Example of iambic pentameter:
The da-DUM of a human heartbeat is the most common example of this rhythm.
A standard line of iambic pentameter is five iambic feet in a row:
da DUM da DUM da DUM da DUM da DUM
The tick-TOCK rhythm of iambic pentameter can be heard in the opening line of Shakespeare's Sonnet 12:"When I do count the clock that tells the time”
Our Canine Paladin
We're sure the robbers shudder in the night (a)
just thinking of our canine paladin, (b)
while Lucy sniffs the air for signs of plight, (a)
in every nook and cranny that's within (b)
her boundaries, in case intruders might (a)
ignore the risk of scratched or punctured skin. (b)
Alas, we've seen the mighty Lucy hide (c)
behind us when she hears a noise outside.(c)
just thinking of our canine paladin, (b)
while Lucy sniffs the air for signs of plight, (a)
in every nook and cranny that's within (b)
her boundaries, in case intruders might (a)
ignore the risk of scratched or punctured skin. (b)
Alas, we've seen the mighty Lucy hide (c)
behind us when she hears a noise outside.(c)
Portraying fearlessness is just a show,
for terriers project their self-esteem
for all to see, from breeding long ago,
they are the leaders of their home regime.
From safety Lucy barks to let them know
to keep this house apart from any scheme,
but with a simple knock she hits the floor
with body wags for any at the door.
for terriers project their self-esteem
for all to see, from breeding long ago,
they are the leaders of their home regime.
From safety Lucy barks to let them know
to keep this house apart from any scheme,
but with a simple knock she hits the floor
with body wags for any at the door.
I look out upon the sky
ReplyDeleteHoping I can take flight
I find myself wondering why
It’s too scary to take that bite
I don’t want to watch life pass by
I need to live with all of my might
I don’t need to leave
I only need to be able to breath
The waves crash below me
I open my arms wide
I use my body to form a‘t’
I feel an ache in my side
But how can that be
I just want to watch the tide
I can feel my heart breaking
And there’s no way I’m faking
You have caused this
You crushed my dreams
And every single wish
You and all your silly teams
Of monsters that have a dish
Of all my hopes and beams
But I will fly still
And be the one you could not kill
Everyone has a family in this world
ReplyDeleteThese people are always by your side
These people are brave and bold
They will never leave you or hide
Through better or worse they will not fold
If you leave them they will look for you worldwide
And if you don’t have one
Friends will help you get your stuff done
There are friends that take your families place
They are the ones that have your back
They help you with everything as if they were an ace
They will never hurt you or attack
If you don’t have were to stay, there house is a base
If you feel down they will help you carry your imaginary backpack
These people will always love you
And never let you feel blue
If you have either or
They will be helpful
They won’t be against you but for
They will be nice and peaceful
You will always be adored
You won’t ever feel dull
They are your best friends
Until the end
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS ELL
ReplyDeleteThe sky is dark as night
ReplyDeleteThe trees begin to blow
There is no more sun light
The rain begins to show
Slowly losing sight
The river is low
It begins to rise
And grow in size
The thunder claps
It shakes the house
The trees collapse
The rain makes the people outside douse
The storm begins to move
And the warnings become removed
The rain starts to stop
And the sun starts to come out
The falling rain plops
The flowers begin to sprout
The sun is fully shining
And the birds begin singing
Young and in love in a beautiful way
ReplyDeleteBut star-crossed lovers they were doomed to be
She wanted to be with him every day
He loved her more than a fish loves the sea
She wept for him and begged for him to stay
He held her and told her they could never be
He went to war; a bullet pierced his vest
But his love for her still beat in his chest
Memories come drifting back to me.
ReplyDeleteI remember cool summer nights.
Laying on the grass with my honey.
I remember pointless fights.
That now mean nothing.
But it’s alright.
We were both loving.
Having fun in the moonlight.
I never knew how fast time went by.
I went to sleep young, but woke up old.
Before I knew it I was saying goodbye.
To all my friends feeling alone.
What would I find in this open sky?
Would I find my own home?
Or would I let life pass me by?
You only live this life one time.
So forget about your regrets.
The top is a steep climb.
You can do it just don’t forget,
To have fun at the same time.
No one knows what happens tomorrow so don’t sweat.
Do no crimes.
Enjoy life, because it’s not over yet.
ReplyDeleteWith a soft, comforting smile
She led him into the abyss.
His thoughts began shift at least a mile,
As her actions were surely not hard to miss.
