Vampire bites littered My little bothers forearms, Exposing his lifelines. Crouched to the ground, he cried, “Don’t look at me, Sister. I am not your bother anymore.” This led him to place a gun to his head, Red and blue flashes raced to his…
Category: Marathon Poem
“Wish you Were Here”
Your birthday is in September, When the leaves fade to sunset colors, and I sing “Wake Me Up When September Ends.” Each day I wish you are here. I still check my phone when a phantom buzz vibrates and there’s no sign of you….
Something was Missing
Something was Missing in Our house for 1. It was like the first snowfall of winter: Cold And Silent. There was nothing but The music from our hearts. Falling like rain, Our tears fell. We were alone Together. We kept him in A corner of…
Learning How to Braid
For as long as I can remember, my mom braided my hair, Her fingers take my hair in three parts at the top of my head, she starts with a glass full of water. In that I sat, shifting to the right then to the…
Taking on the World Together
A newb and a pro facing hordes of rotting corpses with hell fire fur and snarling teeth. The newb trying to keep her cool as the pro sweeps down the dead and the hounds explodes, both being sent back to their makers. Items spring forth…
For My Gamer
You are the Captain Price To my Kalem: #1 called to action When your family or I Are held hostage by Our griefs and worries. You sneak up and take them down In one fell swoop. When I am cornered by The ugly faces of…
An Aquarius Love
A quiet love that feels me to the core. This I haven’t experienced before. A love that lifts my spirit like wind does for the eagle on its first flight. A new view in my own eyes, to hear words of pure belief that have…
For Thanatos
Death has always been a constant thought which brought fear to my heart. It wavered my faith in what I thought was righteous, but it still felt off. Your voice softly saying “Death has a deeper meaning, let me show you.” Young…
Phyllis
Persistent in Her ways, my mom Yields to no one. She Lovingly helped us Like any mother, she Inspired us to Stay focused on our dreams. Because . . . Bad things can happen And she reminded us to kneel Down & pray…
Thanatos
Do not fear the Grim Reaper, The cloaked one. He is only doing what needs to be done. He is the one to greet you when you leave. Don’t let the stories frighten you. He is all but evil. His aura, his presence is…