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  Sep 2018 alexa
Esther
lately
I haven't been writing
like I used to
it used to be a flow of words
love or hate didn't matter
I just loved it when
the words
landed on the paper
elegant like butterflies
but now
they turned into rocks
scratching the paper
hurting my mind
they change
every poem I write to

please like me
please like
me please like me
please like me please
like me
please
even now I think, someone probably relates to this so maybe they'll like it.
alexa Sep 2018
it's hard to focus on your distant image
with his so clear in front of me,
growing stronger by day
yes, you are still in my mind
but my brain seems to like him more--
playing image after image of his chestnut hair
and sweet smile,
kind words and warm hugs
while your curly hair and crooked teeth
are only played
when your name shows up on my phone.
yes, my brain likes him better
but the real question is
how does my heart feel?
  Sep 2018 alexa
Virtuous
Don't tell me I'm pretty
Tell me that I'm passionate
That I have drive
Tell me that I make you laugh
That I know how to make your day better
Don't tell me I seem nice
Tell me that I'm kind and compassionate
Tell me that I'm not afraid to dream and to dream big
Don't tell me I'm perfect
Tell me the you love me despite my flaws
That you want to spend the rest of your life with me
Don't tell me I'm beautiful
Tell me that you'll be faithful and forever true
  Sep 2018 alexa
Renee
I'm sure I look fine.

Days like today,
I want to strip the skin
From my forearms
Using only my fingernails.

Days like today,
I want to wring out
My legs like a washcloth,
Squeeze the rolls on my stomach
Until they're empty.

Days like this,
I want to walk away from my body
forever.

I'm sure I look fine.
alexa Sep 2018
with every last drop of ink
i would spell out your beauty like the stars,
i would give up my life of writing
just to say
i love you.
-a.c.b
  Sep 2018 alexa
Jonathan Witte
Begin with
something
broken—

a bone,
a heart,
a home—

collect
the pieces
carefully

and work
them over

over time

tumble and polish
tumble and polish

make the pain shine.
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