Gratitude

Honey on the Wound
Honey on the Wound You said the truth would sting at first—then sweeten where it should, So lay it bare, then breathe it in: put honey on the wound.
By Milan Milic3 months ago in Poets
Poetic Devotions
Doubt ruled all interactions Dubiously scribbling every Hashed-out letter Each shakily constructed sentence Formed in blind obeisance to the past
By K.B. Silver 3 months ago in Poets
The In-Between
Our Society Today is Deeply Focused on the Goals... The End... The Awards... The Recognitions. It has Become Something that We Seek to Desperate Ends.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)3 months ago in Poets
The Thing That Runs
I have hunted many things— the scared little heart of the deer in the first rays of the sun, the glitter of the truth in the eyes of the two lovers,
By Dylan Deckard3 months ago in Poets
The Black Cat Who Walked Through Shadows
The Black Cat Who Walked Through Shadows He came one night without a sound, his eyes two golden lanterns, burning against the hush of dark,
By Marie381Uk 3 months ago in Poets
Go Not-looking!!. Winner in Poetry of the Hunt Challenge.
Sh! You'll wake it!! Missed what you already have Because you were too busy trying. Sewing a stone to a heart’s beat.
By Christopher Falcione3 months ago in Poets
Spring into fun
Toddling toddlers toddle in the grass Chasing elusive will-o-wisps Cackling as grasshoppers jump at last ***** A jar of lightning bugs sits under a bush
By Andrew C McDonald3 months ago in Poets
Salted Hallelujah
Salted Hallelujah I kept my praise in jars of brine, a hush beneath the blue, a hymn that stung the tongue to sing, but still it wanted through.
By Milan Milic3 months ago in Poets
w a k e
i’ve gripped what the ocean conceals pulled by the spiral of the void flailed and fought struggled for naught surrendered ‘til shadow
By Kristen Balyeat3 months ago in Poets
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Dream
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Dream He kept the flame above the sea, Through storm and fog, through endless night, He watched the waves like restless souls,
By Marie381Uk 3 months ago in Poets
Dear Moon
Moon! I missed you! Last time we spoke you busy keeping all the planets, stars and galaxy in order you said, I hope they listen to you. I wonder what it’s like where you are, can you see all the fires, cyclones, storms, ice and people who are causing chaos for no reason?
By Frances Helena3 months ago in Poets
Autuminter
It stirred my soul The rain met the ground, softly The rain met my core My essence, shattered To pieces when the delicate transition
By Maya Or Tzur3 months ago in Poets