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Dawn
The screaming. The vomit. The blood. As I lay down that night. I never thought I would see you again. Your breath.
By Briera day ago in Poets
Oh! It’s Me
“Well, this is sad,” you say with a grin, “Is this really the life that we’re living in?” Arms crossed tight, with that look I know,
By shallon gregersona day ago in Poets
Life of Cards
you're a shit writer but you make a good muse because I've been full of fire and you just lit the fuse You think I’m inauthentic
By Raine Fieldera day ago in Poets
Reconstruction
You’ve got me listening to Fables again, no doubt Van Halen is on the top of your playlists, my heart in drum solos, you stroking
By Harper Lewisa day ago in Poets
Rushing
why is everyone in such a hurry to rush things nowadays? What happened to meeting, someone and talking on the phone for hours?
By Jennifer lindquista day ago in Poets
Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, and She Looks Like a Creature Who's Been Through It
Hope is the thing with feathers, and she looks like a creature standing thigh-deep in a pile of her own ash and soot, with watery eyes and she’s choking a little on the tendrils of smoke still curling up from the black, charred evidence of the past nine months — compiled at her sore and clawed, tired and somewhat unevenly sized feet.
By Bethany Dodgea day ago in Poets
The First Beat of My Heart
In the quiet of dawn, it began, A whisper of life, a gentle span. Soft as a breeze, tender and new, A rhythm of hope, pure and true.
By Zain writesa day ago in Poets
Too Much
I haven't written anything in a long time and it's because, as of right now, I've run out of creative ways to express my frustration. And then, I decided, I don't need to be overly creative to express any of what I'm feeling.
By Donny Foleya day ago in Poets
evening moments
an evening moment that caught me off guard and also expected * an evening moment expectedly unexpected clarity clouded with the opacity of love
By alia day ago in Poets
Things That Return
Things That Return Some things return with dignity. Winter, for example, slipping back into the house through the cracks in the window frames
By Teena Quinn a day ago in Poets
Amazing Grace
Thousands of tears fall As the plane rolls in Flags wave vigorously Cheering begins The stairs roll up Our heroes descend
By Edward Vala day ago in Poets
What Comes Back. Top Story - April 2026.
I held it in my hands Tightly squeezing my grip so it would not get out I could feel it struggle as the light that fed it disappeared
By G. A. Boteroa day ago in Poets