-
![Profile picture of Atticus Abbey]()
Atticus Abbey wrote a new post
![]()
Read MoreMonday:2AM In a state of bubo a leaden itch begins where the cacophony ends, dragging its obsidian skin of molten lava against the gravity, as if a metronome ticking through the earth's shoulder plates peeling back the illusion of...
-
![Profile picture of Atticus Abbey]()
Atticus Abbey wrote a new post
![]()
Read MoreLaying bare me quill, he wound up and touched me again on the noggin with a cuticle. No sharp edge of a blade, just the soft, rounded push of a finger, a blunt reminder of the body behind the...
-
![Profile picture of Atticus Abbey]()
Atticus Abbey wrote a new post
![]()
Read MoreThe world outside moves in blurs of heat waves but here, the air is chill in a cool corner as the plate arrives, of a simple, a simple rye bread with a pale, smooth spread of Benedictine and cucumber...
-
![Profile picture of RICHARD "Rascal" JENKINS]()
RICHARD "Rascal" JENKINS posted in the group ”BACK TO POETRY BASICS”
·~§~·························································
“SESSIONS ARE HELD WEDNESDAYS”
Our next weekly session will be on
Wednesday, December 31th, 2025.
Taking a break for the holidays.
“MERRY CHRISTMAS, ONE & ALL!”
and “A HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE!”·~§~·························································…Read More
-
![Profile picture of Willow]()
Willow wrote a new post
![]()
Read Moreit isn't all tinsel tiny lights all twinklingcandles on the mantelscent of cookies in the airsometimes...it's different daddy rolled his chair up to the windowgazing out into a snowy nightno cheery carolers on the porchno tree adorning the cornertwo little girls...
12 Comments-
-
![Profile picture of Willow]()
Thank you, Fia 🎄☃️
-
-
![Profile picture of Atticus Abbey]()
Oh! it makes me think back to simpler times when things weren’t all amuck.
-
![Profile picture of Willow]()
There’s a truth!
-
-
![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Powerfully penned, Willow. Excellent lyrics my friend. Really dig the musical accompaniment. I heard gospel and r&b elements maybe a touch of Motown. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
-
![Profile picture of Willow]()
A lot of the bones for this was Southern Rock. I always enjoy how you feel out all the textures. It’s like a treasure hunt, finding all the pieces that make it a cohesive whole. I rolled into nostalgia and came out with this one, my friend
-
-
![Profile picture of Adelphina]()
Not everything comes shiny and new for Christmas but its the effort that counts
Unfortunately, when tragedy happens it doesn’t care what day it is.
I hope you and your family had a great Christmas Day:). Always focus on the positive here and now chica:)
They carry us through the hard times.Merry Christmas 🎄
-
![Profile picture of Willow]()
I’m not chasing shadows. But I feel strongly about honoring the roots, where I came from and what molded me into who I am today. Those experiences taught me to pay it forward, appreciate what we have and keep the fire lit in the heart. Thank you, Adelphina
-
-
![Profile picture of Honoria]()
Dear W,
Beautiful, heart felt, heartache, touchingly gorgeous I could go on. Every word so poignant and meaningful you’ve painted a word picture that has touched me beyond measure. Beautiful write. H🌷
-
![Profile picture of Willow]()
I live a dual awareness, I think. Because I’m so familiar with the shadows, I’m aware that others might be struggling even while I’m thriving. I was there once. And could be again one day. I honor those memories and those souls as best I can. My experiences helped me raise a daughter more aware and giving than she might have been in other circumstances. We believe strongly in giving back and paying it forward. Thank you, Honoria…it’s good to see you roaming the halls
-
-
![Profile picture of Thomas W. Case]()
This poem honors the truth many people carry through the holidays—the quiet grief, the missing chairs, the love that survives scarcity. It’s honest without bitterness, and that makes it powerful.
-
![Profile picture of Willow]()
Good times may dawn, but I never forget where I came from and where others might still be. It’s not about wallowing in the memories, it’s about honoring them and making space for them by the hearth. Thank you so much, Thomas
-
-
- Load More Posts
This is a hard hitting one because I do relate to this piece.i enjoy your work