John Milton explains (in a prologue to Paradise Lost) why I really suck at poetry: The measure is English heroic verse without rime, as that of Homer in Greek, and of Virgil in Latin rime being no necessary adjunct or true ornament of poem or good verse, in longer works especially, but the invention of […]

You are Lisa. You are the feeling that I get when standing on the fringes of a sandy beach overlooking an oceanic vastness. You are the feeling of the sand rushing out from beneath my feet, drawn away by the retreating tide. You are the feeling of the cool crisp air breezing past my hair […]

When I think of love–pure and trueoh darling Lisa, I miss you… When I think of love–just and kindoh darling Lisa, thank God your mine. When I think of love–good and sweetoh darling Lisa, you’re hard to beat. When I think of love–joyous days,oh darling Lisa, music plays. When I think of love–I think of […]

I died. The flowers were impressive–nice touch mom. Lilies were arranged in standard patterns around the room–I wish I could’ve enjoyed them. It was nice to see you guys though. One last big bash to wish me luck–thanks! I wish you hadn’t all looked so down though. I mean, when is the last time we […]

I saw eyes that i could not master, flirtation would have been disaster. so i opted for a different route more subtle than an ill-timed shout – so indicative of some lesser classes and a tactic of a moronic @sses. instead i offered her time and care humbly, without much pomp or flair. i thought […]

There's something almost magical about having that first kiss The problem however is, that it's sometimes hit or miss. The girl can turn or duck her head, or turn her velvet cheek, The guy can cough or sneeze and ruin something sweet. Where do my hands go? The young man asks himself. The young girl […]

I knew I’d miss her so I asked her to concede but she refused me and decided to procede I stopped her with a touch that gently brushed her cheek, then led her to the gate where we planned to meet next week. But life is strange, so the unexpected occurs, and I prayed that […]