On ‘The Three Little Pigs’ and Other Poems by Anna J. Arredondo The Society January 7, 2025 Children's, Culture, Humor, Poetry 21 Comments . Watch Out! Now, “The Three Little Pigs” is a tale More for cautioning than for amusing: Learn its lessons and you may prevail; Heed them not,...
‘Telepathy’ and Other Poems by Anna J. Arredondo The Society December 10, 2024 Culture, Love Poems, Poetry, Terza Rima 24 Comments . Telepathy Your reticence to speak is no deterrent To my delight to be in your vicinity--- Presence and chatter need not be concurrent; Lack of the...
‘Just Like That’: A Poem by Anna J. Arredondo The Society June 22, 2024 Love Poems, Poetry 23 Comments . Just Like That No special words, no passionate embrace; No gazing, full of meanings, soul to soul. Just casual talk, not even face to face; Just...
‘Outside Chance’: A Poem by Anna J. Arredondo The Society February 24, 2024 Love Poems, Poetry 10 Comments . Outside Chance I hold my heart out in my handpalm up, the same way one might offerseeds to birds. (They’d understandthe danger in the gifts I...
‘The Resistance’ and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society January 5, 2024 Culture, Poetry 13 Comments . The Resistance There’s something in the way you hear __My meanings when I speak; It draws me dangerously near, __Makes my defenses...
‘The Eve of Thanksgiving’: A Poem by Anna J. Arredondo The Society November 22, 2023 Culture, Humor, Poetry 21 Comments . . The Eve of Thanksgiving ‘Tis the eve of Thanksgiving, and all through the class, The students are wishing the time would soon pass. Though...
Thoughts on Education Outside the Box: Poems by Anna J. Arredondo The Society September 14, 2023 Beauty, Culture, Education, Humor, Poetry 22 Comments . . Freedom high school algebra class; May 12, 1993 . A breeze blows in; it wisps my hair, And flutters papers in the air; It carries, with the scent...
‘This Silence’ and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society July 1, 2023 Beauty, Poetry 24 Comments . . This Silence. Foremost among my woes: _This silence as it grows, __My mind fatigued from listening for your voice; Amid the constant buzz, The...
‘The End’ and Other Poems by Anna J. Arredondo The Society April 3, 2023 Beauty, Culture, Poetry 11 Comments . The End Unraveled string may be rewound, __A hidden thing be sighted; A missing object may be found, __A fallen object righted; A candle snuffed...
‘Disemboguement’ by Anna J. Arredondo The Society January 31, 2023 Love Poems, Poetry 19 Comments . Disemboguement You woke something deep within me, not at first sight, but the second: When distractions ceased to spin me, my eyes focused; your...
‘This Side of Eternity’ by Anna J. Arredondo The Society January 13, 2023 Beauty, Poetry 21 Comments . This Side of Eternity I. Imagination, you’re a two-edged sword, The universe your oyster, opened wide; Conceiving all the boon life might...
‘Crimes Against My Sanity’ and Other Poems on Parenting by Anna J. Arredondo The Society December 29, 2022 Culture, Humor, Poetry, Villanelle 22 Comments . Crimes Against My Sanity At any-given-time o’clock While tidying my house, I find--- Oh look---is that another sock? It really isn’t such a...
‘Ambience’ and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society October 21, 2022 Beauty, Humor, Poetry 20 Comments . Ambience Oh, what a difference lighting throws __On these autumnal scenes, As back and forth it hides or shows __Drab browns or emerald...
‘Fire on Ice’ by Anna J. Arredondo The Society September 28, 2022 Beauty, Humor, Love Poems, Poetry 26 Comments . Fire on Ice How shall I serve my anger up to you? Shall I become like one most distant star Burning intensely, far from where you...
‘Food for Thought’ and Other Food-Related Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society September 1, 2022 Beauty, Culture, Humor, Limerick, Poetry 24 Comments . Food for Thought A Culinary Tale There once was a man wan and pallid, he Suffered from a mysterious malady: __He ate carrots and greens, __Ripe...
‘Aftertaste’ and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society July 24, 2022 Acrostic, Humor, Love Poems, Poetry 37 Comments . Aftertaste Love at first sip was so cloyingly sweet, When I’d have gladly laid all at his feet, Sworn by the heavens his eminent worth, Followed...
‘The Ugly Child’ by Anna J. Arredondo The Society February 18, 2022 Beauty, Poetry 18 Comments . The Ugly Child Some poems “hit the spot” and please the crowd--- Relatable, well-crafted, poignant, funny--- They beg to be perused, reread...
‘Disambiguation’ and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society January 22, 2022 Acrostic, Beauty, Poetry 4 Comments . Disambiguation As in the dawn the nature of the beams Of light invading chambers---how they glint, Conceal with shade, or paint with rosy...
‘Anyone But You’ and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society December 26, 2021 Beauty, Culture, Humor, Limerick, Love Poems, Poetry 7 Comments . Anyone But You The phone may ring; The call will bring __Anyone but you. The mail will come; It will be from __Anyone but you. A text may...
‘Go, Fading Leaf’ and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society January 29, 2021 Beauty, Humor, Love Poems, Poetry 12 Comments . Go, Fading Leaf __Go, fading leaf, Tell him who thought my heart to spurn __That life is brief (But briefer still his love did burn __I fool enough...
