John Knight Poems

I love you all and I trust and pray that during Advent
you will be filled with God's Love & Peace & Joy.
Thank you for all the lovely poems and messages you
have shared in 2009 and the very positive and helpful
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P OEMHUNTERS are a rare breed

O RDINARY people in one sense - but
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Spanish is very similar to Latin (from which it is derived) and Italian consequently Spanish Haikus also have an excellent 'voice' due to the vowel endings. Again I included some literal translations into English.

SOLO Y CANSADO
PERO TRAS LA VENTANA
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I loved you all through January
When the weather was so cold
I'll love you all through February
When all my lambs are in the fold
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I can't recover.
The occasion after it's experienced,
The time after it's moved on,
The presence after the demise.
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With Apologies to William Shakespeare

All the world's a stage
And all the Girls and Ladies merely players
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I feel the warmness of your smile
I hear the music of your voice
I love your oh so witty style
Your presence makes my heart rejoice.
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Twenty ten Oh Twenty ten
The New Year has come round again.
Twenty ten Oh Twenty ten
I know not how and I know not when.
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The Scent of Bluebells brush the soul
And melt your tears away,
A gentle breeze through leafy trees
Gives purpose to your day.
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Smart octapedal locomoter,
Despised by girls - but so adored by boys.
Instant death to every flying insect,
Silently - you never make a noise!
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