Limerick

The Silence Beneath Her Smile
In the heart of a quiet little town, Lived a girl who never wore a frown. Her eyes sparkled like summer skies, But no one knew they masked her cries.
By TrueVocal10 months ago in Poets
Apotropaic
An apotropaic prosaic mosaic Founding member of Melancholics Synonymous Happiness taunts us As our ego haunts us A dauntless existence of seeing all and none at once
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in Poets
Journey-2
A journey without pain Is a journey without growth No reward for the champion No pride in survival If all is trifle How many times can one be made anew
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in Poets
Mr. Sunglasses
Ooh, Mr. Sunglasses Shows up on the scene to hunt for their asses Keeps those shades on so he can hide his true intent The true product of a youth misspent
By The Man Behind The Mask10 months ago in Poets
Ashes in the Rain
I. The City Sleeps with One Eye Open The city hunches like a drunk in the alley, coughing neon into puddles, its breath thick with secrets and gin.
By Esther Sun10 months ago in Poets
In Your Heart, I Exist.
My love for you whispers, soft and sweet, A melody where our souls both meet. I hook to your time and embrace fate, Two hearts dance in love and meet,
By Sandeep Sahoo10 months ago in Poets
Tea Party
I'd like to invite you for tea, You're bound to have good company. I will be there And the lively March hare In a wonderland wacky and twee.
By Rachel Deeming10 months ago in Poets
Everything Stops For Tea
Introduction I wanted to try a new poetic form, and this challenge has allowed me to do this, but the sestina is too much for this, so I will give you an ekphrastic limerick, but I will write a sestina this weekend. I have something that I can apply the form to.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Poets
Anxiety
Years of sleep deprivation finally took their toll, Unrelenting allergies, dismissed as a cold, Brain fatigue, brain fog, palpitating tinitis,
By Amy Black10 months ago in Poets
My First Threesome
I am Amara and I am now thirty, but this happened when I was 27. At the time, I felt like my sex life with my boyfriend Jason had fallen into a routine. That all changed one evening when he came home with a spark in his eyes and an idea that nearly made me choke on my wine.
By Olivia Chastity10 months ago in Poets
After Six Years His Wife’s Darkest Secret Exposed
At a gathering in California, I met a man who shared a story that completely stunned me. With a few drinks giving him the courage to speak then he opened up about the unbelievable circumstances surrounding his marriage.
By Olivia Chastity10 months ago in Poets
Dating Her While She’s Still Screwing Him: A Survival Guide
That’s the question. It came from a 35-year-old guy who sounds like he’s been through enough ghostings, curveballs, and post-date gut rearrangements to start a memoir. Here’s his rant, distilled and caffeinated:
By Olivia Chastity10 months ago in Poets