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Mindfield
They wish they were blind Unable to look away Forced to watch it all- — Plug and play again Relentless sordid cycle He sees, crushed Witness-
Colleen WaltersPublished a day ago in PoetsFor the Love of Life, Live
Life is a once-ever opportunity. How close to death do you need to get before you understand? Life is a once-ever opportunity.
Caroline JanePublished 5 days ago in PoetsLessons from the trees
And suddenly, It didn’t hurt so much anymore Train of thoughts on a paper, Moving so quickly, my pen caught fire
SouluminosityPublished 4 days ago in Poetspast…2022
3/2/22 3:26pm They say grief gets lighter over time and I suppose that should make sense but I’ve
Olivia DodgePublished a day ago in PoetsThe Goldilocks Paradox
To mock free will is to mock love! It can be made no clearer: Turn away!—away!—from the mirror And look inside—beyond—above!
C. Rommial ButlerPublished a day ago in PoetsSecond Glance
Butterflies can’t compare To the ocean– . A gravity deeper than the sea Pulled in toward the earth . When you look at me
Dinowars: Triceratop Strikes Back
Eh, what’s up long neck. If this rap battle was a car crash then you just entered the wrong wreck. You wanna fight? Well come and get it boy. You can’t handle the Triceratop ya tall skinny boy.
Joe PattersonPublished 2 days ago in PoetsMaster's Piece
_____________ you draw me into you erasing parts you say don't work reworking pieces you say don't fit __ you paint
Christy MunsonPublished 11 days ago in PoetsThe Edge of Extinction
Sitting on the edge of extinction, knowing that I am just a humble speck in the asteroid of humanity, I can't help but wonder
Cathy holmesPublished 4 days ago in Poets- Content Warning
Chéri
Doe eyes small nose lips red perfect would be said, What a pleasant beauty, must've been blessed. Dancing fireflies couldn't compete, the fire burnt
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Where the fault lies
An acrostic piece for my poem-a-day challenge that has become more of a poem-mostly-every-day thing. It is what it is, lol!
Heather HublerPublished 4 days ago in Poets A Breath Of Fresh Air
Why do they call it "falling in love" when it is something much more romantic than that? I didn't fall into your arms, let go of my defenses, spill my vulnerabilities out from my heart and let you catch the pieces.