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poem by D'Vina Dietrich

Tucked away in her chrysalis She was safe and sound Blossoming and growing Excitement to meet the world She cracked it open and bursted out Thunder sounded and lightning struck Rain poured down on her She wanted to fly so b... Read more

poem by Alice inwonderland

We change like the seasons. So unsure of who we are and even more so of what we want. One moment, we are elated, the next desolate. Unable to determine what has led us on this craze infused path. In love, its glory consumes us, our he... Read more

poem by Robert Kohlhammer

By the saw of a pale sickle hewn pouring the creamy firmament cries spill over a milky temperate swoon skimming the surface of her torment Rippled skein of an arching bow River of frost on a moonscape gl... Read more

poem by Valerie Russon

All the people you see in the town Are going about their business. Some who are singing on the street, Some who are begging for something to eat. There are all kinds of people in the town They most likely do not know each othe... Read more

poem by Gorren Thunderfoot

You are toxic, Right down to the core Like a toxic bomb Coming in to destroy While everything seems fine at first Your Toxic spew is slowly seeping into ever pore Every system Slowly everything starts to deteriorate Fightin... Read more

poem by Emily

That star can literally be dead Every night you look up into the sky and see the brightest star in the night sky, It's there shining in all its glory Twinkling and orange, But as you admire the brightness of that star, A milli... Read more

poem by Emily

Mother says that she hates when I'm alone and how she doesn't want me to be lonely But mother don't you know I'm never alone? I'm always in the presence of depression and anxiety They're always there, hiding under the bed, inching... Read more

poem by Julius Brian Cruz

It’s not too long, when darkness consumed my soul. Cause to live is hollow, nothing but a gaping hole. Tried to paint dreams, but of no purpose, no known hope. A world of blind puppets, both fake and controlled. See the... Read more

poem by Dooley Sheen

"Psycho...Your A Psycho.... Heard It Once From Eyes That Wore The Moon's Kiss On The Ocean But Heart Dark As Coal.. Psycho... I Heard It Once From A Woman With A Golden Tongue But Lips Whispered Beautiful Evil Tones Of Deceit.. ... Read more

poem by Gerry Legister

Your hair gathered in creamy layered, Mirror into style where the wind rose, With liquid gold comb brightly flared, Today embraces the color you choose. Where your beauty goes with the glow, Flapping in royalty reigns, we can... Read more

poem by Robert Kohlhammer

In the windshield of moon ice scrapers as an urban fox made a meal from plastic plates, cups and flying saucers the firey racing of a siren the reddish brush of a coat of fur the blue breath as slippery as a fingernail on an o... Read more

poem by Alice inwonderland

We talk of history, like it happened long ago Unable to see, in our present its echo But these story book events are not passing thoughts For we continue to colour each grey snap shot The ten plagues of Egypt began with a river... Read more

poem by Tatted Gentleman

My definition of poetry Defines you Your curves Are endless words Yearning to be felt, Caressed, loved, explored. My lips travel through its mazes Lost in its metaphors Finding my place And scribbling it in thoughts Read more

poem by Julius Brian Cruz

For another night, I tried writing stories again. Below the evening light, I hold upon my worn out pen. Within a hoary place, that used to be filled with magic. In life's unending race, now all I feel is homesick. Glancing upo... Read more

poem by Julius Brian Cruz

The God among men, at last revealed his presence. He shall relinquish shadows and bring the land luminescence. Kneel before the glory, the wonders that we may never see. Deem thyself unworthy, judgement has come to find me. He... Read more

poem by Tiana H

It’s such a beautiful thing Your ways, my ways. You think differently than I do, so when you don’t put down the cancer stick At 3am and hope that somewhere in human made smog in the living room you can find ... Read more

poem by Nikos Moschovos

The Quintessence of the moment remains. Nothing else. Neither the tears from your eyes nor the laughter of the childhood. No hartred frightens you if love looks you in the eyes. Occasionally through the centuries it is the game... Read more

poem by John Prophet

I have thoughts, ideas. They well up from within. We all have thoughts, ideas, welling up from who knows where. Many unique, having meaning. Unique meaning. Our world, all around, pulsating with such thoughts, ideas. B... Read more

poem by N H

Bright; iridescent Trapped in a feeling A spark, ignited A glimmer in the dark Evolving; inconsistent Slowly moving The spark, now animated Making its mark Light; intermittent Tranquil, but never fading Flickers till it'... Read more

poem by Tara Marie

You tried to tear my emotions into shreds. Thinking it would kill me inside. Yeah you had me but Little did you know my love can be like a two edged sword. Slicing both ways landing on your lies cutting deep. Baring the thoughts, ... Read more