through the cracks I watch myself as she withers away to nothing I become will something beautiful appear in my wake?
By Parsley Rose 6 months ago in Poets
A single shot across the stage, not from a battlefield, but a campus wall. The crowd gasped … some in grief, others in silence,
By Cadma6 months ago in Poets
It settles in the hollow of your chest, a stone that grows heavier with each breath— this knowing that you've caused another pain,
Beneath the stars, upon the endless sea, Two hearts found what fate denied to be. Jack’s laughter danced through the gilded air,
By Life Hopes6 months ago in Poets
There are nights when the silence feels alive. Not empty — not hollow — but breathing, whispering, moving through the air like a tide I cannot see.
By Farid Aslam6 months ago in Poets
Waddling down the beach of life The chill in our bones She squawks I listen In the distance the sun glistens into darkness
By Atomic Historian6 months ago in Poets
I get dizzy when I stand up I feel weak all the time I am nauseous every day — But I’ve barely eaten anything I think with a smile
By Isabella Walker6 months ago in Poets
An appetizer should be the prep For a meal that will be a first step. - Drinks (an aperitif or two) * Sides will have to be such
By Kendall Defoe 6 months ago in Poets
Can I get my tickets here, And is anything good playing this afternoon? * My friends might bring beer (They told me they’d be here soon).
A dim witted, suit fitted, Calvanist mortician Me an embalmed, tag along, severe lack of contrition Fluorescent divine darkness, cubicle coffin, purgatorious condition
By Harrison July Hamlett6 months ago in Poets
The grasshopper lies heavy on a single blade It bends with its weight Swaying in the breeze As the grasshopper rubs its knees
I‘m lacking the motivation to do anything. Not that anything really matters anymore. It all feels kind of pointless. I’m tired of getting out of bed everyday.
By Jasmine Harris6 months ago in Poets
