1. Begin by assuming the pain is hypothetical. It happens to others...distant others. People you were told made bad choices. People you don’t know. People you don’t have to imagine.
By Cadma9 months ago in Poets
“Hey let me know when you get home” “I’m home.” “Are you safe?” “It’s 2 am and it’s dark out be careful of unmarked cars”
They found each other in a quiet chapter of life. Not at the beginning, not at the end— but somewhere in between, where expectations had softened
By Zidane9 months ago in Poets
My heart floats outside my body Somewhere in the ether Wandering Drifting through the world Scarred and battered Torn and tattered
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in Poets
I’d rather be alone Than with misery I won’t miss you But you might miss me That’s not my problem You made the bed Now lay down and rest your head
This document hereby declares that enforcement actions of Department of Homeland Security remain in effect. All relevant agencies are instructed
By Cadma10 months ago in Poets
Obligittos were made for his father and his sisters. Vain were his father's attempts at a dynasty of kings. Everything he wanted in Edward was found in Elizabeth.
By Chloe Gilholy10 months ago in Poets
I can’t explain why But we told ourselves a big lie We told ourselves we had defeated fascism But there was a schism In the streets we shouted their defeat
Where Silence Learns to Breathe Beneath the ribs of stone and sleeping clay A gentle current hums in quiet veins Roots whisper truths the mountains never say
By Zidane10 months ago in Poets
Ice was born without noise, without applause, without the drama of flame. It arrived as a pause in motion, a held breath of water
By Farhad10 months ago in Poets
Achieving goals Pressing forward Pushing through Limitless dreaming Yen emotions Igniting change New opportunities Growing every day
By L.I.E10 months ago in Poets
I was intact before you. *** Not whole. Just unbroken. *** The dark knew me. It kept its distance. *** Then you arrived
By Aarsh Malik10 months ago in Poets
