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And There Was Daryl
Last night I sliced away at the red and blue strings harvesting anxiety releasing remnants of us and of you but I cut too deep
We'll Soon be Dust
We savour the palpable silence, save the tinkling of ice upon glass. All is quiet... but what of the tension that sparks the night?
Don’t call us dead
Standing behind the wall, forbidden to look tall, To be the dainty taste for a man’s unsatiated hunger, The tale of a woman’s right to emancipation has seen it all.
Hridya SharmaPublished 3 days ago in PoetsPain
Pain What is pain? Pain is only feeling the rain On a sunny day Pain is being alone in a crowded room Pain is not having them around
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 days ago in PoetsThe Voice
Inspiration can come from anywhere But the voice always comes Sometimes it’s a roar Sometimes it’s a hum Sometimes it comes when I’m too busy with life to write
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 days ago in Poets
Hair's Embrace: A Lover's Veil
In shadows draped, her hair cascades, A veil that hides the moon's soft gaze, Yet in its depths, a mystery lies, A lover's heart, where passion flies.
A Night of Wine’s Spell and Merriment
In a cozy tavern, filled with warmth and light, Sat a man with his goblet, gleaming bright. With a sparkle in his eye and a grin so wide, He raised his cup, ready for the ride.
Chuks Gad NwaigwePublished 7 days ago in PoetsEclipse Companion
Inspired by Judey Kalchik's wonderful 60-second storytelling prompt. I'm late to the party, but I thought I'd post it just for fun :) I hope everyone had a happy eclipse! I tried to make a video to delight...perhaps I'll add it later when I feel less self-conscious.
Western media under fire for biased rhetoric on Erdogan
The British magazine, The Economist, is among the most popular Western media outlets that adopt an anti-Erdogan position. The Economist’s latest edition featured a cover with the title “The Most Important Election of 2023” adorned with tags “Save Democracy” and “Erdogan Must Go”.
Roy BertanPublished 7 days ago in PoetsYou-9
I’ll never forget You were there for me in my hour of regret Trapped in a cycle of pain Blaming myself for all that had happened
Atomic HistorianPublished 8 days ago in PoetsSoul-2
Cut me and I bleed poetry A soul wandering this realm Having a human experience Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 days ago in PoetsMy Problem
A tangled thread, my heart, where love divides, Two goddesses, with beauty that confides. One, fire in her eyes, a storm-tossed sea,
