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match strike
strike, strike, watch them burn cup your fingers round the flame my little match girl
By A. J. Schoenfeld18 days ago in Poets
Behind the thoughts of Men
"Nate, Kal, Zane. Come on over here. We need to have a conversation about men and their feelings about and towards women".
By Novel Allen18 days ago in Fiction
The Art of Eliminating
For a long time, I drowned in deadlines. I chased every possible opportunity to keep myself busy. I ran after every grant proposal, every manuscript submission, every project, and every student request. I hated receiving complaints, so I tried to resolve every tiny issue myself—at work and in social life.
By KURIOUSK18 days ago in Lifehack
Robbing Peter
Ma plays bill bingo Cue out-of-date space heater Kindling far too close
By Paris Giles18 days ago in Poets
Walking in Sunshine
The sun warms the soul even when artic winds blow walking the path home.
By Gail Winfree18 days ago in Poets
it is enough
white icicle world; furnace of your hands over mine in dying light
By Raistlin Allen18 days ago in Poets
Becoming Dangerous to Your Old Self. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Inner Conflict No One Warns You About There is a moment in every serious growth journey when motivation is no longer the problem.
By Chilam Wong18 days ago in Motivation
Navy Shipman "Unidentifiable" After He Was Beaten to Death Because He Was Gay. Content Warning.
Before the military created the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in 1993, gay and lesbian individuals were forbidden to serve. Commanders were legally required to report any members they suspected of being homosexual. An investigation would occur, and the individual could be dismissed from service, even if they had an otherwise impeccable record.
By Criminal Matters18 days ago in Criminal
A Good Hug
Seals in tenderness, repels outside forces with electricity
By Jada Ferguson18 days ago in Poets
Winter’s Thaw
pickled berry toes sting when the water dresses thaw before unfurl
By Bride of Sound18 days ago in Poets
One Light
A single light shines, Gleaming for those who have strayed, Saying, "Welcome home."
By Julie Lacksonen18 days ago in Poets
In These New Times
That's how it's always been --the truth-tellers diminished. For countless years they've been cast out and shunned. That's how the kings have ruled
By Elliott Robertson18 days ago in Poets