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Independence Day
The smell of smoke excites My tempest mind The vault door’s cracked Safe unlocked I've dug out the powder Bombs have been broken out
By K.B. Silver 7 months ago in Poets
"Happiness is born in the heart with contentment, while sudden grief can bring down even the strongest man."
In the rich tapestry of Pashto wisdom, proverbs often capture profound truths in just a few words."True happiness comes from a content heart; sudden sorrow can bring down even the strongest man," is a powerful reminder of the human experience. It speaks to the essence of emotional resilience, the source of real happiness, and the unpredictability of life's challenges.
By Noor7 months ago in Poets
The Weight of Small Things
A warm cup held between both hands, Steam rising like a prayer at dawn— No one else may ever notice, But it’s the moment I hold on.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Poets
Ruby’s World
Reggae music, Diet Pepsi, sunflower seeds and a good book to read. That summed up everything Ruby Lee Spencer would need. A soul of reggae. Bob Marley was her spirit animal and love language.
By Joe Patterson7 months ago in Poets
Dallas
In twilight’s hush, your silhouette stood tall A fierce protector, answering love’s call Your paws, like thunder, grounded my soul
By Abi Rose Travis7 months ago in Poets
Until Infinity
Read something wonderful Read something great Read something lovely Read something educational Read something exciting
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous7 months ago in Poets
Unspoken
I can’t tell you how much I miss those Saturdays— dragging myself out of bed, grumbling that I’d rather stay home. I’d give anything now
By Annie Edwards 7 months ago in Poets
Scroll
Scrolling, scrolling, down, down, down Through the death spiral of society Trying to wake up Wanting to make up for time lost
By Atomic Historian7 months ago in Poets
Where the Light Doesn’t Reach
I sat in your room today. Dust danced in a beam of sun, But you weren’t there to scold it Like you used to— “Always open the window,” you’d say,
By Mahmood Afridi7 months ago in Poets
The Book That Changed Everything
The Story In the heart of a busy city, life moved quickly. People rushed to work, buses honked, and the streets buzzed with noise. Among the crowd, an old, dusty book lay abandoned on the sidewalk. Its pages were slightly torn, the cover was dirty, and no one seemed to notice it. For days, it sat there as hundreds of feet walked past it. No one cared.
By Shohel Rana7 months ago in Poets
Earth 19: The One That Burned the Bill. Content Warning.
This is my response to the big ugly bill. Millions of Americans will lose everything. I sang the blues today. I am disabled, old, and health issues. Yes, I will lose everything if something is not done to stop the Nazis and the Rumpty Dumpty crime syndicate.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 7 months ago in Poets
POEM - The Four Friends: A Confluence Of Strength
Before the confluence, where the wide river bends, And ancient forest to the meadow descends, Four spirits moved, distinct in form and aim,
By Jacky Kapadia7 months ago in Poets