In German Town. A Poem by Greg Morton In German town traf ich ein Mädchen She was fair and sweet, her blonde hair curled Along the Marienplatz The summer sun danced around in a whirl In Bavaria, the Alps stood regal Ich lief durch Blumen I ate and laughed and played with friends And then … Continue reading In German Town | A Poem
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Remember When? | A Valentine’s Day Poem
Remember When? We laughed all night. We kissed. We fought. We dreamed of travel to far off places, While we sunk our feet in the sand. Remember When? We held each other’s hand, At a funeral, At a wedding, At our children’s graduation? Remember When? Our love was young, And crazy. So many years… And … Continue reading Remember When? | A Valentine’s Day Poem
The Best Christmas Gifts | A Poem
A warm, friendly fireplace roaring to life. Surrounded by family and friends for the night. Food on the table to fill us with joy, and desserts in the oven to add much delight. Games in the parlor with laughter and cheer. The old men in the corner chat over their beer. The kids run … Continue reading The Best Christmas Gifts | A Poem
The Hole of a Mole
The hole of a mole isn’t so cold, it’s cozy and warm like a blanket. And the hole of a mole isn’t lavished with gold, it’s furnished with art made from earth tones. The hole of a mole is for young and for old, because it doesn’t have stairs to fall down from. The hole … Continue reading The Hole of a Mole
Beyond Dale | A Poem
"Beyond Dale" 7 Dec. 2013 ---- I have traveled beyond dale, Through meadow full of wild flower, Beyond the wave and rocky shore, Unbeaten path and snow shower, In night that missed a harvest moon, Within a fog so dense with gloom, I have walked a lonely mile, To feel the warmth inside your smile.
The Unwritten Poem
The unwritten poem Isn’t writing itself On paper With pencil Or pen --- The unwritten poem Remains in my heart Where its life Will go on Till it ends --- The unwritten poem Won’t run out of ink Or sayings Or meaning Or words --- The unwritten poem Is written for you My heart And … Continue reading The Unwritten Poem
Through the Days of Overcast
Overcast Cold and grey I think I will stay home today Not because I’m down or sad The cloudy days make me glad -- I get to see the world asleep Tucked warmly in their flower beds A new perspective is all I need To have a day well spent -- The days of warmth … Continue reading Through the Days of Overcast
It Rained Last Night
It rained last night at 4 a.m. I was up and wandering round again The rain made sounds up on the roof I know because my dog went… To the door and started barking. - You thought I was gonna say something else, huh? - (This poem is based on a true story. Now … Continue reading It Rained Last Night
Ode to a Fleeting Firefly
Sunbeams It won’t be long before the day is gone And the night begins to whisper The night alight Red and orange, burning bright But dimming Fading Flying The summer air, so warm, so fair The fire sky The firefly Captured quickly Itself so bright But fleeting Flying The lightning flash before it’s past Like … Continue reading Ode to a Fleeting Firefly
I Am, So I Can Be | A Poem
I am wandering through my consciousness I am wandering not lost I am destroying myself my every being my every thought my everything losing not lost I am creating myself my everything new thoughts dreams actions new renewed I am rebuilding myself so I can be better so I can be what I am