New poetry to inspire and reflect
Welcome to our latest collection of original poems, crafted with care and a touch of unique storytelling. Here, you'll discover verses that resonate with everyday life, stir up fond memories, and provoke thoughtful contemplation. We invite you to immerse yourself in these creations from Poetryonline.co.uk
This old Pocket Watch
In 1680, made in MaidaVale
If it could talk
What a tale it could tell
The old watchmaker
Slaved away all day
To bring to life his creation
This timepiece, by the end of the day
Sold to a merchant traveling
From Bath to Bristol
When he was held up
By Dick Turpin and his pistol
So the pocket watch found a new owner
For a number of years or so
Until the day that Dick Turpin was hanged
What a way to go
For a couple of centuries
It disappeared from view
But turned up in a auction in London
From whence it came no one knew
Bought by a London banker
As a present for his son
Who was that very morning
Leaving to fight for his country at Verdun
With the watch safely in his uniform pocket
It was carried over the ocean blue
To where our gallant soldier fell in battle
Just outside the town of Acentoo
The watch was found and brought back to England
And became a family heirloom
Passed down from son to son
As wealthy families do
Now the proud possession of the Earl of Wessex
A scholar and a man of note it’s true
And it still keeps perfect time
Considering all that it’s been through
So always remember
When you look at something really old and battered
What history it could contain and recant
If it could talk and say what really mattered
The Old Park Bench
As I sit in silence in the park
The sun shines through the trees
I feel the wind upon my cheeks
And my dress rustles in the breeze
A walk I take most every day
Since my beau has been away
But today I am filled with happiness
Because he returns today
This old park bench is where we met
And first smiles and said hello
It is also where he did propose
So many years ago
Now married for many a year
Our happiness is about to be blessed
For I am with our very first child
Who ever would have guessed
So now he returns our life is complete
And we can be happy for ever more
So I must now leave the park to be at home
When he comes in through our front door
So I can through my arms around him
And kiss him passionately
And let him know just what he has missed
Whilst he has been away from me
The Dancer
She moves like an Angel with gossamer wings
with all the delights that being from heaven brings
that angelic smile that lights up a room
and her wonderful hearts glow that always lifts the gloom
As she dances and twirls around
her dress flowing yet so near the ground
as it rises up her long legs come into view
when the pirouette she tries to do
Up on tiptoe she glides around
the audience making no sign of sound
breathtaking maneuvers she makes at will
the scenery behind her quiet and still
Pictures of an enchanted forest show
All she wants the people to know
what her dance is all about
without having to sing or shout
The stories simple easy to follow
as she dances in sleepy hollow
whether daytime or night time scene
she glides around the floor like she’s in a dream
As she skips and jumps and does her turn
young girls in the audience sit mesmerized and yearn
to be just like her a star so bright
and have that moment, a great first night
All that training, all that work
never a moment to rest or shirk
if to be that shining star on the stage
you need to start dancing at an early age
So much dedication and the heart
to make it through from the very start
the sacrifices’ that she has made
to be at the top, where she has stayed
And as she moves with delicate ease
the only sound a muffled sneeze
to see this artiste in full bloom
as she captivates everyone’s heart in the room
Poems of everyday life
Our new poems delve into the heart of daily existence, capturing moments and feelings that are familiar to us all. From the mundane to the magnificent, each verse is a window into the simple yet profound experiences that shape our lives. These are words that celebrate the ordinary, transforming it into something extraordinary for readers across all walks of life.
Journeys into memory
Some of our newest creations are inspired by the rich tapestry of memories. We explore the echoes of the past, the nostalgia of bygone days, and the lessons learned from experiences that have left their mark. These poems are designed to evoke your own cherished recollections, creating a shared space for reflection and appreciation.
Short stories in verse
What makes this collection truly unique is our approach to storytelling. Many of these poems unfold like miniature narratives, weaving together characters, settings, and emotions into compelling short stories told in verse. We believe this distinctive style makes them accessible and enjoyable for everyone, inviting you to lose yourself in their literary charm.
Discover the joy of poetry
We sincerely hope that reading these new poems brings you immense enjoyment. Our aim at poeticminds.co.uk is to create original content that resonates and inspires. Feel free to explore more of our unique creations and share the beauty of poetry with others.