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The Verdict

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

NOWWell, GI Jack is welcome back, he left his legs in 'Nam.He wakes at night in sweat and fright, then drinks another dram.He doesn't kn..

At Heaven's Gate

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

THE MEETINGAlone one night neath lantern light, I trudged a weary mile.Forlorn, I went with shoulders bent (the storms around me howle..

The Lonely Spirit

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

Midst sweet perfume of youthful bloom, the lonely spirit warsand often cries and sometimes dies in quest of her amour.

the PLAGUE

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

as the PROPHETS of profits, WE lead and WE’re fairwhile WE’re living the life of the poor BILLIONAIRE- silver yachts, pearly castles, cash..

I've Got To Go

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

I’m on my way, I’ve got to go(the reasons why you’ll never know),whisked away in winter’s winds, your sleeping sighs remind me..

Another Cruel Link in their Chain

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

1. BeginningsHer babe was her joy, such a beautiful boy, and he suckled her breast till the end.The slaver sought cash, bestowed mammy a thrash, s..

The Poet

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

THE POET’S PANEGYRIC“There’s someone I knew with talent unleashedand a heart that had for so many relentlessly reachedThis po..

One Way Ships

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

Flings and wings and rings rejected…Cupid’s arrows fly deflected…“It clearly is too late” she signed, “to love, ..

Silent City

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

Ill-fated crowd neath unchained cloud: the Silent City bravesagainst a sudden sullen flood, unleashing lashing waveswhich wash the stony structures cl..

The Flame

A Poem by Terry O'Leary

THE FLAME PROLOGUEThe Flame, aflicker, licks and flays,illuming evening’s negligeesWith braided curls she swirls and sways,and flits..