Modern Verses II
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- Title
- Modern Verses II
- Author
- Ehler, Dennis Michael
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- very_good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1452057532
- ISBN 13
- 9781452057538
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Modern Verses II
By Dennis Michael EhlerAuthorHouse
Copyright © 2010 Dennis Michael EhlerAll right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4520-5753-8
Chapter One
A VERSESilver gents, of those golden years. Like the clocks of time. And they sparkle of old, like fine wine.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "Those Golden Years"
A VERSE
With those heavenly bunnies and hidden eggs to celebrate the festival of the Son.
Dennis Michael Ehler "Tribute to Easter"
A VERSE
Flamenco Gypsies with guitars and stars. Then they would sing to the strings. And with the hollow of the castanets.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "Flamenco Guitars"
A VERSE
And so watch the scarecrows, with ears of corn, arms of straw, and then faces like fists. To scold of the field after the raven; so fond of the shoulder.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "After the Scarecrows"
A VERSE
The Unicorns with spiral horns, fluffed of whites and russets. To prance upon the laurels of the Greek.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "Tribute to the Unicorns"
A VERSE
And a quiet prayer, To light the soft lamps of the evening.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Quiet Prayer"
A VERSE
And the falling stars, those celestial vagabonds. Then beautiful be the globes of brilliance to glow. So finally to nestle within stony landscapes.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "Tribute to the Falling Stars"
A VERSE
And so be the dolphins, with Neptune's fork to please. Then they live within the briny- brine to swim.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "After the Dolphins"
A VERSE
And then exotic be the parrots. To decorate in the limbs with reds, greens and yellows. Those Princes of the ebony.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "The Princes of the Ebony"
A VERSE
And then like autumn's flame, therein are your twilights to have.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Tribute to Autumn."
A VERSE
And the doubloons of Madrid jingle in the purses of Spanish maidens. And so then for those to honor the ghosts of the galleons.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "Spanish Maidens"
A VERSE
The Princess of Bells. All make after the chimes of the wedding. And then they comfort with those virgins of the diamonds.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "The Princess of Bells"
A VERSE
A kiss of angel's food. And for the jaw, a tickle of peppermint. After then, a twist of cinnamon.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Twist of Cinnamon."
A VERSE
And then blonde be the sparkles of champagne to sip. Those blushing and bubbly to the tongue. Bringing a joy to the lips. Afterward, the tinkling of the toasts to toast.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "The Blushing and Bubbly."
A VERSE
Birthdays celebrated once a year. With soda pop, never beer. And birthday cake, a slice to take. Then those presents of joy for every girl and boy.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "Those Presents of Joy."
A VERSE
Monarchs and goldenrods, fun be the ways of nature. And the mirth of lovely, warm nectar To sneak.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "The Ways of Nature."
A VERSE
And a regalia of balloons for the outdoors. Those printed cheerfully in zig-zags and polka dots. Then to happily glide within the Zephyrs.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Regalia of Balloons"
A VERSE
Roman candles and lady fingers to please the eyes. Then with those skyrockets, In a dazzle of patriotic sparks. And so some Pinwheels, shown like a Blaze of bright fire."
Dennis Michael Ehler, "the 4th of July."
A VERSE
And joy be Hawaii. With Hula skirts the pirate flirts. And those smoky rivers of lava to see. Then afterwards, Perhaps a small pleasure of rum.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "the Pirates."
A VERSE
April snow in the springtime. And cherries to taste in the morning sun. So then noble be the primroses once more."
Dennis Michael Ehler; "the Springtime"
A VERSE
Clowns and balloons, all to be seen within a flash of folly."
Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Flash of Folly"
A VERSE
Honeycomb and lilacs, then the bees be. To spin a little honey for you and for me.
Dennis Michael Ehler "A Little Honey"
A VERSE
And so Casanova, your lovers To Juggle and kiss. Then to lust Before jewels.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Tribute to Casanova."
A VERSE
Yet, and amid a thousand Journeys. What does the Jew have but his lantern.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Tribute to the Jewish."
A VERSE
A marble floor and satin pillows to honor the mood. A board for chess with Precious incense to please. And then to celebrate those lavishes of the French.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Lavishes of the French."
A VERSE
And for a sleepy old mountain. Have a splendid day. Like a mansion of granite, with a sprinkle of buttercups.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "A sleepy old mountain."
A VERSE
Martinis and rainbows partake of the Golden Rule. So then they are watchful over the soul.
Dennis Michael Ehler; "the Golden Rule"
A VERSE
Bacon and eggs, with some buttery toast. Then a Garnish for those spicy Potatoes. So dear to one's taste..
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Bacon and Eggs."
