redbrick posted a new Poem titled panels and tears 1 week ago
panels and tears
We polish cedar, grain by grain,
while the temple outside collapses in rain.
The Valley of Baca drips with tears,
pilgrims stumble, but we sip our years.
Panelled walls, imported pride,
faith reduced to carpentry... [read more] |
shawon1982 posted a new Poem titled চুয়ান্ন 1 week ago
আমি দেখেছিলাম এক মিথ্যা স্বপ্ন
তুমি বলেছিলে তুমি আসবে
তুমি উত্তর দেবে আমার চিঠিগুলোর
আমার অপেক্ষা শেষ হয়ে গেছে
তুমি রয়েছো তোমার ভুবনে
আমি রয়েছি তোমার দেয়া মিথ্যা স্বপ্ন নিয়ে
অনেক অনেক মিথ্যা আশার প্রহর গুনে
সবকিছুই শেষ হয়ে যায়-
স্বার্থহীন... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled How Far Would You Go? 1 week ago
Is it worth it for all the accolades
And whatever money you collect?
The lines are more than blurred.
It seems you’re one who merely masquerades
As being called to serve and protect,
So how good is your word?
I’d be a fool to... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled Life Instead 1 week ago
There are some words that just can’t pass my lips, Looks that could never fill my eyes. Standing on this shore means I’ve come to grips With what our core contrast implies. How... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled Walk Me Home 1 week ago
If it could be bottled I’d drink sunshine
To center my focus on what I should.
I’d say what’s mine is yours and yours is mine
And quench my longing for the greater good.
But this is not a rosy complexion -
Up against it is... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled I Choose You 1 week ago
In time, as I find myself missing you,
I don’t want to have a single regret.
I long for every breath spent kissing you
To create memories I won’t forget.
In a world of things demanding... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled An Italicized Life 1 week ago
I’ve been too often blinded by bright lights,
Scarred by my scrapes with the asphalt and dirt.
Tranquil days have turned into torrid nights,
My once perfect peace put on high alert.
How much by... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled Limestone and Dirt 1 week ago
I once dwelt in fields of purple flowers
And gazed up in wonder at twinkling stars.
In no time I’d while away the hours
Sheltered from the rumble of passing cars.
Now that solace on which I ... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled Where Things Belong 1 week ago
With you now standing over my shoulder
I hold the puzzle pieces in my hand.
We’ve learned time can take a mighty boulder
And make it little more than shifting sand,
So I hold on to you and bite my lip, ... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled The Lover 1 week ago
In my life I’ve been any number of things –
Some have been made to stay,
Others wrested away,
As for everything there’s a time and place.
And so now, for you, in this sacred... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled The Red Shoes 1 week ago
From the back of my closet I felt their stare
Though I worked overtime to avert my eyes.
How blessed I am they waited patiently there,
Poised for the moment I’d finally realize.
Since... [read more] |
RudyPoetryColle... posted a new Poem titled Thank You 1 week ago
I couldn’t have known you’d kick me into dirt
But how else would I have found I’d survive?
Long after I’ve processed the last bit of hurt
I’ll stand truly and wonderfully... [read more] |
Teytonon posted a new Poem titled Tawana’s story 1 week ago
A young woman named Tawana
Joined the Army, served her country with honor
Came home a proud vet
But a job couldn't get
Was forced to work the street, though she didn't wanna
In order to fill her coffer
She'd entertain any... [read more] |
Teytonon posted a new Poem titled Suspect in DC Nat’l Guard shooting 1 week ago
The suspect has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakawanal.
Rahmanullah Lakawanal = A, ahl harm an klll u, a wana
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/us/guard-shooting-suspect-profile.html
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Teytonon posted a new Poem titled Omg father! Who was she, the judge? 1 week ago
Carmine Manicotti was killed
Shot five times in the head
The cops, they actually were thrilled
A Mafia Don is dead
Eyewitnesses saw what took place
And based on their testimony
The cops arrested what's his face
You... [read more] |
