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Make impressive French cuisine and lemon desserts. Host dinner parties and salons. Tell The Story on stage through poignant monologues.
By Deborah Smith3 years ago in Poets
sinking ship
today could be the day that hard times come in softer packaging the harsh lines dividing lovers and brothers and friends fall to the side
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
Searching for happiness
When we are born we begin our life without material things, without ego, and without any status to maintain. We enter the world empty handed, but full of wonder and love.
By Teddie Darbro 3 years ago in Poets
The Shape Of Poetry
Introduction When I read poems, while I love words, rhythm and flow, I also sometimes enjoy the form of the poem which sometimes reminds me of an icicle, a knife or flowing water, without actually looking at the words in the poem.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Poets
Pursuits
Everyone has dreams, Something that makes living tolerable. Not every dream is grandiose, For many just scrape by. Some value money and cars,
By Sid Aaron Hirji3 years ago in Poets
tender
one, by one, buy one like a bag of mixed nuts, just... sublimely message to gaslight my way, again. great floods tear and drown out the world around, again.
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
"Heartstrings and Haikus"
As the sun set on the small town of Willowdale, Mia sat at her desk staring out the window at the orange and pink sky. She was trying to write a haiku for the school's poetry club, but the words just weren't coming to her.
By Vocal Trending 3 years ago in Poets
The Heart of Water
Thoughts on opening up with a trusted person when life takes a ride of it's own. Open up like a dam filled with water Gushing out the pain and sorrow
By Sai Soorya 3 years ago in Poets
"The Language of Love"
The language of love is a mystery, A song that's sung in silence, softly. It's the way you look at me, The way you hold my hand.
By Vocal Trending 3 years ago in Poets
"The Found Book"
As the sun set on the small town, Emily sat on her porch, staring out at the orange and pink sky. She had always loved this time of day, when the world seemed to be at peace and the air was filled with the sounds of crickets and the distant honking of geese.
By Vocal Trending 3 years ago in Poets
"Eternal Love"
As I wake up each morning, I am filled with love and longing. For you, my love, are always on my mind, Your presence, sweet and kind.
By Vocal Trending 3 years ago in Poets
"Morning wakeup"
As the dawn breaks and the night fades away, The world comes alive in a brand new day. The birds sing their songs, the sun peeks through,
By Vocal Trending 3 years ago in Poets