A Poet's Confession. Comical poem 833 by Angela Lansbury

 

Angela Lansbury performing a poem in August 2026 at the Writer's Summer School, an annual event at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, England, UK. The book is her latest book, Embarrassing Moments.

Last night I wrote a poem

For all my fellow poets

Who love to write about themselves

And shamelessly, proudly show it

Not satisfied to fill the page

They -  we, want to prance about the stage

Create a world of illusions

About their, our, private delusions

And my dearest friend Christine

Writes of things others haven't seen.

I dream I'll make lots of money

To replace teeth lost to chocolates and honey

I don't write of love, embarrassed

To admit I'm no longer harassed

By men who are well past eighty

Bothered by troubles more weighty

Those growing older still remember

The distant past like glowing embers

Embellished with relish by rhythm and rhyme

Repeated, like a chorus, all the time

And so I must conclude

I don't use words which are rude

I'm sure you appreciate, it's too late,

For that, my dearest fellow, mellow poets.

Last night I wrote a poem

I could write, and talk, all night

I no longer earn a wage

They'll soon make me leave the stage

I'm sure you understand

So please give me a big hand

Please look at my latest book

It costs nothing to look 

And then I shall look at yours

So we'll enjoy mutual applause.

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Pills For A Subtle Spine Fracture comical poem 614 by Angela Lansbury

 Seeing seven boxes of pills

Is enough to make you feel ill

I've noted which I took and when

And when to take them all again

Caffeine will make me bounce and beep

While codeine sends me straight to sleep

A quick way to get forty winks

But not with alcholic drinks

So when friends offer me Champagne

I have  a choice and must explain

It's drink or codeine to kill pain

I think I'll try Champagne again

Physios called, I can't complain

They brought a small size walking frame

It has an adjustable height

For bathroom visits twice each night

Theyll get a bar fixed on the wall

So in the shower I don't fall

One good thing despite waving pain

Is that's not costing me at all

If I were pain-free, I'd improve

But I won't trouble God above

World War Three is bigger than me

WhatsApp friends promise prayers, love.

I've got water, coffee, caffeine

Paracetamol, codeine, Cal

-cium, laxatives, Thyroxine

Notes to tell doctor when I've been

I've trained myself to swallow pills

By taking huge gulps of water

If I sit still, don't move an inch

My life's full of joy and laughter.

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Red Roses And Colours Colored By Common Sense 449

 BLACK

 Henry Ford, founder of the Ford motor company in the USA is often quoted.

You can have any color you like so long as it's black.

(Although there is some dispute as to whether he even said that, and in those exact words, I shall quote the quoted quote.)

WHITE

Wear white at night.

Road safety campaign, UK.

Orange rose. Photo by Angela Lansbury. Copyright.

RED

Roses are red, violets are blue

Honey is sweet, and so are you.

Poem written by Joseph Ritson in 1700s.

Roses are red, violets are blue

I've written a poem, and so can you.

Angela Lansburry Tuesday July 30 2024.

Flower Colours

To learn colour codes of flowers

Can waste many hours

Red is only for lovers

What nonsense - and others.

You repeat what you heard

Some daft phrases and words

Everyone does the same

You and I aren't to blame

Don't waste half the night

Setting the world right

Just use common sense

Black is black, white is white.

BLUE

Roses aren't  always red, 

Violets aren't always blue

Most people don't know when

To say many and few

The rain has blocked the drain

It rains on hills in Spain

Despite this I love you

That's one thing which is true..  .

Angela Lansbury

July 2024

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Several books use the words silver sea in the title.

Quora has seveal answers to a question asking for poems about colour.

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Robert Frost: Nothing Gold Can Stay

Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

Oscar Wilde: Symphony in Yellow

An omnibus across the bridge
Crawls like a yellow butterfly,
And, here and there, a passer-by
Shows like a little restless midge.

Big barges full of yellow hay
Are moored against the shadowy wharf,
And, like a yellow silken scarf,
The thick fog hangs along the quay.

