"terzanelle" poems
This poem is composed by: a Nonet, a Kyrielle Sonnet, a Free verse part, a Terzanelle and another Free verse part:
In a juerga there’s nothing around
But voices, flamenco guitars ,
Dancing bodies in moonlight,
Vibrant gypsy dresses,
Passion, obsessions,
Bullfighter’s blades,
Silk shawls,
Dancers,
Capes.
Old men have faces scorched and cracked,
Flamenco women to attract,
Like barks of olive trees in night.
Shirts dazzle white in the moonlight.
Girls have boot heels and huge roses,
Men clench their teeth , step opposes,
Hands clap and shout in a dance fight,
Shirts dazzle white in the moonlight.
Guitars are beaten at high speeds,
Castanets scratch the music’s seeds,
Rhythmic fingers snap air to bite,
Shirts dazzle white in the moonlight.
Old men have faces scorched and cracked,
Shirts dazzle white in the moonlight.
Hands becoming wings
In their shadows on the wall,
Red becoming black and
Black becoming white,
Motion vibrating the guitar's string,
Cubic movements of colors,
In their dance ,
Shadowy wings becoming scarfs,
Flamenco woman arching her body,
Showing her passion…
From the soul to dissolve
The dancing sounds detach
From the soul to dissolve
When the movement they catch,
They may change all around,
The dancing sounds detach.
Drums and tambourines’ sound,
Exotic wrists and swirls,
They may change all around.
The weightless grace makes girls
Steal treasures from the air,
Exotic wrists and swirls.
With beautiful black hair,
Rise like birds , fall like leaves.
Steal treasures from the air,
Having tricks up their sleeves,
From the soul to dissolve,
Rise like birds ,fall like leaves
From the soul to dissolve.
Spicy slippery steps
Waiting for a clue,
Picking up portions of pink
Of hyper-femininity ,
Overflowing screwy sounds
In heavy red chromesthesia,
Morphing themselves into glamorous ,
Red feminine movements,
Men looking like marble statues being alive,
Seemingly cracking.
Slowly diminishing their dancing rhythm,
Steps sickling sweet sounds
To hear the horn of some lost happiness.
Jun 5, 2012
Jun 5, 2012 at 4:36 PM UTC
one cannot get down on one's knees
it is apparent that they are unbending
both patellas have gone into a freeze
the discomfort in them is never ending
one's knee joints oft tend to lock tight
it is apparent that they are unbending
their rigidity is becoming a real blight
scrubbing floors is a most painful affair
one's knee joints oft tend to lock tight
these days one's knees are in need of care
arthritis has set in for a rather long stay
scrubbing floors is a most painful affair
one would like the stiffness to go away
there isn't much flexibility in one's legs
arthritis has set in for a rather long stay
oh to have more spring in the knee pegs
there isn't much flexibility in one's legs
one cannot get down on one's knees
both patellas have gone into a freeze
Apr 5, 2013
Apr 5, 2013 at 4:42 AM UTC
the neighbor has just started to mow
cutting grass is his favorite pastime
he manicures the lawn nice and low
the sound of the mower's droning chime
seems to be sweet music to his ears
cutting grass is his favorite pastime
his lawns kept tidy over many years
the grass not allowed to get too long
seems to be sweet music to his ears
he's oft heard singing a barber's song
as he trims the lawn with his old Rover
the grass never allowed to get too long
he takes pride in his patch of clover
the blades of grass never look mussed
as he trims the lawn with his old Rover
about his yard he's meticulous and fussed
the blades of grass never look mussed
the neighbor has just started to mow
he manicures the lawn nice and low
Apr 19, 2013
Apr 19, 2013 at 5:51 AM UTC
on the adrenalin of popularity they thrive
it pumps within their veins so inflated
if there were none they'd not survive
an accolade won't make them feel deflated
they've got to receive all the bolstering
it pumps within their veins so inflated
always gathering plaudits for a holstering
which brings unto them that air of rise
they've got to receive all the bolstering
the supporter base not going into demise
devotees keeping the pulse throbbing swell
which brings unto them that air of rise
to be the premier acts in a long spell
falling out of favour they'll not easily tolerate
devotees keeping the pulse throbbing swell
much adulation ever liking to slate
falling out of favour they'll not easily tolerate
on the adrenalin of popularity they thrive
if there were none they'd not survive
Aug 24, 2016
Aug 24, 2016 at 10:42 PM UTC
the neighbor has just started to mow
cutting grass is his favorite pastime
he manicures the lawn nice and low
the sound of the mower's droning chime
seems to be sweet music to his ears
cutting grass is his favorite pastime
his lawn kept tidy over many years
the grass not allowed to get too long
seems to be sweet music to his ears
he's oft hear singing a barber's song
as he trims his lawn with his old Rover
the grass not allowed to get too long
he takes pride in his patch of clover
the blades of grass never look mussed
as he trims the lawn with his old Rover
about his yard he's meticulous and fussed
the blades of grass never look mussed
the neighbor has just started to mow
he manicures the lawn nice and low
