They left the warring island, To thrive beyond the sea. Departure was a gamble, An urgent need to flee. Hands entwined with bands adorned, New forged vows still gleaming, Their love will long endure. Lightning strikes, like gods, strode o’er the towering seas. Poseidon’s swirling winds and waves crashed even on the lee. All aboard…
Category: Poetry
Wet Pebbles by Dominic Kenyon
Why is the water So cold on my back When it steams? Why is the light So cold on my face When it gleams? I am a sack of damp pebbles They churn in hand Why do they scrape as they scream? I am shadow to warmth I am chilled to light I am Oxbow…
Deadfall by Matthew J Frink
Deadfallno-one can see meDeadfallno-one caresDeadfallsurrounded by peopleDeadfallno-one’s thereI’m trappedinside my minddon’t think I’ll make it out this timeI’m stuckhere all aloneDon’t think I’ll ever make it homeEntwinedin my own weboverthinking things I have saidI’m lockedmy own prisonit’s me, I’m a cruel wardenDeadfallno-one can see meDeadfallno-one caresDeadfallsurrounded by peopleDeadfallno-one’s there Biography: What brings me to Aims…