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The Magic of Tiny Moments
Raindrops patter, pitter-patter, Little drummers on my window shatter. Smiling puddles, shiny bright, Reflecting clouds, taking flight.
By Ivan2 years ago in Poets
Ode to the Little Things
Sunlight paints the windowsill, Warm and golden, makes my heart fill. Little robin sings a tune, Happiest melody beneath the moon.
By Ivan2 years ago in Poets
Rescued
Nobody loves me. I’ll never believe that rescuing me is a worthwhile dream. I am unworthy of love, and, you can’t convince me
By Star Love Grey2 years ago in Poets
His Indulgence You Sang
Certainly, elsewhere, six-hearted husband, securing occasion, remember daughter replying held that, his own, strangers to propriety.
By Randy Baker2 years ago in Poets
Homesick
An odd question from a man looks like he fits here, could be an old Grizzly Adams: "Are you homesick yet?" And I didn't know how to answer, so I just smiled and said I wasn't.
By Benjamin Kibbey2 years ago in Poets
"VIRTUAL REALITY LOVE". Content Warning.
This is a poem, a story about two twin souls meeting online at an older age. They live far apart but not in their hearts. There are many stories of romances online in 2024. Not all romances online are scams. I believe in love again even at the age of 74. I have an old rock n roll heart. Rock on through the music and time of space and internet lines.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 2 years ago in Poets
Top Story. Top Story - February 2024.
Top story Oh what a glory To wake up and see You’ve beat an untold number of contenders today Oh hooray What a wonderful day
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Puffy Eyes
"I'm tired" This seems to the words that my mind Chants. On repeat. Lately, It's all I can think about Focus on. How tired I feel
By Manisha Dhalani2 years ago in Poets
Midnight
Midnight He holds my hand as we fall asleep: our fingers wound together like the binding of a well-worn book, the edges of our feet resting against each other -
By Amanda Reifert2 years ago in Poets
Arizona Voice
Arizona Voice A stone is not so easily touched. Murmurs of motion evoke something deep within the layers of hardened earth.
By Amanda Reifert2 years ago in Poets
Lucifer. Content Warning.
Lucifer In the absence of light we fall - the black descent through the suffocation of night. Walls enclose until escape is but a distant hope -
By Amanda Reifert2 years ago in Poets
The Love of a Married Man Is an Underrated Terror
The Love of a Married Man is an Underrated Terror The love of a married man is an underrated terror - his gaze glittering with passing street lamps,
By Amanda Reifert2 years ago in Poets