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It arrived in the morning, a polite little ping, A digital clearing of the throat, Before the coffee had even finished brewing.
By David M3 months ago in Poets
Underneath the blanket
I love life and its possibilities. But I am tired and I want to be happy. I want to show the world the colors I see. I want to paint faces and draw their lines with pens and ink.
By Precillia Cecile3 months ago in Poets
Red, White, and Blue
Please stand. Hand over heart. Eyes on the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag. Red, white, and blue. We learn that part early.
By Tifani Power 3 months ago in Poets
When Static Clings
This poem is dedicated to those who deal with racing thoughts that feel as if static is clinging to their minds. Know you are not alone.
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in Poets
Technicolor Thoughts
Technicolor thoughts Speaking static words Underneath the surface Of a mental iceberg Carnival inside Speaking empty parking
By Raine Fielder3 months ago in Poets
Static voice
Speaking my words come out static And I don’t really know what to do Inside the picture is clear But I can’t get the message out to you
By Raine Fielder3 months ago in Poets
Empty
Grief lives in empty swingsets, closed books, and stray socks. It's in memories, that room I can't open the door to because it's so full of loss
By Harper Lewis 3 months ago in Poets
Diamond Heart
I felt the tempering The heaviness weighing me down Tugging at my heartstrings Begging to be cut Opened by slitting An artery With a page Ripped from the Ledgers of my past
By K.B. Silver 3 months ago in Poets
Warning
We interrupt your regularly scheduled… To bring… very… we won’t Don’t Panic … it’s just …. VERY IMPORTANT… so don’t… Woman aged… shoot to ki…
By Raine Fielder3 months ago in Poets
What Is It They Always Say?. Winner in Say It Again Challenge.
What is it they always say? A stitch in time saves nine? When we buy fast fashion cheaper than cotton? What is it they always say? A bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush? If the birds are busy why would I stick my hand in there? What is it they always say? The needs of many outweigh the needs of one? Is that why we call war The greater good? What is it they always say? No man is an island? Then why do we isolate and victimise? What is it they always say? Curiosity killed the cat? Funny how it never seems to kill ignorance. What is it they always say? Sticks and stones may break my bones? But why do words linger longer than the broken bones? What is it they always say? I don't intend to offend? Then punch down with all your weight What is it they always say? It's just a joke? Then why does the laughter cut like a bread knife? What is it they always say? I'm not racist, but? Funny how that but remembers what the rest forgot What is it they always say? I believe in equality? Just not your equality What is it they always say? Respect your elders? Is that why we mistake age for wisdom? What is it they always say? Always look for a policeman? Unless no-one believes you anyway What is it they always say? Stranger danger, stranger danger When the relative or family friend is having their wicked way with the innocent? What is it they always say? Blood is thicker than water? Is that why it hurts more when family turns against you? What is it they always say? Boys don't cry? Is that why I am standing on the top of a bridge?
By Paul Stewart3 months ago in Poets
Vocal media you need to read this
Hello Vocal, You really need to respond to people who need help. So many users are sending messages without receiving any support.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 3 months ago in Poets
Dirty Laundry. Runner-Up in Say It Again Challenge.
The Inner Circle has strict ordinances: leaves may fall, birds may chirp, shirts may dry, as long as they have nothing interesting to say.
By Tina D. Lopez3 months ago in Poets