Seeker posted a new Poem titled Only the road 9 min ago
and the day
may come again
when only the road
will call to me
when all else fails
and everyone’s gone
and I stand alone
again alone
... [read more] |
alex73 posted a new Poem titled Does that place exist 6 hours ago
Drifting away from reality to be safe in your own world, your own mind. Does this place exist? Can it exist? Happiness, calmness, not worrying about material things or what others think. Closing my eyes and hoping a day like that will come for me,... [read more] |
Teytonon posted a new Poem titled Who connects with Rex? 8 hours ago
There once was a man named Rex
A fascinating man, so complex
Sometimes would feel superior
At other times inferior
To others who never had sex
Rex was a hard man to know
Would brag how he slept with a ho
But because of the... [read more] |
Teytonon posted a new Poem titled Deported departed 8 hours ago
There was a young man named Hassan
Who one morning went to the john
While he was in the can
Someone said 'He's Afghan'
ICE was called, by afternoon he was gone
Trump thinks all Somalis are trash
An idea came to him in a flash
'... [read more] |
S74rw4rd-13d posted a new Poem titled Sister Dorothea Maria 16 hours ago
Because she held no grievance to protest,
Sister Dorothea Maria wondered
that the span of her spiritual gaze
did not fully function (well, so she thought).
She knew of the Presence (especially
during Holy Mass) but could not feel it.
She saw the... [read more] |
redbrick posted a new Poem titled running into the mirror 1 day ago
"running into the mirror"
You keep chasing after him—
feet blistered on asphalt,
lungs bargaining with the night.
Every poster on your wall
whispers rebellion,
but the ink stains your palms
like unpaid rent.
The chorus of... [read more] |
S74rw4rd-13d posted a new Poem titled Yet [*/+/^] : Zealously Written To Offer The Final Prayer, Of My Catholic Christian Soul, 6 1 day ago
The wage of my multitude of sins was a death sentence.
But Christ, my Redeemer, accepted my repentance:
the Grace of my God's giift of Salvation was bestowed on me
out of His Mercy's eternal infinity.
Starward-Led,
the sinner and unworthy... [read more] |
S74rw4rd-13d posted a new Poem titled Yet [*/+/^] : Zealously Written To Offer The Final Prayer, Of My Catholic Christian Soul, 5 1 day ago
The devil would like to shatter and despoil your remaining stay:
such that the joy of Faith becomes a sense of obligation;
and the given and glorious privilege of Catholic prayer
becomes the burden and dash of spiritual despair;
and each of your... [read more] |
elliot_jordan2003 posted a new Poem titled Hello Stranger 1 day ago
Hello Stranger
[Verse 1]
She walked in like a riot in slow motion,
Black boots stompin’ out my quiet devotion.
Skull-printed top with the world on fire,
Head held high like a heartbreak choir.
I swear the room cracked open on the spot—
Yeah, she’s... [read more] |
Teytonon posted a new Poem titled Poem true. Names changed? Check Webb 1 day ago
There once was a man named Jack
Who you may know from in the day back
He worked as an actor
Had no great impact, er
For his acting did not get a plaque
But his acting didn't stop
Became famous for playing a cop
He just... [read more] |
randyjohnson posted a new Poem titled Merry Christmas, Mom - Part XIII 1 day ago
After living for sixty-four years, you had to depart.
You were a terrific mother who had a huge heart.
You were one of the world's greatest mothers and that is a fact.
I cried when you died because that was how I was bound to react.
Christmas will... [read more] |
randyjohnson posted a new Poem titled 78 Months 1 day ago
He was my cousin and friend and his death was a damn shame.
But he decided to do drugs and he only had himself to blame.
78 months ago today, he drew his final breath.
He loved to party and he died because of Meth.
People tried to convince him to... [read more] |
tallsquirrelgirl posted a new Poem titled For All the Tea in China 4 days ago
for all the tea in China
I would meet you in the air
no cover, need to cover me
with wind that’s everywhere
for all the red rainforests
I would meet you in the trees
mossy branches leave me breathless
piney bed, just let me be
for all... [read more] |
tallsquirrelgirl posted a new Poem titled Storm 4 days ago
can’t escape your storm
tempest
even in my sleep
they will rename all the vengeful gods after you
good god I wish someone would talk push you off that ledge
midnight screams
the train is moving (delayed)
we have left the station but
you know... [read more] |
tallsquirrelgirl posted a new Poem titled Swordplay 4 days ago
don’t be shy I will win you
the biggest (insert thing you want here)
I will catch all your throws
smile at all those jokes
except when they deserve a laugh
come love
wing walker
hold me at swordpoint &
pull all my treasure away
... [read more] |
