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Scrolling, scrolling, down, down, down Through the death spiral of society Trying to wake up Wanting to make up for time lost
By Atomic Historian9 months ago in Poets
Fence
Introduction This is for Ellie Hoovs' July Poetry Prompt Contest, which you can find more about here: The music is "Don't Fence Me In" by Labrinth"
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 9 months ago in Poets
POEM - The Four Friends: A Confluence Of Strength
Before the confluence, where the wide river bends, And ancient forest to the meadow descends, Four spirits moved, distinct in form and aim,
By Jacky Kapadia9 months ago in Poets
Time to Shine
You've been in the dark too long, my friend. You've been hiding out all on your own. Now, your self-destructive ways must end.
By Julie Lacksonen9 months ago in Poets
Sirius
Introduction These are words aligning myself with the brightest star. The song is the gorgeous "By The Lights Of Cyrian" by David McWilliams, with lyrics that would not shame Bob Dylan or Dylan Thomas, because of the homophonic nature of Sirius and Cyrian.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 9 months ago in Poets
The Last Vote
Ethan Clarke’s hands trembled as he gripped the cold metal railing of his balcony. Below, the streets buzzed with the fading cheers from his election rally. At twenty-eight, he was the youngest provincial assembly member ever elected from his district — a victory that surprised even his closest supporters.
By Arshad khan10 months ago in Poets
Transcorporeal
Electric rocks hallucinating in vain To further the destruction of the primate brain The veils of reality being burned To turn the world into a paradise of false profits
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in Poets
Sunset Sonnet
Horizon’s edge, the water’s arcing skin, Now waits beneath the sinking eye of Ra. As I behold the golden path begin, I rot within depression’s sharken maw.
By J. Otis Haas10 months ago in Poets
Falling
Introduction Turning the tables on the ones who want to destroy you. The music is "Livin' on the Edge", my favourite Aerosmith song, and one of the first I performed with Spoon.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Poets
I Don't Care
Introduction This is a completely tongue-in-cheek piece of humour about how, despite being the best and most supportive creator on Vocal, I am invisible to almost everyone. If you see this, you are not in that "almost everyone".
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Poets
Granny's House
The sunlight filt'ring through her silver hair, Her eyes, a warm and soft chocolate brown. She smiles at me, her face so kind and fair,
By Natalie Gray10 months ago in Poets
No Face
I’m a man with no name No face My mind disconnected My heart lost in space A fantastic phantom animating atoms Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in Poets