He followed along for a very short while
In the forest he wandered, with his steps pure amiss
And then the little girl had wandered out of sight,
He was left alone; scared beyond delight.
It took all he had not to quiver or cry
When the little girl left him,
He thought he was sure to die.
As Dawn turned to dusk, and the sun began to dim,
He was shadowed by the darkening sky.
The little girl watched, with a devilish grin.
She was far from in sight
Where she left him alone in the black of the night.
This poem will now end
My thoughts have drawn a blank
I’m terribly sorry, dear friend
But these ideas, they have shrank.
I hope you understand, I hope your thoughts of me will re-mend,
But I’m sorry my friend, this poems walked the plank.
Goodbye and farewell,
Ah, there’s the bell!
The smell that is left after rain
ReplyDeleteUnexpectedly finding money
Switching to drive on the fast lane
The sweet taste of honey
Rereading a good novel again
Spending the day outside while it is sunny
These are just some of life’s simple pleasures
A few joyous, little treasures
Making the yellow light
Putting on clothes straight from the dryer
Going for a swim at night
Sitting around a bonfire
Stopping by grandma’s house to grab a quick bite
Wearing impressive, elegant attire
Enjoy the little things, for those are what matter
Or let them go to waste if you’d rather
Watching the sunrise
Singing in the shower
Receiving a surprise
Feeling as if you have all the power
Starring into your lover’s eyes
Making it home before rush hour
We more than often take such things for granted,
But must learn to appreciate them and make our days a little more enchanted.
The eerie noises echoed in the night
ReplyDeleteThey sent cold chills throughout the forest floor
The travelers were cowering with fright
They knew that they could not run anymore
Their leader turned around, he stood to fight
But he was just no match, his stance was poor
And so he fell, the first, but not the last
The others screams are echoes of the past
Ryan P. Tunison
ReplyDeleteIn that setting taken by curtain and stage,
Where once many a thespian took claim,
Now with that projector bringing them age,
I could make my point and with it my aim,
To the gentle heart that so calms my rage,
That unyielding love that determines to tame,
Forever in that grasp do I feel weak,
To remain hushed and ever meek.
I can’t describe how I feel
ReplyDeleteI feel like I’ve never felt before
This to me is a very big deal.
I really just found the cure
I’m happy I can help kids heal.
Less people crying on the floor.
I really just found the cure for cancer
For a moment I turned into a dancer
Everyone is happy for me because I’ll have wealth
But really I could care less about the cash
I only care about people’s health
I’m happy I can make people’s lives less trash.
Now it’s time to move on to bigger things
Like make little children grow some wings
Why is it that we always want more when we already have so much?
ReplyDeleteWe should be satisfied with what we are already given.
We can never be fully content with what we have received even though we have much or around such.
Some just can’t find a sense of happiness, but maybe that’s just because they have nothing to give.
Maybe when it comes to happiness of what they have they are so out of touch.
They just need a spark of something to become driven.
They just need to see the world in new way.
People just need to see that what they have is enough already, they need to see that, and that’s what I pray
The world grew dark and the light died down
ReplyDeleteThere was no one anywhere in sight
houses were destroyed along with the town
people cried out for fear of the fight
The powers were destroyed and they were bound
The darkness and grayness of the sky
was torturous and no bird could fly
As the darkness comes so does the night
the creatures escape and venture out
They cause pain, suffering but most of all fright
the creatures cause chaos all about
Where is the valiant hero with might
the Earth is in destruction and drought
where is the hero that will save all
that will stand up and not take a fall
Out of the sun comes the hero strong and great
that will save the simple tiny small Earth
he walks in the middle with unknown fate
he is mighty and of great worth
he wait for the moment of deaths date
he dies there and the Earth is of new birth
the world was finally in joy and peace
the evil and destruction was ceased
The day’s darkness was followed by the night
ReplyDeleteThere was a fearing smell coming across
It was like shadows passing through the light
But when near his vision was at a loss
He searched hoping for an intriguing bite
The illumination flashed with a gloss
He reached his home, with his shadow by side
He walked in happy with nothing to hide
I feel so lonely tonight, I feel cold.
ReplyDeleteHate when it starts getting dark, hate the night.
I hate feeling alone with no one’s hold.
Feeling like this forever gives me fright.
I’ve heard many stories of loneliness told.
Many lack of someone’s hold that is tight.
Feeling like this always is a nightmare.
