The Lifeguard

SpillwordsJanuary 26, 2020

The Lifeguard a poem by: James Dickey   In a stable of boats I lie still, From all sleeping children hidden. The leap of a fish from its shadow Mak...

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Ghost of A Chance

Richard PrimeJanuary 21, 2020

Ghost of A Chance written by: Richard Prime   I've always thought of myself as a bit of an entrepreneur. Not a con man, you understand. Everything I d...

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THE UNDERBELLY OF THE DARK RAINBOW

Norberto Franco CisnerosJanuary 10, 2020

THE UNDERBELLY OF THE DARK RAINBOW written by: Norberto Franco Cisneros   Murky shadows slink around the darkened rainbow like black eels embracing t...

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Ultra Cozy

Robyn MacKinnonJanuary 5, 2020

Ultra Cozy written by: Robyn MacKinnon @art_rat   pause from adult life #OMGitsdarkoutside get ultra cozy ...

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Sonnet of The Insect

Daniel HaskinJanuary 3, 2020

Sonnet of The Insect written by: Daniel Haskin   Can true love be learned By the way a bug whispers Spilling inside an ear like a worm Singing its in...

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Amazing Grace

Anne GJanuary 1, 2020

Amazing Grace written by: Anne G @TheInkTruth   Amazing grace etches the face of one whose life defines a race A race of beings fired in love for...

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Wasn’t Her Fault

LadyLilyDecember 25, 2019

Wasn't Her Fault written by: LadyLily @AFairymary   ‘You need lockin’ up!’ Grandma would shout. Scruffed by the neck, open palmed clout. ‘Sip up th...

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A Sonnet for Elvira

Juan PerezDecember 11, 2019

A Sonnet for Elvira Mistress of the Macabre: No. 10 written by: Juan Perez   People, she is not as shy But she is lovely and mysterious She will make...

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Venus and Mars

Fallen EngelDecember 5, 2019

Venus and Mars written by: Fallen Engel @BlackEngel3   The goddess rises slowly while her translucent soul glows white Her flowing gown falls around h...

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To Live and Die

Anne GNovember 29, 2019

To Live and Die written by: Anne G @TheInkTruth   Born to live destined to die deafening cries announce the light Sweeping seasons heartbeats puls...

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Until I Am Dust

LadyLilyNovember 9, 2019

Until I Am Dust written by: LadyLily @AFairymary   A pretender human being, ashamed, purple dye pumps my body, backbone creaks. My fault for being...

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Night, City

DahNovember 6, 2019

Night, City written by: Dah @dahlusion   An imposing fog comes with its damp body flapping like wet skirts on balcony railings. Then surveillance b...

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When The Veil Slips

Susanne ThomasOctober 30, 2019

When The Veil Slips written by: Susanne Thomas @Susannewith5   I am scared The squeals from outside claw at my ears I bolt my door and turn off the...

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The Dark Kitty

Edward DonnellyOctober 29, 2019

The Dark Kitty written by: Edward Donnelly @odetoapoet   Under a crescent moon a dark cat walked along a sidewalk, brazenly while chittering. The d...

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