Mental Health

Shells And Petals
Shotgun shells and broken wings Tattered holes and battered dreams Bullet holes attached to strings No more use in listening
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago in Poets
From Darkness to Light
The difficult days will eventually pass. If you don’t believe me, look back. You have already gone through a lot of hardships without knowing it. The rest of your life is very long, so there is no need to panic.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Poets
The Iliad by Homer
Focusing on the latter weeks of the Trojan War—a struggle between the Greek city-states and Troy—this epic poem With an especially eye toward the Greek hero Achilles, whose wrath and refusal to battle have terrible results, the narrative examines ideas of combat, honor, wrath, and divine intervention. The tale also delves into the lives of the gods, their connections with humanity, and their influence on the path of events.
By Genius Slyabout a year ago in Poets
Work On Yourself
Every now and then you have to stop and work on yourself. Often times you’re the one who’s bringing hurt on yourself. Kinda hard to do when all you do is spend your time passing the blame.
By Joe Pattersonabout a year ago in Poets
Borrowed Time
"Borrowed Time" The words rang in my head Because for the last few months, All I keep asking myself is... "Where has the time gone?"
By Manisha Dhalaniabout a year ago in Poets
He Waits
A sinner is not a sinner He only falls short of virtue In the dark he waits for the light to shine For he is a child of light
By The Madmanabout a year ago in Poets
Aftermath
I have eaten too much quicksand And now my lungs are hungry As they sink I find my head feels heavy As they pump glass granules into my blood,
By Ruby Redabout a year ago in Poets
100 lost moments
***I haven't done an unofficial Vocal challenge in a minute. But Lamar Wiggens posted a poem for the keeping it 100 challenge that drew me in and made me want to give it a go! Check out the link below!
By Tressa Roseabout a year ago in Poets
A Poem of being pregnant
Pregnancy so far has been making me tired. Tired as it may seem. It annoys my partner in life. He knows I can't control it.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)about a year ago in Poets
A Thief In The Day. Content Warning.
Despair, you are a thief in the day‐ you rob me of all joy, steal the color from eyes, and kill my smile... all that's left for you to take is my life‐
By Josh Morganabout a year ago in Poets
What is the True Meaning of Freedom?
It also must be able to leave one’s past, such that one day if the same person or matter that previously caused embarrassment, anger, or hatred is again in front, there will be no more waves created, dealt with with calmness, and even laughed at. Welcome attitude.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Poets
A Thanksgiving Senryu
Gnawing a crisped leg I give thanks this November For turkey well cooked
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Poets