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#emotionalbaggage
I strip myself. Bones, soul and flesh. I got on the scale. Check. I’m way past my ideal weight— again. I guess no amount of exercise Or calorie-deficit diet would do Because I didn’t account for how many calories memories use. Well, since I’m in no heart-diet, I can afford to have a few— So go on, Add some extra kilograms to the soul.
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Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM UTC
Overweight
In Warsaw’s heart, I step inside, Old memories rush, I can’t hide. "My love," she smiles, "I’m glad you're here," But I sigh, "I wish it were mine, my dear." The street outside, through glass so dim, I step out, the world feels grim. A crash - glass falls, she calls my name, "All’s well," I say, through bleeding pain. Her smile stays, my love remains.
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Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM UTC
Love's Quiet Return
brain signals for blood: a freight of the past revs to life; generational curses come on board the ride with their hefty baggage, and roughneck IDs; the nervous conductor lets them on - offers them a ticket, and sighs - ‘this too shall pass.’
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Dec 29, 2024
Dec 29, 2024 at 2:08 PM UTC
a freight of the past
I wish to wake one bright and easy morning Free of the pain And the sadness that pulls me to the depths of the sea like an anchor Chained to my feet as I try to kick Thrashing against that which is inevitable. But perhaps this pain would be lessened, if I looked to my feet and saw the anchor Instead of your hands grasped around my ankles Clawing at my flesh until crimson paints the waves Perhaps the pain comes not from drowning But from knowing That the cause has been you all along.
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Aug 23, 2020
Aug 23, 2020 at 9:52 PM UTC
My Wish