Slavery (10) 1

by Bill Turner

The wind howls with cries of anguish
Fields run red with the blood of bondage...

A bus stop Conversation (10)

by Chelsey

Ever have a day,
Where things didn't go right...

How poetry began for me. (10)

by June

It began when i was feeling lonely ,
the writing of poems that is...

Hey Mr. Bartender (10)

by Cody

Hey Mr. Bartender... pour me one more shot
No no... its ok. let my liver rot...

I Write Because... (10)

by Jenni Marie

I write to get my feelings out
And to wipe away the fear...

Weakened (10)

by Cella Bella

Blinded by shame filled tears,
Tears that burn with regret...

Resolute Soul (10)

by Natalie

Bitter nightmares flash back infront of eyes,
Tip of tongue stung 'till poetry could stand...

Misplaced Words (10)

by Michael D Nalley

Misplaced words and misplaced thoughts
Tie my heart in little knots...

The Obsession 2 (10)

by Audrey

She lay like her mother; no tears in her eyes
a thousand little flames around her bed flickered...

Numb (10)

by Audrey

Smoke rises and falls around me like a shroud
inhale, exhale, pause, and repeat...

Aphrodite Revisited (Diamante) (10)

by Timothy r

.................Beauty
............sensual, erotic...

Tomorrow's Home (10)

by Michael D Nalley

If the word of the Lord can be spoken by a sinner,
Yesterday's loser can become tomorrow's winner...