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The Truth
Say what you see Hear only what is said There’s no chaos only what is Close your eyes Don’t say a word — nobody likes
By Semra Laureen Hill Jeanabout 6 hours ago in Poets
Don't Speak
This was inspired by something my daughter said that I misheard while we were walking around our neighborhood which is overrun with stray cats. First draft, so I will probably come back to it at some point.
By Tina D. Lopezabout 6 hours ago in Poets
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I had forgotten, That gut wrenching pain, Of not being on the same page, Where expectations create disappointment, Where two people learning about each other,
By Rilee Areyabout 6 hours ago in Poets
Being Poor Sucks.. Content Warning.
Being Poor Sucks. Every Thursday morning, I receive my paycheck. It’s a day that I used to look forward to. Nowadays, the first thought that enters my head is
By Jebus! about 7 hours ago in Poets
The soft Iliad
Part one: The Youth with a passion of adventure, I scrubbed my parent’s kitchen walls, cleaned the floors to the touch of a cold toe
By Melissa Ingoldsbyabout 7 hours ago in Poets
Please Be Patient With Me
Verse 1 I’ve been walking through the wreck of my life, Trying to carry what’s mine to hold. Some nights I’m close to losing my mind,
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriorabout 8 hours ago in Poets
RELIGION and FAITH
RELIGION and FAITH rich and poor 2/7/2026 RELIGION! Is for the lucky A love from early on A story ages long..
By Victor Mendezabout 9 hours ago in Poets
As War Disrupts Life
Adults call themselves worldly wise, yet what little children can do adults often seem to lack. My daughter asked to bury
By Seema Patelabout 9 hours ago in Poets
The War Dragon. Content Warning.
Introduction This is an ekphrastic pantoum inspired by the image below that contains references to the First World War. In my poem, I weave observations on the painting with thoughts about that terrible conflict.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 10 hours ago in Poets
Create a Happy Place
What soul would not want a serene nook like this? A shed with books, arts and vences, opens to a fresh lawn.
By Seema Patelabout 10 hours ago in Poets
Crows at Dusk
flock of crows at dusk as I watch them flying home my heart feels happy As I see a flock of crows cawing and flying together to their night shelters, it feels good. They will be safe. They are in a tight-knit community. It gives a positive feeling.
By Seema Patelabout 10 hours ago in Poets
POEM ABOUT ANATOMY
I tried to write a poem about my legs. Huh! Didn’t go very far. When that didn’t work, I decided to write a poem about my arms. Couldn’t reach an audience.
By Margaret Brennanabout 11 hours ago in Poets