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Scribbles in the Night
I’m painting a picture with words the life that I desire the dream, the cosmic dance and all that I admire From fields of pretty blossoms
Paula RowlandsPublished 6 months ago in PoetsQuiet
The words spoken to me that day The most honest words spoken The true colors finally previewed So bright and so clear No blurs, no cracks.
Holidays! Poem
Holidays arrive on wings of cheer Snowflakes dance in a waltz so bright Blanketing the world in purest white. The time when hearts draw near
Mighty Tug
Boats in the harbor set sail Breezes their fuel, not gale. Mighty Tug came along - ooh, she was strong! In tow, a barge slow as a snail.
Andrea CorwinPublished 6 months ago in PoetsThe Pied Piper
Adorned in Technicolor— an emerald cloak, a ruby shirt, and sapphire pants— they all think he’s off, a bum, a ne’er-do-well, a loon,
Stephanie HoogstadPublished 6 months ago in PoetsThe Anxiety Arc: Parts 1-3
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Entertaining the Intruder A frequent visitor has come over to play
Literally Seduction
Some musings on how I found my Vocal audience in a sonnet. The music is "Thank You" by Barclay James Harvest 📝📚🧾📖✍️ Did I Seduce You With My Words? Surely That Concept Is Absurd Are My Poems A Temptation? Irresistible Wordy Fun? 🧾 Do My Words Effervesce With You? I Write Many Stories, That's True Do I Tempt You Far, Far Too Much? But I'm So Glad We Are In Touch 🧾 I Know Some Of My Words Are Strange As I Poetically Arrange For Your Total Delectation Which Leads To My Own Elation 🧾 Thanks For Being My Audience Your Support For Me Is Immense 📝📚🧾📖✍️
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 6 months ago in PoetsEnd Of An Era
One year ago today, was the last time I ever spoke to you. I was a country away and you were still doing the same song and dance with me.
Angel AdagioPublished 6 months ago in PoetsDark Signs
Yeah, I could see dark signs A shadow of a storm over the waves An inky blotch stained against the parchment The pelt of a black beast crossing the road
Amanda StarksPublished 6 months ago in PoetsThe Last Fight
I waited all night She said it would be alright It was our last fight
James BlackfordPublished 6 months ago in PoetsDesperately Trying To Be Human
I want to believe that all of us are desperately trying our best to be human. As you read this you are living on a tiny blue planet. A tiny mark on the planet earth. You are one in billions and yet you matter. Let that sink in! Read the following with an open mind letting go of all that you have downloaded during your lifetime. Open your heart.
Renee FesserPublished 6 months ago in PoetsBackroads After Dark
I killed a possum tonight; It snuck underneath my tire. I felt its violent last breath from the cab of my car. I wonder if it knew I tried to avoid it.
Ashley LimaPublished 6 months ago in Poets