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The Little Plant That Learned to Hope
In the corner of a quiet courtyard, behind an old brick house, a tiny seed rested beneath the soil. No one noticed it. People walked past every day, their footsteps heavy, their minds busy. The seed lay there in darkness, wrapped in cold earth, wondering if it would ever matter.
By Imran Ali Shahabout an hour ago in Poets
I Had A "Boy-friend" Who Said These Words To Me Once - He Has Moved On - Been The Best Thing In Life, I Am Without Him, And Every Other Thing He Comes With - Hmmmm
So I was thinking about the only person in my life !? He said to me, I will never know what exactly a "MALE" wants - hoping I wanted him as a person !?
By 365poetryabout 23 hours ago in Poets
The Ability To Use "Toxicity" To Produce "Energy", Is That What People Do In Some Part Of The World !?
Okay, I was beaten, 250 times, because - I want..... NO children !? Okay, I am never going to marry someone special, because - I want.... NO family !? Okay, I was sent to get my brain checked out, because - I want.... NO friendships !?
By 365poetrya day ago in Poets
I Have Never Wanted A Child, That's In My Heart, No Family, That's What In My Heart - No Person To Care For Me, That's What In My Heart - My Heart, My Heart
I hope one day I could lie down on a table and you cut me open ?? You replace the brokenness that I have, and just put some children in it!?
By 365poetrya day ago in Poets
KC's Texts
Ex hiding secrets my presence sets off alarms “friends” oblivious He smiles at their faces pretending he’s not cruel
By Tina D. Lopez2 days ago in Poets
Listen I Kind Of Need Some Help, Listen I Have No Family, Where Will I Reside If I Am Like Sorta Happy, Where?
I have no person who would want to marry me !? I have no person who is attracted to me !? I have no person on this planet who can tolerate me ! - What then do I do !?
By 365poetry2 days ago in Poets
I Love People That Are Over The Age Limit Of 900, Also "Cerasse" Is The Best Food Group For Pain
Sometimes I wonder, or the very least question ! Can this person be for me, I mean they are dried and whiskey !? They are "immeasureable" and fantastic, they are smart and charming !?
By 365poetry2 days ago in Poets
I Am Wearing No Clothes - You Can Visit Me At 5:00 P.M. Everyday, Is That Like A Thing - Who Does That ?
This is the way I assume my life can be !? The way I hoped the world could see me as important, and perhaps the ability to understand the quality of life itself !?
By 365poetry2 days ago in Poets
I Am Afraid Of People, I Wish I Could Tell You Why - I Wish I Could Understand The Importance Of Any Person On This Land
I cannot understand why it's important to have children !? I can never understand the importance of having to understand the purpose of children !?
By 365poetry2 days ago in Poets
Orally I'm Going To Speak At Three (3) A.M. Every Morning - I Want You To Respond - Say Amen
The areas in which I'm able to meditate sends a message through my spine as if the cool wind bounces over the wonders of our mind !?
By 365poetry3 days ago in Poets
I Was Thinking, I Am Not Well ! I Was Thinking, The "Boogie Man" Will Need My Name - But I Am Thinking
So when I was growing up, I learnt that clothes and shoes wasn't important!? When I was growing up, I learnt that outside was just as cold as the inside, and to have someone care enough was a hard thing to do !? I'm thinking, that having a person just say "I Love YOU" - means it, and thinks of themselves as extra - ordinary !? A thing high above the heavens and also beneath the Earth !? A place where it wouldn't start but end, a place where nothing can surpass - and nothing can over flow !? So when I was growing up, I learnt that clothes and shoes wasn't important!? But, I learnt !!! I'm thinking, that having a person just say "I Love YOU" - means it, and thinks of themselves as extra - ordinary... I'm thinking !!!
By 365poetry3 days ago in Poets
I've Had A "Boy-friend" - And Guess What, He Likes A "Particular" Thinking - He Said We Have To Listen Music
The best lesson I will ever learn, is that life is filled with many obstacles !? Life is filled with many problems, and the hope is just to find the one person who understands who you are !? I've had 10 - billion partners - not really, but that's what I hoped for !! I hoped, that I was "that attractive", and you know well, Valentine's is important !? I didn't receive any chocolates, no dinner dates - not even the favourite nursery rhyme for back in 24 years ago !? But, anyway - enough about me !! I would just like to say !! The best lesson I will ever learn, is that life is filled with many obstacles !?
By 365poetry4 days ago in Poets