So... I've been writing poetry all semester attempting to master the Contemporary style. I just figured I may as well post some of it - since I don't have a lot else to write about. Anyway, here is some of my work from this semester. Hope you enjoy ( Read more... )

Sea-salted air I breathed in deep,
Wind brought memories to my mind,
Stirring emotions I thought were gone
Of the days when love was kind.

The joy these brought was quickly paled
As the pain welled up inside;
A sorrow whose depth was so immense
It was never to subside.

I staggered back and clutched my heart.
Why was I tortured so?
Then for the pain of ages ( Read more... )

"We live our lives a circle,
And wander where we can.
Then after fire and wonder,
We end where we began.

I have traveled southward,
And in the south I wept.
Then I journeyed northward,
And laughter there I kept.

Then for a time I lingered,
In eastern lands of light,
Until I moved on westward,
Alone in shadowed night.

I was born of springtime,
In summer I grew ( Read more... )

Across the gently rolling hills,
Beyond high mountain peaks,
Along the shores of distant seas,
There's something my heart seeks.

But there's no peace in wandering,
The road's not made for rest.
And footsore fools will never know
What home might suit them best.

My heart seeks the hearth,
My feet seek the road.
A soul so divided
Is a terrible load.

My heart ( Read more... )