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**The Ogre’s Curse**
**The Ogre’s Curse** Written by Mohammed Tajul Islam
By MD Tajul Islam11 months ago in Poets
Reflections of a Broken World
The mud-covered mirror showed a distorted image.. Butterflies with their wings cut off They died by crashing..
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
What Do You Truly Seek from a Woman?
"What do you expect most from a woman, 'Love...? intercourse? " "Love that has been crossed with intercourse, " "Can't you be satisfied with love alone...? "
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
Dust and Clouds: Navigating the Unknowable in Human Connection
The simplest truth in this world is that sometimes, you just don't like someone. If you don’t like something, you just don’t like it. There’s no inherent reason why. It's like a gust of wind blowing by; all you have to do is brush off the dust on your body, turn around, and walk away calmly. Then, quietly forget about the person who doesn't like you.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
My Poem A Day In February
Happy days, loving my poetry buddies Thank you for all you do and all the goodies
By Denise E Lindquist11 months ago in Poets
The Hidden Faces of Friendship
Not every friend is a true friend to you!!!!! One of the harsh truths of life is realizing that not everyone you call a ''friend'' is really one.
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
The Silence of Goodbye
Treat someone who left you as if they were dead... Then, for him/her, The love you had will not disappear... The hatred will not arise...
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
White shoes
White shoes I caress them with love I apply the best gum to the damaged areas I rub them I knead them
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
Silent Flame of devotion
You are the one who obeys the law.. I will marry you, you silent flame.. I will not take off the clothes you have worn...
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
Silent Beginnings
Another woman A cruel man did not deceive me He did not know about love My father did not comfort me He did not even ask me
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
The daily wage
The daily wage.... He is tall and handsome He has no shortcomings He is young He has good strength
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets
Frozen Moments
Days When ice mountains are born The coldest Days that never felt at all Days that never felt The sun jumped to the ground
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Poets