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  Apr 2018 Puds
Elizabeth Squires
and the truly talented ones
eclipsed his paltry
writes
which engendered in him a
want to disappear their
rites

the green eye of jealousy
was constantly gnawing at
him
why he asked unto himself
are they more superior of
trim

people who knew a fine pick
would shun his dreadful
pap
they sought out authors who
wore the praise worthy
cap

he couldn't match the greater
pens that did show so
well
to whit he bought off the head bloke
with a sizeable money
shell

to-day he's the so called
genius of expressionistic
art
whose popularity on culture plus
is like a sale at
Walmart
  Apr 2018 Puds
Pradip Chattopadhyay
Don't ever get down at Remount Road
on the train's brief pause.

Once I couldn't resist
when through the window
I can't say what beckoned me.

The sky after a drizzle was awashed blue
and its miniature carvings on the puddles
sprung from my steps like thousand dreams.

There on the unshaded platform
were faces as puzzled as mine.

I didn't intend to detrain here, I spoke,
we didn't too, the voices echoed
but it felt so like the place
we wanted to be but missed.

Walk me barefoot on the sodden earth,
a girl offered her hand,
recount to me the unfinished stories,
make me a home.

I won't miss this time,
I was crying.

I have recounted the story to many
but they all have eyed me
like I am mad.

They only repeat there's no Remount Road
on this route.
  Apr 2018 Puds
Star BG
Hinting at the idea of what I couldn’t put into words
There was this chance of salvation,
this ticket out
I breathed into moment
seizing opportunity to merge with dreams
as glimmer of hope anchored
holding fast to my self,
I fell into destiny and
emerged on a path of my making
Light surrounded as etheric wings grew
I was home in my own thoughts
for the first time in my life
Nothing could stop me now
as my consciousness exploded
with thoughts of new beginnings
Every movement rippled throughout eternity
and reverberated back to me
I was instantly connected to everything in existence
My heart expanded playing joyfully like birds
My breath merged with Mother Earth
Love penetrated every cell in body
until peace and freedom was mine
I merged with the universe
Grateful for my dreams fulfilled
That, which could not be put into words.
That is the magnificent beast
you see before you today:
A GIFT TO THE UNIVERSE.
Co written WITH the great Reggie THANKS
  Apr 2018 Puds
Sajini Israel
The moon calls my name
fate shivers in terror.
Is he now late
or is this a piece of horror?

Stormed by mind tapes
inscribed by good days.
Weights of shared affection and passion
are now buried in the sand of memories and imaginations.

The earth weeps,
as it is being whipped.
The world's greatest gift,
Is about to be enclosed in it.

Darkness embrace the earth,
Stings of viral sadness is felt.
Loved one's soaked in the river of tears,
My beloved Mom was drenched in the rain of fear.

As the earth opened it mouth,
Memories from good old days began to replay,
Of how we rushed home from school at the end of the day
to see your loving face.

Running back through time,
I recall how you answered many of our questions with just a stunning smile.
Turning back the wheels of the clock,
I am overwhelmed by the affection you showed your flocks.

Six feet down,
the heavens frown.
Hoping we meet again,
never to part again.

My tear filled soul can only say I MISS YOU.
Dedicated to the loving memories of my father Late Pastor Ejiro Sajini
  Apr 2018 Puds
Lady RF - Rosalie Fayad
Butterflies murmuring
A gentle melody
With every footstep
That I place on the damp
Leafy ground.

With every freeing step
That I eagerly take,
As I reach further into the belly
Of the enchanting forest,
I feel more, and more,
Found.

Free, from reality's confinement;
At home, within solitude's
Inviting embrace...

At one, with nature --
My heart's, and my soul's,
Happy place.

⚘ By Lady R.F. (C)2018 ⚘
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