The yellow leaves begin to fade
And flutter from the Temple elms,
And at my feet the pale green Thames
Lies like a rod of rippled jade.

Wallace Stevens: Disillusionment of Ten o’ Clock

The houses are haunted
By white night-gowns.
None are green,
Or purple with green rings,
Or green with yellow rings,
Or yellow with blue rings.
None of them are strange,
With socks of lace
And beaded ceintures.
People are not going
To dream of baboons and periwinkles.
Only, here and there, an old sailor,
Drunk and asleep in his boots,
Catches tigers
In red weather.

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Here are some examples of poems about colors by famous poets:

"The Orange" by Wendy Cope is a short poem that reflects on the experience of peeling and eating an orange. It focuses on the vibrant orange color and the sensory experience.

"The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams is a brief but evocative poem that centers on the image of a red wheelbarrow. The color red is used to emphasize the vividness of the object.

"Ode on a Grecian Urn" by John Keats describes the intricate painted scenes on an ancient Greek urn, including references to the colors used, such as the "little town" with "silent streets, and suite of peace."

"Color" by Mary Sarton is a longer poem that explores the author's emotional and philosophical associations with different colors like red, blue, and yellow.

"Chartreuse" by Marianne Moore is a poem that playfully ruminates on the unique green-yellow color and how it is used to describe natural and man-made objects.

The goal of these examples is to provide a high-level overview of some well-known poems that focus on or prominently feature color imagery, without reproducing any copyrighted text. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!

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Well, here’s my personal favorite, although I don’t think he’s well-known as a poet. Shel Silverstein (author of The Giving Tree) has written a couple poetry books, and one of my favorite poems from Where the Sidewalk Ends is a poem called “Colors.”

My skin is sort of brownish,
Pinkish, yellowish, white.
My eyes are greyish, bluish, green,
But I’m told they look orange in the night.
My hair is reddish, blondish, brown
But it’s silver when it’s wet;
And all the colors I am inside
Have not been invented yet.

Other poem about colors by famous authors are “Is White a Color?” by John Matthews, “Nothing Gold can Stay” by Robert Frost, “In White” by Robert Frost, and “Camps of Green” by Walt Whitman.

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Certainly! Here are some famous poems that explore colors:

1> “The Red Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams:

• This poem is renowned for its vivid imagery and use of the color red:
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• so much depends
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• a red wheel
• barrow
• glazed with rain
• water
• beside the white
• chickens.
• 2> “In a Station of the Metro” by Ezra Pound:
• * Though very short, this poem uses contrasting colors to evoke a powerful image:
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• The apparition of these faces in the crowd;
• Petals on a wet, black bough.
• 3> “Fern Hill” by Dylan Thomas:
• * This poem uses colors to evoke memories and feelings of childhood:
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• And green and golden I was huntsman and herdsman, the calves
• Sang to my horn, the foxes on the hills barked clear and cold,
• And the sabbath rang slowly
• In the pebbles of the holy streams.
• 4> “The Waste Land” by T.S. Eliot:
• * Particularly the section titled “What the Thunder Said,” where Eliot uses various colors to evoke emotions and states of mind.
• 5> “She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron:
• * Though not solely focused on colors, Byron’s use of contrasts like “dark and bright” and “night and day” evokes imagery related to colors.

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Here are a few notable poems about colors by famous poets:

1> “The Red Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams - This poem emphasizes the vivid imagery of a red wheelbarrow, showcasing the importance of color in everyday life.

2> “A Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns - Burns uses the color red to symbolize love and passion in this romantic poem.

3> “The Blue Bowl” by Mary Oliver - Oliver reflects on nature and the emotional significance of the color blue in her work.

4> “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth - While not solely focused on color, the description of daffodils emphasizes their bright yellow, capturing the beauty of spring.

5> “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker - Though not a traditional poem, Walker’s novel contains lyrical prose that vividly celebrates the color purple as a symbol of beauty and resilience.

