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‘Troll’: A Poem by Susan Jarvis Bryant

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February 18, 2023
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. Troll   "Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow." ---Matshona Dhliwayo A witch! A witch! Let’s hush the wicked witch!     His spleen slid through the...
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A Poem on Estrangement from Conservative Parents, by Brian Yapko

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February 5, 2023
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. A House Divided Against Itself A rondeau redoublé inspired by Dennis Prager's piece here.  In troubled times this will take place: A war of words, a cruel riposte; Deep truths that bleeding hearts won’t...

‘Where Ever-present Joy Knows Naught of Time’ and Other Poetry by Cynthia Erlandson

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December 29, 2022
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. “Where Ever-present Joy Knows Naught of Time” ---Dante, Paradiso, Canto X, D.L. Sayers translation a rondeau redouble Where ever-present joy knows naught of time, The music of infinity is sung In...

‘The End Begins’ and Other Poetry by Mike Bryant

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June 5, 2022
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. The End Begins a rondeau redoublé Now the end begins, do not despair. It’s meant to be. What better battlecry? It’s time for positivity and prayer. The unjust try to justify... then die. The mighty...

‘Nil Carborundum Illegitimi’ and Other Poetry by Susan Jarvis Bryant

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May 24, 2022
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. Nil Carborundum Illegitimi  On dismal days enswathe yourself in rays, Then flash your splash of sunrise with panache. Such zesty citrus, saffron spun displays Will smash malaise with sassy solar dash--- A...
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‘Aspects of Love’ by Susan Jarvis Bryant

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February 13, 2022
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. Aspects of Love . I. Unrequited a rondeau redoublé Tonight, my eyes are open and aware. The kiss I trusted was a lustful lie. I’m letting go of love that isn’t there. My heart holds dreams no...

‘The Ninth Day of the Emperor’s Wrath’ and Other Poetry by Brian Yapko

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January 7, 2022
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. The Ninth Day of the Emperor's Wrath a rondeau redoublé The stadium roared at the end of the fight. In triumph the victor uplifted his sword. The emperor signaled thumbs down with cold spite. Death’s blow...

‘Leave Our Kids Alone!’: On COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, by Susan Jarvis Bryant

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September 20, 2021
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. Leave Our Kids Alone!  “Fauci: Officials Will Decide on COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Children Aged 5 to 11 Soon” ---Epoch Times Headline 9/20/2021 The mask is off.   Come see the twisted...

‘Brimstone’ and Other Poetry by Susan Jarvis Bryant

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July 14, 2021
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. Brimstone I sniff a whiff of brimstone in the tone Of smooth effusions oozing from his tongue. A lick of sulfur clings like stale cologne To slickest syntax eloquently strung Like lustrous pearls...

‘When the Statues Were Felled,’ a Rondeau Redoublé by Brian Yapko

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June 21, 2021
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. When the statues were felled the crass multitude cheered. Historians wept while the rioters yelled. Society crumbled. Debate disappeared. Where fraud gorged on Truth only anarchy dwelled. The protests...

Poems on a World Full of Lies, by Susan Jarvis Bryant

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November 21, 2020
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Heart of Darkness a rondeau redoublé A heart of darkness mocks and flouts the rules. It robs our orb of honesty and light. It tempts then toys with sycophantic fools--- Duped souls that sate the dark...

‘Foolosophy’ and Other Poetry by Susan Jarvis Bryant

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April 2, 2020
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Foolosophy I know that I know nothing more than you, for neither of us know a single thing of relevance; I opt not to accrue vast knowledge as the price is danger’s sting. All blissful days are built on...

‘The Price’ and Other Poetry by Dusty Grein

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October 7, 2016
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  The Price (a pantoum in iambic pentameter) The sea and sky, once beautiful and clean, They’ve paid the price for man’s hubris and greed. The jungle canopies were brilliant green as nature...




  1. Joseph S. Salemi on ‘America’: A Memorial Day Poem by Susan Jarvis BryantMay 29, 2023

    Notice that the first four lines of each stanza in Susan's poem could be sung to the tune of "America,…

  2. Mary Gardner on ‘The Great War’: A Poem by Mary GardnerMay 29, 2023

    Thank you, Joseph. Trochaic meter commands the reader's attention; iambic tends to be dreamy.

  3. Mark Stellinga on ‘America’: A Memorial Day Poem by Susan Jarvis BryantMay 29, 2023

    A superb tribute to our seriously ailing nation and to all those who fought and continue to fight for her,…

  4. Joshua C. Frank on ‘America’: A Memorial Day Poem by Susan Jarvis BryantMay 29, 2023

    I agree: America can’t return to its former greatness unless we return to Christian faith. Sadly, even professing “Christians” in…

  5. Joshua C. Frank on ‘America’: A Memorial Day Poem by Susan Jarvis BryantMay 29, 2023

    Susan, as a native-born American, I have to say, this is wonderful, especially coming from one who was born outside…

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