I am the first born I’m worn out and scorned out Bearing the weight of all expectations The weight of a family on my shoulders
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Once a man meets his childhood teacher. He introduces himself by touching her feet. She asks very lovingly, ‘Oh wow, you have been my student, what are you doing now, what have you become?’
By RAJEEV VERMA2 years ago in Poets
Wishing Life to be fulfilled for myself; for the loveliest parents; for friends who loved themselves via loving me; for my dear pet dog;
By Janani Chandrasekaran2 years ago in Poets
On the day of my birth, Bringing joy to my mother's earth, I entered the world with cries, Yet, amidst the joy, tears filled her eyes.
By Ming Xiao2 years ago in Poets
we carry waterproof matches a small pan knife and compass tent for two enough food for five days and in my trembling hands
By Christy Munson2 years ago in Poets
* Quiet, her demeanor lending to a gentle outcome Taking on his misdemeanors holding them still, cheek and tongue
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Poets
"Thank you mom!" They shriek Wrapping papers flung-- toys tossed Cardboard boxes rule!
By M. Lee2 years ago in Poets
I will love you ‘til after the world curls. When photos yellow and turn up corners, as dust from the shoebox blown off, adjourns
By G. Douglas Kerr2 years ago in Poets
after the pleasantries and subtleties of chattering on about the weather, needlework, craft shows, baby steps and diapers
In the dawn's tender embrace, A mother's power finds its place. With every sunrise, a gift bestowed, Be it a cry, a tweet, or sun's warm glow.
By T. E. Door2 years ago in Poets
Robins vibrant feathery missives intrigue twigged nest teal robin eggs Meadowlarks Barn Swallows chirping melodies carried in the nippy breeze
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets
In the caverns of a shattered heart, Where whispers of love now depart, Echoes of laughter once danced free, Now drowned in tears, a silent plea.
By Ashiii2 years ago in Poets
