metaphorist posted a new Poem titled Checked Out 23 weeks ago I've checked out. I've given up. You gave me every reason to. You quit before we ever started. You haven't tried to make me happy. You tur... [read more] |
metaphorist posted a new Poem titled Slow Workdays 23 weeks ago I'm thankful for slow workdays when nothing gets in the way of my emotions. No conference calls to hinder my tears or projects to work on... [read more] |
metaphorist posted a new Poem titled Waste of Time 23 weeks ago You called me a waste of time and it crushed me. I already felt worthless without your confirmation. But you validated all my insecurities... [read more] |
georgeschaefer posted a new Poem titled SAND BEACHES 23 weeks ago We find meaning in drifting along sand beaches moonlight is still glowering down [read more] |
georgeschaefer posted a new Poem titled PROFOUND SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE 23 weeks ago So I went out for a beer or two and figured I could slip into the bathroom to do bong hits with my little coca cola water pipe... [read more] |
joy posted a new Poem titled THANKFUL FOR THE MAGIC IN KINDNESS 23 weeks ago Today I’m thankful for the magic inherent in kindness… We should never take an act of kindness for granted…NEVER! because the simples... [read more] |
joy posted a new Poem titled MAGIC STORE 23 weeks ago A young boy ran up to me in the bookstore and asked, “Where’s the magic wand?” I stared at his smiling face…not knowing how to... [read more] |
grahf posted a new Poem titled Diazepam 23 weeks ago How is this room dark with all these lights? The sun itself couldn't put out this night. It springs eternal and blanket... [read more] |
satishverma posted a new Poem titled Universal Fall 23 weeks ago Sitting at my window,the moon will mutate into full loveto give me a vulcanized pain.The storm will snuffthe earthen lamp. You will not kiss... [read more] |
TheShadowKnows posted a new Poem titled Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing 23 weeks ago A trusted friend A source of comfort A safe and caring listener Let not her cries quicken the beat of your hungry heart I... [read more] |
S74RW4RD posted a new Poem titled @ 27.055 MHz: Ad Astra; Horrifically Speculative, This Is No Mere Science Fiction Tale 23 weeks ago Do not laugh at this speculation; it carries the trump of probability. Crying, "Remember January Sixth," which sometimes sounded like a madm... [read more] |
metaphorist posted a new Poem titled Blurred Vision 23 weeks ago Alcohol numbs my skin; it slows my blood from boiling. It replaces tears with a silly grin. It's the only thing th... [read more] |
tallsquirrelgirl posted a new Poem titled BunnyChocolateEgg (2024 challenge day 17) 23 weeks ago something leaves us chocolate packages in missed transactions with the world how silly we are to dream up things like this in the pla... [read more] |
tallsquirrelgirl posted a new Poem titled Last (2024 challenge day 16) 23 weeks ago a poet spoke recently about not owing the world beauty. which has me thinking…what do we owe the world? cigarettes? nostalgia? laughter? lea... [read more] |
tallsquirrelgirl posted a new Poem titled Poison (2024 challenge day 15) 23 weeks ago bite my tongue into oblivion I promised myself I would not get this quiet again every time a cup crosses the threshold look here I am again... [read more] |