I kept a whole drawer of excuses for you, folded neat like socks: He’s stressed, He didn’t mean it, He had a hard childhood,
By Milan Milic5 days ago in Poets
The bird took flight from the ground The sky was its goal Or was it merely the means of escape from its struggle for food in a harsh time.
By Henrik Hageland5 days ago in Poets
Today is International Logic Day...a day we remember that logic governs all we do. But what should reign at the centre of life's practicalities?
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin5 days ago in Poets
Some believe And others hesitate As in the bright so in the night While world goes silent Still echoes the voice of unknown love
By Karun 5 days ago in Poets
A stunning innervision inversion revelation Majesty of all multilimbed companions Stretched out, crooked fingers reach
By Paul Stewart5 days ago in Poets
I can’t explain why But we told ourselves a big lie We told ourselves we had defeated fascism But there was a schism In the streets we shouted their defeat
By Atomic Historian5 days ago in Poets
I used to press my pain down like laundry in an overstuffed drawer shove, shove, close it fast, Pretend the handle isn’t shaking.
A crash in the night. Eyes fling open. Hands shaking. Heart pounds. Deep breath. Just a noise. Head rests. Eyes close.
By Sandy Gillman5 days ago in Poets
I can't help but love you. Your smile, your style, and heart And all the while, no distance no miles I wouldn't start, depart
By Chris Santiago5 days ago in Poets
Tip-toe through your house, Our subtle romance, Our shapes cast shadows in lace, Our souls intertwine, embrace As our lips dance on stage,
By Thomas Bryant5 days ago in Poets
I sit at my chair playing with my hair the strawberry mash in my mouth clinging to my chin, dripping down.
Still, I reach out for your heart. You brag you have none, strangely proud of your hollowness.
By Tina D. Lopez5 days ago in Poets
