Pronounced “Poems” but in the whacky digital age we make up new words because someone already registered the real word. These poems are collected and shared because they are special words, often very profound, often sensual, and always very beautiful and meaningful. Here are words from the greatest poets who ever lived, some of them very famous, but there are also treasures from lesser known poets who perhaps deserve to be better known. I humbly offer some of my poems in amongst this illustrious company. Please forgive me for that, and I hope you enjoy this rich selection. Po-mz is designed to allow serendipity a large role in your reading pleasure. Do not expect the poetry to be ordered according to subject or poet. Instead you have two choices. You can read in a linear fashion using the next and previous buttons at the bottom of each page, or you can use the archives link at the bottom of this sidebar to randomly hop from poem to poem. Enjoy. GO MOBILE Now Po-mz comes in a special edition designed for easy reading on any internet enabled mobile phone. The URL you will need is http://po-mz.tumblr.com/mobile Those fortunate enough to have an iPhone should just use the regular URL for best results. LINKSGatherr Cultural items of interest gathered from the web. Updated daily with an intense focus on a different theme for each day. TonyJohansen.com The main web site about the work of artist Tony Johansen. Extensive galleries of artwork as well as selected writings and poetry. Diary Of An Artist Online diary of Tony Johansen. The trivia, traumas and triumphs of an artist struggling to survive in a new world. PaintMaking.com The webs premier site on pigments and making artist’s paints in the studio. Go Figure An online extension of a painting by Tony Johansen. Voice In My Head The background and story of the painting of the portrait of Leo Sayer by Tony Johansen Crypts And Cats Interesting places (and cats) within walking distance of Kings Cross. Hens Night Ideas Arty Party’s are the fun way to celebrate a Hens Night. EROTIC ART LINKSFemaylz Artistic erotic images of the female form collected, edited, and created by Tony Johansen. WARNING: This site contains explicit imagery of nude or semi clad women. Do not enter if you are under 18 years of age or are offended by sexually graphic images. Maylz Artistic erotic images of the male form collected, edited, and created by Tony Johansen. WARNING: This site contains explicit imagery of nude or semi clad men and includes images of penises. Do not enter if you are under 18 years of age or are offended by sexually graphic images. Intercorz Artistic erotic images of the male and female form engaged in sexual activity. The images are intended to explore the beauty of the human form in all activities. The images are collected, edited, and created by Tony Johansen. WARNING: This site contains explicit imagery of nude or semi clad men and women engaged in sexual activity. Do not enter if you are under 18 years of age or are offended by sexually graphic images.Tumblr (3.0; @po-mz)http://po-mz.com/BELTANE FIRE  If we had an ancient wood to play in far away from obligations and city-mall...http://po-mz.com/post/33406839http://po-mz.com/post/33406839Thu, 01 May 2008 05:10:42 -0400DREAMS NASCENT My world is a painted fresco, where coloured shapes Of old, ineffectual lives linger...http://po-mz.com/post/31449044http://po-mz.com/post/31449044Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:02:12 -0400BOW AND STRINGS What heavy, dark delirium! What dim and moonlit heights! To touch the violin for...http://po-mz.com/post/31131549http://po-mz.com/post/31131549Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:20:00 -0400THE TURN OF THE CENTURY It was supposed to be better than the others, our 20th century, But it...http://po-mz.com/post/30264413http://po-mz.com/post/30264413Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:40:00 -0400CONCORD HYMN By the rude bridge that arched the flood. Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,...http://po-mz.com/post/30264137http://po-mz.com/post/30264137Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:33:52 -0400PAUL REVERE’S RIDE Listen my children and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,...http://po-mz.com/post/30263998http://po-mz.com/post/30263998Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:31:00 -0400THE BALLAD OF READING JAIL In Memoriam C.T.W. Sometime Trooper of the...http://po-mz.com/post/29710452http://po-mz.com/post/29710452Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:13:27 -0400THE NEW COLOSSUS Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land...http://po-mz.com/post/29613399http://po-mz.com/post/29613399Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:57:00 -0400A WELCOME WELCOME, welcome! do I sing,Far more welcome than the spring;He that parteth...http://po-mz.com/post/29458118http://po-mz.com/post/29458118Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:43:38 -0400I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC 1 I sing the body electric, The armies of those I love engirth me and I...http://po-mz.com/post/28366553http://po-mz.com/post/28366553Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:52:37 -0400A FEW WORDS ON THE SOUL We have a soul at times. No one’s got it non-stop, for...http://po-mz.com/post/27982309http://po-mz.com/post/27982309Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:31:43 -0500PHENOMENAL WOMAN Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a...http://po-mz.com/post/27800038http://po-mz.com/post/27800038Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:35:23 -0500THE WET GRASS OF MORNING In the spring when I bathe my feet in the wet grass of morning, I see...http://po-mz.com/post/26894580http://po-mz.com/post/26894580Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:30:01 -0500SONNET...http://po-mz.com/post/26891586http://po-mz.com/post/26891586Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:43:40 -0500ODE TO OLIVE OIL Near the murmuring In the grain fields, of the waves Of wind in the oat-stalks ...http://po-mz.com/post/26726337http://po-mz.com/post/26726337Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:35:52 -0500 XIV I don’t have time enough to celebrate your hair. One by one I should detail your hairs...http://po-mz.com/post/26553527http://po-mz.com/post/26553527Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:12:01 -0500THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat, They...http://po-mz.com/post/26309077http://po-mz.com/post/26309077Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:46:58 -0500A VALENTINE For her this rhyme is penned, whose luminous eyes, Brightly expressive as the twins...http://po-mz.com/post/26258696http://po-mz.com/post/26258696Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:50:16 -0500THE LIST OF MOST DIFFICULT...http://po-mz.com/post/26001761http://po-mz.com/post/26001761Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:39:28 -0500TEARS, IDLE...http://po-mz.com/post/26001611http://po-mz.com/post/26001611Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:37:26 -0500