I’d rather give up my gift of free air.
I’m not really looking but I want it.
I want someone’s love, care and affection.
A hand that in mine will perfectly fit
The hand of one who’ll give me attention
Someone who’ll love me a lot not, a bit
I ask for nothing close to perfection.
All that I ask for is for someone’s love.
An eternal love that reaches above.
There might be someone who my heart will crush.
I have heard of the hearts that break in two.
Because of this fear I’m not in a rush.
I’ve heard there’s no remedy, tape or glue
There’s nothing to cleanse it, it’s like winter slush
There’s nothing to erase a love that grew.
It is said memories last forever.
Memories make love go away never.
In the night there’s a scream in the distance
ReplyDeleteA scream that no one can hear, try to hear it
A shudder comes to you with persistence
Get the noises out of you mind, just be fit
If you need help just get an assistant
Make sure the secret is a big hit
Not everything is to be shared with her
She whines like a cat wait for her purr
Many voices and screams will not be heard
Don’t try to scream for no one can hear you
Can you see that lonely flying bird?
In secrecy you want to be one too
Those screams you say are screams of those nerds
People are wild animals in zoos
Please try to control those crazy feelings
Don’t try to hit your face in the ceiling
In a dark alley screams will not be heard
I promise to watch you like a raven
I swear I will be a very bad bird
Don’t think this will be heaven or haven
I will trample you like a giant herd
Please, just think I will want you to cave in
Believe me things will not be so simple
Don’t smile, I don’t want to see those dimples
I heard a loud sound in the house that night
ReplyDeleteI was terrified by the sound I heard
I sound gave me a bit of a fright
Out of the darkness was a large winged bird
Suddenly there was a bright flash of light
When I saw the light I felt like a nerd
I bird was flying around I was scared
I ran so fast my shirt began to tear
I tried to scream out but no one could hear
A tall shadow followed me down the street
I was so scared and full of constant fear
Suddenly I felt a tug on my feet
Death was approaching me so close and near
I began to feel my pounding heart beat
Running was all I could think of doing
In the shadows I heard a faint booing
I promised myself I would be okay
I knew in my heart I would be dead soon
I did not think this would happen today
Over my head I saw the silver moon
If you asked me if I would live no way
My head was playing a constant tune
Soon it would be over is what I thought
I continued telling myself I fought
A Place Distant From All Places
ReplyDeleteOne night at that house is like a lifetime
Back home. The woods engulf the property
And they remain as quiet as a mime,
Creating a kind sort of scenery
Where the sparrows continuously chime
Their music; it’s an unspoken beauty.
The wind whispers throughout the vast, green growth
And it does so as if singing an oath.
When the darkness falls, so does the silence,
And from the shrubbery a glow gleams bright.
The distant mountains show their eminence
As the windows absorb the lack of light,
And each bulb burns through with such elegance
That the room emits a toasty delight.
Without admittance, swift air seeps inside,
Leaving the chilliness to then subside,
But the flames from the fireplace ruffle
And the pages of the novel flutter
In a strange, uncontrollable scuffle
With the wind. She rises, shuts the shutter,
And curls into her cocoon to muffle
The commotion, where she lies in utter
Comfort—the heat inside circulating
Passionately—now peacefully sleeping.
Where should I go to find an adventure?
ReplyDeleteI should sail the sea and fight a giant whale,
I could try to find the ultimate cure,
I might meet a stranger with a tall tale.
or perhaps I will find a fish that purrs.
Deleteand then I can try to find my red snail.
But, if I go on my adventure here,
I will not be able to be elsewhere.
Another twinkle that lights up the sky
ReplyDeleteAnother cloud that passes me
I focus my gaze up high
Another night of guessing what could be
As I watch another star shoot by
That could even be a wish that I see
That is defiantly something I didn’t miss
The star dust that leaves a trail after like a fairy dust kiss
Maybe even those small still twinkles are their forms
Fairies flying by the light of the moon
Pushing away any signs of storms
Bringing with them sweet dreams to touch young minds soon
And happiness swarms
In their hearts they carry a special tune
These beautiful magic filled joys
Bring good thoughts to all the girls and boys
So the next time you see a flash of light
Try to chase it for a while
If you think it will be easy, you never know it might
And when you find their hiding space it will bring you a smile
And believe me you sure will be in for a sight
They will dance and sing until they have to go
Soon they’ll have to chase after the moon while you cry out for them to stay and no