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hands in shape of love heart

His Love

By Sue CohoonOctober 13, 2021

His love I do not question Though sometimes I wonder – why We’ve come through many a frustration When I…

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Young female figure with angel wings facing toward a colorful, dim sky and field.

Moon Lighting

By Kendra GaugeApril 28, 2021

You don’t reach for me anymore But I still hold your ghosts The sun won’t shine for you now But…

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the black queen.black and white photo of the girl freak running

The Beauty is in the Struggle

By Roshonda AllenApril 23, 2021

Dear Mama Dear Mama, Why didn’t you choose me? 20 years later, And it’s still news to me You broke…

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walking down road

Suicidal

By Anonymous AuthorApril 22, 2021

I’m not suicidal, But sometimes, I imagine the world without me They say that you’re brighter than your darkest days…

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Man thinking, deciding on future plan

Sincerely Meech

By Semetrius HolmesApril 19, 2021

Dear Meech, I need for you to realize that your potential stretches behind the galaxy and then some. Your focus…

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Young man in black sportswear is sitting on cliff's edge and looking

Characteristics of a Black Man

By Semetrius HolmesApril 15, 2021

What are the characteristics of a black man? Is it interesting that I can laugh louder than thunderstorms, or is…

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Deep end drowning

Deep End Drownings

By Semetrius HolmesApril 15, 2021

Help Me, Help Me, I Can’t Breathe Somebody Help Me Is anyone there? Emerging from the deep there is no…

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Help needed. Drowning man's hand in sea or ocean.

Drowning

By Nicole ShirrellApril 9, 2021

Drowning Feeling lonely Getting depressed Sensing uneasiness Overwhelmed, gaining concern Being jumpy Pain of stress The worry on my face…

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our love in a distance

Our Love in a Distance

By Nicole ShirrellApril 7, 2021

It’s difficult, Loneliness is only part of what I feel Thoughts of separation Anxious reels my heart Leaving me with…

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Happy family together

From You

By Sarah FlorenceApril 5, 2021

I can be stubborn at times, sarcastic, and a little hard-headed. I can rub people the wrong way, but I…

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Many hands together

Us…

By Xavier MooreApril 3, 2021

Everybody loves the color Everybody loves the music But nobody wants to be us Everybody loves the trends Everybody loves…

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angel

The Happy Angel

By Jim PedrickJuly 29, 2019

An angel got her voice today, And she is singing God’s praises; And laughing out loud; And whistling through her…

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drawing of lady liberty

I’ve Seen Lady Liberty Cry

By Morrgan BoulerApril 26, 2017

Thrice. Thrice. Thrice I have seen her cry. My five-year-old eyes fixed on a screen. Wondering why smoke and fire…

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Liars Never Get Far

By Kendra GaugeApril 25, 2017

Given a heart that could never beat There’s nothing but a soul to speak As the lonely winter withers And…

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students studying together

Higher Ed

By Patrick AndersonApril 23, 2017

Higher Ed It’s a state of ecstasy. To look back on what used to be. Reminiscing on who was there…

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street life struggle

Street Life Struggle

By Thaddeus AlexanderApril 21, 2017

*BOOM* 3x “Let’s go” 2x Mama can you hear me? I been shot mama, I need your help Call for…

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wind

Grant Me this One Night

By Alana SteeleApril 17, 2017

Quiet is the place I know, Silence it the sound it holds, Lit only by the moon above, This place…

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candle

Tribute

By Sarah BurnsApril 17, 2017

Tribute Weak blades curl over They stoop to cover their young as the wind rushes across their backs. It picks…

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rose

The Color of My Blood

By Alana SteeleApril 15, 2017

I wanted to see the color of my blood I used to hate myself I would plunge the razor into…

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blood princess

The BloodPrincess

By Samantha SeabaApril 13, 2017

From the earth you rise, born again in the same life, living but dead, to fill the place which you…

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twilight

A Dance at Twilight

By Kendra GaugeApril 12, 2017

The roses are crying to themselves again Rainwater seeps from the sky A beautiful lie Held close by blue eyes…

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air

Sonnet

By Arely RomanApril 10, 2017

You see everything more wonderful Everyone you know changed The sky seems different and colorful Your parents look at you…

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memories

Memories of You

By Anonymous AuthorApril 7, 2017

You wonder why I won’t come back Forgetting the pain I felt in your grasp; As every bone fought not…

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a couple together looking at the sunset

Just a Kiss

By Ethan CroutApril 7, 2017

instant connections beyond comprehension And I can’t help but mention this yearning sensation Combining the corpses Each knowing their purpose…

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please

Please

By Ethan CroutApril 7, 2017

Let me mend your broken heart and wipe away your tears. Let me hold you to stop your violent shaking…

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mirror

Epitome

By Patrick AndersonApril 4, 2017

Epitome… Glass mirrors Cast reflections, Deception of imagery Rather imagination. Glass mirrors Aren’t see through, From either perspective, it’s one-sided.…

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I vow

I Vow

By Alana SteeleApril 3, 2017

I vow to love you everlasting I vow to help you better yourself I vow to commit myself to you…

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