Damocles

Damocles Apr 3

A broken verse claps across the expanse,
The sky darkens as anger swallows light.
A cold breeze caresses my skin like a cold shoulder,
Snarky whispers, wise yet harsh chill
Wisdom-filled words that pierce my breath.
I run to escape the scorching light,
Immolating sinners while angels weep.
To create anew from the ashes,
I mold clay, abashed by my creation.

BLT's Word of the Day Challenge
April 3
Word: Snark
Meaning: Snark is an informal word that refers to an attitude or expression of mocking irreverence and sarcasm.

#snark #storm #challenge #wordoftheday #retribution #spiritual #spring #thunder

Apr 3

Callamasttia

Consequence

I write to save myself
That is the truth
It's only a consequence
If my words save you too

Apr 3

Maryann I

Tired of Loving Like a Dog

I’m tired of loving like a dog—
all wide-eyed loyalty, waiting,
tail wagging for a love that lingers
just out of reach.

Tired of chasing footsteps
that never turn back,
of curling at your feet
only to be kicked away.

I fetch your affection,
drop it at your feet,
but you throw it further
each time.

I was born with teeth,
with a growl in my throat,
yet I soften myself
to fit in your hands.

No more.

Let me love like the wind—
wild, unchained,
touching only those
who welcome the storm.

#puppylove #loss #heartbreak #loyalty #wild #yearning

Apr 3

Megan E Hoffman

"Isn't it a funny feeling; guilt"

Isn't it a funny feeling; guilt
And the things we feel it for

I'm not sure which is harder; being unloved
Or being taught love is what it isn't

But both leave you robbed

And angry.

"
It took me two decades to understand,
You never knew how;
Yours came with strings of compliance attached

And obligatory love is a **** poor excuse for it.

"
I left, I left
And still the guilt came;

That unwanted visitor who refuses to leave.

pg. 40 from my poetry book, Biting Thorns Off Roses

#love #trauma #abuse #mentalhealth #healing #sad #pain #relationships #grief #heartbroken

Apr 2

alison

︵‿︵‿୨

the thought
of someone
liking you is
gross, but when
they don't, you seem to
become obsessive of the
thought of why they don't.

physiology 101

Apr 2

hannah

Tide

It is all-encompassing —
The ocean.
Its depths crush your soul,
Its shallows gently rock.

It will swallow you whole,
Keep you cold,
Release you when the sun is up.