Earl W. Pearl

Joined July 2022

276 stories

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I’ve been writing poetry (rhyming mostly) since about 2014 and have recently transitioned to writing novels and short stories. My poetry genres are faith, humor, social issues, politics, pretty much any subject matter.

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Unrequited . Top Story - January 2026.
Somewhere out there lives a lady, I’m her King without a throne And it’s been this way forever, seems I’m meant to be alone
By Earl W. Pearl8 days ago in Poets
Honor
I charged, tho outnumbered, with only a knife I fought for my brothers, no thought for my life Forget the citations, it’s not for awards
By Earl W. Pearl10 days ago in Poets
Hurt People, Hurt People
This stupid excuse is a patented lie Used by those never bullied or shamed What sense does it make that the innocent die Why are they the ones wrongfully blamed
By Earl W. Pearl23 days ago in Poets
Judging
Exotic’s, mid-engines, that “super car” mold That phallic that screams of short coming For me, it’s a preference of something more bold
By Earl W. Pearl2 months ago in Poets
The “Otherized”
Back then you were different if darker than white Aware that you have been “otherized” Racially mixed in a culture “up tight”
By Earl W. Pearl4 months ago in Poets
Humble Valor
I converted in my foxhole, I had shrapnel in my vest Men were bleeding, some were screaming, I went searching, tho hard pressed
By Earl W. Pearl4 months ago in Poets
Most Unworthy
These memories oppressing me I prayed that You’d erase Impulsive thoughts I cannot stop I wish I could replace Your standard is my standard too
By Earl W. Pearl4 months ago in Poets
The Perfect Recipe
God really outdid Himself creating you I guess “normal” just wouldn’t suffice Saying, “This time the ‘standard’ is not gonna do
By Earl W. Pearl4 months ago in Poets
Urban Prodigal
Comfy life, one Army brat Gone forever, just like that I will miss the “melting pot” Giving way to *Ellicott All the former things I knew
By Earl W. Pearl4 months ago in Poets
Topping Off
The road this week had twists and turns And some of them were bad Amazing how much fuel it burns I used most what I had
By Earl W. Pearl6 months ago in Poets
Blood In The Water
I sleep well after winning but I’m restless when I lose Which means I’ve had some sleepless nights, which means I’ve paid my dues
By Earl W. Pearl8 months ago in Poets
Beside Still Waters
Monday my eggs were runny, the next, they’re overcooked The mundane is such a struggle, blessings are overlooked This life is so oppressive, so filled with meaningless “crimes”
By Earl W. Pearl8 months ago in Poets

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Unrequited . Top Story - January 2026.

Honor

Hurt People, Hurt People

Judging

The “Otherized”

Humble Valor

Most Unworthy

The Perfect Recipe

Urban Prodigal

Topping Off

Blood In The Water

Beside Still Waters

Achievements (1)