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I Leave With Grace
Acceptance is not necessarily within the definition of defeat, Or so I’ve discovered in recent years, I’ve grown to learn the lessons you sent my way,
Colleen MillsteedPublished 23 days ago in PoetsMother Nature
Every time I set my glass down, it leaves a ring. Cool water in that familiar shape of infinity. Little planet of molecules, combed right out of the air, as if cloud carried.
Jen Parkhill “JP”Published 21 days ago in PoetsDream Catcher
Even on days such as this, your name tugs at my tongue. Clairvoyance would surmise that your presence in my head is your mirror.
Skylar CallahanPublished 25 days ago in Poetswink
Pale Cheshire grin cracks black velvet indicative of some celestial cheekiness - what mischief does this silver eye spy
Sara LittlePublished 22 days ago in PoetsAfter a long week
After a long, busy week, Here I am. It is Saturday morning. I am alone. Resting. My window is open. A fresh breeze. There are a few light rain showers outdoors.
Gloria PenelopePublished 24 days ago in PoetsTemporary Trials
Each summer the bright feathers fade Change renders vibrancy to gray Lake or land bound for lack of flight Incapacity at first sight
D.K. ShepardPublished 23 days ago in PoetsWords I Wrote
I have no real confidence. I watch “success” after “success” After “success” and finally feel As if there is hope. Hope to succeed again.
Michael ButorovichPublished 24 days ago in PoetsLanguage Barrier (?)
My line of work involves a lot of time communicating across languages through an app, telephone service, or my new friend José.
Gabriel HuizengaPublished 24 days ago in PoetsLost in love
Eventually I came to realize love is not for me. It overshadows all else, posing as this thing to be adored, silencing the calls of the world.
Kari McLeesePublished 24 days ago in PoetsA lake of fire
Ever sinking deeper deeper Certain of the end pray sooner Life for me no longer meaning Inner terrors demons pricking Pyre of flames my flesh receding
Raymond G. TaylorPublished 24 days ago in PoetsIt's My Birthday
Elaborate birthday Celebrations have nothing on the Likes of this one. I get to blow out the sun, the Perfect gift. Satisfying a long held
Meagan DionPublished 24 days ago in PoetsIs This the End?
Everything stops Curious animals look to the sky Lunar position defies expectation Innocence is lost in the dark Power like that must come from a god
Leslie WritesPublished 23 days ago in Poets