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A Poem for My Mother
This poem is for you, mother, despite the way you brutalized me with your words, mother, despite the way you hardly cared for you daughter, and-
By Kera Hollowabout 15 hours ago in Poets
A Fish in the Pond
I saw a fish today, Swimming in the pond, Its tail flicked fast, Like it had somewhere to go. The water rippled, Circles spreading wide,
By *+*+*~Teja~*+*+*about 15 hours ago in Poets
Stop the AI from taking over Earth!
Not long after, Gazzer and I arrived back at Void. It seemed… different not mentioning how much HAVE CHANGED! The buildings, many were removed, the houses looked the same, the population… INCREASED MAGNIFICIENTLY! Oh boy, how much trouble would it be… as in, I WOULD HAVE TO HELP GAZZER THROUGH BUSTLING STREETS JUST TO GET TO SCHOOL! It’s trouble alright! But then, I saw it… AI robots on MY PLANET! I had to stop them. I took my VoidA2000 which turned into a car and drove to the area where the AIs were at.
By *+*+*~Teja~*+*+*about 15 hours ago in Chapters
Care Instructions
My mother taught me to fold fitted sheets as if the corners were small, stubborn animals— turn one pocket inside out, find the other,
By Edward Smithabout 15 hours ago in Poets
This Poem Fails the Villanelle Test
Our life must be more than a test. Aim better and I'm sure that you'll Die glad with loving God impressed. They kept a score when I confessed, But if they're to outsmart the fool, Our life must be more than a test.
By A. S. Lawrenceabout 16 hours ago in Poets
Cygnets/Surreal
Filtered light through trees runs so deep Cygnets follow their Mama—peep peep peep Atop the the lake, they go to eat their next meal
By Reileyabout 16 hours ago in Poets
Zero Grace
Zero grace… Sometimes it’s just hard For me to say thanks When it’s charity and support? Gratitude comes easy But Compliments are hard to receive
By Sam Spinelliabout 16 hours ago in Poets
Consideration of a Room
The keys of the piano have dust on them. The gray coat beautifully blends with the black and white teeth. You are resting in another room.
By Edward Smithabout 16 hours ago in Poets
Will Astronomy Guide Future Philosophy?
A Historical Bond Between Stars and Thought Astronomy has always guided philosophy. In ancient Greece, philosophers such as Aristotle and Plato grounded their metaphysical systems in cosmological models. The structure of the heavens influenced theories about perfection, motion, and causation.
By shahkar jalalabout 16 hours ago in Education
Little Children
Little children what do you know and what exactly, are you able to show do you know why the world is fighting all its foes
By Susan Paytonabout 16 hours ago in Poets
Can Cosmic Curiosity Fade? The Future of Wonder in an Age of Discovery
The Ancient Roots of Cosmic Curiosity Cosmic curiosity did not begin with rockets or space agencies. It began when early humans looked up at the night sky and asked questions.
By shahkar jalalabout 16 hours ago in Education
Black Sheep, but Abundant Self-Love
I grew up with a simple life philosophy: no unnecessary rituals or rigid beliefs. Be kind. Work hard. Live honestly.
By Seema Patelabout 16 hours ago in Poets