Stream of Consciousness

Too Much, Not Enough
I am too much. Too feeling, Too needy, Too heavy. "Cheer up," they say. "Live in the moment." But my moments stretch and growl
By Archery Owlabout a month ago in Poets
We Were Windows
We sat on opposite couches, But it always felt like two buildings across a narrow alley. Your stories lit up your face
By Milan Milicabout a month ago in Poets
Let's Talk About Jesus
This is for Mikey's monthly Dollar prompt challenge. Check it out and submit your own entry! <3 Listen - I'm a writer who takes creative liberties,
By Hope Martinabout a month ago in Poets
When the Story Forgets Itself
I've been thinking lately that sometimes all I'm good for is bad metaphors and nonsensical whatever you want to call it. Some say art, some say a futile attempt to prove that I am anything more than whatever you want to call me. Working backwards or counting breaths
By Paul Stewartabout a month ago in Poets
Artistic Licence
A melange of colors and shapes A magnificent mosaic we all unite to create The rainbow of soul, the art of humanity Filling the shelves and walls
By K.B. Silver about a month ago in Poets
Untidy Memory Drawers
My brain isn’t a timeline, It’s that junk drawer in the kitchen where batteries sleep beside birthday candles and takeout menus from cities I don’t live in.
By Milan Milicabout a month ago in Poets
A Forever of Starts
I’ve got knotted roots Their twists and tangles have baffled Doctors for decades My branches, they’re gnarled
By Sarah O'Gradyabout a month ago in Poets
Where Yesterday Still Breathes
I keep returning to the road I should not take, even though every sign tells me that time has closed that door, the heart remembers more than it can break.
By Lori A. A.about a month ago in Poets
Snow on Nerves
I knew winter had moved in for real the day my shoulders wouldn’t drop, even in a hot shower. The water steamed, the mirror fogged,
By Milan Milicabout a month ago in Poets
Life goes on
Chasing a dream she left the land Everyone said she was just mad She heard no words, she packed her dreams I'm off to a different world! She promised to the seas.
By Susan Fourtané about a month ago in Poets
Mute Marches
Silent breeze speaks to my fears Ridicule commuting Disputing dark forces In courses subdued with tears 👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻
By Rick Henry Christopher about a month ago in Poets
Changing Thoughts
Heavy Easy Negative thoughts Light Hard Positive thoughts Sad Chaos Negative thoughts Joy Peace Positive thoughts
By L.I.Eabout a month ago in Poets