Free Verse

Don’t Try Me
One day you’re married. To a guy you’ve been with almost 29 years. And then the next day, you’re single. A numb, dumbstruck widow. A widow is defined by Merriam-Webster as “ a woman whose spouse or partner has died and usually has not remarried”. Some women are relieved to become widows, and perhaps even happy about it.
By Colleen Walters2 years ago in Poets
Alone (?)
I am so tired. And I feel so very alone. * Alone in my faith, alone in my doubt; Alone when with others, alone when without.
By Gabriel Huizenga2 years ago in Poets
Peace in the Falling Sky. Content Warning.
Just myself on this long highway ride Stole my daddy's old muscle car I knew he'd be pissed when he realized he was stranded at the bar
By McKenzie McQuade2 years ago in Poets
Richard's Inquiry
What kind of storm did you create? { Did you see that flash of lightning in The distance at that one crucial moment?
By Test2 years ago in Poets
Privacy
The 14th Amendment is clear. So, don’t try to say to me, “I’m right. You are wrong.” You’re not better than me. I will not live by your beliefs.
By Star Love Grey2 years ago in Poets
My Sisters!
This week I am writing about my passions and I am passionate about my sisters! I had one biological sister and she died in 2010 from luekemia. Before then and since I have a lot of sisters. I just wanted to share about this here.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Poets
i live
"Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson *** i live.
By Chloe2 years ago in Poets
Pop Girlies
The bender from the previous nights, left the villa in a slumber. Yet, the Spanish tile vibrates. The kettle steams tranquility into the kitchen.
By House September 2 years ago in Poets
Sparks
Once upon a time, when I was still a boy I cleared my throat and stood forlorn and sad, Because I’d lost the only friend I’d known;
By Randy Baker2 years ago in Poets
REFER TO THE DRAFT
To win is what you and I want But that means nothing. As far as I am concerned, we make The best moves to the best of our
By Test2 years ago in Poets
Ode to a Fallen Star
A fallen star, your love once blazed so bright, Guiding me through darkness, filling my world with light. But the heavens shifted, fate's cruel hand intervened,
By a broken heart2 years ago in Poets
The Sea in Your Eyes
The sea in your eyes, once calm and azure-bright, Now churns with storm, reflecting sorrow's might. My touch, a shipwreck on your heart's rough shore,
By a broken heart2 years ago in Poets