Poetry

Navigating Nature's Challenges
In the vast and intricate fabric of existence, humanity's role is akin to a delicate thread woven within nature's intricate tapestry. In this expansive weave, each strand unfurls lessons, trials, and occasionally, unanticipated perils. Among these challenges lies the formidable sting of the yellow-legged hornet—a creature of striking allure that wields the potential to disturb the harmony between humankind and the natural world.
By Olalere Praise 2 years ago in Critique
Pink Floyd's "The Wall"
Another brick Below the ground Reaching too far Into the heart Everybody Falls to the sky Could not hear any clear Waters
By Patrick M. Ohana2 years ago in Critique
Reservoir Dogs
Tortured, Undercover digs too deep for Freddy, As he slips under Mr. White’s, no Larry’s protection, Knowing the diamond heist was always going to fail.
By Melissa Ingoldsby2 years ago in Critique
Jane Eyre
Through her young, angry eyes, She peers from inside glass walls That all want to throw stones at. Grief tears apart her anger from the loss of a dear friend,
By Melissa Ingoldsby2 years ago in Critique
Vocal
You weren’t my first. Probably not my last. But of all the others' past, you’re the one that’s lasted. Vocal, you’re the best writing platform I have found so far. You’ve helped me grow. You’ve made me mad. You’ve made me smile. You’ve made me the writer I am today.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Normal People
Against rolling Irish hills and freshly-washed linens, Marianne and Connell touch and love and part and chase and fail. Their minds and bodies are ravenous, their souls and tongues damaged. They leave me wanting more.
By Suze Kay2 years ago in Critique
An Ode to Harry Potter
It pains me to think of the critiques you have had. The magic dulled and stained by statements valid yet bad. My childhood scrutinised then squashed by her hand.
By Cronan Parry2 years ago in Critique
“Wuthering Heights” 📖♥️🪟 . Top Story - August 2023.
Possessed hearts, offer more cruelty than love, Apparitions knocking at thy window - tap tap, tap, Hauntingly for all time,
By Grz Colm2 years ago in Critique
I love cricket
Bats and balls, a summer's call, On green fields, we stand tall. Cricket's dance, a timeless game, Bound by passion, forever the same.
By ANFAS2 years ago in Critique
Till death do us part
Bullshit. Marriage doesn’t end with death. Love doesn’t die with their last breath. Vowing to love, respect, and honor someone only when they are alive is almost as bad as signing a prenup. Real love lasts forever. Death did us part but our marriage doesn’t end until we say so.
By Martyna Dearing2 years ago in Critique
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is all we need. It will make you laugh and cry. It will make your heart bleed. Published in 1964. Forever a work we will adore. Not many words. Not many needed. When we learned to care for a tree. We learned more than we ever needed.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
are there still beautiful things?
On the appropriately-titled seventh track, seven, of Taylor Swift's 8th studio album, folklore, she asks, "are there still beautiful things?". This album answers the question with a melodic resounding "yes". The metaphors, tenderly-crafted storytelling, and emotion poured into all 17 songs are a recipe for pure perfection. Bravo, Miss Swift.
By Raine Neal2 years ago in Critique