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What Works

What Works

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


What WorksbyMichael R. Burchfor David GosselinWhat works―hewn stone;the blush the iris shows the sun;the lilac’s pale-remembered bloom.The..
Sonnet: To Please The Poet

Sonnet: To Please The Poet

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Sonnet: To Please The PoetbyMichael R. Burchfor poets who still write in meter and rhymeTo please the poet, words must dance―staccato, brisk, a ..
The Poet's Condition

The Poet's Condition

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Poet's ConditionbyMichael R. Burch(for my mother, Christine Ena Burch)The poet's condition(bother tradition)is whining contrition.Supposedly sage,..
Marina Tsvetaeva translations

Marina Tsvetaeva translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


I Know The Truthby Marina Tsvetaevaloose translation by Michael R. BurchI know the truth―abandon lesser truths!There's no need for anyone living..
Laughter from Another Room

Laughter from Another Room

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Laughter from Another Roomby Michael R. BurchLaughter from another roommocks the anguish that I feel;as I sit alone and brood,only you and I are real...
William Dunbar "Lament for the Makaris" translation

William Dunbar "Lament for the Makaris" translatio..

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Lament for the Makaris ("Lament for the Makers")by William Dunbar [c. 1460-1530]loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burchi who enjoyed good..
In Thousands

In Thousands

A Chapter by Apocalyptic Kitty


My soul breaks in a thousand piecesMy heart is buried in a thousand junglesMy limbs are buried in a thousand deserts
Our Moons

Our Moons

A Chapter by Apocalyptic Kitty


Devils are walking amongst usAnd the only thing left to believeIs to believeWe are hereTrading skeletons for skeletonsTrying to lighten the loadBecaus..
Vermin

Vermin

A Chapter by Apocalyptic Kitty


Vermin vermin verminVermin vermin verminVermin vermin verminUsing what's in place to protectto harm and hurtVermin vermin verminThere's blood on your ..
The Whisperers

The Whisperers

A Poem by Helena


The WhisperersThey are the weavers of daydreamsThe gypsies of your enquiring mindLeading you on paths to worlds unknown Sending your thoughts to heave..
A mish mash of poets

A mish mash of poets

A Poem by Gee


The folk in the cafe. Punctuate as you see fit please :)
Poetic Words

Poetic Words

A Poem by Helena


A tribute to the "Romantic Poets'
Poets in the Dark

Poets in the Dark

A Poem by Talia


Poets in the dark Just want to be Only to scratch a spark So we can finally see While the world is fast asleep We have traveled too deep Ca..
Poems about Poems

Poems about Poems

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Poems about PoemsWhat the Poet Seesby Michael R. BurchWhat the poet sees,he sees as a swimmer~~~~underwater~~~~watching the shoreline blursees through..
Words and Poets

Words and Poets

A Poem by Remanence


A reflection upon all who write poetry.
I am no longer who I used to be

I am no longer who I used to be

A Poem by whatrachelwrites


Putting down into words the need to change.
Learning to be me

Learning to be me

A Poem by whatrachelwrites


a snippet from a collection of short poems I have been scribbling down. I hope these make you feel something if you can relate.
Learning to be me

Learning to be me

A Poem by whatrachelwrites


another short poem from a collection I am trying out. I hope you enjoy.
Sadness returns

Sadness returns

A Poem by whatrachelwrites


a feeling some may be able to relate too.
Fake friends

Fake friends

A Poem by whatrachelwrites


is anyone really your friend?