Dec 12, 2013
Dec 12, 2013 at 4:03 AM UTC
We celebrate him on a December day
Two thousand years ago he came to Earth
In a straw filled manger he lay
Mary and Joseph were elated at his birth
The son of God part of a trinity
Two thousand years ago he came to Earth
We recall the scene of the nativity
Singing carols in churches and in public halls
The son of God part of a trinity
School children are now painting pictures on walls
Bringing the story of his birth to life in colorful hues
Sing carols in churches and in public halls
Christmas day is but a few days away for me and you
A day of reflective thought and prayer
Bringing the story of his birth to life in colorful hues
Over Bethlehem shone a bright star its brilliance rare
A day of reflective thought and prayer
We celebrate him on a December day
In a straw filled manger he lay
Dec 11, 2013
Dec 11, 2013 at 7:26 AM UTC
vibrant colors effervescent arrays
energetically on show for the eye's window
gardens ebullient with vivacious displays
front and backyards brilliantly aglow
hues of a rainbow a springtime glory
energetically on show for the eye's window
a paint box of shades telling the story
streets and avenues resplendent of decoration
hues of a rainbow a springtime story
our towns and villages so bright in elation
they bring a gaiety after winter's drear
streets and avenues resplendent of decoration
it does gladden the heart when they appear
the floral tones of cerise purple and orange bloom
they bring a gaiety after winter's drear
spring displacing the cold season's gloom
the floral tones of cerise purple and orange bloom
vibrant colors effervescent arrays
gardens ebullient with vivacious displays
Jul 13, 2014
Jul 13, 2014 at 2:22 AM UTC
what lies in the vast frontiers of space
scientists have pondered on this very thing
they've boarded rockets to check out the place
is there only little green men a gleaming
at the far reaches of the celestial plain
scientists have pondered this very thing
inquiring earth minds taking the interplanetary train
so many worlds yet to be well investigated
at the far reaches of the celestial plain
can this orb support life and can it be populated
a glimpse of what is out there seen on Mars
so many worlds yet to be investigated
they reckon man might dwell upon a galaxy of stars
an upbeat community of scientists filled with joy
a glimpse of what is out there seen on Mars
Earthlings with state of the art technology to employ
an upbeat community of scientists filled with joy
what lies in the vast frontiers of space
they've boarded rockets to check out the place
Nov 15, 2013
Nov 15, 2013 at 7:50 AM UTC
her pizzazz on the stage cannot be beat
she was the sassy dame of Big Spender
in a glittering gown she looks so neat
dynamic moves she would oft tender
verve goes into her one woman show
she was the sassy dame of Big Spender
with mic on stand she really glows
Bond Movie themes made her a star
verve goes into her one woman show
other cabaret act aren't of her par
Diamonds Are Forever so well known
Bond Movie themes made her a star
a Welsh lass with fab sounding tones
around the world her tunes are often spun
Diamonds Are Forever so well known
her fans think she is number one
around the world her tunes are often spun
her pizzazz on stage cannot be beat
in a glittering gown she looks so neat
Oct 29, 2013
Oct 29, 2013 at 6:17 AM UTC
she is coming to our gardens very soon
she'll have a paintbox of colors so bright
her vividness will be a spectacular boon
she'll splash some purple and orange light
on trellises and pathways to add her glee
she'll have a paintbox of colors so bright
pink blossoms she'll place on the plum tree
twill make the bees hum a happy refrain
on trellises and pathways to add her glee
spring's lively lass is returning once again
every part of our gardens beautifully decorated
twill make the bees hum a happy refrain
birds shall twitter at what she has painted
her glorious canvas shall be a delight to see
every part of our gardens beautifully decorated
she'll have a vivacious palette to spree
her glorious canvas shall be a delight to see
she is coming to our gardens very soon
her vividness will be a spectacular boon
Jan 27, 2014
Jan 27, 2014 at 4:49 AM UTC
at night his bed is so freezing cold
he craves for a woman's presence
a warm blooded gal he so wants to hold
long he's experienced the feel of absence
the joy of *********** no longer around
he craves for a woman's presence
this refrain doth in his mind resound
he needs a feminine flower in his existence
the joy of *********** no longer around
bereft of all that sensual maintenance
how cruel it is to suffer such anguish
he needs a feminine flower in his existence
by himself and ever does he languish
just one luscious kiss from a woman
how cruel it is to suffer such anguish
in never ending penury is this man
just one luscious kiss from a woman
at night his bed is so freezing cold
a warm blooded gal he so wants to hold
Oct 13, 2013
Oct 13, 2013 at 12:56 AM UTC
at a round table a regal man sat
he of finest epicurean palate
neath his feet twas a lowly rat
no junk food twas on his plate
only the best in culinary serves
he of finest epicurean palate
