Roots dig deep, while branches reach high Spreading to the future and anchors to the past Our lives between the earth and sky
By Natasja Rose2 months ago in Poets
We trade our minds for mirrors that are not our own. They glimmer with a false and tempting sea. When fear invites another voice to claim our own.
By Test2 months ago in Poets
Will I recover from these villanelles? It’s too soon to know; Only time will tell. It’s like being trapped in a prison cell—
By Harper Lewis2 months ago in Poets
The flame, it dances, wild and untamed, A primal roar, consuming all it finds, In its bright embrace, nothing is unclaimed.
By Tim Carmichael2 months ago in Poets
The Glow Until it Fades By L. I strike a match… So small but devastating if mishandled… And watch… As the flame finds its shape in the open air…
By Lindsey Ratcliff2 months ago in Poets
Introduction This is an Ekphrastic Terzanelle inspired by this amazing image by Thiago Corrêa on Instagram. Click on their name for Linktree
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA2 months ago in Poets
There is beauty in you And in me Is it seeing flaws in the beauty? Or beauty in the flaws? Does it matter? We all see beauty differently
By Atomic Historian2 months ago in Poets
Always sounds grand in the moment An expression of hope To conquer every unknown valley and slope Little do we know that always means in all ways
I just wanted a simple villanelle Thomas and Plath made it look so easy - no mad descent into iambic hell. ***** The refrains look simple, I couldn't tell
By John R. Godwin2 months ago in Poets
Awaken my soul I hear your call But I understand nothing Detached from The Otherworld A forgotten past Disconnected
Come aboard the expression express For when rigid steps taken, all inhibitions thereafter may be ridden Have a seat, have a drink, be content, care less.
By J.C2 months ago in Poets
Push to ride through pain all day Despite concrete feedings and bloody rewards Fever rush demands life lived this way
By Sarah Campbell2 months ago in Poets
