Augustus : Writing

Ode to Innocence

Ode to Innocence

A Poem by Augustus


The cry of every infant bornThe purest ray of bright sunshineUpon the bud on its first mornThe melting snow upon the pineAnd all that beauty calls her..
The Black Rose

The Black Rose

A Poem by Augustus


There was a black rose in a darker vaseNow listen to its sorrow laden taleIt scorned and cursed the burnished sunlit daysAnd hid behind a dreamer's dr..
Muted Agony

Muted Agony

A Poem by Augustus


In poisoned fumes of grief my breath I drawAt my flesh maggots of injustice gnawThus in pain rooted I decay aliveOn scraps of borrowed strength I must..
Journey of a Poem

Journey of a Poem

A Poem by Augustus


This is about a Poem's life, from its conception to its legacy....
Words are often needless

Words are often needless

A Poem by Augustus


This is an older poem of mine...written a few years ago...found it in one of the orkut communities...so thought of posting it here...
Silent Horror

Silent Horror

A Poem by Augustus


This is about what goes through the mind of a chicken a few hours before it ends up on your plate....
Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis

A Poem by Augustus


An attempt at a form called the "Cinquain"...It consists of five lines. The number of syllables is 2-4-6-8-2.
Awakening

Awakening

A Poem by Augustus


Dewdrops sparkle boldOn the crimson petals of a roseTrapping sunlight goldDamp and dark soil breathesWhispers to the silent sleeping treesDonning mist..
Winter

Winter

A Poem by Augustus


The ground is White and skies are GreyThe green and golden leaves have diedThe swallows too have flown awayThe sun buries his vanquished PrideIn the b..
Vicissitudes

Vicissitudes

A Poem by Augustus


After the storm’s menace the sky must clearKeeping at bay its mighty thund'rous wrathThe sun-rays must shed their long standing fearAnd through ..