Non-Fiction Prose by Top Critiquers
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Non-poetic writing including diary extracts, journal entries, letters, essays and art
Poems written by Top Critiquers
Vision_of_insanity
Poem Published
9th Apr 2024 00:07am
9th Apr 2024 00:07am
Girl Just Wanted to Have Fun
The teacher always told her not to stand up on the swing but she always did it anyway.
I hated her guts because she always used to chase me home from school, pull my hair and try to kiss me.
She was huge and ghastly.
She scared the shit out of me.
One day at lunch she was doing her standing on the swing stunt, while the sound of Cyndi Lauper filled the air from a shitty cassette deck radio near by.
She was singing along to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" when she fell off and ate the ground so hard!
It still makes me cringe and laugh thinking about it now....
I hated her guts because she always used to chase me home from school, pull my hair and try to kiss me.
She was huge and ghastly.
She scared the shit out of me.
One day at lunch she was doing her standing on the swing stunt, while the sound of Cyndi Lauper filled the air from a shitty cassette deck radio near by.
She was singing along to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" when she fell off and ate the ground so hard!
It still makes me cringe and laugh thinking about it now....
#childhood
#school
#funny
#acceptance
#nonfiction
58 reads
2 Comments
faithmairee
Poem Published
10th Sep 2023 8:00am
10th Sep 2023 8:00am
Letter To Myself
Dear Fortunate Soul,
I won't say I hope you're well
You simply aren't
But that's alright
For now because
The feeling won't last
(It never does for long)
Just continue as you have
Enjoying those precious
Albeit short moments
Of treasured silence
Filled with peacefulness
At the start of each day
Relishing in the good breakfast
Better yet, the wonderful cups
Of coffee you love
Knowing quite well
This too will pass
Signed,
Your loving self!
I won't say I hope you're well
You simply aren't
But that's alright
For now because
The feeling won't last
(It never does for long)
Just continue as you have
Enjoying those precious
Albeit short moments
Of treasured silence
Filled with peacefulness
At the start of each day
Relishing in the good breakfast
Better yet, the wonderful cups
Of coffee you love
Knowing quite well
This too will pass
Signed,
Your loving self!
#courage
#TimeHeals
#emotions
173 reads
15 Comments
TheOralizer
Poem Published
25th Mar 2022 11:34pm
25th Mar 2022 11:34pm
IF I WROTE A BOOK
SUBJECT
There's no doubt the
subject would be
YOU.
The category would be erotica
(That is if YOU agree).
This means I have the
most amazing subject
in the whole world,
YOU.
My only challenge would
be in trying to decide
what I'd leave out...everything
about you from A to Z
is so wonderful, different,
and amazingly unique.
It won't take too much time
because my heart is overflowing
with wonderful truths and
experiences with amazing
YOU.
Possible chapters would be:
A chapter on...
There's no doubt the
subject would be
YOU.
The category would be erotica
(That is if YOU agree).
This means I have the
most amazing subject
in the whole world,
YOU.
My only challenge would
be in trying to decide
what I'd leave out...everything
about you from A to Z
is so wonderful, different,
and amazingly unique.
It won't take too much time
because my heart is overflowing
with wonderful truths and
experiences with amazing
YOU.
Possible chapters would be:
A chapter on...
#romantic
#motivational
#inspirational
#narrative
#confessional
482 reads
9 Comments
crimsin
Unveiling
Unveiling
Poem Published
19th Apr 2024 3:57am
19th Apr 2024 3:57am
Mob Mentality
fear of being singled out makes most people a coward...
every one of us is unique
but we are brainwashed and shamed not to stick out
to the point of not being able to think outside of the box
when mob mentality singles out an odd one from the herd
the whole group lays into that one out of fear
and for popularities sake, the odd one is cursed at and beaten down
thinking I'm glad that wasn't me
they are warned with cruel chastisement not to shine
finally, setting aside their own morals and beliefs
for the want of...
every one of us is unique
but we are brainwashed and shamed not to stick out
to the point of not being able to think outside of the box
when mob mentality singles out an odd one from the herd
the whole group lays into that one out of fear
and for popularities sake, the odd one is cursed at and beaten down
thinking I'm glad that wasn't me
they are warned with cruel chastisement not to shine
finally, setting aside their own morals and beliefs
for the want of...
