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Pure Negligence

poem by Ronell Warren Alman

How can a parent not care for their child? Nothing but pure negligence on their part Sadly, there was a lack of supervision Right from the start A dark scenery on display With lots of sorrow With all the bitterness on hand ... Read more

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Concealed Weapon

poem by Anthony Blake

Addicted to self Your heart merely an organ Whispers in the dark Nothing left to lose Love & compassion or death Whichever you choose Read more

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poem by Beth Char

Talking to you is like talking to a grave Part of me thinks it means something Part of me knows what was there is gone And that as much as I beg and plead What I loved Will not come back. But your grave I cannot mourn For... Read more

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Goodbye

poem by Kayleigh Blower

After feeling drained tired and helpless now you close your eyes so tight to rest and dream in peace. Flying high in the clouds you stay watching down on us we pray. Smile my dear Trish for now you are free and out of the pain. ... Read more

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Your Heartbeat Mi...

poem by Theresa Taylor

Your heartbeat mine No turn of phrase, no rhyme could describe how I've never felt so far from heaven shadows are closing in so far from grace For me the fight isn't over the scent of you lingers on my pillowcase I struggle t... Read more

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Sleeping

poem by Nemo Nemees

Breathing is hard I dont want to live I dont want to die I dont want to go to the hospital I dont want this life I dont want this pain I want it to be over I want it to shut up I want to sleep No, i dont want to sleep. I wa... Read more

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Unimaginable Univ...

poem by John Salvetti

The Universe is unimaginable in it’s entirety. Like a swarm of bees, these thoughts sting nightly. It’s not a thing that I can seem to take lightly. The unknown is exponential while the known is so tiny. It’s ... Read more

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Darker Emotion

poem by Shashwat Jhalani

"I still remember, A troop of remarks used by you, To get rid of me.., And the scary moment of this soul That stole my breath from my lungs, also the sound of that fallow heart which had bursted by you. I know you are seeking me... Read more

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Was mine

poem by Aina A

So I had it. I had the wonderful entwining with another. It left a sadness though within me. This is because I knew that it was all that it could be. The painful thing is all the flashbacks, and knowing that there is no going back... Read more

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You Have Sadly Th...

poem by Ronell Warren Alman

You have sadly thrown your life away You are drowning in misery Poor decisions have been made on your part As a result of hanging around bad company You need to wake up And take your life back Raise those low grades Just m... Read more

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It was what it wa...

poem by Wavy Jang

It was fierce and fast But clearly never built to last It looked like a good idea But so soon became the very thing I fear You were nothing and everything My mind was blown And you knew it all too well The best double bluff I e... Read more

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Another toe for t...

poem by Theresa Davison

The Doctor had strapped my feet in place. I was scared of what I'd chosen to face. She touched the end of my right second toe. "Are you ready? There's no going back you know?" "Okay," I said, "Go." I felt the cold metal against... Read more

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Heading Down A Co...

poem by Ronell Warren Alman

Heading down a corruptive path Will put you in a lot of trouble Your life will sadly become a dead end If you do not move on the double Darkness will rear its ugly head And the walls will come closing in Quit hanging aroun... Read more

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This Man Is An Is...

poem by Michael Wise

This man is an island uncharted in the sea and many are the shipwrecks that set their sails for me Down along the shoreline are remnants in decay and others sank beneath the waves while searching for a quay Peaceful waters... Read more

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Mary H. Williams

poem by Anthony Blake

Like nobody else Betrayed, broken, bruised, save me Tearing memories Farewell what I've done Burned to the core,heart encased Sweet sleep dark angel A cruel wanting love A new way to bleed & live Reality dreams Read more

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Some Haikus

poem by Chase Bramer

Suffering less, love knowing i suffer for you please loosen your grip I yearn for your light standing still, alone again drenched in writhing black No crocodile tears i am screaming your name, love why don't you hear me ... Read more

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The Dead

poem by Chris Newman

The dead do not speak Neither do they know anything Of our world They are asleep Awaiting the Day Read more

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Medication

poem by Liz Luna

Pills rattle Low amount I need to call the doctor Later on, I forgot to call Good days Bad days Just dandy Help me Save me Why is it that I'm forgetful Maybe because I'm off my meds Can't read Can't concentrate ... Read more

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Ode To A Muse

poem by Stacey Handler

Oh, My Muse, Staring at me through distant stars Through laughter and tears Through the hallways of my mind. Oh, how you pierce me A cactus in my desert, How you sting me A jellyfish in my unstill waters. How you tickle me... Read more

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The Big House

poem by dan miltz

In the slammer all day and all night Another day, with no sunlight A world without nothing in sight Sitting in a cooped up dun-geon Where misgivings are never for-giv-en Eyes upwards in isolation In banging echo location The ... Read more