A Touch of April Rain Rie Sheridan Rose There’s a rumble of thunder in the distance tonight, calling to my heart. And now, a tap at the window, as the rain comes to visit, inviting me to play. I answer the whisper, open the door, and step into the rain. Fairy kisses cool against my … Continue reading April Showers Contest – Poetry 3rd place
April Showers Contest – 2nd Place Poetry
Truth Reflected Within Raindrops on A Showery Eve By Linda Imbler What you were, and what you are, off-center, you, beheld through my raindrops of tears. What I remember, and what I see, not the same reflection, us, while viewed inside puddles on the street. Just hollow fact: lovers, friends, enemies, strangers exact.
April Showers Contest- Poetry First Place
Precipitation By Bernadette Perez Billowing thick clouds overwhelmed the sky Rain trickled Washed away frowns Smiles gleam upon children’s faces Smooth comfort milked in warmth Curdles my soul Frost forms on open spaces A cold mist Frozen ice needles stand at attention Appearance of glass across the surface ................Twinkling beauty in the streets Frolic in … Continue reading April Showers Contest- Poetry First Place
His Words
By Rebby Berard “What are you doing?”“Watching turtles.” “Isn’t that boring?”“Nah, they’re cool.”“I guess so…”“Look, those two are friends!”“Like us.”“Just like us.”“They’re probably all friends.”“Or family.” “Either way, I’m more lonely than these turtles.”“Ah yes, this is a conversation between you, Allen Jameson, and me, chopped liver.” “Dev, you know what I mean.”“How you think … Continue reading His Words
A Day Out and Mrs Woo
Both Marc Carver A DAY OUT Intro. I have to be free to be my own slave, chains I can never break places I can never see people I can never know strangers on a shore looking out to sea. Don't give me free will I will only fuck it up. 1. The woman on the other platform … Continue reading A Day Out and Mrs Woo
Various Poems
By Marc Carver I walked down Congress I wrote a poem at every bench I came to and left it there. Must have been ten or so I even left one in a bush I can't remember all the words but I can remember the soul of them LOST As I … Continue reading Various Poems
The World I Want To Live In
By Jessica Ricks I don’t want to live in a world Without creativity, love, peace, And happiness. But if I had to live with Pain at my core, At least it’s something I Already know...
More Poems by Marc Carver
By Marc Carver SNOW ON TREES A long snake sits on top of bark the sun casts a shadow on another tree, it looks like a man with roots for legs and arms running as fast as he can If I grew roots from my toes and planted myself in the earth I could … Continue reading More Poems by Marc Carver
The fear of success
By Jessica Ricks Most people are afraid Of the unknown. Anew relationship, Visiting a new place, Where you will go at the end of your life. Success is like death. I see myself shrouded In greatness. Being well-known, Full of happiness, That admired person who Can say “I made it.” Success requires … Continue reading The fear of success
When You Kiss Me
By Jessica Ricks Your lips crush against Mine, soft and determined to Take in every taste of What you have long since Claimed as yours. Your body Envelopes me in your warmth allowing me to feel safe, Loved, and needed. Your Tongue explores my mouth in A desperate urge to feel every Inch of … Continue reading When You Kiss Me
Academy of the Heart And Mind 