Free Verse

The edge of Insanity. Content Warning.
I admire the negativity of my jailer She has a smile on her face Showing me razor sharp teeth She looks just like me, only cruller.
By Alyce Willow2 years ago in Poets
Don't Cry, I Miss You
I wonder, Will the heavens ever stop crying? It feels like rain, So heavy, that these teardrops look like pain, Painful tears from you, dear Dad;
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Poets
Butterfly Effect
Butterfly Effect: Life’s Journey Life is truly alright about enjoying the experience here on planet Gaia Having the ability to travel through one’s rang of emotions without judgement that fosters a sense of confidence through life’s bends, twists and turns
By JasperRei TheArtist2 years ago in Poets
Zesty Parmesan
“I’d like to see a menu, please.” “You’re all the menu I need.” “Just pass me the menu, would you? I’m hungry.” “If I must, but can I not offer you an appetizer to get you started? How’s this? Or this?”
By Mack D. Ames2 years ago in Poets
empty conversation
clambering with choicesentencestructure OR making a sterile point of conversation does not SUIT you NOR does it SANDWICH
By Carrie Wisehart2 years ago in Poets
The Sun and the Moon
"Sun, you say you know her more, but I think this is false. I've watched her crumble into nothingness. I've watched her tears carve rivers in her sunken cheeks deep enough to drown giants. I've watched her spine quiver as she questioned her own existence. I've heard her raw and tattered voice beg the cosmos to not meet you in the morning."
By Soul2 years ago in Poets
Caterpillar Love
"Monarch, Peacock, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, what do you think we will become?" "My mind has not meddled in metamorphosis lately"
By Soul2 years ago in Poets
Void: Inner Battle
"Did we ever find someone to love us so deeply that the pain ingrained in our veins seemed to disintegrate?" "We've found caterpillar love, hoping it would spread its wings, but it never did. Now we sit with ourselves at the dinner table wondering if we'll ever capture our monarch. Twirling our spaghetti, wishing butterflies were filling our stomachs instead of pounds of pasta"
By Soul2 years ago in Poets
Apologies
I'm sorry... I'm sorry I overthink I'm sorry my mind is quick to think the worst I'm sorry it bugs you I promise I try not to
By Mercedes Chavez2 years ago in Poets
Is This Easy?
Is this easy to accept all?... In a world where others write my script, I strive to stand tall, but their words leave me stripped,
By Sugan Ya 2 years ago in Poets
I Saw You...
In a flash, when the bird song was silenced, when the wind ceased and watched, when all horses paused neighing, when all flowers failed to recall waving,
By P.A.Vinura Jayasanka2 years ago in Poets
Lessons of Loyalty
Life has taught a lesson clear, Loyalty can't be controlled, my dear. No matter the good you give away, It doesn't ensure they'll treat you that way.
By shanmuga priya2 years ago in Poets