Free Verse
- Top Story - January 2024
Oceans of Apathy
Advertised happiness Blaring from every direction Counting the ways Depression can be defeated. Everyone says to smile more
M. A. MehanPublished 4 months ago in Poets A Chaotic World
In the rhythm of life, the same routine day I began, A fifteen minutes' drive, turned to a three-hour detour unplanned. Thoughts swirling through my head, a heavy heart that I bear,
For the Love of God
Accoladed for ignorace, beasts dance in droves. Cabarets celebrate the destruction of peace and hope. Erring on the side of
Lizzy RosePublished 4 months ago in PoetsTina's Task
All is quiet The night is thick Nothing is stirring Not even an owl The stars are hidden Behind the clouds Moonless night
Mother CombsPublished 4 months ago in PoetsPsychedelic world part four 1997
psychedelic world is dedicated to my my first favorite fashion designer the late great Gianni Versace Poem number 42 The bad
Rikki la rougePublished 4 months ago in PoetsOde to Simba, abecedarian sequence
All the while it was becoming more obvious my cat was seeking attention, dividing my brain into pieces of puzzles. Eagerly seeking to please, this sassy
Andrea CorwinPublished 4 months ago in Poets- Top Story - January 2024
MORE 50 word Critiques in free verse? Oh no! 😅
The “Game of Thrones” Opening Titles & Theme Music - composed by Ramin Djawadi “It can be very dark and moody, but also beautiful and emotional at the same time”. - Ramin Djawadi on the opening titles theme.
Self
Alone in the world, she traveled. Battled and weary, fighting to reach her goals. Calmness is what she seeks. Determination never flagging.
Suzanne AllenPublished 4 months ago in PoetsMy Mini Critiques in free verse
This is just a little recap (and links to my original critiques) of last year’s challenge. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while and have just been slack. I liked the challenge because I was able to tap into my love of reviewing films etc. I also chose to write in free verse (rule breaker) to help me separate my ideas more clearly & write sparingly, given the 50 word requirement.
Hollow Pins
“Hollow Pins” Sitting here an echo in the wind like distant pins. No feeling deep within. A stabbing pain like knife blades
Corey W HarlandPublished 4 months ago in PoetsOn Life in Three Acts
It took me long years and a thick gray beard to recognize the reality of my life. First and second acts lived on autopilot, playing out patterns and habits on repeat, a scratched record skipping to the same phrase over and over again.
David MuñozPublished 4 months ago in PoetsCrystal
A dusty halo that I burned a long time ago, I miss her, she was a huge part of my life, Messages under the blasted sun, Betwixt my foreign enemies,
Tambourine ManPublished 4 months ago in Poets