Joined: Sep 2021

Editorial »

Michaelmatalon Junior Editor

I love to discuss physics, life, spirituality & business. I run a private equity investment company, but I also love to write. Hope you enjoy

Submitted Poems 26 total

Time. We move through time in perfect sync At the speed of light in a timeless link We flow with time while we move in space and never give up that lightspeed pace When standing still We find we move There is an answer For us to prove ... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 4 months ago
Thought Energy On this lifelong journey We’ve learned what's true That meaning exists and Our thoughts have value The food that we crave We eat to consume To give us energy For thoughts to bloom The thinking we do Enables the source Where our mind... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 8 months ago
Snake And their eyes were opened And they were ashamed And that’s how we got here Untamed and blamed What choice did we have The snake was too clever How could we have known The punishment is forever We were naked like animals Roaming free... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 8 months ago
Poetry A thought comes to mind That’s hard to convey I articulate the words In a poetic array I don’t want to sound Incoherent or boring I want it profound Clever and enduring I play with the words Arranged into rhymes Language comes alive ... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 8 months ago
Purpose & Gratitude Every year we reflect Our life spent pursuing We learn to correct A dream worth enduring We live our lives in haste Constantly on the move Unguided and misplaced Always looking to prove So when the holidays come We take a break from... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 9 months ago

... and 21 more »

Favorite Poets 3 total

... see them all »

Collection 0 total

The collection is currently empty

Latest Comments: 35 total

	Some grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, but this Poem is deep, yet simple to grasp, a message of regret and how time flies. The other poems try too hard with outdated language and lots of negativity. 4 months ago	View
	I have to say that after reading the winning poems for this month and the previous contests, I’ve come to the conclusion the people using it are the dumbest people on the planet. The winning poems are not good. The fact I didn’t even get runner up on any means this is a garbage site. See ya more » 5 months ago	View
	This resonates with me… people can be so naive or blinded, or in this case deaf to the world around them. 5 months ago	View
	- While I appreciate your response, I say it's an empty gesture to just say everything is God without looking at the data and trying to understand the nature of things. Then, when you've uncovered the secrets, you will appreciate the wisdom in things much greater than just blank faith. My opinion of course! more » 8 months ago	View
	whether it's helpful or not, rules are embedded into the human experience, most of the time it's routine & not obvious that some one/some thing is in control 8 months ago	View
	- all politicians are motivated by votes & deploy the same tactics to solicit voters. 8 months ago	View
	thanks Charlotte! 8 months ago	View
	hey Melita! Ok give me a few days!! Where are you located? 9 months ago	View
	me? Let’s test that…… give me a topic 9 months ago	View
	thanks Melita 9 months ago	View
	agreed… thanks 9 months ago	View
	nice…. Thanks 9 months ago	View
	Nothing new under the sun, so relentlessly true 9 months ago	View
	it’s the nature of politics…. Neither side is right, both sides play dirty, so the system prevents long terms and applies constant voting to keep the balance. 9 months ago	View
	Not a good chat / comment feature, can’t see conversation history. If you ever come to NY, look up, reach out, we’ll get a coffee 9 months ago	View

We need you!

Help us build the largest human-edited poems collection on the web!

The Web's Largest Resource for

Poets, Poems & Poetry

A Member Of The STANDS4 Network

September 2022

Poetry Contest

Enter our monthly contest for the chance to win cash prizes and gain recognition for your talent.

Submissions due in...

1

days

15

hours

46

minutes

114 entries submitted — 36 remaining

Our awesome collection of

Promoted Poems

»

Browse Poetry.com

#A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Quiz

Are you a poetry master?

»

"It's neither red nor sweet. It doesn't melt or turn over, break or harden, so it can't feel pain."

A. Billy Collins
B. Anne Sexton
C. Rita Dove
D. Marianne Moore