Submissions by geraldinetaylor
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
1st Aug 2017 7:15am
1st Aug 2017 7:15am
Summer Delight
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/summer-delight
Components form a basic need
A plant produced, a healthy seed
Light and warmth, spring water flow
Tranquil air helps plants to grow
The sunshine rays that beam with light
With health, green leaves shall stand upright
Natural cycles won’t evolve
A dark surround, left bare and cold
That light of which dear plants rely
Devoid of light, such plants would die
Tall spindly state, o light shall seek
Epitomises growing weak
Watered fields, roots delight ...
Components form a basic need
A plant produced, a healthy seed
Light and warmth, spring water flow
Tranquil air helps plants to grow
The sunshine rays that beam with light
With health, green leaves shall stand upright
Natural cycles won’t evolve
A dark surround, left bare and cold
That light of which dear plants rely
Devoid of light, such plants would die
Tall spindly state, o light shall seek
Epitomises growing weak
Watered fields, roots delight ...
467 reads
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UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
1st Aug 2017 7:12am
1st Aug 2017 7:12am
Joy
https://youtu.be/srQnuVJS1xw
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/joy
Only those who know will understand
How I’m encapsulated by your command
How you brighten my day
With every thoughtful ray
That joy that wondrous joy
Only those who understand will ever feel
The essence of your heart not one could steal
How you turn the sky so blue
How you make my thoughts anew
That joy that wondrous joy
Only those who feel will embrace
Your footprints left without a trace
How your warm delight
Fathoms more...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/joy
Only those who know will understand
How I’m encapsulated by your command
How you brighten my day
With every thoughtful ray
That joy that wondrous joy
Only those who understand will ever feel
The essence of your heart not one could steal
How you turn the sky so blue
How you make my thoughts anew
That joy that wondrous joy
Only those who feel will embrace
Your footprints left without a trace
How your warm delight
Fathoms more...
428 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
31st Jul 2017 7:06am
31st Jul 2017 7:06am
Ever-Changing
https://youtu.be/JMAjK4d2x8Q
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/ever-changing
I ‘standeth’ in awe
It warms by day, yet cools at night
Of the ocean, of the lake, and from thy wet ground
N-o-w evaporate
As though still, but invisible
e
s
i
r
Water vapour now a
Rendered cool, droplets form, liquid water born
N-o-w condensate
Form thy clouds, form thy rain
Through winter ‘formeth’ snow again
Your varied forms, ever-changing face
Whilst humid, vapour in the air contained
Exceed beyond thy...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/ever-changing
I ‘standeth’ in awe
It warms by day, yet cools at night
Of the ocean, of the lake, and from thy wet ground
N-o-w evaporate
As though still, but invisible
e
s
i
r
Water vapour now a
Rendered cool, droplets form, liquid water born
N-o-w condensate
Form thy clouds, form thy rain
Through winter ‘formeth’ snow again
Your varied forms, ever-changing face
Whilst humid, vapour in the air contained
Exceed beyond thy...
458 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
31st Jul 2017 7:03am
31st Jul 2017 7:03am
The Wonders of Space
https://youtu.be/v-AbjdQAxl4
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/the-wonders-of-space
Yet a tiny fraction, there is so much more
Such a prominent universe to explore
Numerous galaxies, planets and stars
Orbiting the Sun above just like Mars
Saturn has a ring, others have a moon
Planets filled with gas like a hot balloon
Travelling in light years, so far away
Yet our solar system is a vast array
Looking through my telescope, planets to see
Looking out for Jupiter and Mercury
There is icy Pluto further from...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/the-wonders-of-space
Yet a tiny fraction, there is so much more
Such a prominent universe to explore
Numerous galaxies, planets and stars
Orbiting the Sun above just like Mars
Saturn has a ring, others have a moon
Planets filled with gas like a hot balloon
Travelling in light years, so far away
Yet our solar system is a vast array
Looking through my telescope, planets to see
Looking out for Jupiter and Mercury
There is icy Pluto further from...
