Free Verse

Song of the Jelly Man
"Jelly man! Jelly man!" A stampede of children erupts, as we stroll by, my own child quizzing me with eyes that see all these things new.
By Randy Baker2 years ago in Poets
=// nights \\=
Although I already put in an entry for RM Stockton's February Write Club challenge, I thought of this last night while I was in bed thinking of this prompt and felt it worthwhile to write it down for the challenge as well. The challenge is embedded below.
By Tommy Ballard2 years ago in Poets
Armor
As I climbed inside of you You I thought I became harmless I took up arms Against all that would do me harm I fought every battle I could
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Pink Lips
In the haze of a dream, She came to me. One hell of a woman. Cotton candy pink lips pressed up against my teeth.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹2 years ago in Poets
Sonja's Grace
On the night of the ball Sonja made her appearance She showed up fashionably late To show her dress off in style The long flowing skirt
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Poets
Postcard From the Grave. Top Story - February 2024.
There are several unofficial community challenges happening in the FB groups, and posted here on Vocal that some of you are likely aware of, and eager to participate in.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Election Year
About this time every four years, Bullies come out of their comfortable hiding, Claiming that any others’ views are Detrimental to democracy.
By Barb Dukeman2 years ago in Poets
Things we love
All the days, we became exactly, who we wanted to be Butterfly kisses, bird songs, lightning bug lights Clouds floating, in shapes, above our heads
By The Invisible Writer2 years ago in Poets
Words On A Page
Words written on a page. It freed from the burden of bottling it all up inside. It was sometimes a journal Sometimes, a poem,
By De'Anne Roye2 years ago in Poets
The Portent of Choice
A.I. is on the rise . Blockbuster propaganda franchises push patriotism to complacent consumers despite the haggard state of
By Justin Keeling2 years ago in Poets
Truce
Can we not? Just for tonight, put downs our swords and give up the fight? Stubborn is fine, part of who we are, but it's been
By Merrie Sanders2 years ago in Poets
Life
My mind is a blur My life, I wish to defer It's an uphill battle In therapy, on life I tattle From endless tests I never get a rest
By Rene Peters2 years ago in Poets