Tag Archives: Poetry

Poem: I Killed a Fish Today

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Louis William Rose

I killed a fish today. This flounder, so alive. Caught at the end of day. Upon my butcher’s block, He struggled to survive. So beautiful, and proud. My knife against his head, Apologized aloud. Then quickly as I could, Made … Continue reading →

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Here’s to the Guys that got Married Three Times

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Louis William Rose

Here’s to the guys that got married three times They should have known better but didn’t. They paid a high price for all of their crimes, Well meaning, forbidden, or hidden. Here’s to the guys that got married three times … Continue reading →

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The Host of Heaven Views with Open Mouth

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Louis William Rose

The host of heaven views with open mouth. Shocked and appalled at every lurid scene. Each good intention tragically gone south Each careless word both frivolous or mean. How desperate and how rapid was his fall! But, then the Blood … Continue reading →

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Sonnet: Things That Were to Be

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Louis William Rose

Once I dreamt of things that were to be But now can only dream of things that were Sweet escapades designed to passion stir From next to next I wandered wild and free Once I gazed upon horizons vast Where … Continue reading →

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Song: Once I’d Had Love

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Louis William Rose

Once I’d had love, I had to have it all the time, The years when I was in my prime, To do without it was a crime. Life with-out love, You know it isn’t worth a dime, Or even just … Continue reading →

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Poem: To Choose Between the Two

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Louis William Rose

Thinking of the old days, Before my life was through. Thinking of the younger moments, And I thought of you. What is life and time that I Should be there and here too? Why don’t I have a natural right … Continue reading →

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Poem: To Turn and Look at You

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Louis William Rose

When I think about the way that it’s turned out disappointments, failings, and missteps review, If the worth of it I should begin to doubt I’d need only but to turn and look at you I still stand by everything … Continue reading →

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Song: There’s no Calvin like John Calvin

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Louis William Rose

(Sung to the tune of “There’s no Business like Show Business.”) The Elders, the Deacons, the Choir, the Church, are generally known to be a stodgy bunch, and yet, The Elders, the Deacons, the Choir, the Church, all smile and … Continue reading →

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Sonnet: Mike 1984 – 2016

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Louis William Rose

Come tell me there is something I might say, a string of magic words, some fated rhyme, whereby I might turn back the hands of time, and usher in a former favored day. Bring something that will hold my thoughts … Continue reading →

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Poem: Twelve Hours

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Louis William Rose

I go to bed Turning around There at the foot I lay my head On doggie’s paws She cleans my face To let me know That I am loved I turn again My pillowed mind Set free to roam To … Continue reading →

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Poem: A Thousand Different Lights

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Louis William Rose

To see you in a thousand different lights, And watch the shadows play upon your face. To revel in the myriad delights, That sun and stars would delicately trace. To sense your every mood and temperant, Observe you comprehend and … Continue reading →

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Poem: The End of Moose and Squirrel

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Louis William Rose

Most days I sit in rocking chair on porch outside my dacha I throw back vodka shots and reminisce with my Natasha But while inside my alcoholic brain fond memories swirl I still have dream to someday bring an end … Continue reading →

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Poem: Reaping

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Louis William Rose

The constant dreams that fill my head, Of horrid things I did or said, Make me to turn upon my bed, To search in vain for sleep instead. I walk about throughout the day, Mouthing the words that I must … Continue reading →

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Poem: Ethics

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Louis William Rose

I read a book of Ar … istotle, When life for me was still brand new. I thought I should achieve … perfection, When all my studying was through. Much older now, I still (ah!) engage in, The acts I know … Continue reading →

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Sonnet: The Life I Miss

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Louis William Rose

It was so raucous, with them all around at times I thought, like some pneumatic drill alone inside my room, devoid of sound the memories within are louder still The constant conflict seemed too high a price combined with expectations … Continue reading →

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Poem: Blind Dating

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Louis William Rose

Sanguine anticipation, a fantasy convivial, caught my imagination, awaiting her arrival. What mysteries within her, would she elect to proffer? What gems of wit and wonder, had I within my coffer? How grand the hope that hovers, and leads us … Continue reading →

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A new verse for “The Mikado”

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Louis William Rose

In Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Mikado”, Koko a tailor under a death sentence is appointed Lord High Executioner with the reasoning that before he can cut off someone’s head, he has to cut his own off . Nevertheless, he has a list. … Continue reading →

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Poem: My Childhood

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Louis William Rose

A good running start, you might say. A nice quiet town, my own room. They tried very hard, but one day, I had to escape, that cramped womb. Why I didn’t stay like my friends. Who always obeyed, or more … Continue reading →

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Song: A Song for Jamy

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Louis William Rose

Jamy, when I first met you, I knew that you were special. The passions of the flesh will pass away, But not my love for you, it’s here to stay. Jamy, I can’t forget you, You’ve got me in your … Continue reading →

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Sonnet: It Must Have Been a Dream I Thought I Had

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Louis William Rose

It must have been a dream I thought I had, My eyes awakened filled with tears of joy. Still breathing fast my troubled soul made glad, Anticipating scenes I might enjoy. The universe was like a shiny toy, That I, … Continue reading →

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Sonnet: My Love For You

Posted on June 16, 1994 by Louis William Rose

My love for you is like the wildwood rose. That flourishes secluded in the fields. In seasons lush or deprivate it grows. Each passing year a greater harvest yields. My love for you is like the brook that flows. The … Continue reading →

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Poem: I watched you leaving

Posted on March 15, 1994 by Louis William Rose

I watched you leaving, saw you wave. Your face lined with sickness body bruised and beaten eyes set in a mask neither happy nor sad the lover that I could not save It was not the first time, both of … Continue reading →

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Poem: If I Could but Decide

Posted on February 11, 1994 by Louis William Rose

If I could but decide for both of us, How simple life would be, how free from care. Knowing that in me you’d placed your trust. I’d carefully resolve, strive to be fair Life’s not like that though I guess … Continue reading →

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Sonnet: I Have Sought Thee

Posted on January 5, 1994 by Louis William Rose

I have sought thee for so long, every day and every hour, every poem and every song, wrought to bring our love to flower. Is there naught for me to say, what persuasion, what endearment, could I now at your … Continue reading →

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Poem: Remembering you is easy

Posted on November 25, 1993 by Louis William Rose

When I awoke I visualized your face, your smile so vibrant, and your eyes so bright, the way you looked when held in my embrace, in tender dreams I had of you last night. I often think of you throughout … Continue reading →

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