The storm didn’t leave politely. It ripped the screen door loose, knocked over my favorite plant, and stole the power for hours.
By Milan Milic10 months ago in Poets
You Again? No, I don't wish for your company I've already shared too much I know there will be no moving on But perhaps you could give me a rest for now?
By Shirley Belk10 months ago in Poets
Erasure of emotion As safety as leisure Gaslighting assumption Erasure is necessary Emotion is treachery Lies we tell ourselves
By Paul Stewart10 months ago in Poets
Putins War Bloody war, why do they want it? Men in high rooms with dry lips, speak of glory while boys fall. They never hear the last breath.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
A Depressed Man What kind of man will live today, a replica of yesterday? To stay in bed and smell like stale cheese, to not walk, but slide around on his knees.
Do your best ain’t stopping me Discipline Is what we’re taught…. Know one thing ain’t flopping me Safe to say I won’t get caught….
By Haychie_Artist10 months ago in Poets
I was almost there Almost to the bright yellow future But there was a faint echo An echo of who I used to be An echo of the depressed girl
By 143Rosey10 months ago in Poets
He was late. The soft bed surrounding didn't do much to ease my worries. He was late, again. The bed I was laying in was going to be empty another day.
Dear me, You were supposed to grow up to be so smart So bright and so brilliant But somehow you failed You got burnt out
Why mom, why? Why do you stay with my stepdad? The stepdad who made comments about my boobs? Who made sexual innuendos directed at me?
Why am I scared to shower? Why don't I feel safe around anyone? What's wrong with me? Did I cause this? Was it all a dream?
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