By Rana H. Ezeldin I'm an ocean drowning in sorrows I'm an ocean drowning in sorrows I swallow the wave tides into motion The sky singing its angelic rythm And seagulls frolic enjoying the scene I am the golden sand glimmer in hot yellow The sun's blinding with a million rays Bliss flies over the … Continue reading I’m an ocean drowning in sorrows and Oh him, he stood fathomless
Outdoor Swing and Other Poems
By Alex Andy Phuong Outdoor Swing Playing on playgrounds As a child Swinging high Towards the sky, Yet returning to Earth Is natural ever since birth Because soaring Is usually metaphorical, And all that people can do Is defy the impossible While also accepting the impossible, So swing realistically Inspiring Inspirational Inspiration Looking up to … Continue reading Outdoor Swing and Other Poems
Desert Wind
By Jim Bates Dave was grateful for the final emotional push as he clamored up and over the edge of Lizard Peak onto the top, a large flat area. "Thanks, man," he said to Lyle, his life companion for the last forty years. He was nearly out of breath."I needed that." Lyle was also his … Continue reading Desert Wind
Sole Mates
By Adam Abdelaziz Greasy, leaky, mud-caked, and rotten, Sole worn-out by a soul forgotten, I was saddened, not by my fate, but at the state of their hate, for making a damsel downtrodden. She cleaned, she cooked, she toiled, never stopping, They gave her rags while they wore silk and cotton, But then one day, … Continue reading Sole Mates
Reminiscence
By Anthony Ward Thuds and creaks of perplexing timber haunt the house, As I seek solitude against the grandfather clock Chiming down the hall, Staring at the radio in order to listen harder, As I rub my thumb across the dented desk Tracing scratches of a lifetimes endeavour. How I love to watch the weather … Continue reading Reminiscence
Human Tragedy and Other Poems
By Amirah Al Wassif Human Tragedy The holes that carved upon my forehead; Reveal how old am I My children had eaten their self From a very young age. I'm the mother Who peels the hours? With the patience's knife. Watching their severed heads Sparkling from upstairs Like stars. I am the mother, I shout … Continue reading Human Tragedy and Other Poems
You’re My Sunshine
By Denis Michael O'Sullivan Every time when I'm with you I get a chill that makes me shiver inside And every time when I see you I can see that sparkle in your eye Cause you'll never know how I feel and why you're so special to me And having that sensational feeling cause you’ll … Continue reading You’re My Sunshine
Broken and Other Poems
By Andrew Scott Broken I feel you slithering around me as I lay here, shaking, broken. You only come around during these times when it is believed I am at the weakest. You and your other demons have been hoping for this moment. I should have expected you when the snap occurred and my bones … Continue reading Broken and Other Poems
Can’t
By Eric Bryant Can’t Think Can’t Process Can’t Solve Can’t Heal Can’t Stay Can’t Go Can’t Love Can’t Feel Can’t Start Can’t Stop Can’t Move Can’t Fly Can’t Think Can’t Cry Can’t Live Can’t Die Eric is a creative songwriter and poet. He’s attracted to the abstract, the off-the-wall, and the unexpected. He’s open to … Continue reading Can’t
Grudges and Like I Knew You Would Disappear Today
By Ritiksha Sharma Grudges My father’s book of spells was always one page short of discovery and miracles, for we caught it one day; scraping away its own skin; falling epidermis, sloughing and shedding, exhausted under the force of handwritten notes; poor thing was always heavier than the day before; that is even when we … Continue reading Grudges and Like I Knew You Would Disappear Today
Academy of the Heart And Mind 