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FromShadowToShape
17/F Im a teenager with a passion for poetry. I write a lot about my struggles with mental health, specifically OCD, as well as my journey of self discovery.
I miss your graceful prance, how you held your head up high. And the way you used to dance, under the gray and stormy sky. When we swung across that rope, you made me a king. You built castles out of hope, and made the birds sing. Now as I stare into this churning stream, my only thought is you. Our kingdom's like a fading dream, but in my heart - I know it’s true.
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May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM UTC
Dear Leslie
I support you when you’re vulnerable And let you rest when you are worn I warm you when you shiver And I have held you since you were born What am I?
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May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC
What am I? (Riddle)
I came upon a bridge and then Stumbled into sorrow’s friend Her problem one I could not mend Though my hand I did extend She met my grasp and stepped down from That ledge where she was standing numb I did not know what was to come I soothed her hand with a gentle thumb She sat with me but did not weep She told me how she sank so deep And was sorry that she dragged me there Down in the pits of her despair I’m glad she didn’t take the leap I’m glad the reaper didn’t reap She closed her eyes in silent prayer Good thing I had the day to spare
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May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM UTC
A friend of sorrow is a friend of mine
You may cut me out of your life Sawing and slicing with firm fingers Blood dripping from resentments bitter knife But the memory of me still lingers You’ve cut out the disease, the wart is gone But the open wound still spills Someway somehow, I will live on The prophecy fulfills Have you realized your mistake Do you live to regret it How much sorrow can you take I forbid you to forget it Was that a wart or just a mole You didn’t care to check Now the bleeding is out of control Its pouring from your neck See I’ve moved on to greater things With that knife I was freed Now I wonder what your future brings As I sit and watch you bleed
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Mar 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM UTC
The Wart
Dementia An illness without reprieve, you died in the night, such guilty relief Hibiscus Tea My hibiscus tea, bitter as a cold shoulder it beckons for me Fall Crisp air, fallen leaves of crafty colors, pumpkin patch, monster hunter Arizona Such soft sherbet skies Beyond these hills and cacti Stay for sunset… please
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Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM UTC
A random assortment of haikus
Drowning in my clouded mind Clarity seems so hard to find Lost, with just myself to blame Wishing for the current to tame It pulls me under, I feel so numb The only sound a fading hum Normality, a thing of the past I wonder how long I can last Twisting in this lonely place No hope at all, not a trace My senses taken; I feel so blind Drowning in my clouded mind
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Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM UTC
Drowning
you shame me for feeling uncomfortable talking about my sexuality like it’s my fault society told me to be ashamed i love who i am but i’m afraid to be it can you blame me? do you blame me?
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Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM UTC
shame
These somber storms mirror my pain The shadows, the cold, the rain They make me ill And I let them still   I wish them to stop But when the rain drops I simply just give in Let the water drench my skin   My face to the sky No tears left to dry It feels all the same As the endless pouring rain   So I accept my fate Give in to the weight Why would I even try These clouds won’t just pass by   And though it’s twisted My reasons are listed If the misty skies Don’t lead to my demise   That’ll be enough
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Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM UTC
A Forecast for Misty Skies