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poem by Anshika Agarwal

I look around, people envy me, the friends I told my secrets, betrayed me, and yet, I pull up a fake smile and behave as if nothing ever happened... Read more

poem by Anshika Agarwal

Its been 3 years, 'Time is suppose to heal' They say, It doesn't It just help you get use to it, I am still use to you, your touch, your everything... and 3 years are just not enough, enough to forget you, your memories... ... Read more

poem by Frank Hornby .

"You tell me that you love me, but why do you both start to cry? You say that I'm your dad, I don't know your reasons why. You brush my teeth, and dress me, as I look deep into your eyes. Sometimes I think I know you girls, but... Read more

poem by Michael Wise

Through the schoolyard running as shadows grow long and the late day sun feeling warm and strong I'm loving this vision that I am seeing of children at play and as one in being They illustrate just how life ought to flow with... Read more

poem by Alejandrina Rondon

A home for the broken Full of potential Vacuum sucks joy Tears taste like expired milk Lust more powerful than love Full of pain Drugs in the bloodstream Sex smells like shame Boy meets Girl Full of anger Changes her li... Read more

poem by Julia Wallace

Slowly, with lithe movement, you crawl along the shadows of the sidewalk, each limber leg making its way through the patches of sun and fallen leaves, winding your way aimlessly, like a lunatic. You are looking for a meal, ... Read more

poem by Reeves

Without any sort of plan, an also-ran, my inconsideration is paramount, but at least everything is reserved, and we will get what we deserved. Perhaps he should have been more gracious, instead of being so audacious, what can ... Read more

poem by Felix Heib

I will emerge, the day I die, In mists of untold words, My latest breath and final sigh, Become my last of hurts. Though if I'll stay, I do not know, But I will never ever show, My beat will slow, my heart will grow, Cu... Read more

poem by David P Carroll

You brought me Happiness when I was lonely, You made me smile When I was sad, You Touched my heart When I needed it mostly, Your forever inside my heart And I'm forever in love with you The one who's truly touche... Read more

poem by Dakota Iris

Music and video games. Ace bandages and folded socks. Soda cans and taco bell, Beanies and hair ties. Late nights and parties, Red arms,and bruised ribs. Smiles and laughs, Deep cries, and heavy mass. Empathy and forgiveness... Read more

poem by Dezzi Corona

Is it too cliche to say I wish I were dead? Not in a permanent nor physical sense, but in every other way conceivable. I wish to wrap myself in Death’s arms and feel his warm embrace, just to simply taste the final fragile endi... Read more

poem by Dezzi Corona

Her body, so sore and achy. Before she will give in, she tries to run away. Inside her soul, she’s never been so broken. She’s now defeated from all her pain. She casts herself into the dark. Hateful voice... Read more

poem by Dezzi Corona

The bottle read, "Drink Me.” Puzzled and sober, she followed directions without a thought. Her feet danced back and forth. She fell back in her chair, unaware of the trap she had been caught in. She gripped the bottle for comfor... Read more

poem by Tara Mackenzie

You can't leave, can you? You’re like a shadow. I can't seem to be rid of you, You grab more ammo. Because you know what you are, You’re nothing but a gun. Loaded and ready to fire at me, Please just let me free... Read more

poem by Eden Button

Oh moon, how I miss thee Your light no longer shines upon me The world is blistering and bleary For without you my heart is dreary The moment I saw you flicker I felt my heart beat quicker I saw your moonlight shining bright Bl... Read more

poem by Robert Morris

The unthinkable has occurred. No one heard a sound. Like a bolt out of the blue. We have an angel down. Had spoken to her earlier. When no one was around. Wouldn't have believed it then. Soon, an angel would be down. ... Read more

poem by Reeves

In my Greek pot, it was you more likely than not, I carried you around, occasionally put you on the ground, spoke to you, but like a leper's dream there was no reply, you were always there every time I said goodbye. But you call... Read more

poem by Michael Wise

Through the blinds the sunlight breaks reflecting off of plaster flakes The music from the other room restores me back into the womb So safe within my mother's walls before I knew these empty halls Pieces of an af... Read more

poem by Taylor Hazel

I fight. The war in my head keeps raging. I want it to stop. When will it stop? When you sit there crying. No one notices. It never helps. The tears flow like rain. Washing away everything but the pain. I could scream, ... Read more

poem by Royce B

Rivers flow ever forward Through paths etched in stone, reaching towards Something. Water from the dam gushes forth Yet though I swim for all I'm worth I'm going nowhere. The water sloshes white I struggle with all my migh... Read more