Writing

All My Children

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

All My Childrenby Michael R. BurchIt is May now, gentle May,and the sun shines pleasantlyupon the blousy flowersof this backyard cemet'ry,upon my chil..

The Lingering and the Unconsoled Heart

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

The Lingering and the Unconsoled Heartby Michael R. BurchThere is a silence―the last unspoken momentbefore death,when the moon,cratered and brok..

Hang'em High - An Outlaw's Lullaby

A Poem by Prossnip42

An Outlaw's last moments before being hanged

Death Once Lived

A Poem by R.J Calzonetti (SinisterP..

I decided to try writing simpler lines. I ended up with a piece devoid of all hope. I think it's a beautiful take on life and death.

Liftoff

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Liftoffby Michael R. Burchfor my father, Paul Ray Burch, Jr.I see the longing for departure gleamin his still-keen eye,and I understand his desireto t..

I Would Be Content

A Poem by HungryGhost

Who is the speaker? What does the "jade shard of shame" refer to? That's for you to decide. Enjoy and feel free to leave your feedback!

My Crazy Theory That Elvis Many not have Die in 19..

A Story by Stephen J. Vattimo

This article explores why, and how could Elvis Presley fake his death , to live the rest of his life in seclusion.

The First Appearance of Lady Divinity Divination

A Story by JSV27

One of my favorite characters I have created is Lady Divinity Divination, she resides inside of one of the most powerful Ancients and often comes out ..

To Mourn Oneself

A Poem by Ash Rx

I wonder if conciousness erodes overtime Every piece of my body has been replaced My body, my mind-why not that? Death is darkness and there fall..

True Dark

A Poem by Ash Rx

I have no fond memories only regrets I have no one to hold The only carress a gun to my head My favorite thing to think about Is the feel of a no..

The end

A Poem by Da

When you die

Stage Fright

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Stage Frightby Michael R. BurchTo be or not to be?In the endHamletopted for naught.NOTE: I interpret Hamlet's famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy as..

Come, You (the death poem of Rainer Maria Rilke)

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

Come, Youby Rainer Maria Rilkeloose translation/interpretation byMichael R. BurchCome, you―the last one I acknowledge; return―incurable pa..

What Good Are Our Tears?

A Poem by Michael R. Burch

What Good Are Our Tears?byMichael R. BurchWhat good are our tears?They will not spare the dying their anguish.What good is our concernto a child sick ..

how else could i have fixed it?

A Poem by cv

the room is quietmy thoughts are loud i see shadowsi see demons i see my future in the groundthe rope is tiedthe gun is loadedi see the end i see deat..