May 21, 2026

Winners

I hurt myself today.A skinned knee, a bruised elbow. / I hurt myself today. / A paper cut, frostbite from the snow.

@JackiePilled-13

#1

33

She Rides Wild, Like a WaspI have a therapist. / She's been with / me since birth.

#2

25

Write about a hunger that isn't food.Hunger is when I look at you on the tram / Sitting across from me / I hold your hand, but I can’t do much more

@pink_sleeved_girl_821

#3

22

Other poems

Lady and the Carp (2026)Wǔxíng Category: Water (水) / 5-xx / Stepping through the circular frame of the moon gate,

@Liujiawen202455

19

Here Fur You.Rat said to its flea, / "Here fur you, you see...' / Flea said to rat today,

@julie-grenness14

15

YouYou've awakened me, / to the hope in a sunrise, / the freedom in dreams.

@lynn-stillman3

14

***So, now I had luth — / Which to tune truth, / Ok, now I can change —

13

Night ShiftAnother night shift from hell loomed heavily in her mind / "How did I become a pimper's paradise?" / Maybe it stemmed from childhood abuse & unworthiness

@kim-johanna-baker24

12

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