In the mirror's gaze, a ghost I see, Of the old me, once wild and free. Bubbly laughter, heart aglow, Believed in love, like rivers flow.
By Paula R2 years ago in Poets
Extant species of my anxiety live—unwillingly Conserved in my brain, my responses—classified not in Linnaean taxonomy and Latin but by
By Hannah E. Aaron2 years ago in Poets
I used to create art Abstract art where lines pirouette through my arms My thighs Unwilling to end, but oh so easy to begin
By Kodah2 years ago in Poets
Pain What is pain? Pain is only feeling the rain On a sunny day Pain is being alone in a crowded room Pain is not having them around
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Inspiration can come from anywhere But the voice always comes Sometimes it’s a roar Sometimes it’s a hum Sometimes it comes when I’m too busy with life to write
The demons whisper in my ear, Their venomous words filled with fear. They taunt and torment, day and night, Consuming my being with endless fright.
By Manha2 years ago in Poets
Before I met you. I was a red flower, blooming and dancing in the sun, I was always happy and having fun; I had hopes, dreams and I enjoyed living,
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Poets
Every day you revolve around me, attempting to plummet me in complete darkness. Before, I let you suffocate me to the point, that my
By Alexandria Stanwyck2 years ago in Poets
Winter frost Of hellscape moors Crystal shards Thawed and frozen Shattered fractals Forever broken This is my barren wastes
By Kaloriinn Mason2 years ago in Poets
Submerged in a blue sadness. Confined in a red madness. Blushingly flushed with pink compassion. Consumed by a golden obsession.
By Megan Bald2 years ago in Poets
Blank canvas she's become No darkness, but no dawn No sunlight in the sky She's unremarkable The echo of a voice A memory in your mind
By Mezmur2 years ago in Poets
I woke up this morning, Though I didn't want to talk, You asked me how I was, I replied, "I'm fine." I kissed you, And I smiled as I dressed,
