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Call Me Medusa

poem by Stone Fox

These sleazy intentions seem to kill more than those so-called "reported" serial orgasms. To say, -off the record- that you give me both... feels very disturbingly corrupt yet thats not why you see me blushing. can... Read more

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LOOK YOUR OWN HEA...

poem by alexis karpouzos

''I want to open up the heart of humanity, i want to know what's inside her'' ''Look your own heart. you're a collection from angels and demons, fairies and monsters, a eternal battle is taking place within you''. By day an... Read more

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does it matter if...

poem by Marco Bo

by these forgotten suburbs of the world sitting absorbed looking at the sky as children on a summer day immense words and silences which intail and include the infinite good to feel loved simply for being alive and nothing more... Read more

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The rain

poem by Nemo Nemees

The pitter patter of rain, Dresses me up like mother. I do not look beautiful, I look soaked in my freedom. I look rugged and vengeful. I look as though I could be, The mortal who tore the sky. E.N Read more

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Smashing memories...

poem by Talal Uddin

You, I think, in my thinking/ That is why, I stopped my discussion with Rudyard Kipling/ Hitherto, I am waiting & waiting/ When will you come & water in my sapling?/ When birds chirp, the earth moves/ And the sun rises/ People start j... Read more

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Infinitesimal, Di...

poem by Rhys Lee

Arising like storms in the desert— generated by humidity or love, I know not— but tangible to be almost grasped in my hands like ropes that hold or strangle, but confusion reigns regardless, and I am lost. One is ... Read more

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Phoenix, Arizona

poem by Rhys Lee

In the darkness, when we can’t see each other— above the orbs of light closest to us— in the abyss of dark dense enough to be hell, flashes of light emerge like God creating, some appearing almost transparen... Read more

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No More Rain

poem by D'Vina Dietrich

The rain has finished. Yet, dark clouds remain. All light diminished. Everything astray... Cool tones kiss the surface With lips of blight. Chilled with somber curses, Drained of all delight. Screams of suffering Everyt... Read more

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Harmonic Fusion

poem by Danielle Heine

Spiraling ribbons levitate above the rustling zephyr Lunar silver, bewildered lavender infuse hazy harmonious hybrid Whispering celestial doctrine from Ancient Arcane Ancestors Ruins chant of another time, prophetically recited ... Read more

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Blood sugar

poem by Jay Shades

Meddling with forces beyond comprehension . Voodoo . Say all the things you wanted to say cant take it back or take it away Shut it down like a containment system Come to the hotel and see . Cum in the hole and I will see Nov... 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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Hypocritical

poem by Antoinette Pringle

Hello miss Jones, Hi miss Sally Ms Jones on her way to the Pep Rally. Said ms Sally to Ms Jones where you're Going can you use phones I have my mobile do you need to use it? No said ms Sally but call me when you Cruise i... Read more

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Crimson Tide

poem by Antoinette Pringle

I watch the waves as they get bigger What was once solid ground is now An ocean of red fear. An awakening maybe? No, for an awakening is light fear is the depth of darkness. Wait the waves did not cover everthing I see a lig... Read more

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Best Friend Forev...

poem by Antoinette Pringle

Best friends to the end we're two of a kind Where would I be without you in mind. We've been through thick we've been through thin You're the best of friend that God can send, we share with each other As best friends should, we... Read more

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Beautiful Daughter

poem by Antoinette Pringle

It seems like only yesterday when I set you on my knee And read you many stories on the princess that i see Now you stand before me and a lovely queen you are You're my beautiful daughter as bright as any star I am here to guide y... Read more

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A Vampire in Oz

poem by Antoinette Pringle

A storm was near on the moonlit night As the Vampire set out in search of fright On swift wings he flew in the form of a bat Till he came across a man wearing a Silver hat. Good evening said the vampire with a grin, now in t... Read more

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Along Came The Vi...

poem by Antoinette Pringle

Along Came The Virgin Along came the virgin an everything Inside her she is preserving And in her hands she holds the present And everything inside it is marked heaven scent and who by surprise with mine own eyes should cour... Read more

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Darkness Unknown

poem by Jamie Russ

An unwanted presence is now tapping on the window. The sky has shifted in colour reflecting the imminent emergence of a dark and ancient being. I’ve not known it before but feels strangely familiar, I do know you but choose to ... Read more

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my complicated de...

poem by Epolfi Ticance

People with their simple desires I want to save money for a wedding I want to buy a house, they say I cringe they waste their money on false wants what I truly want this is more complicated but it's closer to the truth my desi... Read more

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ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE

poem by Kenvil Atkins

Find me a man who will capture the sun and keep it just for fun Brightly it shine over my head one night so low I could not run Into a bottle I lure it in not thinking about its power to heal It rumble up and down the bottle ed... Read more