“Five people against one, that's not fair,” he cried to his angry family. “We know the truth,” Judy the outspoken of the five cried, “and you know we do.”
By Timothy E Jones3 months ago in Poets
From fertile fields, the golden grain we glean, A harvest rich, a bounty to convene. Each stalk a story, nurtured by the sun,
By Tim Carmichael3 months ago in Poets
You kept me grounded, rooted in reality So that my branches could grow skyward Your sacrifices and encouragement nourished me
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Poets
My daughter will be alone when I climb the hill again, to fight for our daily meal. Where is the woman I love the mother of my daughter?
By Sebastian Hills3 months ago in Poets
Where on earth did we go wrong, my brother? Pleasant companionship turned combative Such sorrow and grief we’ve caused our mother.
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶3 months ago in Poets
My sister illuminates the sky The brightest ball in the family She is the show stealer And the stopper and topper of everything
By Lisa Pulliam3 months ago in Poets
At every turning point, you were there. When the walls held anger and the floors kept secrets, I found your light in the crack of the curtain
By Oula M.J. Michaels3 months ago in Poets
The dusk drips gold on furrowed ground, I walk where laughter used to bloom; the ghosts of seasons gather ‘round, their murmurs rise, then fade too soon,
By SUEDE the poet3 months ago in Poets
I’m sorry that I missed you, love I ran to the store for string Seems the one that I used for my cup To connect us, is missing
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 months ago in Poets
Sweet moon, may I tell you a story? I used to take my kids to the marina at low tide. We'd hop across tiny streams in the rocky sands
By F Cade Swanson3 months ago in Poets
Thanksgiving is the Ultimate gathering; No one gathered Like my Mom. Mom gathered us all. The sisters who were mad at each other:
By Laura DePace3 months ago in Poets
A newborn, you Zero pieces One piece, mom Two pieces, dad Twelve years old School, friends, family, siblings Twenty-four pieces
By Liliana Krpan3 months ago in Poets