Poems from a Pensive Poet
Verses from my heart
by BethShelby

Poem with no letter A
Chapter 1
Mirrors
Posted September 20, 2020Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Examining various meanings
Chapter 2
Soul Searching
Posted August 27, 2012Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
843 views | 39 reviews
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Viewing elk during rutting season.
Chapter 3
A Walk in Elk Country
Posted November 5, 2020General / Poetry
604 views | 29 reviews
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A picture inspired dark story poem
Chapter 4
The Last Train Out
Posted February 18, 2013General / Poetry
743 views | 27 reviews
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I'm facinated with old barns.
Chapter 5
Old Barns
Posted February 19, 2010General / Poetry
567 views | 32 reviews
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Feelings on the death of my mother
Chapter 6
Grief
Posted January 4, 2010General / Poetry
940 views | 42 reviews
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A sonnet lamenting the death of a friend
Chapter 7
The Final Page
Posted December 10, 2009General / Poetry
826 views | 31 reviews
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Emotions can best be expressed in writing.
Chapter 8
The Outlet
Posted January 26, 2021Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Howland comes to America on the Mayflower
Chapter 9
The Ballad of John Howland
Posted March 10, 2021Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
634 views | 30 reviews
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Remembering my childhood
Chapter 10
Journey In Time
Posted July 5, 2020Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
757 views | 36 reviews
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Even stumps can serve a purpose.
Chapter 11
Ode to a Hickory Stump
Posted August 18, 2013General / Poetry
717 views | 26 reviews
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Where are we heading with all this division?
Chapter 12
Fear For the Country's Future
Posted July 28, 2021Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
718 views | 28 reviews
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A picture inspired poem
Chapter 13
The Final Farewell
Posted July 20, 2013Supernatural / Poetry
820 views | 28 reviews
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Longing of the young may be filled in unexpected ways.
Chapter 14
Pathways
Posted May 20, 2020Romance / Poetry
846 views | 35 reviews
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Picture inspired story poem
Chapter 15
The End of the Line
Posted June 11, 2013General / Poetry
712 views | 28 reviews
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The writer addresses Van Gogh
Chapter 16
A Tortured Life
Posted March 18, 2010General / Poetry
704 views | 44 reviews
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A look at what makes love last.
Chapter 17
Enduring Love
Posted September 19, 2021General / Poetry
665 views | 28 reviews
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The clouds of summer are like art.
Chapter 18
Summer Skies
Posted August 31, 2021General / Poetry
768 views | 32 reviews
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Childhood memories
Chapter 19
Summer Memories Etched In Time
Posted July 17, 2021Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
747 views | 30 reviews
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Walking along, I come to a barn used for storage.
Chapter 20
The Barn by the Side of the Road
Posted May 23, 2021General / Poetry
524 views | 30 reviews
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