the rat ate of a crumb's conserve
which twas more telling of his position
only the best in culinary serve
the king feasted on grand nutrition
he became more bloated of tummy
which twas more telling of his position
after he partook of all so yummy
the poor rat twas left in starvation
he became more bloated of tummy
for he'd have no repast of salvation
the poor rodent twas left in starvation
at a round table a regal man sat
neath his feet twas a lowly rat
Nov 19, 2014
Nov 19, 2014 at 10:02 PM UTC
on the cover the same ones appear
we've witnessed them showing out
they've done so for over a long year
repeatedly their monikers are about
parading an ability so **** grand
we've witnessed them showing out
remarkable they of well scripted hand
ever shining the infinite bright light
parading an ability so **** grand
we marvel at their dominant flight
they've always had a star's billing
ever shining the infinite bright light
again to-day their fab quills spilling
of a class which holds such veneration
they've always had a star's billing
watching them is an awing inspiration
of a class which holds such veneration
on the cover the same ones appear
they've done so for over a long year
Jun 3, 2017
Jun 3, 2017 at 11:24 PM UTC
beware the she wolf parades
attired in cloak sweet appearing to be nice
wary be of her masquerades
she's adept at employing deceptive device
a keen eye spots her a mile away
attired in cloak sweet appearing to be nice
her cunning act constantly at play
beguilingly she moves here and there
a keen eye spots her a mile away
her style of stepping without compare
she puts a mime artist to shame
beguilingly she moves here and there
some have discovered her tricky game
the veil hath been lifted for a look see
she puts a mime artist to shame
using guile to cypher her lee
the veil hath been lifted for a look see
beware the she wolf parades
wary be of her masquerades
Nov 15, 2014
Nov 15, 2014 at 6:34 PM UTC
when I was a teenager I played basketball
my long range shots made good strikes
each one did of the spectators greatly enthrall
opposition teams would say the word yikes
after I'd place a three pointer in the hoop
my long range shots made good strikes
the coach loved having me in the troop
effective at getting an extra point for the tally
after I'd place a three pointer in the hoop
my other team members would always rally
they'd be spurred on to play a tip top game
effective at getting an extra point for the tally
our basketball team made others look lame
we gave it our all on the court to be victorious
they'd be spurred on to play a tip top game
every girl on our home team played glorious
we gave it all on the court to be victorious
when I was teenager I played basketball
each one did of the spectators greatly enthrall
Nov 6, 2013
Nov 6, 2013 at 7:10 PM UTC
she is coming to our gardens very soon
she'll have a paintbox of colors so bright
her vividness will be a spectacular boon
she'll splash some purple and orange light
on trellises and hedgerows to add her glee
she'll have a paintbox of colors so bright
blossoms of pink will be radiant on the plum tree
it'll make the bees hum in a jovial refrain
on trellises and hedgerows to add her glee
spring's lively lass is returning once again
every corner of our gardens beautifully decorated
it'll make the bees hum in a jovial refrain
birds shall twitter at what she has painted
her glorious canvas will be a sight to see
every corner of our gardens beautifully decorated
she'll have a vivacious palette to spree
her glorious canvas will be a sight to see
she is coming to our gardens very soon
her vividness shall be a spectacular boon
Nov 23, 2013
Nov 23, 2013 at 5:10 AM UTC
she took her own life by way of a rope
on a shearing shed rafter she hung
with life's stresses she couldn't cope
there was no oxygen in her lungs
this is what her daughter Emma found
on a shearing shed rafter she hung
much sadness and shock was around
her depressive condition she did hide
this is what her daughter Emma found
Jean decided to take a suicide ride
ever so devastated were her kith and kin
her depressive condition she did hide
the air of life is a vapor so very thin
one should be thinking of existing
ever so devastated were her kith and kin
on a death ticket Jean did her traveling
one should be thinking of existing
she took her own life by way of a rope
with life's stresses she couldn't cope
Dec 26, 2013
Dec 26, 2013 at 2:14 AM UTC
we celebrate him on a December day
two thousand years ago he came to earth
in a straw filled manger he lay
Joseph and Mary were elated at his birth
the son of God part of a divine trinity
two thousand years ago he came to earth
we recall the scene of the blessed nativity
singing carols in churches and in public halls
the son of God part of a divine trinity
school children are now painting pictures on walls
bringing the story of his birth to life in colors bold
singing carols in churches and in public halls
Christmas day is but a few days away for us to behold
tis a day of reflective thought and prayer
bringing the story of his birth to life in colors bold
over Bethlehem shone a bright star its brilliance rare
tis a day of reflective thought and prayer
