The walls are breathing with my scattered mind, I count the cracks, then count them all again. The door is locked, but only from inside.
By Tim Carmichael11 months ago in Poets
In ruffled collar, turned against the light, A poet gazes toward what lies beyond, The man who gave the villanelle its flight.
The years go forward, but the past remains, A burden that settles deeper as we age. Time offers distance, not release from chains.
I speak in rhymes and mysteries Because that’s how I think My brain shittles riddles because it titillates my neurons It is how I do my best to get along in this world
By Atomic Historian11 months ago in Poets
Once I had it all But it somehow got away I didn’t make that call It was a happy fall A year ago today Once I had it all
By Raine Fielder11 months ago in Poets
The words are written, but the page stays sealed, And silence keeps what speaking might have saved. I keep the truth that never was revealed.
Ten dusky ochre eyes penetrate the gloom Five craven bellies ache with ministered devotion Twenty paws walking in a line that signals doom
By Thomas Speer11 months ago in Poets
I wanted you for me, Or was it that I wanted to win the chase? Clearly, taking you would be no guarantee. * With my sabotage help, you became free,
By Julie Lacksonen11 months ago in Poets
WE saw it was coming; like we always do. A kingdom desperate to wage war on neighbors. We eat together. What else can we do?
By Aaron Richmond11 months ago in Poets
heave ho, me hearties, sail hell's fiery sea say farewell to mothers, lovers and lies, God cursed us all, last of the pirates we!
By John Cox11 months ago in Poets
I am afraid this time, that it's too late She sat waiting for my return I wasted the flowers she loved, on her grave * Watching as the cars went by, still I chose to make her wait
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden11 months ago in Poets
Excuse me, did you say I cannot say those words? Which words? Suicide? Murder? Rape? Killed? People cannot control their triggers - So you banish verbs?
By Hope Martin11 months ago in Poets
