Palace of Justice J — man — a threatening man — lifting weights in lights-out jail — it’s his apartment — and again — glistening as we do in want and work — glistening across his back — U — S — glistening black…
Tag: #PoetryMarathon
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Oh, captivating beauty You are grand You are wonder of nature Your beauty is incomparable and unique Bare and untouched In you is All creation! Divine mixed Fire, water, air and than you Emerged from Earth You are the Feminine power Rising from ashes You…
My Introduction
Hello friends. Long time author, short time poet. As someone who strives for excellence in all things writing, this will be my first poetry marathon. Normally, I write novels, particularly fantasy with a twist of romance. I’ve also written quite a bit of fanfiction, one…
and so it begins….
Excited to be doing my third full marathon. I made so many friends through the last two years and hope to make a few more. The support offered here has led to my being ready to really put myself out there. Can’t wait to see…
Final Hour and Desperate Measures
Dan the fireman told me he was made for three things: to play baseball, put out fires, and fuck. But he left ball and bat at home and there is no smoke in this bar.
Maniacal Ranting at the End of My Time Here
I once met a man with fifteen cats. My policy is even one deems a man untrustworthy. So, I told him all my secrets, he didn’t tell a single one. I met a woman with a serpent’s tongue. Her truth sounded like lies, and mothers…
I’ll Never Give Up on You
You’ve loved and lost You’ve been broken and hurt You’ve lived elation and doubt You’ve seen and done it all I know some days, you struggle The bad outweighs the good And you feel lost in outer space Thinking you’re misunderstood But, through it all,…
Standing Alone
In this life, I’d rather stand alone Than next to people that hide In the shadow of their insecurity My heart is true and beliefs strong I’ve a strong sense of wrong and right But, if acting on my beliefs Means I must stand alone,…
I Miss Our Talks
You have been gone almost six months And I find this unreal In that short time, you’ve missed so much I still struggle to heal I think of you each Sunday morning As I stop myself from calling The phone just rests there in my…
Meteors at Night
There’s something so fascinating Watching the meteors at night Shooting ‘cross at lightning speed A streak of the whitest light I could lay on my back for hours And watch the meteors streak past The aura in this cosmic super show Brings memories made to…