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Vintage poetry stands the test of time; collections and anthologies of classic poems and enduring verses from eras past.
poetry became—me
"Waking up, covered in sweat, aphids crawl in every crevice, dirt blocking out my vision. The little I can see is black, bleary and blurry. Where am I, what is this? There's something sniffing around my ears. Nibbling at the edges, playfully even, ticklish. Rats, mice or something. Maybe ferrets. There's that smell. Polecat, ferret smell. Worms slither in my hair. Trying to break free, can't move my arms, can't move my legs. Are they strapped down? Are they weighed down? By the dirt burying me head to toe. Does it matter? I can't move, I can't escape. Stuck in this hell, stuck in this prison. It feels like a container or box, or maybe coffin? Now I can't think of anything else but coffin, confining me. My nose is itchy, dammit. That seems unimportant but the itch is aggravating. Stuck in this hell, this prison. Who? What? Why? I could speak if I could open my lips. My jaw is sore. Even if I could vocalise what I'm feeling, how I'm reeling in terror. Maybe it's time to embrace it, give in, let it take me. Whatever it is, whoever it is. Fighting seems pointless, helpless, in vain. How can it be that it is how and also cold? There is something else... Spiders? Scorpions crawling and biting or picking at my skin and flesh. Why won't I wake up? Is this even a dream or a never-ending nightmare? I am not sure if I can tell whether I... am awake or not. Why is it getting warmer? Why is it getting darker?"
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
Remembering Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni: A Voice That Echoed Through Generations On December 10, 2024, the world lost a poetic giant, Nikki Giovanni, at the age of 81. A celebrated poet, activist, and educator, Giovanni transformed the landscape of modern literature with her profound insights into race, identity, and humanity. Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void, but her words and deeds will continue to inspire generations.
By Iqra Jabeenabout a year ago in Poets
