Her skin and gown like driven snow, Caught the rays... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Devil

Ebon showers of sable bowers, Encompass sullen tresses, Endless day enjoins the fray, Deciding whom possesses. Dammed in all after the fall, Evil filled with night, Unholy one untouched by sun, Withheld from heavens light. Copyright(c) 2008. Joseph Hotchkiss. All rights reserved. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Angel

Argent reams of silver beams, Caress the haloed tresses, Endless night retreats in fright, Its purpose re-assesses. Good in all before the fall, Beauty filled with might, Holy one before the sun, Bathed in heavens light. Copyright(c) 2008 Joseph Hotchkiss. All rights reserved. Note: A devil is... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 11, 2008

So Fair

What am I, but just a man, In this cold and lonely world, Doing only what I can, Doing only what I should. Reaching out to touch the heart, Of the one for whom I care, Looking now upon the face, Of the one I see so fair. Seeking out of life's small pleasures, Finding joy in what they bring, Feeling... Sign in to see full entry.

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