427 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
30th Jul 2017 7:17am
30th Jul 2017 7:17am
Our Litter, Our World
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/our-litter-our-world
Of many a surround, complexities be found
Containers lying moist, a decision or a choice
Yet further on afield, a glance at orange peel
Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin
Remnant turning raw, a rotten eyesore
Rustling wind o’ waste, left in sudden haste
The mice can now compete, with litter in the street
Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin
Fines there are to pay, a shoddy vast array
The circling of sweeps, creating cleaner streets
A clearer road to...
Of many a surround, complexities be found
Containers lying moist, a decision or a choice
Yet further on afield, a glance at orange peel
Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin
Remnant turning raw, a rotten eyesore
Rustling wind o’ waste, left in sudden haste
The mice can now compete, with litter in the street
Paper, plastic, food, piles amass of tin
Fines there are to pay, a shoddy vast array
The circling of sweeps, creating cleaner streets
A clearer road to...
550 reads
1 Comment
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
30th Jul 2017 7:12am
30th Jul 2017 7:12am
Our Rainforests
https://youtu.be/Otq_Z1-99rE
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/our-rainforests
Deep into the rainforest, a struggle to survive
From insects to leaved trees, wanting all to thrive
The habitat of animals, species all around
Living things a-plenty, crawling on the ground
The four main layers play a different role
The bio-diversity forms part of the whole
The dark forest floor and the understory
Shorter plants existing, many bugs to see
The vibrant middle layer, yet forms the canopy
Climbing the emergent, just...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/our-rainforests
Deep into the rainforest, a struggle to survive
From insects to leaved trees, wanting all to thrive
The habitat of animals, species all around
Living things a-plenty, crawling on the ground
The four main layers play a different role
The bio-diversity forms part of the whole
The dark forest floor and the understory
Shorter plants existing, many bugs to see
The vibrant middle layer, yet forms the canopy
Climbing the emergent, just...
796 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
29th Jul 2017 8:08am
29th Jul 2017 8:08am
The Great Fire
https://youtu.be/ABcLm7ZJ1Aw
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/the-great-fire
Twas the flames of the night, that caused such a fright
In the great and vibrant city
Merchants arranged, at the Royal Exchange
Yet events to unfold struck pity
Rich noblemen and proud women
Strolling by the River Thames
No time to tarry, new goods to carry
Both silk and spice were gems
Projected below, dark streets narrow
Houses aligned together
O’ tinder dry, would not defy
The elements of the weather
...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/the-great-fire
Twas the flames of the night, that caused such a fright
In the great and vibrant city
Merchants arranged, at the Royal Exchange
Yet events to unfold struck pity
Rich noblemen and proud women
Strolling by the River Thames
No time to tarry, new goods to carry
Both silk and spice were gems
Projected below, dark streets narrow
Houses aligned together
O’ tinder dry, would not defy
The elements of the weather
...
602 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
29th Jul 2017 8:05am
29th Jul 2017 8:05am
Prominent Prey
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/prominent-prey
A powerful hunter, of varied species
Watchfully gazing, they perch on high
Eyesight of excellence, strong hooked beak
Awaiting your prey, vultures, a splendid relation
Incredible wingspan, as they take flight
Found near water, perched on feathered legs
Fish a-plenty, hunting ground
Boot, harpy, snake, fish and sea
Of four divisions so they belong
Rainforests, deserts, coasts thy be found
Of almost every habitat
Foraging for food
Make way to the nest
Eyries of the...
A powerful hunter, of varied species
Watchfully gazing, they perch on high
Eyesight of excellence, strong hooked beak
Awaiting your prey, vultures, a splendid relation
Incredible wingspan, as they take flight
Found near water, perched on feathered legs
Fish a-plenty, hunting ground
Boot, harpy, snake, fish and sea
Of four divisions so they belong
Rainforests, deserts, coasts thy be found
Of almost every habitat
Foraging for food
Make way to the nest
Eyries of the...