6> “Black Rook in Rainy Weather” by Ted Hughes - Hughes explores the interplay of color and creativity, using dark imagery contrasted with vibrant elements.

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Throughout history , the vibrant tapestry of colors has captivated the imaginations of poets , inspiring them to weave words that paint vivid hues upon the canvas of our minds . Here are a few notable poems about colors by renowned poets : * * * '' Ode to Color '' by William Carlos Williams * * celebrates the vibrant spectrum of colors , capturing the essence of each shade with concise , evocative language . * * * '' The Green Fuse '' by Anne Sexton * * uses the color green as a symbol of life , growth , and renewal , exploring the cyclical nature of existence and the transformative power of nature . * * * '' Blue Symphony '' by Paul Laurence Dunbar * * paints a musical picture of the color blue , evoking images of tranquil waters , clear skies , and distant horizons . * * * '' O Color '' by Rabindranath Tagore * * is a lyrical ode to all colors , marveling at their beauty and their ability to evoke emotions and enhance our perceptions . * * * '' Red '' by H.D . ( Hilda Doolittle ) * * delves into the passionate and intense emotions associated with the color red , exploring themes of love , desire , and liberation . These poems showcase the evocative power of language in capturing the essence of colors and their profound impact on our experiences and emotions . By immersing ourselves in these verses , we can gain a deeper appreciation for the transformative nature of color and its ability to inspire , uplift , and ignite our imaginations . * * Click on the link in my bio to explore an enchanting anthology of poems dedicated to the symphony of colors , where you can lose yourself in a world of vibrant hues and evocative verses . * *

One Word - Love comic poem 411 by Angela Lansbury

Happy Birthday plate at restaurant. Photo by Trevor Sharot. Copyright.

I've just one word

Which I'll repeat

At home, in bed

And in the street

When I'm moody

Look black as coal

You make me whole

You lift my soul

Sometimes you ask

What's here for me?

If you feel sad

I'll set you free

But I am sure

That's you'll soon see

That I love you

And you love me

When I'm moody

And black as coal

You make me whole

You lift my soul

That's why you are

My better half

When I am cross

You make me laugh

You've just one word

Which you repeat

At home, in bed

And in the street.

What is that word

Like sun above

A simple word

That word is love.

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I watched the Eurovision contest. They brought back three members of once winners ABBA. THye have a one word name.  Easy to type and say. Their hits were easy to sing along to and remember. One or two word ditles. Waterloo. Dancing Queen. Positive, triumphant messages.

Hello, Santa, Ho, Ho, Ho comic poem 360 by Angela Lansbury

 Santa's in the shopping mall

Santa in the grotto

Nowadays you have to pay

I wonder what's his motto?

Santa's sleigh isin the high street

Singing and ask for money

So he can give to others

Don't you think that's funny?

You don't tell kids it's make believe

In school or in a church

Don't say it's Mum and Dad who love you

They will leave you in the lurch

I don't know what a Iurch is

But we wear our Santa hats

We don't believe but party

Like the geese we're gettig fat

Fancy Dress at Tanglin Club, Singapore.

HOD toastmasters International club, Chantal, bilingual in French and English, wearing a santa hat, Angela Lansbury in a Xmas jumper. Sent from Chantal. Photo from Angela Lansbury. Copyright.

 We wear our Xmas jumpers

The Americans say sweaters

You can buy one in Asda

And read the ho ho letters

Is it wrong to wear a symbol

Who's got rights to green and red?

A pagan, season symbol

A red hat upon my head

Let's just enjoy the great goodwill

Let's not think too much about it

Worrying might make you ill

So don't worry and don't doubt it.

Christmas is the season

Of presents, sales, and cost

Santa is the symbol

Of goodwill he is the boss

A pagan symbol, dark green holly

Americans opt for candy canes

Oh, well, might was well by jolly

Joyeux anniversaire again..

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