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The Mortal Tree

A Poem by Jazz

A random, rambling poem which I wrote in free verse. Not sure if it's any good but I wrote it about my uncle, who was like a father to me. He sadly pa..

The Forgotten Child

A Poem by Jazz

This poem is partly autobiographical. I hope it shows that no one has to be a victim of Destiny. Life is what you make it.

Painted Smile

A Poem by Jazz

This is a poem about the people who strive to make others happy when they themselves are unhappy. I decided to use the metaphor of a swan.

Once, when Heaven was mine

A Poem by Jazz

A poem on a lost and forbidden love

Broken Promises

A Poem by Jazz

As the poem progresses, the syllables in each line become longer which I think is effective because it shows how relationships can become more complic..

In Earth's Embrace

A Poem by Jazz

This is a poem I wrote a couple of years ago after walking through a cemetery and being appalled at the state of disrepair that some of the graves wer..

Childhood

A Poem by Jazz

This is the poem that was shortlisted. Enjoy! :)

Summer Bliss

A Poem by Jazz

A poem about the sights and sounds of summer.