Category Archives: Serious poem

Snow

Posted on February 16, 2010 by James Steerforth

Our caps yellow / Our grey Mongolian / Braids Continue reading →

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The breezes of summer enlaced with a grim design

Posted on June 26, 2008 by James Steerforth

When I read Totally Optional Prompts‘ request for summer poems, a line from Richard Fariña‘s The Children of Darkness immediately came to my mind – hence this somber summer ballad with its grim design in place of something from my … Continue reading →

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Serious poem no. 1

Posted on January 4, 2008 by James Steerforth

Its crumpled brow and downcast looks reveal it’s serious. It comes with heavy steps, black laceless shoes, a sizeable rump. Dresses in knit browns barely containing a bulky bust. But what beautiful big golden shiny eyes – one would surmise … Continue reading →

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