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Living a Sweet Life, Diabetes-Free: A Poetic Journey to Health
To live a life that's free of woes, A healthy lifestyle we must choose. For diabetes, we must beware, And take good care, with love and care.
By Helan D. Jhonson3 years ago in Poets
The Living House
My house is more than bricks and stone, More than walls and doors alone, It's a living, breathing entity, That welcomes all who come to see.
By Matheesha Fernando3 years ago in Poets
Hope's Flicker
Hope’s Flicker In the depth of my despair, I’m lost, with no one to care. My dreams have all but died, And my hopes have been cast aside.
By Anonymous writer with a broken soul3 years ago in Poets
Head Noise
Six Word Poem they all speak but nobody listens Head Noise is Real if you walk far enough the head noise fades and the poetry appears.
By Stevi-Lee Alver3 years ago in Poets
Wonders of Humanity
Humans, the marvels of creation, Living, breathing, in a world of sensation, Infinite in complexity, boundless in imagination,
By Shivam Rai 3 years ago in Poets
Because Everything Can Kill You
time to dry out, sunshine. *because everything can kill you, that's why. storms not my rain anymore. codex of the inherent skeptic:
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
Losing
Losing is a painful thing, A burden that the heart must bring. It cuts so deep, it hurts so much, A wound that's hard to ever touch.
By Matheesha Fernando3 years ago in Poets
EFFORTLESS
I know I know... This sounds like just another gimmick... Lose weight while I eat junk? ”Riiiiiight” pull the other one why don’t you....
By Jazmin Fernandez3 years ago in Poets
"Timeless Moments: A Journey Through Life"
Time, a river ever flowing, Onward to where it's going, Unceasing in its steady pace, A journey that we all must face. It moves along without delay, Never stopping, come what may, And in its wake, it leaves behind, The memories we seek to find.
By Raj’s Vocal3 years ago in Poets
dream girl
In the dark of night, I close my eyes, And there she is, my dream girl, so wise. Her presence fills my heart with delight,
By seegiri sarisara3 years ago in Poets
Heart Health
Have Heather hold her horses: Happiness has hurdles. However, helpful habits hide, hibernating, held hostage. Hug her, honey.
By Hailey Marchand-Nazzaro3 years ago in Poets
"Eagerly Eating and Effortlessly Exploring"
Ablaze, an artist's allure Alluding auburn ambitions Arising, amicable azure A brilliant blazing beauty Bewitching, blooming buds
By Shivam Rai 3 years ago in Poets