Honey on their lips,
but beneath—a jaw that snaps.
Strike first. Tame the beast.
About the Creator
Komal
I write poems and stories that hit the feels.
When I’m not lost in my own plots, I’m either daydreaming about the next big idea or just winging life with a grin.
𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕒𝕟 𝕀𝕄ℙ𝔸ℂ𝕋
A Letter to the Firestarter
Dear Firestarter, We can all see you, we've been watching you since you began. In case you didn't know we were here before you and we will be here after. We witnessed your rise, your setbacks, your guilt and your lies. We witnessed you start the fire.
By Donny Foley6 days ago in Poets
Living in SillyVille, U.S.A.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a ceremony held to dedicate a 4-mile stretch of road from West Palm Beach Airport to his Mar-a-Lago estate to be named as 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard', at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque.
By Novel Allen5 days ago in Poets
Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 days ago in The Swamp
Comments (20)
Yowza! Haiku that bites!! 😍
This would make a great story. Excellent Haiku!
Wow. What a fierce haiku! Well done.
Love how this turns elegance into warning. “Honey on their lips” says it all — beauty masking danger.
And that's a smart one, Komal! And chilling!
Circling back to say congrats on honourable mention in this week's leaderboard, Komal!!
Congratulations!
you truly "hit the feel" with this one! Fantastic!
A Cobra Kaiku? Well-wrought!
Oh! A haiku with a bite. Love it, Komal
Yep! So good, Komal.
Good job!
I love how this haiku blends sweetness with danger in such a powerful way.
So good. Love the partial rhymes — lips/snaps and beneath/beast which adds to the flow while showcasing the effectively jarring ‘strike’. 🤗
Ah yes, gilding.- a golden veneer. lDiscerning it is vital to avoid getting struck first 😳 vivid imagery on this one!
Ooooo! I love the bite to this Komal!! (pun definitely intended)
Good luck on first strike. By the time we know danger.....
Gilding is a perfect choice. Sometimes the sad truth is covered with a thin layer of gold.
Makes me think of people who I’ve known who were kind on the surface but cruel on the inside.
I’m not sure how to interpret this.