Dirhaval
Bronze Member

I am an avid reader and began writing poetry several years ago. I would consider myself influenced by Tennyson, Tolkien, Longfellow, Kipling, and several others.

Submitted Poems 9 total

Take Heed Alone I stand upon a cliff. Eyes wand’ring o’er the ocean’s drift; I ponder long on legends great, E’er ancient kingdoms met their fate. For long ago, long since forgot, Fair men of old faced fiery dart ‘Mid battle tumult, standing tall ... – *by Shelby Minick*	1,189 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
Tread I tread upon a darkened path: Confusion’s shade and fog of wrath Cloud so the way, my eyes do fail To ascertain the narrow trail. Tread follows tread as on I go, Through brambles sharp along the road; And voices soft but threat’ning... – *by Shelby Minick*	83 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
Away! Away, away! Fly far, my thoughts, from this low plane, Ascend to heav’ns’ bright sky beyond, Where burns eternal day. Away, away! Fair dreams of past, of yet to come, That in my head stay trapped within; Fly forth, from shadows dim. ... – *by Shelby Minick*	50 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
A Leaf Unfurls A leaf unfurls, as gently calls A watchful sparrow, perched upon A branch, as budded petals fall Like snowflakes do upon the ground. A leaf unfurls, as lively chase A pair of squirrels their bushy tails, And up and down the tree they race, ... – *by Shelby Minick*	73 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
A High Cost See! yonder hint of flick’ring light Across the barren field of death? ’Tis candle, lit by young lad bright To write to those whom he has left. ‘Ere this dread war had yet begun, That fellow there had land and wealth And left it all behind... – *by Shelby Minick*	61 Views added 1 year ago	Rating