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The girl i cant l...

poem by Nemo Nemees

She was laying face up. Eyes wide open. The rain washed over her. I asked her why Are you trying to drown? She said the sky Has fallen down on her. She lets out a laugh That roars like the rolling thunder Her eyes meet ... Read more

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End of Days

poem by Michael Wise

And I for one would like to sleep but I cannot, because I weep for lives and dreams and nations lost We never thought to count the cost So many are the pirouettes of running, flailing silhouettes as flames behind them flicker ... Read more

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My Crazy Way of C...

poem by Kristen Gunn

All the pitiful actions I've taken To simply keep my head afloat Have left me in this state of insanity That very few truly know Sometimes I try to console myself To say that I handled things with grace But it's a feeble ... Read more

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Cloak

poem by D'Vina Dietrich

She wears a cloak It's dark and mysterious She hides her face And her feelings Scars and pain All beneath it. When the hood comes off A beautiful broken woman She has the wrinkles Of many tears cried A perfectl... Read more

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Lonely Thoughts

poem by D'Vina Dietrich

Alone lost in thought Thinking of The Past Wondering why I've fought I want to cry so bad Yet I Can't I'm so fucking sad So done with this Just want To Disappear Find some bliss. Read more

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On a Bed of Roses...

poem by Rhys Lee

She would say things like, “I have to die before you because I couldn’t continue without you,” completely disregarding how much I loved her, as if I would hold the preposterous amount of vigor to outlast her, e... Read more

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Iscariot

poem by Rhys Lee

You stayed with me, believed in me, worked with me and... well, I don’t think I can say “pushed” me but you were there by my side. I trusted you—we were on the same page, had the same beliefs— ... Read more

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Psalmic Lament

poem by Rhys Lee

I’ve known You all my life, dedicating my life to the church and Your name. I’ve been devout, always proclaiming Your name in my life, claiming that I follow You at all times and in all my ways, and I know I should... Read more

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Division in Affec...

poem by Rhys Lee

When beginning, you separate the chaos, giving and creating function to bring order to the bedlam, bestowing purpose to the purposeless. And when beginning, you don’t want to think of an ending, hoping that what you cr... Read more

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Siren's Song

poem by Rhys Lee

She tuned me to the beat of her heart, and she played me for the fool. My ship swelled next to her like the tides, rolling up the shore and rolling down the sand, catching sea stars, sea shells, and her eyes. Her voice was b... Read more

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No More Rain

poem by D'Vina Dietrich

The rain has finished. Yet, dark clouds remain. All light diminished. Everything astray... Cool tones kiss the surface With lips of blight. Chilled with somber curses, Drained of all delight. Screams of suffering Everyt... Read more

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A Firefighter Hero

poem by dan miltz

911 Emergency Alarms puncturing Lights illuminating A fire, burning up the way They are ready to foray In an unselfish display Their life always On the line All the time With a sparking do well Challenging a flaming hell ... Read more

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Burnt-out Star

poem by Rhys Thomas

When a star burns bright, It don't last long My time is up So here's my fight, And here's my song I can't do this any more I've hung on for so long But now I'm on the verge of collapse For you all, I've been strong But all ... Read more

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Rooftop

poem by R.T. Aquinas

Why am I here? Why did I stay? All my loved ones gone far far away They're on the other side While I'm still on this ride Yesterday, I could bear it no more I stood on the rooftops and I fell to the floor I'm still here though... Read more

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Crimson Tide

poem by Antoinette Pringle

I watch the waves as they get bigger What was once solid ground is now An ocean of red fear. An awakening maybe? No, for an awakening is light fear is the depth of darkness. Wait the waves did not cover everthing I see a lig... Read more

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Blind Encounters

poem by Antoinette Pringle

Invaders or derelict in lost galaxies Rumaging through garbage cans And trash heaps, One giant leap Towards the ruins of humanity One domino called outcast will Unleash a blast of the bones hidden in closets. Some know it w... Read more

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Nightmares

poem by Julia Shaw

Nightmares are dreadful things They creep into subconscious minds And tear at sanity's fragile strings Turning our thoughts to things unkind I was a teacher of children quite small And loved the years I spent with them Bu... Read more

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Darkness Unknown

poem by Jamie Russ

An unwanted presence is now tapping on the window. The sky has shifted in colour reflecting the imminent emergence of a dark and ancient being. I’ve not known it before but feels strangely familiar, I do know you but choose to ... Read more

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Pleasure

poem by Edgy Boiii

with each cleave of his skin to make a scar that not even time will mend straining against time you thrash unhindered i gleefully slash as you are picked apart skin and bone you hope to see the chance to atone my fun should nev... Read more

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Sleep

poem by Edgy Boiii

Sleep an eternity of life Yet to live with your eyes closed Their problem to them unknown Until they find their hidden strife Some will wish to see yet they won't For awakening can not be taught Read more