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Celebrate your breakup and set yourself free!
Don't feel horrible about your separation. Start relishing the fact that your life will change. Celebrate that the devil has reclaimed its property.
By Nelo2 years ago in Poets
mostly ambiguous. Content Warning.
it felt good for a minute, before the crimson sunrise after the calamity. the aftermath not yet calculated and the door slam saved for later,
By ⸘jason alan‽2 years ago in Poets
Nalikalantibar
Nalikalantibar! I have no idea what this word means Or if it’s even a real word But it sounds cool I may just be fool for things that sound mysterious
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Full Tilt
They say to go full tilt But they don’t know what that means It means more than fighting to the hilt It means you have to be willing to take the hits
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Soul-3
I am a shadow of myself A hollow reflection of what I used to be I have become voiceless Because of other’s choices Everything drowned out
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Listen!. Top Story - July 2024.
Listen! Be silent! And enlist the help of angels to tinsel the inlets with stars. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The poem above contains five bolded words that contain only the same six letters. Combining new words from rearranging the letters of another word is making an anagram.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Poets
Virtuous Woman
A true woman, who can find? A mother, a wife, a sister, a friend, A joy giver, a peacemaker, A ray of hope in hopeless situations,
By Maud Agyemang-Gyau 2 years ago in Poets
run. Content Warning.
the villain in someone's story, but okay with it - proud even. once what was right, doubt was no benefit. did diligently give more than appropriate
By ⸘jason alan‽2 years ago in Poets
Dream Richness and Success: A Poetic Journey
Pursuing Accomplishment with Determined Enthusiasm Energy energizes the quest for dreams. The fire consumes inside, pushing you forward when the street gets extreme. With enthusiasm, each snag turns into a venturing stone. Feel the surge of adrenaline as you pursue achievement, not entirely settled. Allow enthusiasm to be your compass, driving you to levels incredible.
By Iftikhar Akram2 years ago in Poets
question everything
can you hear me now? do you understand what power is? does it matter? what is the correct answer? who and why are you asking?
By ⸘jason alan‽2 years ago in Poets
July
July, the sun-kissed summer's peak, When warmth embraces us, gentle and meek. The days stretch long, the nights stay bright,
By hicham nour2 years ago in Poets
I wish to be enthusiastic
my life is filled with sadness continuation of sleeplessness I spent days in serious meditation my head is filled with unstoppable thoughts
By Nelo2 years ago in Poets