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The Harvesting — John W. May	I slipped into a fatal sleep, Alone the other day, And waking found that I was reaped, Like wheat that sickles slay … The new realm was a...	356 views Rate it
Artist Unknown — Laurel M. Lee	Such masterpiece images so often I see, But locked in my head; no one sees them but me. So many the memorable, fun anecdote! Too bad these aren’t...	358 views Rate it
Eternal — Marilan Tinajero	We search this life, both near and far to learn it's greatest truth, to quest of spirit's purpose, it's reckoned purest proof With eyes that chase...	118 views Rate it
The friend I never knew. — A J C	The friend I never knew. As I walk through the cemetery for my daily exercise, everything is quiet and silent, but the summer breeze blows on my...	1,034 views Rate it
Forget the World — Amanda K lessig	So many try and try Others simply do not care There is enough for everyone Why are so many without We the people are able to fight the evil Instead...	240 views Rate it
Candy Land — John W. May	The swing that breaks the hanging bag Sends candy bouncing all around: The children rush, and pushing fuss, And knock each other to the ground. No...	122 views Rate it
Ancient Lace — Robin Loving	I watched her Fragile Spirit tear, like ancient, sun-scorched lace I remember tracing the battle-scars, across her weathered face They reminded me of...	1,269 views Rate it
When Sadness Has My Soul Distraught — John W. May	When sadness has my soul distraught And twists my weary, weary bones, And owns my bright blue days with gray And manifests with moans: I will not...	327 views Rate it
Soldier — Steve Dupere	Redemption comes and goes for the broken, A life we lived of wounds unspoken. We’ve spilled our blood for another man’s glory. Now we live to tell our...	479 views Rate it
The Metaphysical State of Modern Man — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Faith, Hope, Peace and Love. August doctrine of the metaphysician. A Pauline healer of the human soul. In quest of divine love and salvation. To...	868 views Rate it
Tides of Vigilance — Melissa Klock	In a world of endless waves, wet sand on bare feet and salty air she stands, A lone figure against the ocean’s expansive waves crashing and waves of...	525 views Rate it
Peace — Maxwell Sebastian Burchett	Peace by Maxwell "Max" Sebastian Burchett Wars and rumors of war it is said will be forevermore. If that is the fate of mankind, what are we to...	1,651 views Rate it
Cruel Intentions — Ammie-Marie Littke	Cruelty amongst humanity knows no boundaries The web it weaves can ensnare the utmost virtuous Taunting the innocent with opportune dismay Empowering...	587 views Rate it
Moon and The Sun — Chris Lee	Moon and Sun Our love, once like a sunrise, A slow, breathtaking ascent, Emerging into the gentle embrace of morning light, bathing our days in...	512 views Rate it
Courage is Never a Roar — Gisela Vigil	Courage is Never a Roar Courage is always unspoken, though gallant the sounds that would soar. For bravery travels in silence. Its melody never a...	351 views Rate it
'Fall' — Robin Loving	When geese fly south, and skies turn grey Echoes of children, who chose to stay Outside, still taunt me. Dinner bells ring, and church choirs sing ...	348 views Rate it
Number 7 — Robert T. Davenport	Number 7 By Robert T. Davenport In the realm of numbers, a symbol stands tall, A powerful digit, revered by all, Number 7, a mystical guide, With...	224 views Rate it
Muse — Joe Strickland	She was a mess of tangled hair, a pack of cigarettes, and a bottle of gin. She could drink like a fish, and fuck like a dream, but her eyes were...	204 views Rate it
Never Came Home — Nathaniel Hackey	Raise your right hand And swear in an alliance Sign your life away To fight evil And everyone who dares to be defiant For from boys to men ...	58 views Rate it
Warfare Source: Distempers of the Human Mind — Karl Constantine FOLKES	PROLOGUE: Behold, how war and peace are so aligned. Haply appearing sometimes as comedy. At other times to sadly all remind; there’s sometimes joy...	1,969 views Rate it
Word's Great Battle — Barry W Smith	If war was only words fought in the dark of night Then the pain would go away in the morning light But the strength of the battle is in the lack of...	393 views Rate it
Losing My Son — Kristy Evans	A nightmare that I can’t wake from. Grief is ugly, earth-shattering, and heartbreaking. It is a tear-stained face. Grief is eyes full of tears and...	353 views Rate it
On Dreaming — John W. May	I often wonder with a grin What imagery my dreams might show: I blanket deep, pull covers in, And ponder how my dreams will go ... For in the haunt...	329 views Rate it
The Maternal Bond of Nature — Karl Constantine FOLKES	The maternal bond is unlike any other; ‘tween mother and child. So umbilically tied; and can never be severed. Nature upholds, with numerous...	107 views Rate it
Solomonic Influence in Shakespeare’s Work — Karl Constantine FOLKES	Life is a tall tale. Full of sound, raging fury. It is vanity. Acts of vanity. Vanity of vanities. All is vanity. Two philosophers. Both...	1,315 views Rate it