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Apr 2018 Lana D

Ravindra Kumar Nayak

Withering flower..
Remembering days...
Flashback
Daffodils eyes...
And sweet voice
Butterfly wings
Smiling
Creatively dancing
Ice creams of joy
...

But,
Now
Dreams within dreams
Searching twilight
Probability
Switching swirling
0 to 1
We will again meet!!!
Cheers!

Apr 2018 Lana D

Gathering

Apr 2018 Lana D

William A Poppen

Gathering

Tonight is a cluster of
Recognitions, remembrances
Mostly reminiscence
Which sift in the breeze
Gusting beneath the temporary
Tarpaulin tent

Backs are slapped
Arms embraced
Smiles predominate
As shiny faces and gleaming foreheads
Illuminated by flashing cameras
Twinkle like fireflies displaying
In a muggy June meadow

Photos pulled from stained
Billfolds move from hand to hand
Displaying glossies of babies, graduations
Weddings and “The big catch”

Relatives, friends and officials
Find their place on folded metal chairs
For a wedding ceremony

Tonight has become a gathering

Marriage planned for tonight

#wedding #love #ceremony

Apr 2018 Lana D

I MISS YOU

Apr 2018 Lana D

Sajini Israel

I MISS YOU

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 Lana D

Are you okay?

Apr 2018 Lana D

andromeda green

Are you okay?

Are you okay?
Are you alright, are you fine, are you good?
Are you adequate, are you decent?
Are you emotionally stable, sleeping without crying, smiling because you want to?
Are you breathing without questioning, are you waking up without trying, are you eating without throwing up?
Are you reading this poem right now and thinking no?
Are you thinking for the first time, will I ever be okay?

You will be okay.
You will be alright, you will be fine, you will be good.
You will be adequate, you will be decent.
You will be emotionally stable, you will sleep without crying, and smile for the happiness blooming inside of you.
You will breathe without questioning, you will wake up to a new day, you will eat easily
You
are going to be okay.
So please smile sunshine
It’s a fine new day
To be okay :)

- a.g.

just a reminder that everything gets better folks. please, please hang in there. i believe in each and one of y'all.

UPDATE: thank you so so so much for 51k. the overwhelming amount of comments and messages and loves make me feel so happy to spread this poem. thank you.

#happy #sunshine

Apr 2018 Lana D

tHE cAGED bIRD

Apr 2018 Lana D

Mister Granger

tHE cAGED bIRD

I know why the caged bird sings.

It's not because his song
is as vibrant
as his feathers, that he plucks away
each day because he doesn't
feel beautiful.

It's not because of the majesty
that exist in the freedom
of being able to spread his wings
though he knows
he'll never rise to the occasion.

He sings because he believes
that this cage
was made for a king
because he has never tasted
freedom with a side order of skies.

He's never flown past the sun
on a cool morning
or hung with the moon
on a warm night.

He's only ever known
the comfort of a prison
that his thoughts have
become accustomed
to calling home.

He would never venture
beyond the "welcome" mat
because what's beyond the threshold
holds no promise
the way these bars and metal locks do.

He sings because he knows
that no one is listening
so if he makes a mistake
he doesn't have to live with the regret
or embarrassment of knowing that he missed his note.

The caged bird
never believes that he's caged
because behind these walls
he's safe
and he prefers it this way.

I know why the caged bird sings.

A twist on a title by one of my favorite authors...

#cage #bird #sings #revelation

Apr 2018 Lana D

I still remember you when it rains

Apr 2018 Lana D

Kim

I still remember you when it rains

I'm trying to find the right metaphor for the storm
but I ended up mumbling your name.
I can hear your bones break like thunder.
I can hear your cries against my windowpane,
thousands of miles from where you are.

You never thought I would stop running but I did.
I still remember the day when you beg my heart to settle down.
I still remember our little dance in the terrace,
two young people in the night,
experiencing forever in twelve hours.

You were the reason why I feel sad over the sound
of singing cicadas and heartbeats.
You were the reason why I stop leaving things unfinished.

Last night, a friend called and told me how you're doing.
I wonder if your scars still hurt when it's six degrees outside.
I want to cover your shoulder with words and moonlight until it softens.
Until you stop putting your hand on your chest at 2AM to keep it from howling.

I don't remember what type of storm you are anymore,
But I still remember you when it rains.

mulberry tea and half a slice of orange. Our forever ended seven years ago but I still remember you when it rains.

#theonethatgotaway #love #depression

Apr 2018 Lana D

Because She Screamed, "Leave me Alone!"

Apr 2018 Lana D

Bluejay

Because She Screamed, "Leave me Alone!"

No, I'm not okay
thank you
for asking though.

I hope you are

h a p p y

I'm sorry
I could never
figure out
the words that
made you

s                   e
   m           l
           i

even though
I mastered
the ones that
make you

C
     R
Y

No, I'm not okay
thank you
for asking though.

For Kyle Barlass

Apr 2018 Lana D

scream/screams/screaming/screamed

Apr 2018 Lana D

maybella snow

scream/screams/screaming/screamed

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[screams]   [screams]                            [screams]     [screams]                       [screams]
[screamed]                  [screamed]             [screamed]           [screamed]  [screamed] [screamed]

*[screaming]                         [screaming]                       [screaming]      [screaming]
[scream]               [scream]     [scream]  [scream]           [scream]                           [scream]
[screams]   [screams]                            [screams]     [screams]                       [screams]
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Apr 2018 Lana D

Paper Planes

Apr 2018 Lana D

Heart of Silver

Paper Planes

I can feel the bricks I laid myself
I beg you, say you put some here too
Don't let me take all the blame
It's so much easier to put some on you

Take me when I'm desperate
Take me when I'm crying
I'll write messages of desperation and then send them flying

Look at 'em go, are you happy now?
Tear-stained paper planes.. are they found found found?

Spit covered, blood smothered, letters in ****** condition
I've been trying, talking night after night, do you even listen?

Smashing little fists against bricks desperately
Aching knuckles and broken skin is all that's left of me
I've never gotten a letter back
I've never heard you respond
Sometimes I feel this is a bit of a one sided bond

How do expect me to love someone who never visits?
I've tried so hard to do so, but all I can do is believe you exist...

Take me out of this garden before I climb the wall myself
I'll fold each limb meticulously
and leap out of this barren hell

Oh god.

Okay, I feel this one is a bit more... accurate then my previous attempt?? idk

#fear #hurt #belief #doubt