neglect
A Jester’s Gesture
A Jester’s Gesture written by: James Yesley 5:30 Am, and the sun peaks at our side of...
The Return of the Prodigal Son
The Return of the Prodigal Son written by: Varia Abramova - “A modern day Jack Kerouac,” mother says, watching Chris drop his two...
The Rise and Fall of Mr Cruel
The Rise and Fall of Mr Cruel written by: Haji SM - You say the nicest things, that I’m a good-for-nothing runt. I’ll show you, Mother...
Apology
Apology written by: Elisa Grant There were words I needed but never heard, soft syllables stitched with...
Success Despite Childhood Trauma
Success Despite Childhood Trauma written by: Jessi Gold - Bone-chilling anguish: a result of childhood trauma, it is an experience...
Broken
Broken written by: Mary Bevan - The boy is gawky-thin: his shoulder-blades protrude through the pale skin...
Mommy, Make It Stop!
Mommy, Make It Stop! written by: Debbie D. - The little girl's plea fell on deaf ears, as her parents continued to rage...
Precipitation to Throw Down
Precipitation to Throw Down written by: Anthony John Ward You weren’t forecast Yet here we are Placing...
Condoms
Condoms written by: Seán Óg Ó Murchú - They all laughed at me. All the dinner ladies. It started with your one...
Invisible Presence
Invisible Presence written by: Arouba Abbas A flower never admired, A moon never a muse. A book...
My Skeletons
My Skeletons written by: Jenny Morelli There are skeletons in my closet just rotting from neglect. They...
Blind Alley
Blind Alley a poem by: Eleanor Farjeon There’s a turning I must pass Often four times in...
Gelid Morning
Gelid Morning written by: R. K. Singh @profrksingh Her gelid look haiku refuse to rise– winter’s landscape...
