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To My Future

poem by Mark Moon

I remember, it was only yesterday. When I saw middle aged toddlers One a narcissist the other on the devil’s highway. The anger of swaddlers, Wreckless DNA. Anger is red Jealousy is green I am dirt, The rainbow of ... Read more

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Shadow People

poem by Matthew Ramsden

"They" are just a manifestation of us. just a shadow of the collective. People choose what they are willing to accept. Fear is no excuse a lie you tell yourself For comfort or ease or sedative sleep. Ordinary men one step at a ... Read more

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Suicidal Situatio...

poem by Matthew Ramsden

As I turned I saw the past burning today though radient and luminous I remained un afraid Racaus roaring destruction the instant decay Perhaps I did not recognize my self in amongst the frey or prehaps the old me had already ... Read more

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Suicidal Situatio...

poem by Matthew Ramsden

As I turned I saw the past burning today though radient and luminous I remained un afraid Racaus roaring destruction the instant decay Perhaps I did not recognize my self in amongst the frey or prehaps the old me had already ... Read more

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She

poem by Mushobozi Baitani

1. She wanted to keep it It would be hard she knew Eight months were due And this was a scare 2. For if her father found out If he ever knew He’d serve her oil for stew So say she’d never dare 3. And he who s... Read more

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Fermented Past

poem by Alisha Raza

Go ahead, shove your painful memories to the back of the fridge, the ones that you've put into an elegantly laced tupperwhere to hide its horrifying disfigurement and sprayed with lighthearted comedy to avoid pity from improm... Read more

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Shadow

poem by Annie Kirby

i walk as a shadow in the light of stars just out of reach i slip into the covers of your dreams vanishing to the touch of morning Read more

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CHOICES

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Life is a journey that makes frequent stops. At each stop are signs posted if you dare And to each to his pleasure what seems good to his thoughts Have no fear this decision is not yours do not be amuse. How far you travel is... Read more

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THE PUPPET KING D...

poem by Kenvil Atkins

They wanted a new king to sit him up on a puppet throne All they got was an old king that went on digging up bones Never mind they say we can control him just pull his strings His strings were all but broken the puppet man had a... Read more

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NOT FAR FROM HOME...

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Home for them is a nest for two Two turtle doves living in a shoe A Sparrow knock upon their door Saying good folks I am going to war The birds chuckle with much delight Saying to Sparrow war that’s not right Friend you... Read more

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Valhalla Rising

poem by Kenvil Atkins

A mile yonder a sound is heard half a mile over beyond the next horizon Brave souls a count of twenty plunging into battle God Save the Queen Thick smoke filled the air as the sound and smell of musket echo unseen They take no pris... Read more

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I'll Love You Eve...

poem by David P Carroll

I stare at you and I suddenly fall in love Gazing into your beautiful bright eyes and You make me feel so special every day and You’re always there for me and you never let me down and You make me feel true love every minu... Read more

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LOOK FOR ONCE : A...

poem by alexis karpouzos

Look, for once the face of the earth, look, one life in every seed self sacrificed for us, look the sun, shines in us, look the river, flow through us, look the flowers, bloom in our bodies, every fiber and cell of the subs... Read more

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Brainwashed

poem by Katie Lodge

The lucky ones survive The blessed ones escape To reclaim the voice that they lost During the church's rape. Read more

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I was Paper

poem by Nemo Nemees

I was paper, Bright and new, crisp and fresh, then came you. Darkened lines, and pencil marks, i was paper, bright and new, crisp and fresh, then came you. harsh blown winds, and wet cold rain. I was paper, bri... Read more

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Oh man i have a b...

poem by Nemo Nemees

Your eyes change color as your god intended. Your smile glows as if angels reflected their light off. Your home stenches of bibles, And my burned skin. Your bedroom holds fires of wanted demons. The magic cards express ... Read more

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Love Me

poem by D'Vina Dietrich

You weren't suppose to hit me You weren't suppose to scratch me You weren't suppose to call me names You weren't suppose to accuse me You were suppose to love me Give me a hug and a pat on the head Call me your daughter And... Read more

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Dream-Cloaked Pro...

poem by Ava Grace

It was a fantasy, a hateful dream. Like ashes of another time. Kingdoms and war I was crowned with blood in my throne of corspes· their rotten doom is stinking still Power tends to birth a veil, and in its shadow I fe... Read more

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Inspiration

poem by Katie Lodge

Inspiration From some heaven beyond Lights the fires of my passion Like a magic wand Devotion and love Causes the flames To rise higher Suddenly awakening My deepest desires Read more