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Full speed ahead
Full speed ahead. 0-0-0 A rotting ship that leaks. Listened to the side, mute. The canvas on the wall screams.
By Manuel C.about 6 hours ago in Poets
When the Peach Trees Bloom
I sit quietly at the entrance of the house in the early morning. The air is still cool, carrying the fading breath of winter. The garden is silent except for the distant sound of a bird greeting the day. In front of me stands the peach tree, thin branches stretching gently toward the pale sky. It does not look impressive at first glance. Its limbs twist in quiet patience, reaching above the red tiles of the roof, as if sketching a quiet picture against the morning light.
By storiesabout 6 hours ago in Poets
Split Personality
Split Personality I say I’m fine and mean it then feel the cold hit later when no one’s around I dance in rooms I hate
By George’s Girl 2026 about 6 hours ago in Poets
The Truth
Say what you see Hear only what is said There’s no chaos only what is Close your eyes Don’t say a word — nobody likes
By Semra Laureen Hill Jeanabout 7 hours ago in Poets
Don't Speak
This was inspired by something my daughter said that I misheard while we were walking around our neighborhood which is overrun with stray cats. First draft, so I will probably come back to it at some point.
By Tina D. Lopezabout 7 hours ago in Poets
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I had forgotten, That gut wrenching pain, Of not being on the same page, Where expectations create disappointment, Where two people learning about each other,
By Rilee Areyabout 7 hours ago in Poets
Being Poor Sucks.. Content Warning.
Being Poor Sucks. Every Thursday morning, I receive my paycheck. It’s a day that I used to look forward to. Nowadays, the first thought that enters my head is
By Jebus! about 8 hours ago in Poets
The soft Iliad
Part one: The Youth with a passion of adventure, I scrubbed my parent’s kitchen walls, cleaned the floors to the touch of a cold toe
By Melissa Ingoldsbyabout 8 hours ago in Poets
Please Be Patient With Me
Verse 1 I’ve been walking through the wreck of my life, Trying to carry what’s mine to hold. Some nights I’m close to losing my mind,
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriorabout 9 hours ago in Poets
RELIGION and FAITH
RELIGION and FAITH rich and poor 2/7/2026 RELIGION! Is for the lucky A love from early on A story ages long..
By Victor Mendezabout 10 hours ago in Poets
As War Disrupts Life
Adults call themselves worldly wise, yet what little children can do adults often seem to lack. My daughter asked to bury
By Seema Patelabout 10 hours ago in Poets
The War Dragon. Content Warning.
Introduction This is an ekphrastic pantoum inspired by the image below that contains references to the First World War. In my poem, I weave observations on the painting with thoughts about that terrible conflict.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 11 hours ago in Poets