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The Poem
When I was about 6 years of age, a wise old man - we will simply call him Eusebio, told me a story - and this is how it was told.
Agustin De LeonPublished about 5 hours ago in PoetsThe Fair Folk
Light flickers through the trees, And filters amongst the leaves, Like little fair folk Casting spells like glitter, And floating with the wind.
Hope
The months fall to days , And the days dissipate to hours . The seconds breathe their last , And I so desperately want to hold fast .
t i m e
Words. Simple, precise, complex. Letters upon letters. Written page upon page. Contained within two small covers.
jharnejukePublished about 7 hours ago in Poets
The Night
Night is upon the Earth Lost walking aimlessly through the dark the path in front looks grim and the path behind? desolate.
Aalow VairaPublished about 8 hours ago in Poets
The Gift
“Faster” I yell. My horse and I are flying, but still aren’t going to win at this pace. My friend Ven has always been a better rider than me, and it doesn’t help that I have to wear these dresses. Right before he rounded the big tree and went out of sight, he looked back and smirked. Once he was out of view, I stopped. He had already won. There was no point in continuing the race. I dismount my horse, straighten the skirt of my dress, and pull an apple from my bag. I give Winter the apple and lead her off the trail.
Bryn KammerPublished about 8 hours ago in Poets
Waiting in anticipation
I don't think I'm ever truly living in the moment Because I'm always waiting in anticipation for something It seems like everyday is just filler for another day
TheUndergroundPoet (Alex)Published about 8 hours ago in Poets
Amanda Gorman Inspires
On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the inauguration of President Joe Biden. Ms. Gorman, a resident and youth poet laureate of Los Angeles, and a Harvard graduate, is the youngest inaugural poet, only 22 years of age. She is also the nation’s first ever youth poet laureate. She is one of only six inaugural poets, and is in some fine company, to say the least. The first poet to read at a Presidential inauguration was Robert Frost in 1961, followed by Maya Angelou in 1993, Miller Williams in 1997, Elizabeth Alexander in 2009, Richard Blanco in 2013, and of course, Amanda Gorman in 2021. Her poem was written to call for “unity and collaboration and togetherness.”
Joe PalumboPublished about 8 hours ago in Poets
PROTEGE
"Tye, boy where are you at!" "I'm in my bedroom!" Tye replied. "Well come on, let's go!" "Just a minute!" Tye exclaimed.
Faheem JacksonPublished about 8 hours ago in PoetsEvanescent sun draws near
Evanescent sun draws near , Dark wraps her tendrils 'round me . Wild winds carry scent of fear — And this dread spell has bound me .
Regret
I'm so sorry I didn't experience your key moments of life with you Witness the sheer delight and wonder as you welcome your first child into the world
Fate
The world is closing around me, Circling at fall of day, And with every passing moment I wish another way. The ways in life's dark passages,
