by Poetry Contest | Poetry
By: Nandita Karambelkar Growing up alone, he spent his childhood under the pear-ripe leaves of trees, watching a river or two flow by. His only friends: the black and blue-coated moths and baby ants that crawled over his knuckles. What made others the enemy to...
by Poetry Contest | Poetry
By: Grace Dudley The suffering you must go through I guess I never really knew Caught up in my own life to see how deep your pain must truly be Confusion and dreams are all I had You gave me joy when I was sad You walked me though my own trial yet you were hurting all...
by Poetry Contest | Poetry
By: Justin Jones Everything in this world makes its debut in darkness. But with all life comes the dawning of light, which provides us with the gift of knowledge. On hands and knees we make this world our own; our insight ever vigilant of what’s new to come....
by Poetry Contest | Poetry
By: Marita Rahlenbeck Nature sings as it wakes up from winter slumber It shouts and calls for rebirth The birds tweet and caw and tease They sing and chirp and flit The trees are ready to sprout their leaves for another season The grass is ready to turn green and lush...
by Poetry Contest | Poetry
By: Keddy Outlaw I wanted to tell you about how I saw you walking down the street in Montrose one cold March day, your long hair blown back, your red & black checked jacket loose and open. I drove around the block & back again but you were gone, but you...
by Poetry Contest | Poetry
By: Praise Ndlovu Show me you love me by your kiss Let your lips take me to utter bliss Hold me tight in your sweet embrace Can you hear my heart’s increased pace? When I’m away from you there’s one thing I miss The way you love me by your kiss Show me you love...