List: Trophy Poems

It always amazes me what others think are good poems of mine. Ones I consider mediocre seem to win. These are the ones that judges decided to give a trophy to.

• Good-bye My Mother Dear

  My country calls and I must go
  Off to war to right a wrong upon our foe.

  44 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 15 10:45 AM 2004. In Society, Dark
• The Cry of the Aborted

  Mommy, why did you send me away
  Before I saw the light of day?

  33 lines, 27 comments, on Jun 26 12:07 AM 2004. In Society
• Comments on 'To Risk'

  I am free.
  I risk!

  55 lines, 10 comments, on Oct 7 10:01 PM 2004. In Spiritual, Society, Love
• Agape

  A soldier fights to pass through difficult doors.
  A jewel given to another offers reason for both to dance.

  38 lines, 12 comments, on Sep 3 11:33 PM 2004. In Spiritual, Love
• An Intimate Embrace for You

  Heart to heart in sync beat
  As we so gently embrace.

  21 lines, 9 comments, on Aug 3 8:37 PM 2004. In Love
• Let's Roll (A Triolet)

  “Let’s roll’ was the final cry.
  They would not go down easily.

  8 lines, 16 comments, on Aug 18 2:41 PM 2004. In Society
• Purple Sky

  You painted me a purple sky.
  The sun rose over my deep valleys

  23 lines, 13 comments, on Jul 31 11:17 AM 2004. In Hope
• Questions without Answers

  A half a world apart
  You and I my friend

  23 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 22 10:22 PM 2004. In Love, Angst
• The Color of my Tears

  For it's the color the brings
  These tears to my soul.

  12 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 1 8:17 PM 2004. In Personal
• Beauty as Defined in the Life of Audrey

  Beauty is in the heart that bleeds for others
  Out of a grateful soul abounding in graceful valiance.

  31 lines, 19 comments, on Jul 2 10:55 PM 2004. In Society, Hope
• Johnny B

  He was rushed to the hospital
  But it was too late. Death had sealed his fate.

  89 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 30 11:02 PM 2005. In Sad, Personal, Spiritual
• Snuggling by the Fire

  The fire’s glow reflects on your face.
  Tears form in my eyes as I stare

  41 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 18 10:16 AM 2005. In Love
• Bagatelle

  “Bagatelle! Bagatelle!” she cried
  Upon the cold cruel graveyard

  32 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 26 3:55 PM 2005. In Society
• Goodbye Sweet Sixteen

  Soon to be fond memories
  Are dances and athletic teams!

  14 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 14 2:19 PM 2005. In Society, Humor
• Whispered Prayers (ya-du)

  Childs’ whispered prayers
  Aromas fair rise

  17 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 15 4:28 PM 2005. In Spiritual
• Mind's Eye

  She is neither human nor beast nor anything born of creation
  She is a gift of my most delightful imagination

  23 lines, 9 comments, on Oct 4 4:13 PM 2005. In Fantasy, Personal
• Calm Upon the Waters

  The anticipation baits our excitement
  We grasp our poles to hunt our prey

  21 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 24 4:29 PM 2006. In Personal, Spiritual, Nature
• An Everyday Hero

  He didn't slay any dragons
  He didn't rescue a princess to win her desire

  83 lines, 16 comments, on Jun 18 5:56 PM 2004. In Society, Love, Hope
• Pure Love

  Purity is single desire
  Never distracted

  21 lines, on Aug 9 10:39 AM 2006. In Spiritual, Love
• Altiny and Lenore (an epic poem)

  At Pools of Restiny
  Go find your Destiny

  206 lines, 20 comments, on Sep 6 6:11 PM 2004. In Fantasy, Love
• I Am Not My Past

  Though influenced by the past
  I am neither its slave nor its servant

  25 lines, 10 comments, on Jun 8 4:46 PM 2006. In Personal, Spiritual
• Good-bye My Mother Dear

  My country calls and I must go
  Off to war to right a wrong upon our foe.

  44 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 15 10:45 AM 2004. In Society, Dark
• An Everyday Hero

  He didn't slay any dragons
  He didn't rescue a princess to win her desire

  83 lines, 16 comments, on Jun 18 5:56 PM 2004. In Society, Love, Hope
• The Cry of the Aborted

  Mommy, why did you send me away
  Before I saw the light of day?

  33 lines, 27 comments, on Jun 26 12:07 AM 2004. In Society
• The Color of my Tears

  For it's the color the brings
  These tears to my soul.

  12 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 1 8:17 PM 2004. In Personal
• Beauty as Defined in the Life of Audrey

  Beauty is in the heart that bleeds for others
  Out of a grateful soul abounding in graceful valiance.

