Free Verse

Haunted by the Past: The Search for Solace in an Ancient Temple
Shattered Glass Heart My boots scuff against the worn stone floor – of the ancient temple. The temple is stale, thick with the scent of aged dust and forgotten prayers.
By Kingsley Gomes, PhD.2 years ago in Poets
A Ten-Year-Olds Birthday
10 year olds birthday well, the party was on Saturday her birthday is on Wednesday Her list looks like a teen it is certainly a tweens list
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Poets
Transformation . Content Warning.
When I was a child, A man painted my skin in dark shades, And taking away my innocents. Within my mind, memories weave in and out.
By Lane Burns2 years ago in Poets
Self
Self Self-centered Not necessarily selfish Reaching the whole-ness may be a dangerous endeavour and concept One is not many
By Patrick M. Ohana2 years ago in Poets
Unmasking Our Fears. AI-Generated.
Behind the mask of confidence and charm Lies a sea of fears and doubts that disarm The whispers of "what ifs" and "maybes too"
By Noonaj2 years ago in Poets
Said and Saw
In whispers soft, secrets said, Moments shared, hearts led. Through the mist of time's embrace, Eyes saw truth, love's gentle grace.
By Abbas2 years ago in Poets
One for the Road
That was it, downed and gone now, no more An empty glass, the finish that actually begins Each year, tradition dictates the final drink
By Savannah K. Wilson2 years ago in Poets
It has to end
It is not your fault. This was never your fault. Let go and move on. It was intended that way. It has to end regardless.
By Gloria Penelope2 years ago in Poets
I'm that poor woman in rags!
I was born and flung in the dumping area An old woman took me in. But she died sooner than I expected. Her relatives kicked me out of her house.
By Gloria Penelope2 years ago in Poets
Lions (Support Conservation Efforts here!)
Hey guys, it's been some time since I've last posted, and I'm sure glad to be back! Before you dive into this poem, do check out this Lion bracelet-which comes with a REAL LION that you can track! As a way to support conservation efforts by Ewaso Lions, Fahlo has created tracking bracelets that allow you to:
By Cyrus2 years ago in Poets
Love is an opportunity
Love is the power. Of sharing our lives with someone. We share our lives with someone we love. Making it a new opportunity to love and become happy.
By Joe Bou Khalil2 years ago in Poets
SALT
if dem break you heart just forget the anesthesia just rip off the bandage rub salt in you wound and then you go scream
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Poets