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Centuries, Divided
U wot m8? U don’t talk proper. I most c'rtainly doth! P'rhaps t is thee. Wot u tryin say? That I talk wrung?
By Elizabeth Butler2 years ago in Poets
Second Chances?
“Hey man I’ve noticed things are always awkward when I’m around” "Yeah, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about that."
By Matthew Mccahey2 years ago in Poets
Hello
"Hello." "Hello." "What do you think?" "About what?" "About all of this." "I imagine it's a privilege." "A privilege, you say?"
By Bugsy Watts2 years ago in Poets
Over a Dead Body
"You shouldn't kick it, it might not be dead." "The signs seem to run contrary to that belief." "Are you a doctor now, or perhaps a coroner instead?
By Adam Diehl2 years ago in Poets
I Miss my Old Home
The sun sets over my new home And I’m struck with an uncomfortable sense of longing. It’s weird how my bed is the same;
By T. Licht2 years ago in Poets
I Know Your Secrets
I know your secrets. I know what time you get up in the morning. What time you leave for work, and when you come home from work.
By Kenneth Lawson2 years ago in Poets
A Conversation Between The AI Robots At Vocal
Introduction This is just an imaginary humorous interlude at Vocal. Two of my last three publications have been poems, one requested, and one of them is a BEAT piece about a poem, so my Demon is shouting at me, telling me how lazy I am for writing another poem, especially as it is for a Vocal Challenge.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Poets
take
the only time i did not curse the folds of my flesh is when my body was part of yours. you would hold me like a butterfly in your palm,
By Sara 2 years ago in Poets
Young Love
We Searched, For A Secret Place To Steal A Kiss… Sometimes Love Is, A Hit Or Miss… Although In The Beginning We’re Winning,
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)2 years ago in Poets
Tortured Haikuist
what's going on here? grass is green, bushes in bloom as if life matters ocean of blossoms billows a high cherry tide
By Mark Francis2 years ago in Poets
C'EST LA VIE
I was scared. There was no time to be scared. They say I am a hero. Served in a company of heros. The scars haven't healed yet.
By Babs Iverson2 years ago in Poets
Million miles away
I am a million miles away from you. I would give anything up to get you back. I hold onto the love letters you returned. I miss you so.
By Danielle Mosley2 years ago in Poets