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you won’t know by asking others I’m much better worse than they’d say don’t draft me on some graph paper my equation is in so much disarray I know well what my successes are not everyone measures the same way notice what I’ve done and stood for that’s so far beyond just hearsay The post…
The Cruelty of Strangers | James Diaz
Some cannot hold their anger when it roars it’s mostly blinded inside unable to say one true thing about itself. “I find it sad,” you once said to me “How people can learn to be so petty, hold grudges, burn others with unkindness.” “They didn’t learn it, they chose it,” some other part of me…
Septa Generics | Stan Morrison
it’s hard to be hip after seventy abandon hope all ye who enter keep your opinions from calcifying and your beliefs will astound you humor, not memory, is your ally love and laughter bring others along honor your white hair and wrinkles they’ll stay faithful until the end gather wildflowers be thankful and rejoice The…
Rape | Arnab Kumar Roy
Walk, Road ahead, The leering hyenas waiting To taste a piece of meat, They are thirsty, Rolling tongues, I can see. A nasty stare At my body, I feel so dirty. Taking a step, I walk back, Are they coming for me? Fear Strikes my heart, Run, run, All I hear. I try my best…
Our Journey Together | Cornelia Travers
Our journey together,An exciting voyageTo far-away lands,Places seldom seen,Experiences entrancing.A trip through passionAnd ecstasy-Two lovers intertwined,Sharing endless bliss.I wouldn’t embark onThis adventure withAnyone else,You’re my soul mate,My lifelong companion,My deepest love,My romantic dream. The post Our Journey Together | Cornelia Travers appeared first on Best Poetry. Go to Source Author: Best Poetry Online