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SEMI-BOLD

poem by Koapal

Bold, semi-bold and brave, just a little brave. They were here - on that sweet night. There was a breeze, but it was warm. There were lights, and noise, and people and the darkness of the night. Oh sweet, soft, da... Read more

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Depression

poem by Chris Newman

No imagination No inspiration Walking on a gravel road Chips in the feet A long road Read more

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Such Darkness The...

poem by Ronell Warren Alman

Such darkness there You find yourself in solitude Who are you to disrespect your mother? And be so impolite and rude Your demeanor much change If you are going to get somewhere in life Or else, the clouds will remain in the ... Read more

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To a Departed Fri...

poem by Michael Wise

Have I taken the best of what you had and made it all my own? Did your sweet life touch mine in vain? Or have I truly grown? Your heart still beats within my mind although you've gone to sleep I gaze upon your photograph... Read more

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Nostalgia

poem by Harris

Time is ticking, Oh, I wonder if it could stand still. If it stood still, It would be frozen, icy and chill. Absolutely no point, as I do not prefer the present. Going back in time, now that would be something pleasant.... Read more

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Having a Mental I...

poem by Nemo Nemees

Back in the quote on quote Olden days If you had a mental illness You were locked up You were crazy They tried to electrocute the madness out of you Sometimes they tried shoving an ice pick Into your head Making a hole for the... Read more

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Ginger and John

poem by Michael Wise

Two tiny dots on a vast landscape wandering aimlessly Ginger and John Man and his cat a long time together on buses and freight trains hither and yon Jobs here and there a few extra dollars some milk and a hamburger the... Read more

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Inner Sky

poem by Amanda Snow

The Sky between You and Me Colors in a rift. Head in the clouds starry eyes wide open bright blue sk(eye)s. Purple haze feeling blue green with envy. One is missing yellow bellied. Seeing red walk away. Golden s... Read more

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Girl, Why Do You ...

poem by Ronell Warren Alman

Girl, why do you tolerate his mess? You did everything for him He never appreciated you The look on your face is really grim You put your heart into everything But, he often made you feel sad and blue Now you are withered a... Read more

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Our Spot

poem by R.T. Aquinas

I went to our spot today. Our spot where we used to pray Privately, between each other: You, my sister. I, your brother. I love you and I miss you, O God, you know it's true I look down at the river which we used to play near I... Read more

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The Holocaust

poem by Claudia Piticaru

They are equal are they not? People are worthy I was taught. Why can one man come and take away the life, Because of his unworthy strife. Seen to be a strong man, But of all he said was there an escape plan? He was called Werwo... Read more

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Landfill

poem by Michael Wise

In my ponderings of late I've been chuckling at fate Or perhaps more truthfully fate's been chuckling at me And I asked myself one day If I were to pass away Would my absence thus succeed where my presence failed ... Read more

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When We Were Five

poem by Michael Wise

When you and I were only five it was fun just being alive to smell the air and feel the sun with trails to walk and fields to run When you and I were just sixteen our new romance was so pristine That sudden unexpected ki... Read more

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A Dark Night

poem by Theresa Davison

It was a dark night and I was on my way home The streetlights were off and I was alone Then from out of the alley came a man He was tall and he grabbed me. Slam! Against the wall he pinned me And then he grinned at me I didn't... Read more

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Goodbye Bobby Mor...

poem by Frank Hornby .

"I watched my brother in law die today, he took his final breath, as he lay surrounded by his loving family, he succumbed to inevitable death. His body lay there lifeless...slowly turning cold, the ward was filled with sobbing, ... Read more

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Killed with sly

poem by Kayleigh Blower

Cuddle myself to sleep tonight. Under the stars under moonlight. Took my heart and killed it with sly Took me for a fool ther are no tears to cry, They were taken too young too soon. The names of a woman are as follows, Mother Sis... Read more

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Tired of Being Si...

poem by R.T. Aquinas

I'm tired of being single It seems I'm "not her type" I have tried so hard to mingle But never found her right "She's out of your league." "You don't stand a chance." But I must be careful I don't want a bad romance When h... Read more

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Like a Sad and Lo...

poem by Michael Wise

All those memories you haunt seem to make you hurt the most yet you linger in the past like a sad and lonely ghost There is an eerie silence in your melancholy mood You've retreated to the darkness from the dreams you once pu... Read more

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You Said That You...

poem by Ronell Warren Alman

You said that you loved her But, your actions sing a different tune Unless your demeanor changes She will leave you really soon How can you call it love? When all you do is manipulate her mind She is sadly drowning in tears... Read more

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Today in the bath...

poem by Nemo Nemees

Today I stood in the bathroom stall With a sensation of dèja vû As I stare at the blade in my hand And my exposed limbs, Marking the easiest arteries to open Noting that the stupid pencil sharpener blade Would never Be a... Read more