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poem by Anthony Batson

Down deep I have died Over millions of deeds that Wear out this heart of mine Broken through the fathoms That proceeds over these seventeen years I’ve lost so many desires to feel The bruise that they have Portrayed li... Read more

poem by DanTwon Copeland

I once believed, that I could not be deceived. But I soon found out, that is what life is all about. I've been hurt so many times before, and now I'm realizing I can't take it no more. Why should I live in a world full of pain... Read more

poem by joe cooper

"You who sit on oaken seats, high back chairs and silken pleats; how dare your pride, all that anger, hold back the tyranny you did breach? Fallen soldiers, women, mutilated children; invisible teardrops. Can anyone hear them wh... Read more

poem by joe cooper

"Babies born, some sick, others deformed. Whose baby, yours maybe, stop lying. Bawling, crawling, one step, take two. Now walking, soon running, why are they Gunning? Mommy working, daddy gone little humans home alone. Got a cra... Read more

story by krista

Tears run down my face as I scroll through my news feed seeing married couples celebrating Valentine's day. I am engulfed in sadness today not because I have no special someone to celebrate the day with, but because I knew in my heart... Read more

story by R.L. Pfundt

That night was one of the longest nights a night has ever lasted. Those nine hours seemed to never end. Eventually, around five or six in the morning, I finally fell into a coma and my mom started shaking me awake at eight in the morn... Read more

story by R.L. Pfundt

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story by R.L. Pfundt

It wasn’t till later that year, towards the end, in May that I learned about Jack’s mom. I don’t know if I ever wondered about his mom and I’m certain I never asked. It’s strange how self involved ki... Read more

story by R.L. Pfundt

Fast forward a few years and Jack and I were in the third grade. We were the best of friends by now, inseparable really, and he spent nearly every waking moment with my family at our house. That’s not to say he didn’t go... Read more

story by R.L. Pfundt

I don’t know exactly all of what happened to Jack that night and he hasn’t told me much, but the following day, he arrived at school wearing sunglasses. When Ms. Vera finally got him to remove them, we all saw his bruise... Read more

story by R.L. Pfundt

[Warning: This story will deal with child abuse and neglect. So, if you don’t want to read a story that deals with that, which I completely understand, then this story probably isn’t for you.] Like most human beings, ... Read more

story by Talal Uddin

In responding to my question of "Do anyone visit you from your father's home except ur daughter?" She was remained silent for a while & replied inadvertantly with a pale face, "I have no wealth. So, they have no headache to visit me. ... Read more

story by Talal Uddin

She takes rest for a while and goes slowly to leave her cow unthered. She has a cow which he had wrought in two years and stays all day long with her cow. At twilight, she returns to her hut with the cow like a cow boy. After having h... Read more

story by James Dicus

They say that finding contentment in life is what will bring you happiness. They say that if you can find enjoyment in what you have, despite what struggles you face, that you will find the key to joy and a good life. What if that ... Read more

lyrics by Talal Uddin

Death knows no business No science and art Death knows no king Of high status. Death knows only How to stop a living heart Death brings morbid And melancholy life. Death makes us aware Of this trifling worldly life De... Read more

lyrics by Rhys Thomas

I've had to try to be an adult Since I was five years old So I hope you understand I'm tired of it now. I want my childhood back But that's an unreasonable ask Lost days stay gone It happens to everyone. Enjoy each day; ... Read more

poem by Chanelle Nackmen

Standing in the desert once again Without my illusory den Why has no answer You dance your devil’s dance Sweet chocolate-words dripped from your tongue-snake I ate your poison cake I wore my sentimental fool cloak You ... Read more

lyrics by Lucia Ocean

I keep a tally on my wrist Of all the times I've done this But you won't ever see What's been done to me I set my own high score My depressive hard-core See how far I can go But I'm the only one to know I don't want to be ... Read more

lyrics by Trevor Cartwright

Verse 1 Exchanging truth for lies and stone for straw A new foundation of shifting sand Embracing fantasies with force of law Enslave the masses with your demands Verse 2 Why can’t you see the price? The endless pain Un... Read more

poem by Aditya chandel

Slave that's what my name is. Born into the world of misery, and somebody's original sin, people around must have been smiling when i came, but it was just me crying feeling lame. I grew up into this thorny world of disguise, ... Read more