  31 lines, 19 comments, on Jul 2 10:55 PM 2004. In Society, Hope
• Questions without Answers

  A half a world apart
  You and I my friend

  23 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 22 10:22 PM 2004. In Love, Angst
• Purple Sky

  You painted me a purple sky.
  The sun rose over my deep valleys

  23 lines, 13 comments, on Jul 31 11:17 AM 2004. In Hope
• An Intimate Embrace for You

  Heart to heart in sync beat
  As we so gently embrace.

  21 lines, 9 comments, on Aug 3 8:37 PM 2004. In Love
• Let's Roll (A Triolet)

  “Let’s roll’ was the final cry.
  They would not go down easily.

  8 lines, 16 comments, on Aug 18 2:41 PM 2004. In Society
• Agape

  A soldier fights to pass through difficult doors.
  A jewel given to another offers reason for both to dance.

  38 lines, 12 comments, on Sep 3 11:33 PM 2004. In Spiritual, Love
• Altiny and Lenore (an epic poem)

  At Pools of Restiny
  Go find your Destiny

  206 lines, 20 comments, on Sep 6 6:11 PM 2004. In Fantasy, Love
• Comments on 'To Risk'

  I am free.
  I risk!

  55 lines, 10 comments, on Oct 7 10:01 PM 2004. In Spiritual, Society, Love
• Johnny B

  He was rushed to the hospital
  But it was too late. Death had sealed his fate.

  89 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 30 11:02 PM 2005. In Sad, Personal, Spiritual
• Snuggling by the Fire

  The fire’s glow reflects on your face.
  Tears form in my eyes as I stare

  41 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 18 10:16 AM 2005. In Love
• Bagatelle

  “Bagatelle! Bagatelle!” she cried
  Upon the cold cruel graveyard

  32 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 26 3:55 PM 2005. In Society
• Goodbye Sweet Sixteen

  Soon to be fond memories
  Are dances and athletic teams!

  14 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 14 2:19 PM 2005. In Society, Humor
• Whispered Prayers (ya-du)

  Childs’ whispered prayers
  Aromas fair rise

  17 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 15 4:28 PM 2005. In Spiritual
• Mind's Eye

  She is neither human nor beast nor anything born of creation
  She is a gift of my most delightful imagination

  23 lines, 9 comments, on Oct 4 4:13 PM 2005. In Fantasy, Personal
• Calm Upon the Waters

  The anticipation baits our excitement
  We grasp our poles to hunt our prey

  21 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 24 4:29 PM 2006. In Personal, Spiritual, Nature
• I Am Not My Past

  Though influenced by the past
  I am neither its slave nor its servant

  25 lines, 10 comments, on Jun 8 4:46 PM 2006. In Personal, Spiritual
• Pure Love

  Purity is single desire
  Never distracted

  21 lines, on Aug 9 10:39 AM 2006. In Spiritual, Love
• Mercy

  Into his hidden lair, she stumbled in the night
  The dragon befriended her with his charms

  62 lines, 9 comments, on Feb 15 4:14 PM 2007. In Fantasy, Spiritual, Message
• Deceptive Dragon

  The land was scorched and dry
  The dragon reeked havoc for years,

  74 lines, 20 comments, on Mar 3 2:02 PM 2007. In Fantasy, Spiritual, Story
• Captive Child

  Up in woodlands airy
  Atop aspens covered in snow

  57 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 30 11:58 AM. In Spiritual, Fantasy, Other
• Rahab's Psalm

  Come into my lair.
  Come take your pleasure

  58 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 4 4:23 PM 2007. In Spiritual
• Pain Paid

  The King on his throne In agony watched and cried

  59 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 3 10:58 PM 2007. In Spiritual
• Light of the World

  The darkness of rebellion covered creation
  A whispered breath into the void

  72 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 11 11:46 PM
• Darkness Exposed

  In the dark, she sat chilled to the bone
  Her naked body exposed in shame

  18 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 23 6:12 PM
• Heart of the World

  Waterfalls
  Water rushes, crashing, splashing

  76 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 11 2:54 PM. In Spiritual, Nature, Inspirational, Message
• The Golden Garden

  He planted a golden garden by the water's side A river of life flowed freely to nurture and feed

  35 lines, 11 comments, on Mar 14 4:05 PM. In Spiritual, Inspirational, Hope
• Mary's Sonnet

  My child, my love condemned to die
  From thorny crown, stained crimson tears drip down.

  16 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 19 11:10 AM. In Spiritual

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