Do You Write Poetry?

[Bayleaf48]

They're all good :rolly2:

[EmilyH]

Here are a few poems of mine. Enjoy!

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Mars

What secrets lie deep
beneath your coppery soil,
hidden far below?
What will we find when we probe
below your cold, hard surface?

Some believe there are
ancient civilizations,
or perhaps fossils,
microscopic forms of life
older than the dinosaurs.

Whatever we find
will enlighten us, I’m sure,
and the scientists
will proclaim a new era
of technological feats.

But when the day comes
and the great mystery ends,
will we grow lazy
and not search among the stars
for other discoveries?

* * * * *

The Unicorn and the Storm

The unicorn stands alone
on a cliff above the ocean.
Waves crash upon the jagged stones
that jut outward like broken bones.
Lightning shreds apart the heavens
like the claws of a dragon.
Yet, in the midst of the storm
the unicorn remains composed.

* * * * *

A Spectrum of Dragons

A spectrum of dragons soars in the sky --
Crimson, vermilion, orange, gold, green and blue,
indigo, violet, rose, black and white.
Their scales sparkle in vivid rainbow hues,
like scintillating jewels in the sun,
as the dragons gracefully glide on wings
through wispy silver clouds like thin strands spun
from a spider's web, glittering like rings.
Ascending high above emerald plains,
the dragons shimmer like radiant stars.
They are creatures mystical and arcane,
fearsome and awe-inspiring from afar,
breathtakingly majestic in their flight
as shadows herald the coming of night.

* * * * *

Fairy Dragon

A fairy dragon
no larger than a flower
shimmers in the glow
from soft yellow candlelight
on a desk cluttered with scrolls,

as an old wizard
mutters some arcane phrases
and draws intricate
designs with enchanted ink
on ivory-hued parchment.

Suddenly, the ink
vanishes, and the wizard
turns to glare sternly
at his familiar, who grins,
displaying gleaming white fangs.

The ink well appears
unharmed in its position
as the wizard scowls,
for his companion has just
gotten the better of him.

* * * * *

Thunderstorm

A nebulous sky
lit by silver arteries,
sliced by sword-sharp winds.

* * * * *

Reverie

Time weighs like a stone.
Old ghosts whisper hollow words
of their lost desires.

Dreams swirl in white mist,
bringing visions of the past
and forgotten thoughts.

Dull reality
replaces these brief daydreams
and asserts itself.

[Bayleaf48]

Like it Emily :rolly2:

[Sci-Fi16]

I've got my own poetry somewhere. Put my Stargate stuff on a while back, but I'll put my others on when I find them.

The ones on here so far are fantastic.

[Bayleaf48]

Still coming up with one about the 'Jordan' F1 racing team, but it's taking it's time though :blush:

[EmilyH]

Here's a few more.

Night Fairies

Solitary moon
hangs like a shining pendant
in an onyx sky,
as the night wind softly blows
and shimmering stars twinkle.

Fairy wings flutter;
their silky touch sweeps across
the sleeping infant
as she dreams of unicorns
while her mother rests nearby.

*****

Dreamscapes

Imagination runs through the mind like a raging river,
gushing forth into incredible dreamscapes
where unicorns graze in lush, emerald valleys
and dragons, glittering like gems, soar in clear blue skies.
The azure atmosphere blends into the blackness of space.
Sparkling stars shine and illuminate distant worlds,
where dreamers imagine even more fantastic dreamscapes.

*****

Crystal Dragon

Crystal dragon scales
sparkle like tiny prisms,
reflecting rainbows
in the sun's radiant glow,
chasing away dark shadows.

An icy wind blows
as the dragon soundly sleeps
near a hill of snow,
dreaming about gems and gold
and many wonders untold.

*****

Emerald Dragon

An emerald flash
in blue ocean waves alerts
the nearby sailors
casting their handwoven nets
into the pale green sea foam.

Emerald dragon
ascends into the clear sky,
spraying the sailors
with cold, wet mist from his wings
and gracefully soars higher.

There's a lot more at my web site. I wrote a whole bunch of poems last year. I've been working on my stories this year so I haven't written much poetry lately.

[Bayleaf48]

They're ALL very good Emily

[EmilyH]

Thanks! The other poems here are very good also.

[Bayleaf48]

One thought of one myself :blush: & it started the thread off! :blush:

[Bayleaf48]

Am in the process of thinkig 1 up in memory of Jesscia & Holly, will post it once I've thought it up & most important of all wrote it down

[Bayleaf48]

Here it is, sorry it's not that good

No need to ask any questions
the sad faces tell it all,
The news that came back was sad
the 2 children gone, loved by all.
Silent rage controls them
with that aching, numbing pain,
As an anger wells within them
the tears no 1 can contain

Was it just another hoax?
a play time gone wrong,
All know that's not 2 be
the menace present ther was strong.
Death placed his hand among the community
& stole away 2 children who rated great,
Now 2 family's grieve for their children
who's innocence .... sealed their fate.

But when the grieving's done
& the bitterness is spent,
They'll speak again of Jessica & Holly
of what they did & meant.
A all will write epitaphs
to the chlidren they all knew,
Who's lives ended so tragically
Always chlidren through & through.

[EmilyH]

Well written.

[Bayleaf48]

Thanks :rolly2:

used my 1st one as the basic idea for it, just changed some fo thr words

[Legolas]

Aww bay that poem is beautiful

Emily I love your dragon poems
:flash:

[EmilyH]

Thanks! I love feedback.