I’m sorry that you had to grow fast And stand too tall with your feeble feet That you had to do it all alone And maintain that smile as long as you can
By Ann ☕️about a year ago in Poets
Arthritis you wicked bitch Pain that makes each movement worse. FeetA twist, a twinge, a heavy sigh, You linger close, and I ask why.
By Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
ARTHRITIC JOINTS HURT Arthritis pain hurt’s A very silent scream help No help comes, just cope!
Who Am I? Am I flesh, bones, and breath aligned, A spark within a fragile rind? A vessel shaped by fate's decree, Bound to time and entropy?
By Katie L. Kashanabout a year ago in Poets
The cat was on the prowl Not a creature was stirring Not even a mouse Because the call was coming from inside the house
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
One night, cigarette smoke wafts out your ground-floor bedroom And you really don't know why you're drinking alone But then, I suppose you do
By Essieabout a year ago in Poets
The Blame Seekers When fear wraps tight around the soul, And shadows in the heart take toll, They scan the room, eyes sharp with dread,
Staring in this mirror as I put on eyeshadow, I gaze into deep brown eyes, They are a reflection of times gone by; Sorrow, joy, and pain,
By Carol Ann Townendabout a year ago in Poets
Mom said, "Always save your coins, for storms will come unannounced." I wish she taught me how to spend joy— not fear.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in Poets
It was a poison that started In the pretty pastel paint Coating the plastic bricks Of a kindergarten classroom That smelled like melting crayons,
By Silver Dauxabout a year ago in Poets
The voice was very clear. The voices of conversation, which were always present haunting me. How could a voice that I didn't know the origin of, be the reason for me to follow everything.
By kaileenabout a year ago in Poets
Here she comes, my most loyal friend, “Hey! How are you?” She greets me with a hug, Pulling away I state, “I’m fine.”
By Sibley Shamraabout a year ago in Poets
