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poem by Chris Cleverly

Fear not those things and beasts of the night Fear not closed eyes and twisting shadows Be still ones mind of sharp chilling grief Be still great torment, ripping underneath Read more

poem by Lennard McIntosh

The long, feathered lines of migratory fowl setting over skies that stretch out far and wide. In an open-spaced flight through juggernaut gales. Unchained from Arctic climes, consuming black clouds. Blown in battle lines ... Read more

poem by Cecilia Crasto

Alone and in pain she whispered your name Help me dear Jesus but no one came Robbed of her innocence a child in despair Crying out in vain for someone to care. They did what they did because they could Evil men cloaked in the g... Read more

poem by Gerry Legister

There is indifference if I fail by trying But there is jubilation if I finally succeed, To persuade contrast faces quietly marveling With kindness to those who are in need. There is love and sometimes there is peace, The unknow... Read more

poem by Theresa Taylor

Oh how I enjoy tip-toeing through our kitchen In only your flannel shirt and my underwear Giggling when you touch me and stare Our house tells love stories for only our ears to listen Read more

poem by Stone Fox

You linger in the form of bruises. Routing a roadmap on my body of all your favorite places. A constant reminder of the fire I wish I could deny but always give into. Sentencing me to a honorable death of insects: As i become... Read more

poem by Tony matthews

Is it Really? Failure is a word, a word not required. Win, Lose, Pass or Fail, Labels are these and not required. Taught behaviours, learned reactions, Also not required. I am not a failure! You are not a failure! We are not a... Read more

poem by Theresa Taylor

I hear the moon at night Whispering sweetly to the trees She tucks the wild flowers in their beds Leads the wolf pack in their lonely lullaby Teaches the lake to dance delicately, and shimmer in the dark All the world is dreaming... Read more

poem by Theresa Taylor

She was born with a gun in her hand Easy shot; she had you from the start You hold her body only; she's in your head, she's in your heart But it's red eyes and tears For you, my love, my dear This lil' beauty comes with a price ... Read more

poem by Andy Wilden

Weep not for the tears that fall, for they find their way back to the earth mother. She turns them into the rain to once again soak our land. Cry not for the broken hearts, she will stitch them together with her earthen soft hands. Fo... Read more

poem by Tiffany Holt

Tick tock goes the clicking clock, as time goes by I hear a knock. I get up and answer the door, to find a women her dress was tore. She had a joint hanging from her lips, I said come in she was still taking hits. She offered me ... Read more

poem by Aimee Woolford

Crown Of Thorns, sounds Messianic. But have you heard the truth, Beliefs. All it is. Lies are concocted to make you believe that they are Truth, But Truth paints her face pale white, Blood red lips to kiss away your sanity. Wave... Read more

poem by Gerry Legister

The past has painted a dreary history with emblems of bittersweet memories, Benign soaring deeds in almost everything, but generations to come will be a surprise. When worlds far apart ceremoniously unite, to leave the low... Read more

poem by Nathan Brown

I’ve pondered a little too much of late I think, Trusting in the belief that I might have a purpose I haven’t found as yet. Somewhere along the line there must be a way, To navigate the doubts I have and a lack of c... Read more

poem by Nathan Brown

I wake at 10 and stay in bed after another night of troubled sleep, An acoustic tune plays aloud that comforts me as James always seems to do. Amongst this cold old room I sidle out from within the unwashed sheets, And gather my... Read more

poem by No One

Is not mine. The Room. Belongs to no one. It belongs to the memories left behind, in its entirety. A whole. Lot of empty. The Room. Whispers just to spite me. It laughs at me, when spited.  The Room. Watches me as I sl... Read more

poem by coreatha mccoy

Mirror Mirror tell me what do you see who am I ? I sometimes wonder who is she Mirror Mirror Do you love me? As I look into you I see a reflection of me I see a little girl who was and can never be Grown into... Read more

poem by Josh Grate

A simple sight, a gentle touch, I wavered to a love that was too much. My heart once free, Wings clipped, put in a cage For you Read more

poem by Durlabh Singh

TOUCHING AGAIN Having touched that the skies were gold Having touched wanton winds carrying knives Having touched that wandering eyes were sweet And having touched the bitter taste of each smile. Having touched the brindl... Read more

poem by melissa blan

As she looks at you, Tears falling from her eyes Rolling down her cheeks. The blood dripping from the knife, That cuts her slowly. You can hear her screaming for help But you ignore it. You choose to watch her in pain, then he... Read more