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poem by Julius Brian Cruz

You’re coming home late, without having dinner. You said you’re on a diet, you want to be skinnier. Taking overtimes again, with people who don’t even care. Saying life is unfair, one must work hard to get some... Read more

poem by Ja Ja

If you see now what others see eventually You are a clairvoyant essentially WIZDUMBs by JA 210 Read more

poem by Ren M

Start with fear Add a heavy dose of self-doubt A sprinkle of criticism from others And sharpen the blade of reality Finally, swing hard Crack. The beautiful dream weakens And you swing again Crack. The process repeats itse... Read more

poem by Godfrey Georges

Laying on city benches, we see them everyday, in the sweltering heat and endless pouring rain In their shame they ask of their working neighbors, For a nickel on a dollar, a small token of their labors, And in our shame, we repl... Read more

poem by Martyn Grindrod

She Walks in Beauty Flaxen haired with smiling face her stride alive with grace Her eyes pierce the night alight two doves in flight Complexion fair with beauty startling A light above descending In beauty she walks ... Read more

poem by Roxanne Dubarry

Traditionally a Scribe is known as a Jewish man. He was actually a transcriber. The religious leaders dictated holy words and traditions. He very carefully preserved them throughout the generations of time. Such Biblical writing... Read more

poem by Roxanne Dubarry

I have been recommending Pondrin, to the poets of All poetry. I know they will happy submitting their work here. One of the newest sites, I just happen to hold dear. Poetry is not popularity contests. If entering contests is ... Read more

poem by Kristen Gunn

​I am not beautiful because of my looks that would eventually fade over time I am beautiful because I say I am beautiful Because I'm confident, ambitious, kind, caring, intelligent, respectful I am beautiful because I am me ... Read more

poem by Ja Ja

SIMPLE LOGIC The world does not, revolve around you It evolves, from within you Life is not a privilege, that is on us bestowed It is a gift, by us owed Kindness is a virtue, which we respect But, it’s always the thing,... Read more

poem by Ja Ja

Wisdom, is like a visitor That if welcome, stays the night But, if not Leaves, while there’s still light WIZDUMBs BY JA 143 Read more

poem by Ellen early

Life is too short To look to the past With all its regret and sorrow Our minds should be fixed On today's happiness And in the hopes of our tomorrow What's done is done We can't go back So many mistakes I would retract T... Read more

poem by Tara Marie

Having happiness is best when it’s shared. You can’t keep it hostage all to yourself. It’s a gift that only will stay if you are most willing to give it away. Have faith in the dance of joy. You’ll never kn... Read more

poem by Roxanne Dubarry

My old lady laptop computer recently restored herself to me. Apparently, she decided to come out of an early retirement. She has been spending days shutting down, and turning my whole wide world upside down. By the grace of... Read more

poem by Tara Marie

As I sit here waiting for you to arrive. Thinking about all the intimacy we will share. All the while knowing the feelings you have are true. I can see them, feel them and taste them. You act like giving into them would  surely mak... Read more

poem by Tara Marie

In the beginning conversation will be what we will have. Starting to learn about what’s in the heart of our past, Gathering information to see which way to go. Determining if we’re all in. Making no time or effort for th... Read more

poem by Ja Ja

I am a son You are a daughter We’re not related But, it doesn’t matter I am a father You are a mother We each have a child Just, not with each other I love and cherish mine As I’m sure you do yours ... Read more

poem by Anna Tate

Plodding along to a merrily song Humming away, to the peace of my serenity. Loving my life, loving my land Loving it's people I meet in life's daily demand. Plodding along, drumming my fingers to beat Nothing can phase me in life, Eve... Read more

poem by Christopher Russon

It is really such a strange old day But in a very pleasent way. As we know the clouds are low But the sun is shining through It says hello with a special glow Their is such alot to see and do. The ice cream man inside his van I... Read more

poem by patricia picciocchi

your soul is like a diamond shining bright the depth i can see when darkness comes your soul shining bright so all the world can see you will always be shining star for all the world to see shine on clay shine Read more

poem by Ja Ja

Our life is like, an empty book Each year, we print a page The story, of our life we write With each year, that we age Some books are short, others long All based on what we’ve done Every journey made, and challen... Read more