we celebrate him on a December day
in a straw filled manger he lay
Dec 2, 2014
Dec 2, 2014 at 5:21 PM UTC
the wet weather was most galling
Teddy had to stay inside all day
the rain kept pouring and falling
he couldn't go outside for some play
a game of Red Rover he'd so enjoy
Teddy had to stay inside all day
how he wished to see his friend Roy
around the backyard they could run
a game of Red Rover he'd so enjoy
on this rainy day he'd have no fun
his electric train set didn't suffice
around the backyard they could run
Teddy thought the rain wasn't nice
he'd just like to see a little sunlight
his electric train set didn't suffice
being in doors was of no delight
he'd just like to see a little sunlight
the wet weather was most galling
the rain kept pouring and falling
Jun 19, 2013
Jun 19, 2013 at 5:35 AM UTC
one's muse is very very naughty
she has become quite illusory
without her there's no creativity
she buzzed off from my locality
her bad behavior has me deflated
she has become quite illusory
her actions have left me frustrated
not one single word can I pen
her bad behavior has me deflated
she has decided to quit my den
I needed her to stick around
not one single word can I pen
maybe she's gone to ground
I'll not put up with any horseplay
I needed her to stick around
my muse went wandering to-day
I'll not put up with any horseplay
one's muse is very very naughty
without her there's no creativity
Jun 28, 2013
Jun 28, 2013 at 8:39 AM UTC
she is coming to our gardens very soon
she'll have a paintbox of colors so bright
her vividness will be a spectacular boon
she'll splash some purple and orange light
on trellises and pathways to add her glee
she'll have a paintbox of colors so bright
blossoms of pink and cerise shall be on trees
it'll make the bees hum in a happy refrain
on trellises and pathways to add her glee
spring's lively lass is returning once again
every part of our gardens beautifully decorated
it'll make the bees hum in a happy refrain
birds shall twitter at what she has painted
her glorious canvas shall be a delight to see
every part of our gardens beautifully decorated
she'll have a vivacious palette to spree
her glorious canvas shall be a delight to see
she is coming to our gardens very soon
her vividness shall be a spectacular boon
Aug 18, 2013
Aug 18, 2013 at 12:43 AM UTC
wet weather events are becoming rare
few of them venture to our location
we seemingly get not a goodly share
there is little or no precipitation
copious clouds don't form in rain bands
few of them venture to our location
so depleted of dampness these lands
yet acreages in England are sopping
copious clouds don't form in rain bands
we'd like lots of drops to be dropping
there's none to bring a beaming smile
yet acreages in England are sopping
the downpour provider walks not our mile
we look to the skies for some irrigation
there's none to bring a beaming smile
the soil's profile is lacking of saturation
we look to the skies for some irrigation
wet weather events are becoming rare
we seemingly get not a goodly share
Nov 12, 2014
Nov 12, 2014 at 7:18 AM UTC
her pizzazz on stage cannot be beat
she is the dame of the song Big Spender
in a glittering gown she looked neat
dynamic moves she'd often tender
verve goes into her one woman show
she is the dame of the song Big Spender
with mic on stand she really glows
Bond Movie themes made her a star
verve goes into her one woman show
other cabaret acts are not of her par
Diamonds Are Forever so well known
Bond Movie themes made her a star
a Welsh girl with fab sounding tones
on record players her tunes are spun
Diamonds Are Forever so well known
her fans think she is number one
on record players her tunes are spun
her pizzazz on stage cannot be beat
in a glittering gown she looked neat
Apr 28, 2013
Apr 28, 2013 at 6:15 AM UTC
she took her own life by way of a rope
on a shearing shed rafter she hung
with life's stresses she couldn't cope
no oxygen present in either lung
this is what her daughter Emma found
on a shearing shed rafter she hung
much sadness and shock twas around
her depressive condition she did hide
this is what her daughter Emma found
Jean decided to take a suicide ride
ever so devastated were her kith and kin
her depressive condition she did hide
the air of life is a vapor so thin
one should be thinking of existing
ever so devastated were her kith and kin
on a death ticket Jean did her traveling
one should be thinking of existing
she took her own life by way of a rope
with life's stresses she couldn't cope
May 19, 2014
May 19, 2014 at 9:46 PM UTC
her one and only claim to fame
was not a reputable asset
indeed it bought upon her shame
around the ears we weren't wet
accounts galore she'd create
was not a reputable asset
she e'en had some on a sleeper plate
the guises used didn't fool a bit
accounts galore she'd create
why the need for many an outfit?
multiple costumes being worn
the guises didn't fool a bit
ever other identities were born
writing under trillions of naming tags
multiple costumes being worn
but viewers were wise to her wags
writing under a trillion naming tags
her one and only claim to fame
indeed it bought upon her shame
Feb 4, 2017
Feb 4, 2017 at 5:42 PM UTC