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poem by John Pegg

Aunt Marion God bless her, Had a dread of cut flowers. A taboo about the ritual of a funeral. Be they in sheaves, wreathes or crosses Wild, cultivated, tropic or exotic. Arum lilies, white roses or daffodils Pinks or carn... Read more

poem by Frank Hornby .

"Was I really such a bad lad, when I was a young boy aged ten, because, why would my step-dad give me a brutal beating? time, and time again. Off would come the buckled belt, from around his denim pants, I was only a young, skinny ... Read more

poem by Frank Hornby .

"Daddy you left me! there was nothing I could do, too young to know the truth, but I was so angry with you. Mummy you left me! But it wasn't your fault, he said that he never seen you, sadly his car didn't halt. Auntie you loved m... Read more

poem by Robert Kohlhammer

Armageddon, extra, bumper bonanza, bonus Jacuzzi newsflash Reporting that this plane that we were on was going to crash. With nothing to declare except the baggage we were handling. Brace yourself, we may not survive but we will... Read more

poem by Ja Ja

Having a kind thought Is like a flowing breeze It filters thru the tree tops Yet only stirs the leaves So, the breeze achieves but little And that thought, does not appease Hence, without a consequence It’s just a u... Read more

poem by Christopher Russon

I feel so empty in this lonely world Just me and a room with a view Overlooking parks and shops From my towerblock in the sky. She has left me all alone Now i am up here on my own Why did she have to leave Where has she go... Read more

poem by Paul Stephens

I lay awake almost every night Staring at the ceiling Waiting for some sleep to come To take away my feelings Wishing I will never wake No more pain as my companion One day I know it will be relieved When my life comes to its... Read more

poem by Gerry Legister

I love you with passion and pain The two emotions were never the same, Like a burning flame in my heart, My reins stay in the speechless part. So many questions we try to find, The answers affecting our mind. When we are ... Read more

poem by Frank Hornby .

"Before you squeeze that trigger,....Stop! Think twice! before you maim, and disfigure, no! It's not worth the price. To snuff out a life, hiding behind a cowards hood, living with murderers hands, cursed with a dead mans blood. ... Read more

poem by beautiful ish

They called him nice,honest and brave, but his mind was screaming, "You're so fake". Read more

poem by Lori Hamilton

this is the linger the roam the slow fade of grey matter & all that matters unbalancing the nuance of pause a hyphen that rivals two words like bookends an epi... Read more

poem by Paul Stephens

I've always had doubts Of what I could be Trying my best But what could I see? Some kind of future Living in bliss A home and a family How could I miss? Worked really hard Providing all I could Needed much more Not quit... Read more

poem by Anna Tate

THROUGH A WILDERNESS OF GRASSY PLAIN, WHERE WAR TOOK PLACE IN A WORLD OF PAIN. OUR COUNTRY MEN, OUR FATHERS, SONS & FRIENDS WHO WAS SENT TO WAR, AND IN LIFES DEPARTURE CAME THEIR DEATHLY ENDS.THEY FOUGHT FOR THEIR LAND OR SO THEY TH... Read more

poem by Ja Ja

Not being one, who was born with a green thumb, or one of any other colour I’ve never had a yearning to plant, nor care for, any type of flora or fauna But as good fortune would have it; I was blessed, with the mind of a sc... Read more

poem by Catherine Qiu

I glided the ballpoint pen across the gridded page, And saw letters form into words into sentences into paragraphs. The blue ink covered the page and bled through several others. The story at its peak, at the summit, just before... Read more

poem by Paul Stephens

Many make the pilgrimage Travel to a far off land Stand on the shores of Gallipoli To honour and respect those men They fought on for eight months in a blazing hell Against a formidable foe In the end they had to evacuate A m... Read more

poem by Gerry Legister

When fallen angels came roaring down, Darkness formed the company of Nephilim, In renowned legend, armed with more legion Godless tinctures fleece hapless Canaan town. The grim left breath in the ground, The old world, desperate... Read more

poem by Jenny linsel

Early friday morning an envelope Dropped onto Edith's welcome mat Inside was a Birthday Party Invite Adorned by a picture of a siamese cat The party was to celebrate the birthday Of Edith's old nemesis, Mary They'd never reall... Read more

poem by Shebin Thomas

Boredom strikes my heart Boredom swallows me whole It has overtaken my mind.. Just like a predator It has consumed me whole My mind wanders everywhere Reaching the doors I shut, Reaching the books I burnt, A familiar pain re... Read more

poem by Paul Stephens

Nobody dies of a broken heart Although I'm sure many have died taking one with them Was I so wrong to fall in love? Knowing the hurt that the ending would bring me They say it's better to have loved than not loved at all Which ... Read more