A challenge I took part in...Poetry with the letter 'X'. At the time there were other letters available, but I decided on 'X'. I had no idea what I would write about, but once the concept formed, the words all flowed freely. A huge thank you to Sakshi for doing a great job on her … Continue reading “X”
Category: relatioNships
You and I
You and I Born on the same earth In different times Yet we met For a while ... You and I Living lonely lives In distant lands Yet we were friends For a while ... You and I Secrets within stories Spoke diverse tongues Yet we understood For a while ... You and I Connected … Continue reading You and I
Fear not, my child
Unsteady weak knobbly knees Blurry world through long eyelashes Drooling mouth taste of milk Nose twitching what a trick Gentle push it resists Stand up baby, mama persists Falling the only way to learn Long strides none can outrun Fear not the mighty lion For it will keep on trying Smell enemies in time Live … Continue reading Fear not, my child
Return to Oblivion
I feel the pull, resistance is futile My reprieve temporary, I lived in denial Sucked towards that hole With dizzying speed I fall There where air fears to enter And breath refuses to stir Darkness not an absence of light But a thick fog suffocating my sight Voices do not go beyond my head Yet … Continue reading Return to Oblivion
Revere The Dead
What remains of mine will you bury Or perhaps even cremate? What rituals will you perform I will only follow my fate As I arrived, so will I leave Not a sigh shall be heard Nor my shadow be traced Through the realm and beyond Unrecognized I was while vibrant Fading away you paid no attention … Continue reading Revere The Dead
Unveiling
Unveiling when my words sculpt you into a hero worship and adore you and the pedestal isn't high enough don't crush me you will never find another ... in this life nor the next... i kiss your every footstep quickly before the sand erases it won't you turn around and glance at me? ... if … Continue reading Unveiling
Perspectives of Love
The 2 wacky wannabe writers are at it again. SweetNut and theWhisperer share their Perspectives of Love. To hate is to love What is love, but the poison of a snake administered by gentle words and soft kisses As you slowly sink into a blissful smile of infinite sleep An opium dream When you wake, there … Continue reading Perspectives of Love
Dreams of Her Nightmare
Dreams of Her Nightmare Finally they felt at ease Togetherness, a belonging After the surge of euphoria Came an ugly descent The dark bottomless pit Escape from which Only brought them closer Their unique journey had resumed Yes, there it was A simple satisfaction Friendship flowing freely To mutual benefit Savoring the smooth sailing Without … Continue reading Dreams of Her Nightmare
Endangered Species
Endangered Species There used to exist many in number But now are they all in deep slumber? A time ago two got together It used to be forever after Discontent deception discord Why can't he afford? Roving eyes need for more What should I respect her for? Impatience jealousy anger Two become strangers Speaking their … Continue reading Endangered Species
The Odd Couple
The following is a series of 3 poems between a heartbroken couple, he who cannot stop hurting her and she who cannot leave him. In their words is the struggle between leaving the one you love and giving him another chance. By theWhisperer and SweetNut (2 wacky wannabe writers) The Odd Couple (theWhisperer's initial poem, … Continue reading The Odd Couple
SONYA KASSAM 