Rhyming Verse Archives - The Creative Exiles

As Night Descends – A Poem in Two Parts

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 John Hansen 91 Views 4 Comments city nights, country nights, John Hansen, sun and moon, sunset

1. As sunset claims the western sky, The colours change and blend, Red and gold and purple hues, Whatever shade

Poetry Rhyming Verse

A Thanksgiving Near Effluent Waste Ditch

November 24, 2022 Jamie Lee Hamann 241 Views 0 Comments holidays, Jamie Lee Hamann, Thanksgiving

A THANKSGIVING NEAR EFFLUENT WASTE DITCH I So thankful for this effluent waste ditch that separates new neighborhoods from home

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Castaways, Alone in the Sky

November 22, 2022 R J Schwartz 115 Views 3 Comments castaways, castaways in space, dystopian poetry, end of the world, global warming, living in space

I’ve grown tired of this place Bored of this face The never changing scenery Noises from machinery Dirty walls, filthy

Inspirational Poetry Poetry Rhyming Verse

Those far Dark Corners

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 Jeff Andreis 134 Views 5 Comments Dark Corners, legends, poetry, www.creativeexiles.com

I recently had a powerful experience in my life and learned some hard lessons. 1. Don’t be too quick

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Will No One Drink With Me?

November 14, 2022 Jamie Lee Hamann 167 Views 4 Comments alcohol, Bar, drinking, drunk

WILL NO ONE DRINK WITH ME? 1.) A Glass of Wine Will no one laugh? Will no one drink with

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Revenant (pt.1) – A Blighted Vale

November 8, 2022November 18, 2022 Raven Mirthwood 530 Views 5 Comments forest, revenge, rites, something creepy, spirits, woman

Revenant (pt.1) – A Blighted Vale A solitary figure off the beaten path, The air a palpable gloom Be it

Poetry Rhyming Verse

A TAD BLUE

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022 Kurt James 483 Views 4 Comments blue, depression, FEELING BLUE, kurt james, profoundly sad, saddness

A Tad Blue So, the king asked me, “Why are you looking so sad? You don’t look sick

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Memories of Yesterday

November 4, 2022November 5, 2022 Kurt James 453 Views 6 Comments flicker ot time, kurt james, marking time, memories, What could have been, yesterday

We must always cherish our memories of yesterday. Hold on to those loving and thoughtful memories, for a new tomorrow

Christmas Poetry Rhyming Verse

Here Dwells A Monster – by Raven Mirthwood

October 22, 2022November 17, 2022 Raven Mirthwood 379 Views 9 Comments Christmas, dark poetry, demons, family, Halloween night, something creepy

i. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse.

Halloween Rhyming Verse

Hallowe’en; Revenge of the Damned?

October 20, 2022October 30, 2022 Ann Carr 234 Views 7 Comments All Saints, Ann Carr, halloween, haunting time, the damned, vampires

Hallowe’en; Revenge of the Damned? The Damned Hallowe’en is a way for children to have fun, go out in the

Halloween Rhyming Verse

Hallowe’en: It’s No Joke

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Ann Carr 208 Views 4 Comments Ann Carr, carving pumpkins, ghoulish costumes, halloween, trick-kor-treating

Hallowe’en: It’s No Joke … Decorated Pumpkin I’m not a great fan of Hallowe’en. When I was young, many moons

Contest Entry Halloween Rhyming Verse

Feel Free to Call Me Jack

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 John Hansen 282 Views 6 Comments 2022 Halloween, halloween, Halloween pumpkin, jack-o'-lantern, John Hansen, Poetry Contest

Feel Free to Call Me Jack They look at me and give a grin, Then just go on their way.

Halloween Poetry Rhyming Verse

“Crazy-Scared” One Halloween Night

September 27, 2022October 7, 2022 Steve Walters 345 Views 6 Comments halloween, Halloween night, ManlyPoetryMan, Poetry Contest, scared, Steve Walters

A Narrative Poem Tale about being “Scared” after a Crazy Night: “Trick or Treating.” Poem: “Crazy-Scared” One Halloween

Contest Entry Halloween Rhyming Verse

Halloween Mannequins

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 John Hansen 245 Views 4 Comments halloween poems, horror, mannequins, Poetry Contest, rhyming poetry, vlad dracula

Halloween Mannequins As Halloween approached each year All eyes went to one house. It always had the best displays That

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Wish Upon a Firefly

September 10, 2022September 14, 2022 John Hansen 338 Views 8 Comments fireflies, John Hansen, lightning bugs, rhyming poetry, shooting stars, wish firefly

Wish Upon a Firefly Fireflies twinkling after dark Light up the greyscale trees, Trying to attract a mate Like

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Standin’ Here Frozen in Time

September 9, 2022October 3, 2022 Steve Walters 297 Views 2 Comments Chevelle, dad working, Houston, ManlyPoetryMan, Steve Walters, tall buildings

Poem Title: Standin’ Here Frozen in Time Introduction to Poem and Explanation: Looking down from a tall office building…nothing obstructing

Rhyming Verse

Northern Wind Whispered Your Name to Me

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 Kurt James 1095 Views 7 Comments bittersweet memories, kurt james, lost love, memories of love, Miss you, once loved

Northern Wind Whispered Your Name to Me – Each happiness of days gone by, are our memories of tomorrow, and

Contemporary/Alternative Poetry Rhyming Verse

Song Thrush

September 1, 2022September 4, 2022 Ann Carr 348 Views 9 Comments Ann Carr, bird, melody, song thrush, songs, spring

Song Thrush Inspiration I wrote this after hearing wonderful, soaring birdsong outside my house. I ran out to find

Poetry Rhyming Verse

To Forgive Myself

August 23, 2022August 25, 2022 Steve Walters 317 Views 6 Comments angry heart, forget, Forgive, ManlyPoetryMan, record straight, Steve Walters

ManlyPoetryMan Just me, explaining myself through Poetry words. Words that have been in my head for years. Now inviting you

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Where Have You Gone Tammy Emery?

August 18, 2022August 19, 2022 Kurt James 738 Views 6 Comments Colorado, country music, Country Swing, dance, kurt james, memories

Where have you gone Tammy Emery? There was this beautiful girl I once knew named Tammy. Our short-lived relationship was

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Winding Roads and Country Tunes

August 13, 2022August 16, 2022 Kurt James 968 Views 8 Comments country tunes, kurt james, love songs, memories, sad songs, winding roads

Winding roads and country tunes make my mind right. Life is a journey of roads and crossroads. Where do you

Poetry Rhyming Verse

Calm Patience of a Beautiful World

August 7, 2022August 12, 2022 Jamie Lee Hamann 441 Views 4 Comments Beautiful World, faith, Jamie Lee Hamann, rambling, spiritual

Calm Patience of a Beautiful World I Entice the human soul with false glamour live on and on within a

Poetry Rhyming Verse

“A Bridge Forward…”

August 5, 2022August 12, 2022 Steve Walters 372 Views 8 Comments Bridge, forward, inner voice, ManlyPoetryMan, move ahead, Steve Walters

“A Bridge Forward…Lies Ahead for You” (A Way Across) Updated Originally on October 27, 2021/Re-posted August 5, 2022 ManlyPoetryMan I

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