Modern Verses II

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Chapter One

Silver gents, of those golden years. Like the clocks of time. And they sparkle of old, like fine wine.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "Those Golden Years"

A VERSE

With those heavenly bunnies and hidden eggs to celebrate the festival of the Son.

Dennis Michael Ehler "Tribute to Easter"

A VERSE

Flamenco Gypsies with guitars and stars. Then they would sing to the strings. And with the hollow of the castanets.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "Flamenco Guitars"

A VERSE

And so watch the scarecrows, with ears of corn, arms of straw, and then faces like fists. To scold of the field after the raven; so fond of the shoulder.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "After the Scarecrows"

A VERSE

The Unicorns with spiral horns, fluffed of whites and russets. To prance upon the laurels of the Greek.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "Tribute to the Unicorns"

A VERSE

And a quiet prayer, To light the soft lamps of the evening.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Quiet Prayer"

A VERSE

And the falling stars, those celestial vagabonds. Then beautiful be the globes of brilliance to glow. So finally to nestle within stony landscapes.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "Tribute to the Falling Stars"

A VERSE

And so be the dolphins, with Neptune's fork to please. Then they live within the briny- brine to swim.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "After the Dolphins"

A VERSE

And then exotic be the parrots. To decorate in the limbs with reds, greens and yellows. Those Princes of the ebony.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "The Princes of the Ebony"

A VERSE

And then like autumn's flame, therein are your twilights to have.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Tribute to Autumn."

A VERSE

And the doubloons of Madrid jingle in the purses of Spanish maidens. And so then for those to honor the ghosts of the galleons.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "Spanish Maidens"

A VERSE

The Princess of Bells. All make after the chimes of the wedding. And then they comfort with those virgins of the diamonds.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "The Princess of Bells"

A VERSE

A kiss of angel's food. And for the jaw, a tickle of peppermint. After then, a twist of cinnamon.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Twist of Cinnamon."

A VERSE

And then blonde be the sparkles of champagne to sip. Those blushing and bubbly to the tongue. Bringing a joy to the lips. Afterward, the tinkling of the toasts to toast.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "The Blushing and Bubbly."

A VERSE

Birthdays celebrated once a year. With soda pop, never beer. And birthday cake, a slice to take. Then those presents of joy for every girl and boy.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "Those Presents of Joy."

A VERSE

Monarchs and goldenrods, fun be the ways of nature. And the mirth of lovely, warm nectar To sneak.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "The Ways of Nature."

A VERSE

And a regalia of balloons for the outdoors. Those printed cheerfully in zig-zags and polka dots. Then to happily glide within the Zephyrs.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Regalia of Balloons"

A VERSE

Roman candles and lady fingers to please the eyes. Then with those skyrockets, In a dazzle of patriotic sparks. And so some Pinwheels, shown like a Blaze of bright fire."

Dennis Michael Ehler, "the 4th of July."

A VERSE

And joy be Hawaii. With Hula skirts the pirate flirts. And those smoky rivers of lava to see. Then afterwards, Perhaps a small pleasure of rum.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "the Pirates."

A VERSE

April snow in the springtime. And cherries to taste in the morning sun. So then noble be the primroses once more."

Dennis Michael Ehler; "the Springtime"

A VERSE

Clowns and balloons, all to be seen within a flash of folly."

Dennis Michael Ehler; "A Flash of Folly"

A VERSE

Honeycomb and lilacs, then the bees be. To spin a little honey for you and for me.

Dennis Michael Ehler "A Little Honey"

A VERSE

And so Casanova, your lovers To Juggle and kiss. Then to lust Before jewels.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "Tribute to Casanova."

A VERSE

Yet, and amid a thousand Journeys. What does the Jew have but his lantern.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "Tribute to the Jewish."

A VERSE

A marble floor and satin pillows to honor the mood. A board for chess with Precious incense to please. And then to celebrate those lavishes of the French.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "Lavishes of the French."

A VERSE

And for a sleepy old mountain. Have a splendid day. Like a mansion of granite, with a sprinkle of buttercups.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "A sleepy old mountain."

A VERSE

Martinis and rainbows partake of the Golden Rule. So then they are watchful over the soul.

Dennis Michael Ehler; "the Golden Rule"

A VERSE

Bacon and eggs, with some buttery toast. Then a Garnish for those spicy Potatoes. So dear to one's taste..

Dennis Michael Ehler, "Bacon and Eggs."

A VERSE

And a hymn to Mecca, for the Dawn. With alms sold There too. Then perhaps a key To the door, to open the eyes.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "A Hymn to Mecca."

A VERSE

And then a moonbeam to Climb with. From that Mysterious magical brew. So famous for it's coppery Kettles.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "That Mysterious Magical Brew."

A VERSE

Paris and fragrant perfume. To visit those follies of the theatre. Afterwards, a romantic glass of sherry to the delight of the pale moonlight. And then for the morning, The mauve shadows of the Eiffel

Dennis Michael Ehler, "A Tribute to Paris"

A VERSE

And now then for you Hercules, a Golden Glove.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "A Tribute to Mohammed"

A VERSE

Ladybugs and special hugs. To Evoke of those playful charms. Fireflies and sunny skies. To Endear the waiting arms.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "Those Playful Charms."

A VERSE

Rudolph Valentino, the silence Of the silver screen. The Romance of the bygone era, and a gentle eye, with that marvelous Mystique.

Dennis Michael Ehler, "Tribute To Valentino."

A VERSE

Leprechauns and...