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What Will She Cho...

poem by Jennifer Drake

Her search continues, sitting in the corner of a dimly lit, damp hallway in the corner, she's rocking on the floor. Every wall of that house whispers, its taunts her, and dares her, repeating its jests. Rocking, shes rock... Read more

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Doubt.

poem by Christopher Russon

He stands outside your mind And will tear your thoughts apart He will distort your vision Then paint your thinking grey. When reaching out for hope He will take that hope away Then he will lurk in every corner And will plan y... Read more

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I'll See

poem by JANE DIOKPO

What if I don't want to be obvious? Lies can catch up to you. I think we're all kids at heart, that's why I still laugh at unnecessary squawking I wonder if they'll remember that while they crucify me Some people think the... Read more

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Stars

poem by Sarah Feldmann

Look, the stars can only shine when there is darkness! Read more

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The Madness of Gi...

poem by Michael Wise

Thinking all of this time that I stood next to giants 'til I realized those giants were mad But what brought me here was impulsive stupidity I see now that I have been had Why seek fame and glory when those who would give i... Read more

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Grinning

poem by Michael Wise

One night at my house a strange man had got in When I asked him to leave he gave me a grin I called the authorities who were of no use He slipped out the back door, a man on the loose But then he returned as soon as they'd gone ... Read more

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Mind over matter

poem by Asha dare

Fear is not real, it's just a figment of imagination. Dark, daunting and sometimes scary, etched into one's memory. In a moment of fear all seems lost, no time for negotiation. It's a shame some can be seen as nothing more than an ... Read more

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Paralysis

poem by Asha dare

Waking up frozen, frightened and unable to move. Surrounded by darkness, whispers and breathing. Seeing figures approaching unable to disprove. Feeling so empty and vacant stuck staring at the ceiling. Is this a figment, is it i... Read more

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Sorrow

poem by Asha dare

Beneath my hollow bones, I feel so much unwanted, undeserved pain. I spend each and every long drawn out day feeling like I have nothing to gain. Distress, despair and disappointment all as clear as can be. Oh why, oh why, oh why d... Read more

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Dimitri

poem by Asha dare

Eyes closed, relaxed, deep breathes, the experience is about to begin. Heavy chest, distorted noise are you going in? Colours overwhelm you, bright and clear as day. Twisting, turning and twirling, something so surreal some may ... Read more

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Sometimes

poem by Asha dare

Sometimes I feel lonely, Sometimes I feel sad, Sometimes I feel happy, Sometimes I feel glad, Sometimes I don't know how to feel but is that really so bad? Sometimes I get fed up, Sometimes I get left out, Sometimes I get... Read more

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Plain and simple

poem by Asha dare

Im basic, I'm simple, I'm plain as can be. My life isn't to fancy nor do I really want it to be. I don't ask for to much, nor do I ask for to little. I'm a genuine guy not nasty, not thickle. I live day by day, taking each th... Read more

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The mind

poem by Asha dare

The mind is a complex thing. No man could explain another man's mind. No woman could explain another woman's mind. No child could explain another child's mind. One man is able to explain his own mind! One woman is able to ex... Read more

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The world goes ro...

poem by Asha dare

The world, what a beautiful place it was and what a beautiful place it could still be. A place that as once full of humble, honest and free people. But instead is now full of decietful, dishonest and corrupt people. A place once ... Read more

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Escape

poem by Asha dare

I feel at peace with nature, it makes life feel rich and real. I stay away from any danger, it can be all but too surreal. I love the birds, I love the bees, they fly by so light, so peacful. I love the flowers, I love the t... Read more

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Go with the flow

poem by Asha dare

It is what it is, just go with the flow, you can't change the future, relax take it slow. Things are sent to try us, it's not meant to be easy, don't dwell on past, let it be bright, let it be breezy. Focus on yourself, y... Read more

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Sunlight

poem by Gerry Legister

Sunlight has come, and the newest has day began With the sweet sound of sleep lay in curls beyond Weary limbs and rest, above heavenly skies waiting A flurry of voices to come from little birds singing. Lofted wings of sunlig... Read more

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Would you still b...

poem by Gerry Legister

Would you still be mine? Remembering me for a little time, Transformed by the world we once owned To a future realm. Would you still be mine? Even just for a minute; if heaven sends an angel Tonight, to take the strength that ... Read more

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Roller Coaster Ri...

poem by Nemo Nemees

”Im at the peak of the roller coaster / and who knows when we are going to plummet down. / Down into the abyss again. / You would think these coasters are fun./ But for me, they are terrifying./ For me, they are not an ... Read more

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Oh Moon

poem by Eden Button

Oh moon, how I miss thee Your light no longer shines upon me The world is blistering and bleary For without you my heart is dreary The moment I saw you flicker I felt my heart beat quicker I saw your moonlight shining bright Bl... Read more