Most recently published stories in Poets.
As children, we are told stories, Of monsters and dragons, And evil witches trying to kill good people, Stories of prince charming,
By Cierra Merryman8 years ago in Poets
Why can't I erase the thought of you from my mind the way you erase the taste of me from your lips? The feel of me from your vessel of a body that carries my pleasure
By Love Dalius8 years ago in Poets
Family. Where isolation is learned. Self-expression apparently damages their "image" You have to live to be like them, Portraying some distorted image of "perfection" that is simply not obtainable.
By AM8 years ago in Poets
I can’t explain why it pains me so much. I miss Bodhi. His laugh, his smile, him singing along with me to his favorite song,
By Delenn Mulvaney8 years ago in Poets
Another day at school and I am ready to retreat As the bell rings, I grab my things and head on down the street I stop by a soda shop nearby and get myself a pop
By Joshua Scott8 years ago in Poets
The past is a lot fucking easier to bury and leave behind when you're not walking through his graveyard, through his fucking shrine. Who needs a memorial — wouldn't we all rather just forget? Would we?
By isa bel8 years ago in Poets
You have no way of knowing this Time is fair You are bliss You are all That there is Bring me liquor, bring me smoke Hit me with a solid toke
By Petra Koutoumanos8 years ago in Poets
All I know are tiny heart-shaped dreams, pastel and chalky and melting on my tongue before I can forget how they taste, before I can remember what they say.
Don't try to reach me through the shadows, you will never find me there. Don't fumble around for me late at night, early in the morning, whichever tortures you most.
If I could sell my thoughts, how much would it be? A penny, a dime, a dollar or three? Will the public demand that I cheapen the price
By Angelika Arroyo8 years ago in Poets
Even though your beauty comes in forms of hurt, painted by different shades of red, You must learn to evolve from such standards
By Rachel Bene8 years ago in Poets
Strong. Do you know the meaning? Of this extremely powerful word? Will. The will to live, Is a strong one, Do you have it?
