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A gap cuts through my smile as I spring onto my parents’ bed. A coin presses warm in my palm, holding proof of tiny magic.
By Latisha Jean6 days ago in Poets
Every Gifted Minute
It's a simple step into society's squabbling, ebbing tide it draws you into its slow churning squalls The recruiting current carries you along with so many others
By John R. Godwin6 days ago in Poets
No Glory in the Trenches
No Glory in the Trenches Mud to their knees and worse inside, they crouched beneath a gunmetal sky. Rats knew their names. They came at night,
By Marie381Uk 6 days ago in Poets
Chocolate Pancake
Rainy, chilly evening, comfort food craving. Not takeaway, I like to make something at home with what’s already in the pantry,
By Seema Patel6 days ago in Poets
Leave it to me
This night starts with the kisses of the mind bending and touching the essence of your time just to feel the love you have inside
By Quentin woodard6 days ago in Poets
Architect of Harm. Content Warning.
The writing uses metaphors and archetypes throughout. It is not autobiographical, nor is it about any specific person. It explores a pattern of the quiet architecture of harm through imagery, innuendo, and symbolic language.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 6 days ago in Poets
pee-bee and jay. Content Warning.
my eyes are open and i am waking still expecting him to be here but it was all a dream i won't find him anywhere but in my head
By ⸘jason alan‽6 days ago in Poets
allow yourself to be devastated
hold it in all day under forced smiles and "i'm fines," because that's what you're supposed to do. it's not professional to cry at work you know.
By Alexandria Stanwyck6 days ago in Poets
The Quiet Craft of Loving
Begin with this. Love does not fall from the sky. It is made by human will. Two people collide through accident. They remain because neither leaves.
By Fatal Serendipity6 days ago in Poets
I Want To Reflect On ALL the Past Problems - I Want To Never Exist, Does That Make Sense - I Know, I'll Think About It
This is what I like - I like this, this "particularly" I like - why can't I get this !? Why can't I get this "particular" thing to make sure I continue!
By 365poetry6 days ago in Poets
I Want Answers - I Will List Why I Want Them, Ready !!??
I cannot have any children - Happy Valentine's! I cannot have intercourse - Happy Valentine's ! I cannot have any person care for me - - Happy Valentine's !
By 365poetry6 days ago in Poets
Feelings In All It's Glory
take a deep breath, way down in your chest stale mate that emotion and put it to rest stifle that feeling by giving it your best
By Gregory Payton6 days ago in Poets