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Beauty for Ashes
Beauty for Ashes I have walked through the ruins of all I once knew, Through the wreckage of dreams that I thought would come true. I’ve knelt in the dust where my strength came undone, And wondered if beauty could grow where there’s none.
By Hannah Lambert3 days ago in Poets
Lord, Guard My Heart
Lord, Guard My Heart Lord, guard my heart from all that I desire That draws me from Your altar, dims Your holy fire. If I should crave a thing You never meant for me, Then break my heart for what will break my bond with Thee.
By Hannah Lambert3 days ago in Poets
I Have Called the Darkness Friend
I Have Called the Darkness Friend You call me dramatic; you say I speak in fear, But you weren’t there beside me when the darkness drew near. You haven’t heard the whispers dressed in promises of light, Or watched a thing that seemed so good reveal its face at night.
By Hannah Lambert3 days ago in Poets
The Lonely Road of the Called
The Lonely Road of the Called The road of the called is a treacherous climb, Where eternity whispers through the hands of time. Where the crowds may applaud you, then leave you to bleed, And the ones you would die for may question your creed.
By Hannah Lambert3 days ago in Poets
10/19/26
I’ve died a thousand times Every close call Every time it felt like I was dying Part of me did I am not the only one I am just the one who’s line continued on
By Atomic Historian7 days ago in Poets
October
It’s the rustle before the stillness Animals foraging, leaves falling Footsteps crunching. There is death here. But it is beautiful in its decay.
By Lauren 10 days ago in Poets
All Hallows' Eve
Crunchy orange and yellow leaves, The spirit of October weaves Patterns of red, orange, yellow Blinding sunshine, orange pumpkin
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR10 days ago in Poets
Vita In Discrimine
Today, I sipped my coffee Under orange leaf hues Listening to the endless rustling Of nature’s phoenix fire *** Why must decay reign For us to acknowledge The beauty held within A leaf so mundane? *** Foliage so full of fire Underscored by snap and crackle Assembled bodies Warmed by flame and wool *** A constant, latent chill Demands a libation A cider, a bourbon A paired stew, preferred in a cauldron *** Twirl amongst the skeletons Let shivered spines Be eternal reminders That thou art mortals *** So let us come honor This hallowed month Which, if we’re quite honest Wears the crown, in triumph
By Matthew J. Fromm10 days ago in Poets
Loud UPS
It just drove by, Yikes Time to wrangle your sleepy day, Picking up the pieces of a drowsy forefront, He will let you know when it is delivered,
By Tambourine Man11 days ago in Poets
What I've Done
The lies I've told. The pain I've dealt. The trouble I've caused. No one knows the whole truth. No one ever will. No one will listen to the words I speak.
By Jasmine Harris12 days ago in Poets
Ataraxia
Human beings are fickle things Nothing but power fiends Lay me beside foggy waters Cut off my son’s hands Carve out his heart
By Atomic Historian12 days ago in Poets
Breath it Out
On this date last year, I was publishing my first poetry; thought; my vision to vocal. This year I am closer to be a published author.
By Semra Laureen Hill Jean13 days ago in Poets