Quintessential, carrier pigeons Delivering to many regions We’ve come so far since then No more, the quill and pen Vast changes society then underwent In the blink of an eye, a message sent A telephone hanging on the wall One per house and that was all Now communication instantaneous Everyone in the […]
Category: Poetry
Poetry one of perhaps the best ways in which we can communicate and portray our feelings and ideas to one another. Here some Phyllis L. Holt originals.
Opulent – Sheryl’s Daily Post
The wedding, an elaborate affair With so many details to prepare The surroundings were so opulent He’d availed the best on the continent No expense had been spared Every detail lovingly prepared To make this a special day for His daughter, he silently swore He’d make this a memorable day Before […]
Diaphanous – Sheryl’s Daily Post
Your Daily Word Prompt – Diaphanous – September 20th, 2018 Diaphanous clouds floated on by Gently disrupting cerulean sky Whimsical stories therein held Any misgivings somehow quelled The pleasure of a summer’s day Unequalled in every way Friendships delightfully shared Nothing else quite compared
Cajole – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
Your Daily Word Prompt – Cajole – September 19th, 2018 Pets can be adorable Each one so loveable Personality galore Sweet eyes that implore Play with me, love me Their silently spoken plea You are my entire world Affection gently unfurled Sweet talk wheedle and coax They surely know the ropes […]
Fragile – FOWC with Fandango
FOWC with Fandango — Fragile We live in a world complex and beautiful Eco systems richly luxuriously bountiful Glorious untold beauty in oceans and seas That, when witnessed, bring you quickly to your knees Seasons each sharing its own unique version of joy Exquisite perfection, makes you feel like a schoolboy Discovering new […]
Copious – Ragtag Daily Post
RDP Monday: COPIOUS Copious stories written to entertain Some for fun, others to simply explain A point of view many times covered Over which many a pen had hovered Making an article entertaining and fun Written with puns or humour never outdone Vying for your attention determined to capture Your interest […]
Beguile – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
She didn’t believe he was Honourable, true, because He was known to beguile His M.O. for a long while Until he himself was beguiled By a woman’s beautiful smile And he fell like a ton of bricks Useless, his little bag of tricks Sidelined by his own petard Now none were […]
Abscond – Sheryl’s Post
I wasn’t prepared you caught me unaware So delightful, it almost seemed unfair Head over heals my love We meshed, fit like a glove I let you abscond with my heart Each and every delightful part If only everyone could forever share Their lives with someone who cares Your Daily Word […]
Dramatic – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
Your Daily Word Prompt – Dramatic – September 14th, 2018 Funny in retrospect? 🙂 Oh to be a teen again Carrying a ball and chain Everything in life dramatic Emotions so erratic Drama drama drama Life full of melodrama The ups and downs uncertainty Life often lived carelessly Hormones raging every which way Emotional […]
Incredible – Sarah’s Daily Prompt
The incredible magnifcent view Was but a minute preview Of the jaw-droping vista awaiting So impressive, utterly stimulating Fresh mountain air filling ones senses Against which there were no defenses Refreshment for the mind heart and soul Utter redemption no need for a bank roll Take a walk or a hike and you’re […]
Enclosure – Sheryl’s Prompt
I haven’t figured out how to get the pictures here. My son just bought a Black German Shepherd first generation from Europe. Bred so they don’t have hip problems (as most Shepherds do). He is a beauty. At first he was so timid it was difficult to get him to lift his head off the […]
Alongside – Sheryl’s Daily Post
From the moment we met I’ve lived without regret We shared good and bad My undisputed comrade Each day with you an adventure We enjoyed without censure Living large and in charge Our batteries we’d recharge Any gambit was considered fun You were always my number one With whom I could freely […]
Illuminate – Sheryl’s Daily Post
Often a word or a phrase Can set your world ablaze Illuminate a new thought Even though a brief snapshot Opening doors, lighting the way Fears and concerns you now allay Endless possibilities before you are Freeing exciting a new sidebar Your Daily Word Prompt – Illuminate – September 7th, 2018
Captivate – Sheryl’s Word Prompt
She was the most beguiling woman he’d ever met He’d known her for eons, since a certain backstage set Whereupon their worlds had first chanced to collide And he’d been captivated since, he couldn’t hide She had become the love of his life And he’d courted her made her his wife Not a day […]
Consensus – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
Moments of harmony so treasured Living together in peace, no pressure Sadly they are few and far between It’s like living in a moving time machine Your mood swings are hard to take As we relax before the next outbreak The onslaught of those teenage years Have you hopping from laughter to […]
Transgression – Sheryl’s Daily Post
The fellow was certainly no saint He knew little about restraint If observing social do’s and don’ts Was the yardstick used to judge alone He knew how to ham it up alright Creating laughter well into the night Yet he had a knack for putting one at ease From your eyes tears of […]
Transgression – Sheryl’s Prompt
My only transgression As found in my confession I adore you with all my heart Then I am guilty in every part For I cherish you with glee My love, joyously set free Soaring as on wings of a bird In the trills of each songbird On a breeze’s whispered kiss Indeed sharing […]
Definition
Although I’ve tried to remember all the types of poetry there are, I can never remember how they are put together so I decided to list them here. lol. Enjoy. I know I won’t remember them but it was interesting to compile. It’s all about understanding! Well, in my case, retaining. smirk smirk. Your Daily […]
Vestigial
Any lingering doubts were silenced By the beauty of your vibrance Continually apparent for all to witness When they took a couple minutes To look beyond the obvious Your worth precious, the saltiness A cover for the tenderness inside Safely tucked away, so dignified Yet your words and actions bore witness That deep […]
Fugacious -Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
The moment slipped through her fingers Left now with memories that still linger So ephemeral, a mist moving slowly by Her breath caught, mixed with a sigh What might have been, all that remains Burning desires, as of searingly hot flames Scorching remnants of what might have been If she’d had the courage […]
Opposition – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
Opposition was fierce His heart it did pierce Adorable she certainly was She filled his heart because She was true solid and bold Her affection solid as gold Hiding nothing from view Everything she said was true Conviction in every word Delicate as a hummingbird Yet family disliked her so It came as […]
Monochromatic – Sheryls Daily Post
No reds golds blues or greens Colour existed only in dreams Tones of black white and gray Nothing to brighten the day No glorious sunsets in the west Or cerulean skies to impress Violet mountains in the distance To enhance our daily existence How colourless life would be We’d all undoubtedly agree If […]
Connect – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
A friendship that transcends Distance time and tends To traverse ups and downs of life Overcoming daily strife Immeasurable beyond words With whom we struck a chord Picking up where we left off In our thoughts never far-off Someone with whom we’ve shared And our very soul we have bared Who understand us […]
Jeopardize – Alans Daily Post
In comfort zones there is calm Often a soothing gentle balm That offsets stress and chaos Allowing the day to play on Nothing to jeopardize our Current balance of power Yet there are times essential It is to step out into potential Scary at first it may certainly be Like swinging on […]
Conniption – Sheryl’s Daily Prompt
It has been eons since I’ve heard this word. Brings a smile to my face, definitely. Mid conniption fit His pants, they split He straightened tall Suddenly feeling small His face was red As looking ahead He planned his escape His mouth hung agape The girl of his dreams Smiled if you please […]