‘Famine de l’âme’ by Anna J. Arredondo The Society November 28, 2020 Beauty, Culture, Deconstructing Communism, Poetry 23 Comments Famine de l'âme The soul, deprived of one essential thing, Cannot rely on dusty stores of hope; Seeking to mitigate starvation's...
An Office Romance and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society October 30, 2020 Culture, Humor, Limerick, Love Poems, Poetry 26 Comments Nothing Ventured an office romance "What more do you want?" he inquired without guile. ---Can it really be true that my feelings don't...
“A Child’s Winter Inventory” and Other Poetry by Anna J. Arredondo The Society February 5, 2020 Beauty, Children's, Culture, Humor, Poetry 10 Comments A Child’s Winter Inventory Winter ‘87-’88 Twittering birds; Chattering teeth; Snow coats the trees In an icy sheath. Glittering...
‘The Turkey Vulture’ by Anna J. Arredondo The Society January 25, 2020 Beauty, Culture, Poetry, The Raven 18 Comments Years ago—I still remember: final Thursday in November, I was in my kitchen cooking food to rival feasts of yore; To and fro sashaying,...
Hiding Behind a Mask: Five Poems by Anna J. Arredondo The Society December 12, 2019 Beauty, Culture, Poetry, Villanelle 17 Comments Intruders Beware If you but knew what weakness lies concealed Within this adamantine outer shell— What woes, what worries I'm too proud to...
‘Still Going’ and Other Acrostic Poems by Anna J. Arredondo The Society November 14, 2019 Acrostic, Beauty, Culture, Poetry 15 Comments Still Going It may appear that I’ve run out of chances, No more to rise from absolute defeat, Victim of most hostile circumstances— I...
Four Garden Poems by Anna J. Arredondo The Society October 20, 2019 Beauty, Culture, Humor, Poetry 33 Comments Ultimatum To My Friendly Neighbor Regarding His Overly-friendly Pet* Dear neighbor, do you love your cat? (I'm sure you must, they're such...
‘Love Song for a Grapefruit’ by Anna J. Arredondo The Society August 30, 2019 Beauty, Culture, Humor, Poetry 17 Comments Love Song for a Grapefruit Dear Grapefruit, I of late have been untrue, Seduced by sweet confections of all sorts; My tastebuds languish, and my...
SCP Journal XIII Published The Society April 30, 2025 From the Society, Poetry 5 Comments . The Society of Classical Poets Journal XIII has been published! It features poetry, translations, and essays selected from those published on the...
The 10 Best Love Poems of 2022 The Society June 9, 2023 Best Poems, Love Poems, Poetry 11 Comments . The 10 Best Love Poems of 2022 If you are more of an academic poetry lover who stills enjoy Shakespeare’s love sonnets now and again, then the...
The Society of Classical Poets Journal XI Published The Society April 16, 2023 From the Society, Poetry 10 Comments . The Society of Classical Poets Journal XI has been published! It features poetry, translations, and essays selected from those published on the...
The Best Poems of 2022: Winners of SCP International Poetry Competition The Society February 1, 2023 Best Poems, Dante, From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Contests 15 Comments The Best Poems of 2022: Winners of the 11th Annual SCP International Poetry Competition Judges Joseph S. Salemi, James Sale, Evan Mantyk Past First...
Society of Classical Poets Journal X Published The Society May 24, 2022 From the Society, Poetry 9 Comments . The Society of Classical Poets Journal X has been published! It features poetry, translations, and essays selected from those published on the SCP...
The Best Poems of 2021 The Society February 1, 2022 Best Poems, From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Contests 16 Comments The Best Poems of 2021: Winners of the 10th Annual International SCP Poetry Competition JudgesJoseph S. SalemiJames SaleEvan Mantyk Past First Place...
The 10 Best Love Poems of 2021 The Society January 30, 2022 Beauty, Best Poems, Love Poems, Poetry 5 Comments . The 10 Best Love Poems of 2021 What makes a great love poem? Love is such an emotionally charged topic that the answers to that question are going...
Video of the SCP Late Summer 2021 Poetry Reading The Society September 26, 2021 From the Society, Poetry, Readings Held on September 19, 2021, hosted by James Sale. See full poetry details below the video: https://youtu.be/57lYz8tJtjM?t=3 Featured Poets “On...
The SCP Late Summer 2021 Poetry Reading, Online The Society August 19, 2021 From the Society, Poetry, Readings 8 Comments . You are invited to a reading of exquisite poetry and conversations with the poets. This reading is part of a quarterly series of online poetry...
Society of Classical Poets Journal IX Published The Society June 27, 2021 From the Society, Poetry 3 Comments . The Society of Classical Poets Journal IX has been published. It features poetry selected from poetry published on the SCP website between February...
The Best Poems of 2020 The Society February 1, 2021 Best Poems, From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Contests 28 Comments The Best Poems of 2020: Winners of the 9th Annual International SCP Poetry Competition JudgesJoseph S. SalemiJames SaleEvan Mantyk Past First Place...
Poetry Readings from 2020 SCP Symposium – ‘A Celebration of Meter and Rhyme’ (Session II) The Society July 28, 2020 Children's, From the Society, Poetry, Readings, Symposium, Video 1 Comment All of the below poems were read on May 31, 2020 at The Society of Classical Poets Symposium, which was held online due to the pandemic. Below are...
