My dad taught me how to build a sandcastle on the beach at Tybee Island. We dug a trench in the sand to serve as a moat before the castle, which resembled a lighthouse.
By Harper Lewis4 months ago in Poets
It sits heavy in the chest, a stone that will not rest, carved from moments we can't take back, words that left their track.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Poets
I dream in skies where stars are born anew, He walks the earth with measured, steady stride. My world is painted gold in every hue,
By Tennessee Garbage4 months ago in Poets
Some days begin before the sun even stirs - before the warmth reaches the windowsill, before light stretches its fingers through the dark,
By Zakari Runge4 months ago in Poets
We meet at the crossroad, our hands still warm from the journey shared. There is a pause, the kind that hangs heavy with memory,
By Life Hopes4 months ago in Poets
She was the first road I walked, her arms a shelter, her voice a lantern in the dark. The world was uncertain, but she carried me steady as a river,
“For you, my dear, my child, I’ll give my life” I swore and claimed non-stop to all the stars. Who would’ve thought with it we’ll end up rife?
By Laura Rodben4 months ago in Poets
I come from a valley carved deep in the land, Where the hills wore soot like a working man’s brand. Kirkconnel, proud cradle of miners and kin,
By Kathryn King - always known as Kathy!4 months ago in Poets
An Anthem for the New Scholar ( New arrival student ) Writer: Amir Husen You come to us, a mind aflame with light,
By Amir Husen4 months ago in Poets
One last look at the trail of fire Left by other people's desire Was it worth it? She'll ask "Every second" as I fall asleep
By Vili4 months ago in Poets
Mom and dad did great, I’m their first mistake On my day of birth, they were cursing earth Welcomed with a slap, mom cried take him back
By George Zelinski4 months ago in Poets
In that brilliant Caribbean light we took his body to a wall (a unique burial; all for respect and faith made right). My mother spoke to the priest
By Kendall Defoe 4 months ago in Poets
