The night I stopped waiting was quiet, almost ordinary, which felt unfair somehow. I was sitting on the edge of my bed,
By John Smith2 months ago in Poets
The Weight He Wore Inside He laughed at the bar, played the part well, a joker with eyes that never smiled. His friends called him lucky,
By George’s Girl 2026 2 months ago in Poets
I wanted to grow old together To hold your hand forever I wanted to be your lover The focus of your lifelong plan I failed because I am just a man.
By Calvin London2 months ago in Poets
The Locksmith Inside My Mirror The locksmiths inside my mirror waiting with his keys his eyes are hollow his mouth does not move
I'm seeing him, this person right here, wearing an "African" chain - does that mean he needs his biological mane!? The line that draws the circle to "power" and "reality"!?
By 365poetry2 months ago in Poets
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By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Poets
The Locksmith Rises from the Dead No stone to mark, no bell to chime, he woke beneath the weight of grime, keys still hooked across his chest,
She Never Cried in Front of Him She never cried in front of him, just smiled and said, “It’s not so bad.” She’d smooth his shirt, refill his cup,
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