redbrick posted a new Poem titled when we thought ourselves lost 17 weeks ago
So stain—as marks that remain longer than intent,and hesitation pressed into the grain.
Second guess,doubt’s small fracture widening,as though the Voice were drowned,as though we mistook the silencefor absence.
But... [read more] |
S74rw4rd-13d posted a new Poem titled Yet [*/+/^] : Zealously Written To Offer The Final Prayer, Of My Orthodox Christian Soul, 3 17 weeks ago
Today, I feel that Death, that wants to keep me unwhole
is nearer than before, as my body continues to fail.
But, through Christ's blessing, my Orthodox Faith will prevail,
as I pray the Jesus Prayer one last time from the core of my soul... [read more] |
redbrick posted a new Poem titled dustlight motif 17 weeks ago
“Dustlight Motif”
A lantern sways somewhere unseen, its glow brushing the gravel.
An accordion exhales— not a melody, but the sound of air remembering wood.
Steps scatter in the dark, a dog pauses mid-road, ears tilted toward... [read more] |
redbrick posted a new Poem titled vow of ruin 17 weeks ago
vow of ruin (stay with me)
In tenebrous embrace, your touch ignites, Feral longing, a savage delight. Choose: my abyss, or endless night— Either way, your darkness is my light.
Your breath, a storm that bends my will, A vow of ruin I... [read more] |
redbrick posted a new Poem titled into waiting glass 17 weeks ago
We were cast in one mold,
bone and sinew repeating the same refrain,
yet the years twist us—
a corkscrew in the hand of time,
driving not toward ruin
but toward release.
Birth sealed us with promise,
but the bottle was never meant
to... [read more] |
Teytonon posted a new Poem titled A door story 17 weeks ago
The story of a door
Who wouldn't remain open
Like everyone was hopin'
They all would scream and shout
'Open up and let us out!'
But the door was unable
Wasn't emotionally stable
Almost became unhinged
Everybody cringed... [read more] |
redbrick posted a new Poem titled into light 17 weeks ago
Metal spiral
pressing into cork grain—
the hand does not change,
but the angle sharpens.
Wood fibers split,
a circle becomes ellipse,
birth’s seal loosens
under the slow insistence.
Wine darkens the glass,
a ribbon of liquid... [read more] |
redbrick posted a new Poem titled stay with me 17 weeks ago
Stay with Me
In tenebrous embrace, your touch ignites, Feral longing, a savage delight. Choose: my abyss, or endless night— Either way, your darkness is my light.
Your breath, a storm that bends my will, A vow of ruin I cherish still... [read more] |
redbrick posted a new Poem titled what's in the basket 17 weeks ago
"What’s in the Basket"
A shopping basket, plastic ribs creaking under the weight of bread, bruised pears, a receipt already curling like a prophecy.
A picnic basket, woven willow, ants rehearsing their procession before the lid... [read more] |
redbrick posted a new Poem titled bit-player's playbill 17 weeks ago
"waiting in the wings"
I enter from the side door,
no one marks the hinge of my step.
The script gives me three words—
a borrowed coat, a lantern to carry,
then silence.
Others speak in thunder,
their names stitched to the... [read more] |
joy posted a new Poem titled DAILY GRATITUDE HAPPINESS 17 weeks ago
I am grateful for the simple wisdom
in this African proverb
that declares:
Happiness in not perfected…
until that happiness is shared
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redbrick posted a new Poem titled first light 17 weeks ago
First Light
The roofs are still but the sky begins to loosen— a pale seam of rose threading the horizon.
He sits in the quiet before the town stirs, jacket slack on his shoulders, eyes catching the faintest silver of daybreak.... [read more] |
joy posted a new Poem titled HAPPINESS 17 weeks ago
May we be blessed to take a little time
to think about the words of the poet James Oppenheim
He lived and died before the internet…
or today you could read them a tweet….
Foolish people seek happiness in the distance
Wise ones... [read more] |
joy posted a new Poem titled RANDOM THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS 17 weeks ago
Some random thoughts this Monday…
as as you head out on your way:
Not every day is wonderful…
but there is wonder in every day.
Not all you see is beautiful…
but there is beauty in all you see.
Something I hope you... [read more] |
Teytonon posted a new Poem titled For the misanthrope in all of us 17 weeks ago
Believe it or not
Be dead and you rot
By poem or by prose
You'll decompose
You're a dick
Remain sick
Why get well?
Go to hell
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