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poem by Dawn

Were I an inking virtuoso a veritable genius with the quill I’m sure the applause would be thunderous and I— would be dead. Read more

poem by Jessica Gussman

Lord Jesus, fill my heart with joy and May my heart be a consolation to you Read more

poem by Jessica Gussman

A drop of water on desert sands oh, what life the drop provokes hidden, microscopic it might be But life it is, as great as any. Read more

poem by Jessica Gussman

God saw that you were suffering And a cure was not to be,So he put his arms around you And whispered, “Come with me”. Through tear filled eyes, We watched you suffer And slowly fade away. Although we loved you deeply w... Read more

poem by Nemo Nemees

Sometimes, The sun gives me headaches. And although I need, To absorb the endless, possibilities, That spring air brings, I dont. Because I hate my headaches. Sometimes, Waking up, Makes me sad. And although I need, To ... Read more

poem by Gerry Legister

They will smile and look into your eyes They’ll avoid the truth, and you will believe in their lies, Where the path to hell runs smooth. Our habits are a bit of a riddle, A checkered course, no reason to cry And bec... Read more

poem by Rose Headway

The night is surrounding you with her veil, Your eyes are shining brightly, Let this fascinating light to guide you, In your reality The night is dancing with our MINDS, The hours don't exist, We are just 'One' Th... Read more

poem by Rose Headway

The night is surrounding you with her veil, Your eyes are shining brightly, Let this fascinating light to guide you, In your reality The night is dancing with our MINDS, The hours don't exist, We are just 'One' Th... Read more

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

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

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

poem by Sarah Feldmann

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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