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The Gravitational Pull

The Gravitational Pull

A Poem by Michael G. Smith


This is about the effects of suicide.
Merry Christmas, Mom - Part VII

Merry Christmas, Mom - Part VII

A Poem by Randy Johnson


DEDICATED TO AGNES JOHNSON (1948-2013) WHO PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 6, 2013.
Home Fires

Home Fires

A Poem by Moomin


About young ones fleeing the nest
16. THE LEGAL GENTLEMAN

16. THE LEGAL GENTLEMAN

A Chapter by Peter Rogerson


An important man knocks Chantelle's door.
Such Tenderness, for the Mothers of Gaza

Such Tenderness, for the Mothers of Gaza

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Such Tendernessby Michael R. Burchfor the mothers of GazaThere was, in your touch, such tenderness -- asonly the dove on her mildest day has,when she ..
To a Daughter More Precious than Gems

To a Daughter More Precious than Gems

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


To a Daughter More Precious than Gemsby Otomo no Sakanoue no Iratsume (c. 700-750)loose translation byMichael R. BurchHeaven's cold dew has fallenand ..
Martial translations

Martial translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Translations of Martial epigrams by Michael R. Burch.
Yosa Buson translations

Yosa Buson translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Yosa Buson haiku translations into modern EnglishPicking autumn plumsmy wrinkled handsonce again grow fragrant―Yosa Buson, loose translation/int..
All My Children

All My Children

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


All My Childrenby Michael R. BurchIt is May now, gentle May,and the sun shines pleasantlyupon the blousy flowersof this backyard cemet'ry,upon my chil..
The Lingering and the Unconsoled Heart

The Lingering and the Unconsoled Heart

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Lingering and the Unconsoled Heartby Michael R. BurchThere is a silence―the last unspoken momentbefore death,when the moon,cratered and brok..
Memory

Memory

A Poem by CrimsonHints


-Ever-present memory pressing on my sanity.-Cradled behind my eyes sleeps the past, pressed against the corners in a nightmare frenzy. I'm going to bu..
Mammy

Mammy

A Poem by Thomas Fitzgerald


A thought for my own Mother, now passed, disease and cancer never fails to punch us in the stomach.
Hushed, yet Melodic

Hushed, yet Melodic

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Sappho’s LullabybyMichael R. Burchfor JeremyHushed yet melodic, the hills and the valleyssleep unaware of the nightingale's callas the dew-laden..
seeking penance

seeking penance

A Poem by A Bohemian Woman


Short poem
Cotton Fish

Cotton Fish

A Poem by Thomas Fitzgerald


A re-write of sorts, one that I come back to time and time again, always changes and evolves for me.
Rabindranath Tagore translation of "I Cannot Remember My Mother"

Rabindranath Tagore translation of "I Cannot Remem..

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


I Cannot Remember My Motherby Rabindranath Tagoreloose translation/interpretation byMichael R. BurchI cannot remember my mother,yet sometimes in the m..
Hiroshima Poems

Hiroshima Poems

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Hiroshima PoemsLet Us Be Midwives!by Hiroshima survivor Sadako Kuriharaloose translation/interpretation by Michael R. BurchMidnight . . .the basement ..
Free Mother's Day Poem

Free Mother's Day Poem

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


You are welcome to share this poem for noncommercial use and dedicate it to your favorite mother, but please credit the author if you share it on soci..
Mother's Day Poem: Love has a gentle grace

Mother's Day Poem: Love has a gentle grace

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Love has a gentle gracebyMichael R. Burchfor Beth on Mother’s DayLove has a gentle grace; you have not seen herunless you’ve looked into y..