The Pistachio Shell (An exquisite depiction of a pistachio shell by theWhisperer) His fidgety fingers found the groove in the shell Clamped tight shut by god’s mystery spell He longed for the sweet nut encased in this shield To taste the secret heaven he tried to reveal The more he squeezed and pressed and tried … Continue reading The Pistachio Shell
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Undefeated Stallion
Undefeated Stallion (Perhaps my favorite poem by KimberLite, at age 13) Mane as black as ebony Worth more than the most money Runs across the desert Is hurt less than he has hurt The undefeated stallion Those angry eyes view all evil Radiates misery even through a veil Never broken down even by the worst … Continue reading Undefeated Stallion
The Odd Couple
The following is a series of 3 poems between a heartbroken couple, he who cannot stop hurting her and she who cannot leave him. In their words is the struggle between leaving the one you love and giving him another chance. By theWhisperer and SweetNut (2 wacky wannabe writers) The Odd Couple (theWhisperer's initial poem, … Continue reading The Odd Couple
The Spring Chrysalis
The Spring Chrysalis (Another beautiful poem by my daughter, KimberLite at age 14) And even the sun will wait Awed by the stunning glow on your face The wind will stop mid-air So the leaves can stop and stare The birds will walk instead of flying The sharks will sink when you are gliding Across … Continue reading The Spring Chrysalis
Cold Stony Sand
Cold Stony Sand (By theHiddenPoet) I stand here in a foreign land Beneath my boots, cold stony sand A desert country rough as stones With frosty nights that chill my bones And scorching days that blind my sight A burning hell until the night I came here to find myself Had I known, I lost … Continue reading Cold Stony Sand
Peace
Peace - Some wise thoughts from KimberLite (then aged 12) The war breaks out once again Will there be benefits to gain? Oh Allah, please help us Please bring us peace Do we really need war? Do we have to fight each other? Do they not realize That they cause pain and cries But what … Continue reading Peace
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