It's nice that we've lived here eighteen years yet we still make new friends with the neighbors and then find out we have more in common
By Judey Kalchik 6 months ago in Poets
Lots of Indian kids, from this generation are making a splash on the global stage— Beauty pageant, swimming,
By Seema Patel6 months ago in Poets
The very pandemic that reared ugly head, as an enemy, to show what fear is, what a nightmare feels like, unleashing unprecedented agony,
There’s no place like “home,” my favorite nickname for your arms. The way you wrap them around me, and keep me safe from harm.
By Tiffiney Cornish6 months ago in Poets
Father Father you left me abruptly unknowingly feeling so unloved We planned a funeral for weeks Filled with people
By Victoria 6 months ago in Poets
Of all the things you ever did Designed to piss me off Dying on me is the worst I’ve thought You got in trouble sometimes
Not built, but breathed, from chaos’ forge, A titan born where continents collide. The primal roar, a seismic surge, Lifted this sovereign, stony-eyed,
By Jacky Kapadia6 months ago in Poets
The Nurse Who Kills You As You Sleep She doesn’t knock she’s already in feet like whispers and air-thin skin No badge, no belt
By Marie381Uk 6 months ago in Poets
You were a Mediterranean mystery Almond sugar shaped eyes, set in deep brown jus. Ebony thick skinned hair, smooth as silk, a confident air.
By Chantal Christie Weiss6 months ago in Poets
Just because my cover is weathered and torn And my pages are a little worn Don’t look at me and scorn For I’ve been a thousand places
By Atomic Historian6 months ago in Poets
Alisha leaves her bed to a new fresh day She has to earn her bread, at the age when she should play She carries her crafted hats and sets off to the street
By Maryam Batool6 months ago in Poets
I signed her up for the home-based program, through Metropolitan Family Services. She was just a baby. I didn’t know what to expect,
By Diani Alvarenga6 months ago in Poets
