I held her close Swearing I would never let go. She took flight In a momentary lapse. She soared through the clouds, Wings beating back resistance. I longed for her return, Coaxing where I may. Yet, I relented in the end For she is more beautiful Soaring above the world Than she ever was inContinue reading “Soar”
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Love In Ten Lines
I was scrolling a few evenings ago when I stumbled upon an interesting challenge posted by taehreh; write a poem about love in ten lines. She wrote a beautiful poem, which you can read here. I nearly forgot, but realizing that it is National Poetry Month jogged my memory. I took a bit of aContinue reading “Love In Ten Lines”
Gothik Romantika
A Trip to Hell – Auschwitz
It was surreal. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to finish processing what I saw, but I know that it’ll never be complete without delving into the human side of it… the heart of it… from the pain expressed as much as possible through the pen. (cont.)
Engulfed
Breeze
I caught the wind, If only for a fleeting moment; Not in my hands- But in a solitary breath- Inhaling the fragrance, Which embedded itself Onto the very fabric of my being. -SMW-
Peak Into Darkness
Violent breath Short bursts My heart’s bound to explode Pressure build and body aches Brain waves idled in panic Sweat stains and the sound drains Save for the beating in my skull Muscle twitch and psyche itch My lungs burn in revulsion No use Self abuse Drink to bring the ebb Relief is slow NorContinue reading “Peak Into Darkness”
Noir (Sidlak Poetry)
What if we….. If we just gave in? Would our desires spell the end? Will lust crumble everything we’ve built? Noir -SMW- See below for where I got stumbled upon this. *Sidlak poetry (sid/lak) is a structured poetry consisting of 5 lines with 3-5-7-9 syllables AND A COLOR. The last line must be a COLORContinue reading “Noir (Sidlak Poetry)”
Glimpse
Blind
Dull
Quell the insanity Silent mind – Whiskey, strangle the screams! -SMW-
Shaun M. Wilkinson 