creative – Page 7 – Karen Hein Poetry

Poetry Is…11

Words are the building blocks of poetry. The roots of modern English words are taken from a Germanic and Latin background. A poem is made of interesting words, whose texture and sounds are pleasurable to listen to. The noise patterns of these sounds are made up of consonants and vowels, which can be: softContinue reading “Poetry Is…11”

The Hands 2

Small hands, Large hands. Hands across the miles. Hands across the globe. Clasping hands, Grasping hands. Hands of love. Fingers; Long and lean, Short and fat. Feeling with touch; Soft and smooth, Hot and cold, Day and night, Left and right. Knuckles wrap And hands clap. Nails scratch And try to match The hand thatContinue reading “The Hands 2”

Poetry Is…2

Poems can be about anything but are usually fondly associated with love. The love poem can be pleasant, beautiful, unforgettable, and moving. The love poem can get people to notice more of their own lives, sharpen their awareness, and pay attention to things they’d never considered before. The love poem can also be melancholyContinue reading “Poetry Is…2”

Happiness Glides

Thanks is what I give For every day that I live And for every song that I sing Happiness to you I bring. The life that I lead Plants a little seed Of forgiveness and joy To every girl and boy. I ask that a time Would somehow be fine To have laughter begin AboutContinue reading “Happiness Glides”

Missing You

Missing you Is like missing a shoe I’m not very sunny When I’m walking kinda funny. Missing you And all the things you do Makes me feel sad And also very bad. Missing you Is a day very blue Is it you I am missing? Or only the kissing. Missing you I’m resigned it’s true.Continue reading “Missing You”

Comfort

Comfort… Of my slippers… Of a cup of hot chocolate… Of a crackling fireplace… Of the decorated Xmas tree… Of the blanket of snow… Of carolers singing… Of warm woolly mittens… Of your company… Of memories of years… The comforts of my soul. This poem says it all. Comfort… Where do we find it? ItContinue reading “Comfort”