The dog sees a jump and jumps. If it is an opportunity, he seizes it. And his barking hurts him. He humiliates him and does not honor him.
By Kisama Riyo about a year ago in Poets
I don’t care if it’s not a word I’m using it You heard If the antonym is real Then by god I’ll use anything that sounds right
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Rewriting the code To get rid of memories we hold Of times we scold Fearing the cheering of holidays And birthdays delight
You’re my my drug You’re my Dopamine dreams Raving romance Unimaginably uplifting Giddily giggling Together in the moonlight
This poem was written in response to the Rattle® Poetry Ekphrastic Challenge for November 2024 and was ultimately not selected. You can find more information here.
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)about a year ago in Poets
There’s criminals that wear masks And criminals with guns But if you ask Who does the most damage It’s the criminals in suits and ties
Cast in bronze, captured Frozen Still Set into motion by the artist Against my Will Fabric pooling in metallic drippings
By C.Z.about a year ago in Poets
Those of us who lack beauty have a gift As recompense for our misshapen forms: We can gold from ordinary muck sift And know it when real to ideal conforms
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Poets
We will have to trust the hounds in the snow What we cannot find, their keen noses will How to keep starvation at bay, we know
Isn’t it cruel My stomach’s empty But my head is full Full of foolish ideas Of freedom Of peace We’re all out here Just trying to get a piece
“Oh Jeff…. I love you too..but our love was built around a fragile dream. My husband’s heart, echoes steadily in your chest.
By Daphsamabout a year ago in Poets
Jeff, I love you too, but the wind keeps calling me so now I must go. ***
By Alexandria Stanwyckabout a year ago in Poets
