A Poet's View
Original poems and articles by Don MacIver
Poetry & Articles by Don MacIver
Message From The Author
Welcome to my poetry site.
I offer this website as a way to share my writing with those who mutually share a love of reading and/or writing in any manner of literary theme or genre.
First and foremost I write for the love of writing. On this site you will find samples of my original poems and articles touching on a diverse range of themes from romantic poetry, nature and the environment, tributes, death, birth, the many experiences of life, travel, friendship poetry, war poetry, fantasy and much more.
Also included here are links to my various literary and promotional websites and numerous literary sites that I strongly recommend you visit often. I will also provide literary news items, RSS feeds, links to writing and website resources including where to publish poetry, updates on my publications and more.
I truly hope that all visitors to this poetic place enjoy their reading experience here and return often. Please sign my guest book through the link provided on the navigation (left) column of this page. Your comments would be greatly appreciated. 
Words captured here in sweet repose
Reflections, missives, things perceived
Poetic landscape, pastel shades
Blessings, heartache, unveiled dreams
An outstetched hand in sympathy
A knowing glance, a firm embrace
Touching hearts with words that heal
A portrait drawn painstakingly
Minstrel's Song
Postured songster croons a poetic churn
Smooth as butter yet with a rustic spin
Octaves played out, slow pentatonic verse
Ivory keys dance by gnarled fingers' touch
Blistered, weeping digits play minstel song
Notes of pain and anger, words bitterly
Interrogate, chastise indifference
Of benign passersby, a wary glance
At this wordsmith decrying modern man
A scourge of society, whispered prose
Faint samplings of humanity eagerly
Bemused, his angst tempered by waning smile
Rhythmic notes linger, foot pedal caress
This barter of utterance lost in time
Walks to a beat of a different drum
Eyes turned away, tears fall in misery
His blackface painted somber, minstrel sings
copyright 2008 Don MacIver
Still
Your eyes betray a heart gone cold
Once proffered hand withdrawn in pain
Dispel your anger, look away
Tears burning, fall in silence...
Still
By nature sweet, of innocence
Yet scorn befalls your tainted soul
Surely not I who gave you this
Resignedly, you waiver...
Still
Disclaim our wretched part in this
The torment we both deeply share
Confused by what now is and was
Embrace our strength, together...
Still
Love touched by cautious finger tips
Trace thoughts unspoken, lips refrain
From voicing words in remedy
Hands lowered slowly, empty...
Still
Forgive what sadness I invoke
The pain and emptiness you bare
Reclaim so much that you and I
Cherished, desired, then and...
Still
copyright 2007, Don MacIver
Author's Publications
"Journeys In Verse"; ISBN No. 1-4416-1340-6; copyright 2004 Don MacIver, self-published at Lulu.com. A diverse range of critically acclaimed original poetry works, Don MacIver explores the many aspects of human experience and behavior. His words have been described as brilliant, powerfully moving, spellbinding, heart-warming and more.
"A Mother Lost"; copyright 2004 Don MacIver. The author's poem reflecting upon the loss of his beloved mother, was selected for publication by the American Poets Society in their 2004 annual poetry anthology titled "A Treasury of Amercan Poetry", ISBN No. 0-9743429-4-7. A volumous and diverse collected of various authors of poetry, this anthology hosted the original poetry works of some 230 authors from various regions of the United States of America and Canada.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All materials posted on this website, with the exception to links to websites administered by others, is the exclusive and sole copyright 2007 of Don MacIver, Victoria, BC, Canada. No contents contained within this site may be reproduced in part or whole without the express written authorization of the author/administrator of this website in advance.
