Petty Reasoning by James Landrith Listen to the sound of disaste coming down. Flowing like liquid and infecting all. Understanding of society won’t make you keen. Actual, true wisdom few […]
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Category: Poetry
I’ve written poetry for many years, which can be found at the bottom of this page. First, linked below are a few anthologies I’ve been published in under my name and the pseudonym “J.L. Nales.”
*A Break in the Clouds
*Celebrating Excellence: The 1995 President’s Awards
*Dusting Off Dreams
*My Restless Heart (LOC Card: 90-80721)
*New Voices
*Sharing Special Moments (Creative Arts and Science Enterprise)
*Treasured Poems of America 1993
*Eternal Portraits (poetry.com)
I’ve also received a few poetry awards:
*September 2003 – Editor’s Choice Award from International Library of Poetry
*Accomplishment of Merit Award from Creative Arts & Science Enterprises
*Spring 1994 – Honorable Mention from Iliad Literary Awards Program
Familiar Stranger
Familiar Stranger by James Landrith Watching from afar seeing you leave seeing you come knowing your schedule unaware of your destinations separated from you yet a part of your world […]
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3rd Seat; 1st Row
3rd Seat; 1st Row by James Landrith Published 2003 in Eternal Portraits (poetry.com) Looking at her from across the room, does she know what I’m thinking? While I detach myself […]
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The Occupants
The Occupants by James Landrith This poem My friends this title nothing ever changes (1990 – title by Brian K. Dennison, Camp Lejeune, NC) Copyright © 1990 James A. Landrith, […]
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The Male A.S. 1990
The Male A.S. 1990 by James Landrith I’m not that person that person you’ve mistaken me for Perhaps I resemble him funny though, ‘cuz I have no belief in him […]
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Sandra’s Intoxication
Sandra’s Intoxicationby James LandrithAlienation the most complete self torture death on the inside No escape Life goes on for the lucky who can’t feel No way back from the hideous […]
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Concrete Dreams 1989
Concrete Dreams 1989 by James Landrith I was 18. 18. So in love. I had no time. Copyright © 1989 James A. Landrith, Jr. All rights reserved.
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Jason and Brien in Garcia’s
Jason and Brien in Garcia’s by James Landrith Another night in despair spent waiting for the words to appear. Encompassed by my own private hell Wishing her to speak, wishing […]
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Concrete Dreams 1987
Concrete Dreams 1987 by James Landrith Playing the part of the fool again. Living a lie that’s no longer pretend. Waitin’ on a stone heart. Living for a love […]
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The Back Page
The Back Page by James Landrith Just a hypocrite with a poison pen. Slashing religion and slashing men. My prejudice I will deny. My motive is chaos, my love […]
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