Submissions by RichardJ
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
I'm a simple poet whose work can be found on numerous poetry sites, in various anthologies, and in my published book. I'm a tenured teacher of poetry and Poet Laureate Emeritus to the International Poet's Workshop.
LOVE POEM
Published
6th May 2022 9:40pm
6th May 2022 9:40pm
~ all about You ~
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[free verse]
Once upon a time,
my love for you was new
I thought it was about
your incomparable poetic words,
your softly wavy mane,
the tender eternity
of your deeply urging eyes,
the way they sparkled,
when you smiled.
I was certain
it was your heavenly beauty,
your irresistible sensuality,
and the way I envision you moving
like a gently bowing rose ~
dancing to light rhythms
of a...
[free verse]
Once upon a time,
my love for you was new
I thought it was about
your incomparable poetic words,
your softly wavy mane,
the tender eternity
of your deeply urging eyes,
the way they sparkled,
when you smiled.
I was certain
it was your heavenly beauty,
your irresistible sensuality,
and the way I envision you moving
like a gently bowing rose ~
dancing to light rhythms
of a...
#love
#gratitude
#admiration
585 reads
10 Comments
EROTIC POEM
Published
6th May 2022 8:44pm
6th May 2022 8:44pm
"The Best of Dreams"
#dreams
#sensual
#passion
#erotic
#orgasm
400 reads
6 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
23rd Jan 2022 7:30pm
23rd Jan 2022 7:30pm
While On Earth
"Et Ses Octo" or Eights 'n Sixes]
The moon will rise in nighttime skies,
long after we are gone
the birds will sing and take to wing,
and poets words live on.
The sun will blaze on Summer days,
and flowrs return in Spring
it's good to know that when we go,
we'll not disturb a thing.
The rain will fall and trees grow tall,
life will go on, it's true.
So, while on earth, for what it's worth,
I'll share my heart...
The moon will rise in nighttime skies,
long after we are gone
the birds will sing and take to wing,
and poets words live on.
The sun will blaze on Summer days,
and flowrs return in Spring
it's good to know that when we go,
we'll not disturb a thing.
The rain will fall and trees grow tall,
life will go on, it's true.
So, while on earth, for what it's worth,
I'll share my heart...
#love
#trees
#flowers #nature
#flowers #nature
677 reads
15 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
18th Nov 2021 7:35pm
18th Nov 2021 7:35pm
"LOVE" [to seekers]
free verse / shades of Gibran~
Love shall seek not....
but for its own satisfaction
and will not be easily swayed
from its course.
It will....
bend and twist you
and shine and dim upon you
while holding onto those within its grip.
Until....
they become pliant and giving
trusting and alive
with its genuine and crystal-clear vision.
It will know you....
even though
you do not know yourself
and until you do.
It...
Love shall seek not....
but for its own satisfaction
and will not be easily swayed
from its course.
It will....
bend and twist you
and shine and dim upon you
while holding onto those within its grip.
Until....
they become pliant and giving
trusting and alive
with its genuine and crystal-clear vision.
It will know you....
even though
you do not know yourself
and until you do.
It...
#love
#learning
#SelfDiscovery #risk
#SelfDiscovery #risk
820 reads
15 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
21st Oct 2021 5:28pm
21st Oct 2021 5:28pm
Woodsprite~*
villanelle/fantasy]
Whilst wand'ring through the woods one sunny day,
I came upon a sprite so wondrous faire
she danced ~ then, whirled and stole my heart away.
Oh, how the air became so light and gay ...
each sunbeam glinting through her golden hair,
whilst wand'ring through the woods one sunny day.
'Twas once her hand brushed mine in gleeful play,
with tenderness and loving, gentle care ...
she danced ~ then, whirled and stole my heart away. ...
Whilst wand'ring through the woods one sunny day,
I came upon a sprite so wondrous faire
she danced ~ then, whirled and stole my heart away.
