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Poetry

  • Aug142020

    “Take Me There” by Luka K.

    A place I was looking for  Where I don’t belong  Where I never did  For a moment  Thought I’d fit…

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  • May182020

    “Flower” by Rebecca Austin

    A flower,  is all I am.  A coward.  You tower over me,  like a bird.  Me? I am overpowered.  You…

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  • May182020

    “A Soul” by Micheyla Ishimine

    Your soul is a towering building  that is made of glass.  Thousands of tiny windows,  and a bright light beaming…

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  • May182020

    “Thunder” by Nathan Felipe

    Under the cover of some other,  As the thunder roars.  Waiting patiently for the beast to slumber,  Us commoners wait…

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  • May182020

    “A Small Ant” by Mark Joshua Cruzada

    My life is similar to you, Ant, Like you, like you My life is a large map, And I am…

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  • May182020

    “The Girl With a Hoodie” by Brycetyn Boco

    She walks in with her head down. As if she doesn’t want the attention. Like a secret agent hiding in…

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  • May182020

    “Sea” by Marlon Bottorff

    Being lost at sea can be the scariest thing ever,  But can also be the most liberating feeling possible.  No…

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  • May182020

    “Dream” by Allison Bacay

    At dusk, we close our eyes waiting for the beam of light Dream, circle, and grieve While the universe continues…

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  • May182020

    “Bedtime” by Micheyla Ishimine

    Looking out the window.  With my face pressed up  against the cold, hard glass  Wondering why the sky  fades to…

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  • May182020

    “My Flag” by Dian Lei Taroma

    My flag is made of the land,  The fresh air of nature.  It’s colorful from the various plants,  Fruits, and…

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