Old men in batik shirts convene, Behind closed doors, their laughter keen. Their wrinkles map a history's span, Of a republic finding its plan.
By Ardiansyah Ahmadabout a year ago in Poets
In the quiet of the night, When stars have lost their light, I sit alone with thoughts that weigh, In the emptiness, I drift away.
By Muzammil Sandhuabout a year ago in Poets
I used to love the rain the way it became music pitter pattering against window panes The way lightning bounced from cloud to cloud
By Isabella Walkerabout a year ago in Poets
Lost time and lost life Lost will and lost wife Lost soul and lost purpose Lost heart and lost surface Gained time and life
By J. K. Andersonabout a year ago in Poets
I cannot sleep for I dream as I wake There is no one here but a reflection in the lake The travels are long and the mind weighs heavy
You look at me askance As we dance To the limerence in each other’s eyes Sometimes I see what’s on your mind But I promise, there’s no lies
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Sometimes, when the screaming of a million earthly orphans grows too great I wish I could escape into the vast, cold arms of the universe
By Noelle Leaderabout a year ago in Poets
Sins kept silent and unsoothed slip out of the darkness sometimes Indoctrinated eyes and ears may ignore testimonies to keep things hidden
By Lily Séjorabout a year ago in Poets
Solitude Is Lovely.... Every Now and then. Can wear you down a bit Every day, though.
By James Dormanabout a year ago in Poets
Soundlessness Surrounds and fills a Shadowed depth we call the Universe Invisible Infinity's outstretched surrounding what was First Un-iridescent
By Aiden Haleabout a year ago in Poets
Softness sounds of stillness when serenity speaks a shadowed Symphony Inaudible introspective inhales to immerse infinity's within the Inner-Self
Life is full of risk But sometimes I really can’t believe some of these people actually exist What is wrong with them