Oh, how the air became so light and gay ...
each sunbeam glinting through her golden hair,
whilst wand'ring through the woods one sunny day.
'Twas once her hand brushed mine in gleeful play,
with tenderness and loving, gentle care ...
she danced ~ then, whirled and stole my heart away. ...
#romantic
#fairies
704 reads
11 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
25th Jul 2021 7:02pm
25th Jul 2021 7:02pm
Softly ~ in my dreams... (kyrielle)
(loneliness)
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:
:
Days turn to pain I cannot show,
nights into ever-endless streams;
yet, reaching find I'm lonely though,
Ill hold you Softly ~ in my dreams.
:
My days, now empty without you,
to nights, no peace will come, it seems;
your touch I ache the long night through,
I'll hold you Softly ~ in my dreams.
:
Where's gone your shelter for my storm,
what of love spent ... in...
___________________________..·*|*·..___________________________
:
:
Days turn to pain I cannot show,
nights into ever-endless streams;
yet, reaching find I'm lonely though,
Ill hold you Softly ~ in my dreams.
:
My days, now empty without you,
to nights, no peace will come, it seems;
your touch I ache the long night through,
I'll hold you Softly ~ in my dreams.
:
Where's gone your shelter for my storm,
what of love spent ... in...
#loneliness
#love
#hope
690 reads
16 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
25th Jul 2021 5:56pm
25th Jul 2021 5:56pm
Senryu to nurturing
rwjenkins
#kindness
#FallingInLove
#senryu
616 reads
8 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
24th Jul 2021 9:02pm
24th Jul 2021 9:02pm
Dating Details [senryu humor]
#satirical
#senryu
#sex
448 reads
13 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
24th Jul 2021 8:29pm
24th Jul 2021 8:29pm
Atama i Kitsune { Japanese f/clever fox }
rwjenkins
#haiku
#animals
#nature
926 reads
9 Comments
EROTIC POEM
Published
18th Jul 2021 00:00am
18th Jul 2021 00:00am
Loving You* (eights 'n sixes)
#love
#romantic
#erotic
#passion
#orgasm
815 reads
9 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
11th Jun 2021 4:08pm
11th Jun 2021 4:08pm
"U L T I M A T E P O E T E S S"
༺-~✶~-༻
✨ a salute to all our wonderful Lady-Poets ✨
༺-~✶~-༻
Her ink vibrates in universal amplitude,
with such sure vibrant force pure ecstasies exude
releasing with each graceful sweep of every stroke,
her words resound upon the page, as tho they'd spoke.
-~✶~-
Her flowing mane, as ebon as the Stygian night,
or golden as soft-textured braids,...
✨ a salute to all our wonderful Lady-Poets ✨
༺-~✶~-༻
Her ink vibrates in universal amplitude,
with such sure vibrant force pure ecstasies exude
releasing with each graceful sweep of every stroke,
her words resound upon the page, as tho they'd spoke.
-~✶~-
Her flowing mane, as ebon as the Stygian night,
or golden as soft-textured braids,...
#inspirational
#uplifting
#gratitude
#admiration
#respect
792 reads
14 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
5th Jun 2021 3:46pm
5th Jun 2021 3:46pm
Wildflowers [ballad]
--~**~-
Oft slow I'll pass by the Olde Flower Shop,
adore each delightful bouquet,
considering you'd most surely love one,
but I lack the coinage to pay.
Hang then my head low in sorrowful shame,
strolling sadly on down the road ...
knowing how I have once more let you down,
and it's not so easy a load.
Money troves in the bank nor great riches,
not likely I'll own very...
Oft slow I'll pass by the Olde Flower Shop,
adore each delightful bouquet,
considering you'd most surely love one,
but I lack the coinage to pay.
Hang then my head low in sorrowful shame,
strolling sadly on down the road ...
knowing how I have once more let you down,
and it's not so easy a load.
Money troves in the bank nor great riches,
not likely I'll own very...
#love
#kindness
#emotions
852 reads
11 Comments
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