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The Navigation of Hands
a sudden wave disarticulates the hand, liberating the shadows of fingers. this is an outline of pure possibility replacing remembering, go with it—there is no balance, it’s all or nothing—memories covered in whiteout throb on the page like divergent bulbs and your hands become staircases of rats swarming, clawing over each other. rodent fingers of chaotic planes trace your non-pulsed heart. these hands are not to be navigated.
By Stevi-Lee Alver3 years ago in Poets
A Very Confusing Thing
To have the gift of fairy sight To have the gift of fairy flight To have the gift of fairy might To have the gift of fairy light
By Karen LaRue3 years ago in Poets
The Writer's Struggle
The blank page stares back with vacant eyes, A taunting reminder of her endless tries, The author sits, pen in hand, But the words refuse to take a stand.
By Andrew3 years ago in Poets
why her
In this world of endless beauty, Of sunsets and starry skies, There's one soul that's truly caught me, The reason for my heart's sunrise.
By Ema 3 years ago in Poets
"SHE;"
She is a mystery, a enigma untold, A wonder to behold, a story yet unfold, With eyes like the stars and a smile so bright,
By Eshna Eman 3 years ago in Poets
Why Not ?
? Why not try something you've never done before? Break out of your routine and explore something more. Take a risk, be brave, and step out of your comfort zone.
By Leeann3 years ago in Poets
Fasting
The practice of fasting can purge the body, mind, and spirit of impurities. It serves as a way to restart and reset.
By Jazmin Fernandez3 years ago in Poets
Dear Mother Earth
Today and every day, we celebrate you. We are trying to change the way we live and what we do. Planting new trees for those chopped down.
By Cathy Deslippe3 years ago in Poets
MindVoice Of Him
As I journey on this path unknown, I see a world so different, so new, I sense the change, the thrill, the fear, As we leave our old home, so dear.
By Leeann3 years ago in Poets
Building Bonds That Last
We hold them close, our precious little ones, And wonder what the future holds for them. We want to build a bond that will endure,
By Leeann3 years ago in Poets
AI vs. Human Poetry
AI versus Human, who shall prevail, In the battle of poetry, who will prevail, The machine with its algorithms and codes,
By Santosh Belbase3 years ago in Poets
Dear Loneliness
Dear Loneliness, You feel so heavy on me, Like my weighted blanket Around my neck at night, After I get out of the shower.
By C. M. Norwood 3 years ago in Poets