Senryu

The metamorphosis of desperation into a field of dandelions
The dramatism of the mortal bane elapsed in its stillness to be, In the pleas of eternal metamorphosis, I wished for the darkness to engulf me.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
Numb
I’ve tried going numb Always feeling like I’m under someone’s thumb When I do what they want I’m their hero When I’m anything else I’m scum
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Steam. Winner in Haunted Echoes Challenge. Content Warning.
With hot, steaming breaths you whispered, "love's forever." Then, I felt the knife.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Like to a Little Kingdom
The finest drama Seems just like reality Unlike boring life ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in Poets
If you want to change your life, read this
The only illness you suffer from is self-doubt, and it will ultimately destroy your career. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of doubting one's abilities and achievements compared to others, even when evidence suggests otherwise.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
The Bastards of Necessity
The poor are obliged To struggle to sustain life Rather than change it
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in Poets
The Absent-Minded Professors
Have you forgotten to give us a new challenge? Why must I troll you?
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
To all the dreamers
This one is for all the dreamers In the bounty existence that we breathe, Crafted with moments, captured by the fulfilled deeds.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
scratches in my mind - praise beyond pity
to want not pity but envy—pithy, enraged prostrated pliant praise * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: Another entry into my "scratches in my mind" series. Like these:
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Poets
Midstream
What should I do or not! Life tells me, Every time I leave you in the middle of the ocean! Life has created such a dilemma Whose side should I take and whose opposition should I take? Everywhere there are our own people Whom should I leave and whom should I choose? What should I do or not! I lose to myself I don't feel like doing anything The tension just keeps increasing The prayers keep increasing! Everything should get fine soon Otherwise the helplessness keeps increasing! What should I do or not do This is the only tension I have.....
By Suraj poetry plus 2 years ago in Poets
The eternal embrace of nature’s cry in the bane of existence
The eternal embrace of nature’s cry in the bane of existence How contradictory is the being of humanness in its unfathomable stance,
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
Smoke, No Fire
Four wheels with some smoke, no fire unless it's spoken, the day moves forward.
By James Green2 years ago in Poets