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I Killed the Alien (Vacuum)
The alien came out of nowhere Big and fast and round Slithering on its belly With a boastful, angry sound. * I sprung into quick action
By Cindy Calder2 years ago in Poets
Desk Escape
In my cubicle, I sadly sit, With paperwork stacked, a towering pit. My boss is grumpy, the workload immense, I dream of a break, it just makes sense.
By 𝔖𝔞𝔫𝔡𝔥𝔲2 years ago in Poets
Whimsicality
Whimsicality, Dances in absurdity, Nonsense melody. Absurdity flows, In the land of strange shadows, Kangaroos wear wigs.
By Moon2 years ago in Poets
The Spooky Season Challenge
If you know me, you'll know I love two things: Scottish history and Spooky Season. I've written about the history of Jack O'Lanterns and Guising (commonly called Trick or Treating outside of Scotland), but now I want to celebrate the upcoming season. It's a special one after all; I turn 30 the week before Halloween.
By S. A. Crawford2 years ago in Poets
The Faust Deal
Poet's Note: The following is inspired by prompt #7 on Chloe Rose Violet's list of October writing prompts, which can be found below.
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 years ago in Poets
A day at the zoo!
They had heard of us but didn't quite understand, Not until it landed and I took hold of its webbed hand. This alien had landed to learn about us more,
By Silver 2 years ago in Poets
The itsy bitsy spaceship
The first time I used a new hearing aid, A wee voice said: "Earthling, don't be afraid! We've traveled through space To reunite with our race.
By Sonia Heidi Unruh2 years ago in Poets
Maybe
Maybe you feel deep within you that you aren’t where you are suppose to be right now, but maybe you actually are. Maybe you are being held in this place so that you can grow and heal before you head somewhere else.
By Dole Ayomide2 years ago in Poets
Can You Guess the Song and Complete It?
" ♪ ♪ ♪ THIS NIGHT IS COLD IN THE KINGDOM ♪ ♪ ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,♪ ♪ FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE BATHROOM SINK AND ♪ ♪ YOUR STEPS KEEP ME AWAKE ♪ ♪ DON'T CUT ME DOWN ,,,,,,,,, ♪ ♪ LEAVE ME HERE ,,,,,,,,,,,,♪ ♪ I ONCE WAS A MAN WITH DIGNITY AND GRACE ♪ ♪ NOW I'M SLIPPING THROUGH THE CRACKS OF YOUR COLD EMBRACE ♪ ♪ SO PLEASE, PLEASE ♪ ♪ ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, SLOWLY? ♪ ♪ A LITTLE SYMPATHY, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ♪ ♪ IF YOU WANNA GO, THEN I'LL BE SO LONELY ♪ ♪ IF YOU'RE LEAVING, BABY, LET ME DOWN SLOWLY ♪.
By Sol2 years ago in Poets
The Cosmic Corsair
it was pretty darn obvious where to take this alien who landed here by mistake, only one place made sense to me so we journeyed together across the red sea,
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Poets
My First Alien
I have seen you more than once. You have never seen me until now. I introduce myself to you. You introduce yourself to me.
By Theresa Evans2 years ago in Poets
Go Away, I'm Reading!
How dare you disturb me? I know I let my coffee go cold; Can't you see? This book isn't meant to grow old? Don't say a word!
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Poets