There is an infinite verity of Types of Poetry both in terms of form and subject. This page presents a few of the authors own works as examples of the variety of subjects and styles that comprise what is often referred to as "poetry".
This is not an exhaustive list and does not represent all the types of poetry that there are. One form you'll observe as missing is the classically rhymed and metered poem. This is not an oversight on my part; I just don't write that type of poetry.
The problem that I have with poetry of that nature is it seems the author often puts too much stress on the rhyme and meter and too little in saying anything with the poem.
I think poetry should say something, beyond the oft repeated and obvious sentiment that "flowers are pretty" for example. We all know that. I expect the poet to connect with me and hopefully tell me something, cause me to look at something, that I've not considered in just that way before.
Hopefully these poems will do that for you; cause you to look at and consider things a little different than before.
You're welcome to leave comments and/or questions below. I enjoy hearing from you.
"Summer Runner" Summer, childhood, and the dreams and visions that only children can see
"The Red Robin" I spent many a weekend drinking in this little collage bar
"Pin-Ball Player" This is one of the Types of Poetry. A poem about The Pin-Ball Player, one of the many residents of "The Red Robin" - a little collage bar.
"The Bridge" A poem about The Bridge, outside "The Red Robin" - a little collage bar.
"Seattle Sound Sunset" This is one of the Types of Poetry. A very short poem about the Seattle "Sound" at Sunset. And probably one of the shortest poems I ever wrote.
"short series" Lifted from my Red Robin scrap book; this is one of the Types of Poetry. A series of very short poems about..... "The Red Robin"
"We Whisper Out Our Names" A poem about the barriers of this thing called "love". Some may consider this adult content. But no more so than what one will find in the typical "bodice ripper" romance novel. So if that type of material offends you - don't click here.
"Naked To Her Shame" Love has many faces. This is a poem about... believing what we want to believe.
"Love Me Quick" Love has many facets and consequences. This is a poem about... what we need - and what we to often get.
"Sandals" A short poem about... Sandals... and travelers... and other things.
"My Children" An Ode to my "other" children - the words I birth onto the page.
"The Train" A children's epic tail of trains and things... Children see the world through different eyes. My first epic poem and a breakthrough for me.
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"My Children"
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Richard A. McCullough this has surpassed all expectation.
Thank you for your expressions of truth fullness which makes me rank you number one dad. Fathers ...
I love your poem "My Children".
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I love your poem "My Children". You are right, the words, verses and poems are our children. You put it in a very nice way. Thank you for sharing it with ...
Your poem 'The Epitaph' is an exquisite poem.
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I won't comment on every single image, but will tell you that this poem is inspiring and invites the reader to meditation.
What I like is that you ...
Memories Rise
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LOVED reading your Memories Rise poem... I feel the swirl. Would know you're a musician from the poem alone. Well Done!
