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Most recently published stories in Poets.
I am Purple
I am a fresh bruise, mottled under skin and tender to the soft touch of a fingertip. I am painted by angry hands, by sharp edges, by painful accidents. I only exist where I should not be.
Mackenzie LeePublished 2 minutes ago in Poets
...beautiful lies you could live in.
Fate intervenes i see you only in my dreams is this my destiny chasing something illusory i bagan to doubt my senses and those empty promises
Gabby TorresPublished 11 minutes ago in PoetsDrowning in Red
The yellow glow of morning creeps into my being A stretch, a toss, a tear My pessimism attacks me with fears of what the day will bring
Court WhitePublished 21 minutes ago in Poets
The Sacred Arboretum
Sweet woodruff carpets the entryway as the spattering of trunks open into sacred space. The woodland clearing is tinted green from the sun waves piercing the canopy.
Delia D IbanezPublished 29 minutes ago in PoetsNew Light
Low light, plum sky, the moon shown bright. Soft blue, a hue of trust built over time. Green grass lay wet beneath our feet in fright.
Hannah Lora MurrPublished 38 minutes ago in Poets
A Dream Come True
This one's for Hip hop and sushi Break dancin and Bruce Lee the Filipino DJ’s reppin Zulu nation Smokin loose leaf Wu tang and Mrs. Boggs, also known as Grace Lee
Lala OpeniPublished 43 minutes ago in Poets
Puzzle Undone
Puzzle Undone I frustratedly put together the border of the pink, purple and blue border of my puzzle I bought with pride when I realized the colors matched bi pride
Monika JudkinsPublished 44 minutes ago in PoetsColor The Colorless
I'm consumed by the thought of you this darkness sucks me in But what do I expect from my heart I buy my happiness in pills
Suraj GhimirePublished about an hour ago in Poets
Dear Brown Girl...Woosah!
Brown Face. Race. A race to run. A race to become. One. One of the many. Yet one of the few. In a race to make your wildest dreams come true.
Bre HardinPublished about an hour ago in Poets
Ultraviolet
Once colorblind now I see the colors that define. Well for starters my name means violet. Kinda like ultraviolet most of me is unseen by the naked eye. It takes special sight to see my spectrum. A certain frequency to ride my wave.
Iola RigginsPublished about an hour ago in PoetsKnow This
All my life I’ve wanted someone; Someone just like you. You’re all I ever needed. I just didn’t know until now. I want you with all my heart;
Jessica KarrisPublished about an hour ago in Poets
Love in life
I’m out the blue my sweet gentle hue no drama no problems I’m free no screws. Yes I knew there’s nothing else to do so I’ll just frolic the fields and nap in the bayou. There’s so much more love and support love ties us down with no remorse. Not forced but burned maybe lightly scorched my worlds a maze hay fields have burned. I miss the sun under it I’d run big yellow shimmery dazzling gaze I’m stunned. early morning fun forever rest in love eternity will wait for me to come.
Jonathan WashingtonPublished about an hour ago in Poets
