Winter came early this year, not outside—out there it’s just rain and late leaves— but behind my ribs. I wake to the radiator hissing,
By Milan Milic10 months ago in Poets
The Poem That Knew Death I wrote a line, and the shadows bent toward it, pressing cold against my hands, folding darkness into syllables.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk 10 months ago in Poets
The Man That Was Spooky as Can Be He walked with no sound, yet his shadow moved, his eyes caught the corner of my vision,
Ever try to explain depression? Watch each word fall short, whittled into something slight. I keep regretting every softened confession.
By Patrick Gadoury10 months ago in Poets
(1)I’ve been carried with so many sins- (2)Sadly, I went through isolation, exclusion, and judgement… (3)I felt remorse everyday and night…
By Meghan LeVaughn 10 months ago in Poets
Sanely insane In and out of this world Functional illness Normal outwardly but hiding inwardly Thoughts becomes pain On a different page
By L.I.E10 months ago in Poets
Cold seeping through my sole as I walk across ice Soul sundering echoes of past speeches and future greetings Heart baring akin to inviting danger... I flinch
By Mo Darasi10 months ago in Poets
I failed language arts every year in high school. Writing always felt too personal— like words were stepping stones into my world,
By Edward novad10 months ago in Poets
So here’s the thing— I’m not really a fan of life. Haven’t been for quite some time. Anger, rage, and hate consumed me at an early age.
Carry me away from this burden This pain Heavy, tough, pressure That’s cursing me Hurting, bending and breaking me But it’s you that’s bringing me peace
“Gratitude in advance is the most powerful creative force in the universe.” When we embrace gratitude in advance, we unlock the creative potential
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff10 months ago in Poets
The Woman Trapped in a Whispering House The house breathed around her, its floors groaning with stories, its walls whispering through cracks,
