Most recently published stories in Poets.
To the harvest moon, you say your prayers. Asking why man made lights shine there. They are so beautiful and inviting. But ultimately dangerous and frightening.
By Paul Crocker7 years ago in Poets
Hiding below the window sill Every Tuesday it was the same, “Hide below the window sill” “If the rent man knocks the door and I know he probably will”
By David Aleman7 years ago in Poets
I’m not sure what I have done to be treated this way. Everyone’s blaming me, leaving me to stray. It’s hard enough already-
By Isha Khaneja7 years ago in Poets
Wild in the deserts Of Egypt and Sudan, Grows hard and bitter fruit Called gurma in the land. Harvested and hoarded Somewhere in the shade,
By Kate Rauner7 years ago in Poets
The day I first saw you, You were wearing Red. And as you entered the room, Making my heart pound and others who envied you drop dead.
Him I Once met the perfect Man He was funny Caring, compassionate He respected me deeply He understood my disabilities
By Rachelle Murphy7 years ago in Poets
There's something we share in Common with all creatures, all kin Whether by blood or by ties of love Or piety or anything else above
By Gopali Ghosh7 years ago in Poets
A daughter needs her daddy, to love her, and to teach her how to be loved. A daughter needs her daddy, to be there, to catch her when she stumbles.
By Jenna Logan7 years ago in Poets
Fractured is my heart. A closed door left open. Cold air luminous to heat, then burns its flame to ice. The light is left forgotten. Its rapture is once again hidden.
By C B7 years ago in Poets
With a blackened finger he points and fears This terrible day of four hundred tears Young mothers, wives and brides to be
“Daddy why didn’t you come get us, last time?” “Daddy, why am I not good enough?” “But Daddy, it’s our weekend!” “Daddy, I got Straight As like you said, aren’t I good enough?”
Let me twist the timekeeper's dial In the wrong direction, So I can forget about the future, And still have the past To look forward to.
By Holly Whitehead7 years ago in Poets