Best Terzanelle Poems

"September, beautiful month of my birth, is nigh, but I cannot feel glad."

September, drifting in with glow of moon,
you stifle Summer’s ardor. . . and...

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The cold hand of Winter swiftly approaches
Its breath etches frost on my windowpanes
Nearer my threshold, Death now encroaches  

Blood is slowly chilling inside my...

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The flower that is given little light
tastes not enough of joy and cannot thrive -
then fades away like dusk into the night.

The soul who struggles...

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I pass the graveyard deep in snow.
One woman at a headstone weeps
all dressed in black like winter crows

as memories in warmth she keeps.
While icicles from...

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inspired by The Platters song, ‘Ebb Tide’

Rise And Fall
Salty tears ebbing away on moon’s tide
as whispered love echoes on ocean waves
across caramel sands where hearts...

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I take for granted all that I can do
Thinking that what I have has all been earned
Instead I should be so thankful to You

A spirit...

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In Ordinary Cups

The blades of winter grind into the ice
like blood on a bitten lip
two lovers spin and twirl
The days pass from teacup to teacup
in...

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Where will I be twenty years from today?
The World is moving at such a fast pace.
Will I still look at love the same way?

Will I...

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I’m sailing on a blue sea in moon’s glow.
Beyond the horizon my days are kissed
with magic; far into the past I go.

Walks along a cherry...

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Life has changed so much for everyone
Many ways, different levels too
Fighting battles, waiting to be won

Holding on, trying not to feel so blue
Unexpected restrictions around
Many...

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Maple trees adorn yellow and orange blaze 
Colorful vistas dance singing nature's praise
Crispy cooler days embellish in colorful ways

Brighter moon reigns over twilight's dull haze
Canvas...

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Make a difference in somebody's life
Touch a lonely soul as it silently cries
Be the one who lifts to let someone rise

Comfort the children who have...

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I saw your blue eyes, so gentle and kind
Some things we see, leave imprints in memory
Like a treasure, forever, in your mind

A gentle touch, lasts...

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I wish you a Merry Christmas to all
Across the long distance of many miles
From shining stars to the sparkling snowfall

I wish for you presents of...

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Quality of time, choose how it’s spent
This moment will never be again
It cannot be bought, borrowed or lent

Just a relived memory then
Cherish it, feel it,...

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