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Traded water for the wine A dirty swine mistaken for divine So, you roll around in all the mud Disrespecting sacred blood
By Raine Fieldera day ago in Poets
sweet potato shaped void
we gleefully discussed your homeland's horror stories you loved them for tradition, I loved them since they're novel. But no discussion prepped me
By M.a day ago in Poets
Serendipity
eggshells and petals fragile paths that we tread pastels and metals moments strung on a thread poolside umbrellas and soft white, twinkling lights
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdena day ago in Poets
Letter From "Birmingham" Jail - I Ain't In There Though !!
Okay fine, like I've said it before, I haven't met the man !? I haven't ate at his table, needless to say - I wouldn't, he was in JAIL !?
By 365poetrya day ago in Poets
April 2026
Author's Note: Of course everything isn't mentioned here. Hubby and I have a date night every week for example - not mentioned.
By Denise E Lindquista day ago in Poets
Blah blah blah
Blah blah blah, you say? Blah blah blah blah blah, I say Don't procrastinate! *** A/N: Blah Blah Blah Day is annually celebrated on 17th April. Your first thought may be "what kind of silly day is that?" Right? That's what I first thought. I was curious about this silliness, so I went on and did some reasearch on the history and meaning of 'blah blah blah' and even found some activities to celebrate the day. I was surprised! My Senryu is an attempt to illustrate this in a fun and concise way that we can all remember.
By Susan Fourtané a day ago in Poets
Empty But Full
[Verse] A hollow glass holds the moonlight glow My hands are light yet I overflow The quiet whispers where shadows go
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriora day ago in Poets
The Missing Two
I can't quite remember What we talked about But I know they were here And will be again Soon, I hope I can't remember how long ago
By Emma K. Weira day ago in Poets
Golden Wings of Tomorrow
Verse] What am I to do with these wings on my arms White with gold tips they sound no alarms I fold them behind me as I soar through the sky
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriora day ago in Poets
At the End
Verse] At the last moment you came to me Like a shadow stepping from a dream I searched for you in every face Yet there you stood
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriora day ago in Poets
When You Came Back
[Verse] In the smoky haze I caught your stare A fleeting moment hung in the air The world went quiet hearts beat loud
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriora day ago in Poets
Eternal Chase
[Verse] For years I walked the streets at night Each shadow danced beneath the light I searched for you through endless skies
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriora day ago in Poets