Free Verse

How Could You?
Everything felt different when I walked in this mornin’. I knew something was wrong Then I spotted an earring that I knew didn’t belong.
By Danielle Elizabeth Andrews2 years ago in Poets
Not Stupid
I ain't, ya'll. That's what you think. Ain't is somethin' we create? ME is underneath a heavy cover, a sweet retreat from your discomfort. Naw, ya'll are always down, seein' me with your jaded brow; where do I belong in your white ass dreams, layin' low, to be unseen? Ever stray to wonder why a black kid feels a little shy? I shine, I shine; OH, how Momma sees me shine. I sit waitin' for the bus, after seein' my therapist; cops are called 'cause I am readin' 'bout the struggle and am grieving. I am BLACK, I am BROWN, I am whatever ya'll puttin' down. I am GAY, I am kind, you won't see ME with your dull eyes. I'd give up if it weren't for hope; Momma's love is my antidote; SHE don't give up on me, even if society....don't let me SHINE, SHINE, SHINE.
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Poets
Two Poems: For All B and C Men
All B Men 1 apple + all apples = unnumbered^ inner reckless/outer ruby lips, there B sends for ½ apple in the morning,
By Parwana Fayyaz2 years ago in Poets
The Empty Stage
The empty stage, bathed in cold, spotlight grace, A vacant canvas, where dreams used to chase. Each creak of the floorboard, a whisper of ghosts,
By a broken heart2 years ago in Poets
Morning
Morning Brings sunbeams squeezing through closed blinds stabbing into my eyelids like little light darts aimed with precision
By Randy Baker2 years ago in Poets
Drinks Full For The Eyes
Fill my cup so full, Never does the bottom reach, Nature provides peace. I love to mix the feelings I get whenever I see beautiful pieces of natural art, and this one reminded me of cups which were full of beautiful bliss. To read more or get notified whenever I create new works, please subscribe and enjoy the future creative I bring to you anywhere.
By Toby Heward2 years ago in Poets
Dreams, Oh Dreams
Can love come in the way of dreams? Or does love lift you up, making you more capable / motivated to achieve those dreams?
By Manisha Dhalani2 years ago in Poets
Like
I like you I like you the way you are I like when you’re near I like you when you’re far I like the things you like I like the things you like, but I don’t care for
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Painted Thoughts
Not every smile is genuine, when bright lights magnify darkness. Not every tear is sadness, when solitude runs from chaos.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
"PEACE OUT! NO MORE WAR!"
What the world needs now is love, peace and understanding, Of love AND peace of 100 percent of landing A hug A kiss A friendship
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 2 years ago in Poets
Stillness A World Unseen
In the stillness of a world unseen, A quiet soul, in solitude, convenes. Drifting through dimensions unknown, A realm where echoes of silence are sown.
By Mason Darnielle2 years ago in Poets
VALENTINE Anniversary
Second month, February, fourteenth day in 2024, our Thirty-seventh wedding anniversary Numbers. Many numbers. Fourteen, Two, Thirty-seven,
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Poets