A VERSE
And a hymn to Mecca, for the Dawn. With alms sold There too. Then perhaps a key To the door, to open the eyes.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "A Hymn to Mecca."
A VERSE
And then a moonbeam to Climb with. From that Mysterious magical brew. So famous for it's coppery Kettles.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "That Mysterious Magical Brew."
A VERSE
Paris and fragrant perfume. To visit those follies of the theatre. Afterwards, a romantic glass of sherry to the delight of the pale moonlight. And then for the morning, The mauve shadows of the Eiffel
Dennis Michael Ehler, "A Tribute to Paris"
A VERSE
And now then for you Hercules, a Golden Glove.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "A Tribute to Mohammed"
A VERSE
Ladybugs and special hugs. To Evoke of those playful charms. Fireflies and sunny skies. To Endear the waiting arms.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Those Playful Charms."
A VERSE
Rudolph Valentino, the silence Of the silver screen. The Romance of the bygone era, and a gentle eye, with that marvelous Mystique.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Tribute To Valentino."
A VERSE
Leprechauns and those four Leaf clovers. To be found in The Rainy isle. And all to be Told, a pot of gold to partake Of those Irish Smiles.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "After Ireland"
A VERSE
And the mermaids, those found within the silvery tide. All ride of the narwhale'sfin. And to dine upon a handful of seaweed. Then to endear the essence of the foam.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "the Mermaids"
A VERSE
Crimson clouds and sunbursts, To splendor of ripe and Mellow torches, and then all To be found within delicate Paintings of colors to have.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Crimson Clouds."
A VERSE
And for the Phantoms of the Lost. To Have the Blessings of the found.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "The Lost."
A VERSE
California, with your nuggets A' yellow. Always a salmon for The bear. Then beauty be your Fields of violets and poppies. And then as all to be seen, those Giants of the Sequoias.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "A tribute to California."
A VERSE
With fossils and crystals to Collect. Those of Jaspers and Pyrites to prize. Then lastly, Some Azurite to polish and study
Dennis Michael Ehler, "The Rock Collection"
A VERSE
Icicles of the winter glade With ivory snows and Frosty glows. Then angel wings And other things the tots have made.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "The Winter Glade."
A VERSE
Circus tigers and with dancing Bears. All perform under the Big tops. Clowns and towns to Make those rounds. Then all told Like the Fairs.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "The Circus Tigers."
A VERSE
Puppies and Kittens, with those Patches and mittens. Then always Playful any old time. In baskets To have, and baskets to find.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Patches and Mittens."
A VERSE
The steps of Acoma. Then some Adobes of the Hopis. And that Gray clay of the Indian pottery. With those little masks of the Kachinas.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "The steps of Acoma."
A VERSE
St. Nicholas, those whiskers of Christmas. Then a mail pouch of letters. A gift for the elves. That fireplace with the children. A candle within the wreath, and reindeer before a red sleigh, in a fancy tinsel of bells.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "After St. Nicholas"
A VERSE
The black crystal, for that Magic of the Magi. And then a blade to visualize with. to beckon the wizard.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "To Honor the Magi"
A VERSE
And then the gods would smile Forth upon the roses of the Lamb.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "The gods"
A VERSE
Pablo Picasso, with splinters of bronze, and pockets of paint. From Guernica to the lovers, a concert of the brush.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Tribute to Pablo Picasso"
A VERSE
With Exotic Lilacs, and Indian Paint Brush to gather. Then also some Lupine to wish upon. And thus All to decor of the commode.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Exotic Lilacs"
A VERSE
Golden Helmets, Swords of Steel to gamble for victory. And in realms of battle, with those in gallant armor.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "In Gallant Armor"
A VERSE
Hour glasses and rose tinted spectacles to charm the eye. Candy sweets and jubilees to surprise the tongue. Then all to be found with a joy of happiness.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "To Surprise the Tongue"
A VERSE
Chinese Kites, in yellows, browns, and whites. Then some Dragon Tails, for those paper sails. So nice in flight
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Chinese Kites"
A VERSE
Banded Gilas and then Geckos That crawl where the coyotes Roam; To hide under the Prickly Pear, and all of those that dwell In old Sonora.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "Old Sonora"
A VERSE
Then legend be the Red Fern. One of nature's gifts. And Glorious be the Morning Glory, For always an inkling of Mirth.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "An Inkling of Mirth"
A VERSE
The Bazaar, with the lighted Of tents, in those scents of the Open air. And the distant strains Of music. A gathering of Colors. Then the eager taste of Candy.
Dennis Michael Ehler, "the Bazaar."
The Closing Statement
I hope that you have enjoyed modern verses as much as I have enjoyed composing the booklet for you. And best of luck in all of your literary endeavors.
Thank you, Dennis Michael Ehler
(Continues...)
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