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poem by Daniel Moskowitz

We need to cooperate To confront climate change, But, In the capitalist, corporate world, Competition is the rule. Read more

poem by Daniel Moskowitz

Economic Nationalism Environmental Nihilism Advocate for your country's "Economic Interests" While recklessly plundering the Earth. In the short run, Some people make money. In the long run, We'll all pay the price. Read more

poem by David Mitchell

They say that I am odd Funny Weird and strange But I do not feel peculiar or mental Or insane They say I have a weird walk and talk And they say I am a clown But if I was the clown they speak of Why do I always frown? They s... Read more

poem by Daniel Moskowitz

Fall in love. Sink into hate. At a certain point, It doesn't matter. Most people don't pay any attention to you If they can avoid it. Read more

poem by Daniel Moskowitz

They show you What they think you want to see. They tell you What they think you want to hear. They write What they think you want to know, And they call it "Reality". Most of It Isn't even close. Read more

poem by Michael Wise

I watch a sunset that I'd love to share and nobody sees it but me I'm scratching my head in utter amazement that nobody cares much to see Things to accomplish things to get done a million things every... Read more

poem by Michael Wise

I almost called you several times I know it's been a while I had the phone right in my hand but never got to dial Something kept distracting me every time I tried Babies crying, P.T.A., my son needing a rid... Read more

poem by Michael Wise

The old street lamps have lent a glow to foggy mists engulfing them the ground is wet with dots of color from each fallen leaf and stem This autumn night as I stroll past these nineteenth century homes of old like ghosts that ... Read more

poem by Michael Wise

The lights at night have much to say a different story than the day They shine and glisten here and there in coolness of the evening air The street lamps glow to light the way as flashing neon colors play ... Read more

poem by Michael Wise

Like a beacon on a hill The white church steeple gleaming still For all the many years gone past It marks the path for home at last Up and down each tree-lined street Where childhood friends and neighbors meet In history and m... Read more

poem by Misti D Lovelace

Life is never what it seems Normal is only in your dreams Happy was long ago, back when I didn't know Ignorance is bliss It is something that I miss I have something that will not let go. I have known it all along I grew up w... Read more

poem by Carl II Webb

I went to sleep (right next to you) alone. Then I woke up and I was still (right next to you) alone. I wanted to check my phone. (no texts from you) I'm still alone. I want you home. (what's left of you?) I know, I kn... Read more

poem by Beth Binkley

I wake up in the haze of utter exhaustion miserable, as usual and my mind immediately suffocates me with every possible worst-case scenario that could take place in the hours to come Be anxious about this but more anxious abo... Read more

poem by David Mitchell

Squeezed and bludgeoned hear my shriek, my legs do tremble knees are weak. I am lost and I am mute, for the things you say I can't compute. When the bells ring must they see, upon the stage what's left of me? Tick tock stroke... Read more

poem by Shashwat Jhalani

"I still remember, A troop of remarks used by you, To get rid of me.., And the scary moment of this soul That stole my breath from my lungs, also the sound of that fallow heart which had bursted by you. I know you are seeking me... Read more

poem by dan miltz

Resting noon today, I scribbling softly Late day I pause, poetizing, just be Infant night, squirm upon me, gin·ger·ly Orb of night glow, stars shimmer, glittery Through glazing mid of night, luster afar Thus I pen: ''Twinkle... Read more

poem by dan miltz

It's a new day, today, for writing A day of new beginning To start a visionary drive thru New thoughts stewing New ideas brew Holding up, to spin a memory Within mind, tenderly Composing, rhyming, balladry Inside cozy, restf... Read more

poem by Chris Newman

The dead do not speak Neither do they know anything Of our world They are asleep Awaiting the Day Read more

poem by Michael Wise

It came to me upon reflection Life is one great big collection Starting with a teddy bear and ending with a gasp of air The time between those points is rough accumulating all this stuff Books and knick knacks line ... Read more

poem by Chris Newman

I have to take My medicine My medicine I have to take my medicine Just right now Read more