Basically the aftermath of mulling over news that I keep seeing/reading/hearing about/running into... » Read...

I'm not sure what to do with this one. » Read...

Feline insanity. » Read...

I discovered that when I go for more than 4 days without sleep, combine it with heavy drinking, and a recent break up, I become very emo indeed...But this is what I wrote immediately before falling asleep (I did revise a little the next morning). » Read...

This is written In Loving Memory of my late husband. » Read...

Love Poem » Read...

This is a poem about new love. When you enter into a new relationship with someone you think is wonderful and they return your feelings.
ALL my poems are inspired by my late husband, the Love-of-my-life. » Read...

This will acquaint you with the characters. » Read...

A sad poem, but there is a meaning nonetheless. » Read...

A sonnet written in the voice of a grumpy old man. These aren't necessarily my personal views :) » Read...

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A little existentialist... » Read...

(Apologies for the bland title.) A poem about tomorrow. » Read...

This is a poem in progress. » Read...

poetry, free-form » Read...

Loss » Read...

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A freeverse poem about the confines of the human spirit. Let me know what you think. » Read...

a poem to inspire others... » Read...

A poem based on Life's expectations through one viewer's eyes. » Read...

An awesome inward view on Spring arriving... » Read...

For the children of the "lost generation" in South Africa and those affected by genocide in the Sudan. » Read...

Adult themes and language. » Read...

Late-night thoughts on transient things. » Read...

If you don't know, than you wouldn't understand anyway. » Read...

Attempting one of the most remarkable forms ever conceived. I could never hope to get near his genius, but I hope you read and enjoy it anyway. » Read...

A sestina - one of the most challenging forms I have ever attempted. Thanks for reading. All comments and critiques are appreciated. » Read...

Yes, war kills, but what about those who survive? » Read...

This is my first post. I'm new here, but I've been writing a while. » Read...

A poetic narrative for the young. » Read...

This is somewhat of an imitation of a Sylvia Plath poem... written for the same reason as "The Woman that Knows My Grandmother."
Please critique!! » Read...

This poem was written for a class in which the assignment was to write and imitation of the particular poet we were studying. In this case, it was Sharon Olds.
Please, please feel free to critique!! » Read...

Just a random poem. Felt the urge to write, and it's not very good, but I figured I'd throw it up for critique anyway. » Read...

Tried to reflect what a woman sees and feels when losing someone. » Read...

The endless search of love. » Read...

This is something I wanted to try...a poem in the form of a computer program loop. It is about a class I have that I often get bored in. I wrote it last night...while I was bored in the class :-)

It's still very rough, but I'd love... » Read...

A song suppressing fear...sung as a lullabye » Read...

This is a poem about suicide. I leave the rest up to your interpretation. » Read...

Originally supposed to be necrophilia from a romantic point of view, but once I finished it, I realized it's just all around morbid, so this poem's not for the faint of heart ;). Enjoy! » Read...

A poem that, metaphorically, sums me up (at least I think so) pretty well. It's a combination of opposites that cover my inner struggle of what kind of person I am. » Read...

I wrote this poem about how Cannibalism is always seen as a morbid thing. In this piece, I try to capture a different view of devouring the flesh of another. Enjoy :D » Read...

This is a sonnet I wrote about the birth of my nephew. Any input would be most appreciated! (Particularly in regard to the second stanza which I'm not totally happy with). » Read...

A short poem about a place of special significants to me. I thought I would share it with you all, and see what you think. » Read...

This is a poem I wrote inspired by the painting "A Sunday Afternoon on The Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat. Any feedback would be most appreciated! » Read...

A poem; short and to the point. Any critiques would be more than welcome! » Read...

This is a slight rewrite of my poem Monotony. I kept the other because I know there was those who liked that one too. Input is MUCH appreciated! » Read...

This is my latest poem I hope you enjoy! » Read...

Here was my solution to not knowing what to write about, I hope you enjoy. » Read...

This is for you folks who disliked the formal structure of The Bed, the original. Also, it was good for me to write too. I'm anxious to know what you think! » Read...

This is a Villanelle I wrote for my poetry class last semester. It's one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy. » Read...

Again, another poem I wrote for my poetry last semester. This one is a sonnet. The teacher is very, very into the New Critics, hense these specific forms. » Read...

...And another poem from poetry class
Let's see what you all think about this one ;) » Read...

An appeal to the esoteric reading of the sayings of Jesus. » Read...

To quote Frankie, "It was a very good year." » Read...

Those who believe in true love sometimes have to settle for less. » Read...

A poem about where I'm from and the life that goes with it.

It's a piece about hard reality after the cushion of youthful dreams pops. » Read...

This is a very rough draft...I am really hoping for some input. A short poem about a youth who has become disenfranchised. » Read...

These are angry times we live in. » Read...

A connection between the ancient tower of Babel and contemporary Christian culture. » Read...

I was experimenting significantly with wordplay this morning. The poem conveys the ancient idea of journeying back to the "innocence" of childhood. » Read...