Acoustic Words

The Stories of Stephen M. Larson

ON THIS PAGE

THE POETRY

  • A general introduction.

CHOOSE A POEM!

  • Choose one of ten poems.

POETRY POLL #1

  • Identify your favorite poem

POETRY POLL #2

  • .Identify your least favorite poem

 

THE POETRY

I've never considered myself to be much of a poet. Reactions from readers, however, suggest I may be a bit hard on myself. See what you think. To read one of these poems, just click on the title below. The poem will appear in a new window.
 
To read what went into the creation of each poem, visit Behind the Scenes: Behind the Poetry.
 
 
 
 

CHOOSE A POEM!

To read one of the poems, click on the title.
 

 
 
An expression of frustration in worship.
 
 
 
The painful breakup of a relationship, seen as a visit to the midway.
 
 
 
 
A tribute to the attempt to find hope in the midst of hopelessness.
 
 
 
 
A light piece. If you've ever struggled with writing poetry, you might relate.
 
 
 
 
....or is it just abuse?  An illustrated poem (keep scrolling down after the end of the poem to see the illustration).
 
 
 
 
 
Sometimes a unique perspective on life is not what it seems....
 
 
 
 
 
A bittersweet cradle song for the infant Jesus.
 
 
 
 
A relationship between two people, as expressed in a bicycle ride on a fall day.
 
 
 
 
A sonnet exploring the spirit of independence in the face of oppression.
 
 
 
 
A brief celebration of winter.
 
 
 
 

Poetry Poll #1

Poetry Poll #2