what's grey to you, she asked me, quiet
the distant sky readying for night
a snow portending cloud above
the fluttering of a rock dove
it's grayest when you aren't here
I said, and hugging, drew her near
Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2795349--401-MAX-6-lines---PHOTO-is-prompt
we are waking up in a world of straight lines
where once there were vistas, now barely a sign
nature abhors it, but who's keeping score
endless savannahs are endless no more
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the sun sets on the bay -- I'm taking notes
the water's calm, and as the sunlight floats
it mixes with the dark aquamarine
bright emeralds emerge, just to be seen
but for a second, then they dive back down
I'll sit here, and I'll watch the sunlight drown
Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2795351--403-MAX-6-lines---PHOTO-is-prompt
sir, I can sense you're in a rush
so focused on your latest crush
you spin me tales of ageless love
and vegetables, lord above!
make the sun run, how bold, indeed
but if you are sir, to succeed
at first you must present a ring
then I shall listen to you sing
about the Ganges, and the sun
and how you plan to make it run
or else, your lust will turn to dust
and I'll refuse it, as I must
time's winged chariot does grow near
and I see it is late, oh dear
my other suitor's coming soon
the thought of him does make me swoon
I'll leave you then, to contemplate
but not too long, or you'll be late
Author notes: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44688/to-his-coy-mistress a response to To His Coy Mistress
I like Thomas, do not doubt
though he's doubting Thomas
doubt is what we're all about
that is sentience's promise
doubt, in prior art, Descartes
told us proves we're here
btw, my name is Art
but my like's sincere
Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2793688-Thomas-
but wait, there's more!
he said, face bright
you will adore
this pure delight
it also comes
with this beer coaster
that's how I got
this oven toaster
Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2795332-Expectations-of-Further-Delights-
Santa sharpens his claws
as the holiday nears
grifters for every cause
out there jerking your tears
one more "holiday drive"
I won't give them a dime
January, arrive!
finally, just in time
we gather at the table, round
for there is evil to confound
our armor long has lost its shine
but yet again, there is no sign
the lake still still, its lady sleeps
Excalibur lies in its deeps
we gather at the table, round
some happy to be homeward bound
some desperate for news from home
homes they've forgotten as they roam
and some embrace their nomad life
the only home they know is strife
we gather at the table, round
for there is evil to confound
and tell our tales of how we fail
drink from plain cups, no holy grail
and toast the lady of the lake
oh, how we long to see her wake
we gather at the table, round
but yet again, no sign is found
the hand won't rise above the lake
Excalibur, it's telltale wake
is still asleep, so not this year
but someday, Arthur will appear
Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2795123-The-legend-of-king-Arthur-
no work and all play
Jack might not have much to say
thus, in modern HR parlance
please maintain a work-life balance
this thing: the Bluetooth on my phone?
the best thing that I've ever owned
and now when I get in my car
(in truth, no matter where you are)
It's playing that forgotten song
and I can't help it, sing along
Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2795251-Our-Song-Came-on-the-Car-Radio-
I favor antidisestablishmentarianism
my life a constant struggle
so I'll forego all other 'isms
to get that intro Scrabble
Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2795259-Your-favourite-word
Beast got my number
weird calls
Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2795200-Six-words-story