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Poets Media isolates the most poignant, powerful, and exquisitely composed verses and quotes in the universal poetry canon.
Scorched
Elements of fire Burned swirls and flames around fiercely Ashed my livings... ****************************** When I was 22 years old, My First Apartment caught fire while my Then at the time Boyfriend was home and I was out with my Friends. I was traumatized when I Arrived to see an ambulance and a crowd of my neighbors outside... I was stopped ✋ and forbidden to go inside but I rushed past and Ran up the nearest staircase.
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)3 years ago in Poets
A Lost letter in time
Dear Quinn, I’m sorry I can’t express myself properly around you, and I’m sorry that we have been separated by the cruel twist of fate and by a decision I cannot prevent——though I believed that by trying to save that tiny bit of hope by expressing to you that I am truly trying to be there even when I can’t, it bothers me so deeply that you have departed, as you know I’ve always been here trying to find a way to save us, even in my limited capacity. I know it’s hard to see that even though you aren’t here and I’m writing to someone who cannot(or maybe won’t) even read my words,
By Melissa Ingoldsby3 years ago in Poets


