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The Fate Of Man

poem by Adeyemi Joshua

I saw a man holding a catapult towards the sky Aiming at the glittering star. At a glance he'd released a shot: Bong! Confluence first,then the star dropped. That's how man dies. 18:04:07:20:39 Read more

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The Odd Ones

poem by Adeyemi Joshua

They wish you neither death nor to perish: But to ne'er behold what you cherish. 18:04:07:12:29 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

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'The Me'

poem by Raffy Panjabi

My heart is Frida Kahlo My vision Michelanglo My mind is Socrates My thoughts are Plato I romance like Shakespeare I react like Othello In life I had so many wishes I ate them with sweet dishes I live in jungle of... Read more

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Beads of Rain

poem by James Farley

She’s like beads of rain, Refreshing to my soul, On a misty night. James Farley 28-FEB-2018 Poem for #mylove. #poetrylove #haiku #photographytherapy #poetrytherapy #mistynight #rainynight Read more

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Nuits vides

poem by Xena Catharsis

[This will include an English translation as well] Ah ! Douce insomnie me torture et me guette Mornes sanglots qui résonnent dans ma tête ! Je pâlis à la vue de ce rêve éveillé Mon Dieu ! À l'aube, y'aur... Read more

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You Propel Me

poem by James Farley

Onward, yes upward, I’m propelled by you, How oft I get stuck in myself and cry, But you are my lighthouse to keep in view, My turbojet to thrust me to the sky. Forward thoughts plus mindfulness you remind, Comforting hu... Read more

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A Model Frozen in...

poem by James Farley

Pure accident - or was it my plan - how I came upon her with full passion alive, Like a model frozen in time she was, and wet, as a girl on the street after a storm, I had lured her there, I know, but I did not anticipate when or if... Read more

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The wheel of life

poem by Vlad B.

Sat at my desk, looking for inspiration To write myself a poem, with calm and relaxation Hoping to find the words to introduce my thoughts To you, my dearest friends, suppressing any doubts. The days do pass me by, if active or ... Read more

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Smile

poem by Yuki Kim

I saw your pictures As well as your beautiful features Your smile It's been a while Since I saw you smiling from ear to ear That sometimes I couldn't bear I want to see you smiling Like there's no tomorrow or ending Even thou... Read more

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Electric Blue

poem by Daniel Greenhalgh

Electric blue, It’s colour that, Pumps blood through my veins, It’s the colour that, Makes my days better, There’s only one reason, That it does all this, And that’s because, Electric blue is the co... Read more

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Eros

poem by Smokey Wraith

A shot in the dark Straight in the heart Steady and true Like a work of art An arrow , a word They pierce just the same Some words bring laughter Others...shame Topsy and turvy Up sometimes down Love has two faces A smile a... Read more

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Let it be true

poem by Nemo Nemees

Because maybe it's true. Maybe it's all true. Maybe the sky will one day fall on us Screaming as we try and run from the inevitable But what is the difference between the end of the Earth And life Because I wake up, with the... Read more

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White Noise

poem by Smokey Wraith

For only 6 easy payments of $29.95 you can have... We interrupt this program to bring you... In today's news... Act now while supplies last! At the red carpet she was wearing... You voted and the winner is... Is that your final... Read more

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Lionheart Haiku

poem by Smokey Wraith

The heat of battle Can make the meekest of men Roar deep from their soul Read more

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Madame Liberty

poem by Adriane J

Madame Liberty, are you stricken? Of what illness pains you, Makes you weak, Binds you to your bed? Is it your suitors? Men of differing ideals that claim to fight in your name, Yet with loyalties that lie only with themselves... Read more

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PIPE PIPER

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Follow me I am the pipe piper piping the dreams of youth In for a penny in for a pound My melody is tough my chorus well rough myself is soft and is all ready to go north I piped for the rich and poor I piped till I can’t p... Read more

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THE PHEONIX

poem by Fadrian Bartley

Out of time out of space An entity forges itself in place From whence it came no one knows A countenance of grandeur, continually grows Such power to witness all eyes can see The dreaded presence from a bird of prey Pure flam... Read more