If I told you I was hurting, Would you turn your face away? Or would you sit beside my silence And let your presence stay?
By Nihal Khan11 months ago in Poets
I found the book by accident, a thrift store corner, dust and quiet, wedged between a haunted novel and casseroles from 1983.
A timeless love poem from one heart to another. In every beat, in every breath, In moments full of life—or death, There’s one truth I’ve always known:
By Muhammad 11 months ago in Poets
I got ghosts in my blood And demons in my bones People think the worm in my brain makes me insane But I say vaccines are to blame
By Atomic Historian11 months ago in Poets
In shadows deep, where silence weaves, A lonely heart, its sighs bereaved. Unspoken words, a love untold, A story whispered, brave and bold.
Do you know what the most common lie told by adult men is? I'm fine. The breakdown of an adult man often starts with the words "I'm fine." You smile and say it's fine, but you hide all your sadness.
By Luna11 months ago in Poets
In the darkest recesses of my mind My mistakes linger like cobwebs Torturing my soul for an elusive peace That evaporates as my beautiful disaster unfolds
By KA Stefana 11 months ago in Poets
Don’t call it gold-digging when you’ve built kingdoms on our unpaid labor— our bodies, our patience, our silence. We don’t want your “good morning” texts,
By Cadma11 months ago in Poets
I don’t know why I’ve stayed this long. I’m a shell of the girl I once was. I’ve changed everything for you. You have shown me who you are.
By Jasmine Harris11 months ago in Poets
Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes.
I loved you loud and without fear, In every heartbeat, you were near. But love, it seems, can also burn— And leave behind no clear return.
I knew it the moment your hand touched mine, That love like ours would outlive time. No need for words, no need for proof,