Benjamin L. Weekly : Writing

How to review poetry!

How to review poetry!

A Story by Benjamin L. Weekly


Poems are different from stories in that they contain lots of unusual images and metaphors, however only to the untrained eye do poems appear to be &q..
Bleeding

Bleeding

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Rippling strength flows Pouring from his bleeding heart Blood drips from merciless blows As he loses his sacred part His life, his ruby river M..
Orbit

Orbit

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Seated on my blue planet Looking to the golden moon Cruel that we cannot touch Earth, moon, separate As the moon you circle Shining smiles on m..
Tearing

Tearing

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Tearing away from you was torture, Haunted my soul night and day. But because of it we can nurture Our love so it's here to stay. Only time can ..
Haiku #19

Haiku #19

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Full to the brim- The worm In the apple's center
Haiku #18

Haiku #18

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Forest peace- Just a branch crack from a cheeks-full-of-nuts squirrel
Ring of Saturn (Prose Form)

Ring of Saturn (Prose Form)

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Let me tell you about a girl I like. It seems she's near, but really she's far. One day on the road, behind her in a car, I caught a strand of he..
Two Ways

Two Ways

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Laughing with you humorous Smiling with you happy Winking at you flirtatious Complimenting you sappy Dreaming in your eyes Sliding on your skin..
Bull of Happiness

Bull of Happiness

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Clutching happiness by both horns Hold your legs tight to the saddle Many people this bull has shorn Right on their butt, end of battle! If by c..
Simpletons

Simpletons

A Poem by Benjamin L. Weekly


Happiness shines like the sun As flowers sing that spring fills the air Time will flow as we have fun With games, smiles, and laughter to spare ..