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White Man's Hypoc...

poem by Sxisha Prafa Dia

When the White Men first met us He said "Green Men, your actions are evil" He told us "Do as we do and it will be good" So we did as the White Men did Then the White Men returned Seeming to have changed His Mind He said "Green... Read more

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Psycho

poem by D'Vina Dietrich

Does she think I'm psycho too? That I'm... psycho? My break downs are worse... Anger, yelling, crying all of that That's what he did. But I do that too.. We are the same. Am I psycho... too? Bestfriend, What do ... Read more

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Iscariot

poem by Rhys Lee

You stayed with me, believed in me, worked with me and... well, I don’t think I can say “pushed” me but you were there by my side. I trusted you—we were on the same page, had the same beliefs— ... Read more

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Psalmic Lament

poem by Rhys Lee

I’ve known You all my life, dedicating my life to the church and Your name. I’ve been devout, always proclaiming Your name in my life, claiming that I follow You at all times and in all my ways, and I know I should... Read more

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Division in Affec...

poem by Rhys Lee

When beginning, you separate the chaos, giving and creating function to bring order to the bedlam, bestowing purpose to the purposeless. And when beginning, you don’t want to think of an ending, hoping that what you cr... Read more

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Writer's Block

poem by Danielle Heine

Tryin’ to stifle my creativity, you’re driving me crazy Like some mad scientist shot up with rabies, experimentin’ on babies Handin’ our scabies Tellin’ me to stay calm, but where is the safety? ... Read more

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Am I a Superhero

poem by Lucia Ocean

A few nights ago, I had a dream: I dreamed that my boyfriend could fly; I dreamed that my best friend could heal from any wound and she would never die; I dreamed that I had told them of their powers And that was what caused them ... Read more

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Somewhere Else

poem by Rhys Thomas

I think I might be somewhere else For certainly I'm not always here I just have to ask myself Why is it not more clear? I wish I was somewhere else At least then I would know where But then, it must be said, That I probably w... Read more

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Facade

poem by Rhys Thomas

"He's happy, leave him be." "But don't you think we should see How he's doing on this day?" "I just told you: Happy is what he'll say." It's not too hard To hide in facade But once it's cracked, It breaks into shards. I sa... Read more

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Where's my heart

poem by Pratyaksh Singh

Where's that part of my heart? where has she taken it now? Don't wanna cry, but I break that way. Am I lost or did she run away? Did I give in or did she give out? Aren't we each other's half? When did this ark begin to fall ap... Read more

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contradictions pt...

poem by shelly writes

sitting here, contradicting my every thought with the truth.. but contradicting ..still. i cant lie about how true it is too say that the quietness i hear right now is loud enough to take your hearing away. deafening...for how long?? ... 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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Meet Quite

poem by Ikaros

o fuck that fake moody mockup? the one with teary laugh! too quick feet! etymology; from rival to flying to fall matchstick underwater brims over leftover feelings burn the stage & hope it's not overdramatic what to run fr... 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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ONE KID FLOATING ...

poem by Mick Reid

ONE KID FLOATING OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (This is based on true experiences) Sitting here in the hospital's waiting room Observing the Italian cleaner with a broom While waiting for my monthly appointment For that strange buzzi... Read more

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Where are you

poem by Wavy Jang

I thought by now you’d be in touch, then again you’re still blaming me, I know that much. I miss our link, the way you think, the you you are without a drink. The subtle touch of ur hand, the warmth in ur hold, but now... 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

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What Happened

poem by R.L. Pfundt

What happened to the happy little girl in the photographs, not afraid to be the focal point in front of a camera, not afraid to be herself? What happened in those twelve years to make her so fragile, so scared, so uncomfortabl... Read more

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non3xistent

poem by Mister Rotten

I attempt to belong as a hunter, someone standing apart from your entity, to restrain tautological blunders; yield myself to the sedative’s lenity. I attempt to belong as a seeker, be of significance on my own right, but c... Read more

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Swallowed

poem by Frantic & Frowzy

Swallow dry because you remember that techy thirst Slurping from the dire dish of the cursed The stash of brash beggars have all dispersed Writhing furiously through the desert sunburst A saliva paste bleached his languid lips ... Read more