490 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
28th Jul 2017 7:52pm
28th Jul 2017 7:52pm
Prehistoric Living
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/prehistoric-living
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5VwGcl83qeo
They roamed the earth with supreme distinction
Evolution prior mass extinction
Of giant forms, dominate thy land
Exceptional findings to understand
To recover and discover, fossils of old
To reconstruct, reform the mould
Fine tools to chip, we hammer away
Extracted fossils, in rocks they lay
Science of discovery, working replica
Evidence of skin and that of feather
The Mesozoic era, before catastrophe ...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5VwGcl83qeo
They roamed the earth with supreme distinction
Evolution prior mass extinction
Of giant forms, dominate thy land
Exceptional findings to understand
To recover and discover, fossils of old
To reconstruct, reform the mould
Fine tools to chip, we hammer away
Extracted fossils, in rocks they lay
Science of discovery, working replica
Evidence of skin and that of feather
The Mesozoic era, before catastrophe ...
496 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
28th Jul 2017 7:49pm
28th Jul 2017 7:49pm
Bully, oh Bully
https://youtu.be/0ETcDPT5aqQ
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/bully-oh-bully
Pronunciate, predominate, preponderate, prevaricate,
Precipitate, pontificate, pomegranate, postulate –
Problem?
Do not attempt to look these words up!
That dictionary shouldn’t be w-i-d-e open like your mouth
Or can’t you handle multi-syllabic lexis?
I thought you were TOUGH, MIGHTY and STRONG
Yet lower,
Lower,
Down into the ground
A million thoughts lay scattered, here, there and everywhere
WAIT A MINUTE
I thought you...
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/bully-oh-bully
Pronunciate, predominate, preponderate, prevaricate,
Precipitate, pontificate, pomegranate, postulate –
Problem?
Do not attempt to look these words up!
That dictionary shouldn’t be w-i-d-e open like your mouth
Or can’t you handle multi-syllabic lexis?
I thought you were TOUGH, MIGHTY and STRONG
Yet lower,
Lower,
Down into the ground
A million thoughts lay scattered, here, there and everywhere
WAIT A MINUTE
I thought you...
484 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
28th Jul 2017 6:50am
28th Jul 2017 6:50am
Roman Reign
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/roman-reign
https://youtu.be/Z1hAGvzB8Nk
The prominent years, of which did last
Great heights of power, of centuries past
According to legend, thy Rome we build
Twin brothers afore, o’ Remus killed
O’ city of Rome, of which we name
A land of power, government, fame
A laurel wreath, for emperors made
Make way Augustine, we shall invade
Proud legions stand, march with thy sword
Set up camp, in one accord
Hilltops on high, settlement surround
Excavated objects found ...
https://youtu.be/Z1hAGvzB8Nk
The prominent years, of which did last
Great heights of power, of centuries past
According to legend, thy Rome we build
Twin brothers afore, o’ Remus killed
O’ city of Rome, of which we name
A land of power, government, fame
A laurel wreath, for emperors made
Make way Augustine, we shall invade
Proud legions stand, march with thy sword
Set up camp, in one accord
Hilltops on high, settlement surround
Excavated objects found ...
429 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
28th Jul 2017 6:38am
28th Jul 2017 6:38am
Fundamental Frame
https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/fundamental-frame
The absence of which, who could withstand?
The evolution thereof corresponds with us
Expansion likewise
Enabler of movement, our fundamental support
Protection for such living things
Joints and muscles – we limber on
Muscle contract, muscle relax
A framework within
Exoskeleton outside
So ribs protect – heart and lung surround
Skull protect – shield the brain
Where two or more join, so joints comprise
A fundamental function
A vital role to play
Solid and...
The absence of which, who could withstand?
The evolution thereof corresponds with us
Expansion likewise
Enabler of movement, our fundamental support
Protection for such living things
Joints and muscles – we limber on
Muscle contract, muscle relax
A framework within
Exoskeleton outside
So ribs protect – heart and lung surround
Skull protect – shield the brain
Where two or more join, so joints comprise
A fundamental function
A vital role to play
Solid and...
432 reads
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