red taillights in fog trudging along highway 4 work waits beyond gray
By Tina D. Lopez8 months ago in Poets
chicharron crackles salt and chili on my lips Concord Tap House meal
Pumpkinhead toppled Halloween's grin smashed in field February sky
a squirrel standoff we're stariang each other down he slips into earth
Just five syllables, then seven, two more, easy, and already out.
By Maddy Newt8 months ago in Poets
Direct eye contact, but they could just be checking to see if it sticks.
not sleeping at night that moment when water drips ! drips ! drips ! drips ! drips ! drips !
By Gerry Thibeault8 months ago in Poets
In mind and stomach, sometimes, even in the heart. Thus, focus forfeit.
gushing and swirling my glass is overflowing water keeps running
blooming acacia something moved in the brush— a rabbit’s white tail. Note: Under the neighborhood acacia shrubs, cottontail rabbits live. As I stand there admiring the yellow blossoms, I see them moving beneath them.
By Seema Patel8 months ago in Poets
Loud repeated bangs Shrill screams envelop the street Life ends with a thud
By Maria A. Perez8 months ago in Poets
Breathing slows, then stops When the chest does not rise again The clock ticks twice more
By Crystal Potter8 months ago in Poets