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Chaotic

poem by Dakota Iris

I am chaotic, An indescribable mess of highs and lows. Smiles and laughs, screams and cries. My skin tells my stories. Angel kisses and imperfect pores. freckles and scars. Love and lashes. My skin is a page, my mind is the bo... Read more

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Pain

poem by Julia Shaw

Pain Trying to check my email today I sit at my computer when I Suddenly feel shards and rays Up from my feet sharply pry I rush for my pills to stop the awash Of pain that I had not expected It came on so fast that I was t... Read more

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Winter

poem by Julia Shaw

Winter I dread the winter's coming on The trees without their dressings I fear the winter's dark, cold moan Long shadows without blessings Bare tree limbs are upward reaching Where the sunlight ever fails I hear the ... Read more

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A Multitude of Wo...

poem by Carl Halling

Yes, there was a time I was obsessed by melancholy, I saw deep sadness, The quality that so tormented My former favoured idols, Poets, painters, Musicians, actors, Creators of every kind, As glamorous and romantic, But it... Read more

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Sadness

poem by David P Carroll

When she left I almost died I cried... I fell on the floor... Like never before, I'll never be the same Again since you walked Out the door..... © 2020 David P Carroll..... Read more

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Who

poem by D'Vina Dietrich

Cries echo off the walls. Thoughts bounce through my head There is so much noise, yet too much silence Surrounded by people, yet I'm so lonely What has become of me? Read more

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there's still a s...

poem by Ikaros

there’s a scream stuck in my throat lives behind the picket fence of my gritted teeth (I’ve always breathed through it drowned ever since) and the scream like a poltergeist destroys everything t... Read more

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lie with myself

poem by Ikaros

guard the grave through the dark days the light nights in my hand: a shovel, ready for the memories digging their way up think they still have a heartbeat down in the soil I sleep better I now get to in my own bed "do y... Read more

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Worry.

poem by Surprised Eye

Your mind is my home. I find comfort here. Images I've created decorate the walls. Depictions of a death. Frames embody a tomb for loved ones. I thank you for the canvases provided. Give me more ideas. Your anxiety is my muse. Read more

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Crossing Your Path

poem by Reeves

As I was going down, I met someone else coming up, they asked what it was like where I'd come from, I said it was fine but you will be assessed so long, for all those things you know that you did wrong. Then you will be placed i... Read more

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In the Night

poem by Nemo Nemees

I stare into the raging sky, As the stars all flicker and shine. The cool wind is howling softly, As the night breeze gently rolls by. Colors of the night are endless, And oh so empty all the same. The night creatures are relent... Read more

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Mum, where are you

poem by Lucia Ocean

You've been gone for so long I don't know how to go on You're right in front of me Just in reach, but out of touch Mum, I miss you too much I know you're right there But all you show is your vacant stare It's like you're not ... Read more

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The After Life

poem by Mario Vitale

In this book of rhyme, written into pages, Suspecting suspicion suspended, On the backs of us, skipping on skeletons, Bearing from kingdoms otherworldly, Packing it with a wolf, pit bull raging bull, Trilogy of alphas atomizing... Read more

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New Jack Swing

poem by Mario Vitale

New Jack Swing a riddle so vibrant to clean far off offer in place of the skin Charles in charge as the wheel has spin carry me through the bush of caviar dreams love lifted me selected by the trees unfold the disease shadow... Read more

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The Warrior

poem by Mario Vitale

The Warrior The warrior, his armor pierced And his sword crimson, Looks about at those who have challenged him On this field of battle He eases his once mighty steed forward to survey the aftermath Of his victory A tear fal... Read more

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A Valiant Knight

poem by Mario Vitale

A Valiant Knight Death springs a new day basking in the breeze In solemn moments lets pause to think of a place A far off castle in the mountains away from it all A valiant knight lived in the structure of its dwelling Th... Read more

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I'm Sorry

poem by Lilith Sunpetal

I'm sorry for everything, I stuck around to heal a broken wing After it healed I stayed And your patience frayed. Somehow I developed a crush, And failed to keep it hush hush. I'm sorry for causing you harm, I stuck with you ... Read more

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Acid Rain

poem by Lilith Sunpetal

Watch me fly, Don't watch me cry. Watch me rise, Don't watch my demise. It cuts me deep to see you there, Won't do anything but stand and stare. The cut expands, When you don't offer me your hands. Cant you see that I'm in pai... Read more

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0max

poem by Nemo Nemees

I'm in love with a faceless man who talks about the stars As if they weren't so far away. I'm in love with a man Who I never met. Who I never spoke to. Who I never heard Or seen. I'm in love with a stranger. I'm in love w... Read more