#love
50 reads
3 Comments
Duende
Poem Published
13th Apr 2017 4:18pm
13th Apr 2017 4:18pm
Note To Self
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October 13, 2015
Remember:
Be aware
Keep moving
Listen to your intuition
Don’t stay stuck in setbacks
Know yourself and your limitations
Do something nice every day
Travel more
Spend time in nature
Accept and let go
You are oké!
Read more
Walk every day
Don’t forget to have fun
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I seem to have forgotten them all
It’s time to get my life back!
R.I.P...
October 13, 2015
Remember:
Be aware
Keep moving
Listen to your intuition
Don’t stay stuck in setbacks
Know yourself and your limitations
Do something nice every day
Travel more
Spend time in nature
Accept and let go
You are oké!
Read more
Walk every day
Don’t forget to have fun
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I seem to have forgotten them all
It’s time to get my life back!
R.I.P...
753 reads
PoetSpeak
Poem Published
18th Oct 2022 2:05pm
18th Oct 2022 2:05pm
Fear Everything
I was taking a walk awhile ago and I wanted to tell you how sometimes I fear everything so you would have some company ...
#friendship
#support
#curse #fear
#curse #fear
338 reads
24 Comments
Honoria
Poem Published
18th Nov 2020 7:50am
18th Nov 2020 7:50am
Dear Diary,
I’m a grown woman with the mental age of a twelve year old tween.
I’ve started reading and writing poetry. Dont ask. I don’t know why? Kind of wish I was better at it. There are a shit ton of people on here who know what they’re doing. I’m not one of them.
I ate my weight in cookies today because I was mad. Super mature decision. I’m sure I’ll throw them up later.
I’m working over time to present the world a nice version of me. Epic. Fail. I want a drink and I wish I smoked. But that’s dumb I’d just end up with a headache and stinky breath....
I’ve started reading and writing poetry. Dont ask. I don’t know why? Kind of wish I was better at it. There are a shit ton of people on here who know what they’re doing. I’m not one of them.
I ate my weight in cookies today because I was mad. Super mature decision. I’m sure I’ll throw them up later.
I’m working over time to present the world a nice version of me. Epic. Fail. I want a drink and I wish I smoked. But that’s dumb I’d just end up with a headache and stinky breath....
#confessional
#honesty
#bittersweet
854 reads
49 Comments
deadwolf
Poem Published
30th Mar 2024 10:45am
30th Mar 2024 10:45am
Frozen in my cocoon
Late days sky,
Cloudy, and peering through the leaves
Winds, strong, but welcome from the Arizona heat
Wind through the Palo Verdes makes a wall of sounds
Crickets singing,
joining in harmonic convergence in my Desert, that is silently loud
Loneliness pulled from the air, a forever sound never heard
The three snowflakes and a winter leave,
They are wonderful, forming out of nowhere
Cool night blowing,
Sounds of Tucsonan stirrings
Coyote howls, Javelina grunting, picking up olives and fruits
a bat flies low, the sound of wings...
Cloudy, and peering through the leaves
Winds, strong, but welcome from the Arizona heat
Wind through the Palo Verdes makes a wall of sounds
Crickets singing,
joining in harmonic convergence in my Desert, that is silently loud
Loneliness pulled from the air, a forever sound never heard
The three snowflakes and a winter leave,
They are wonderful, forming out of nowhere
Cool night blowing,
Sounds of Tucsonan stirrings
Coyote howls, Javelina grunting, picking up olives and fruits
a bat flies low, the sound of wings...
#winter
#spring
#narrative
#nostalgia
#dawn
82 reads
1 Comment
monovox128
Poem Published
Today 5:11am
Today 5:11am
WONDERING
I often wonder if you can hear my heart as you fall sleep
recognizing the smell of my skin whenever you dream
caressing me and kissing me until I will finally wake up
whispering softly in my ear telling me of your wants and need
I wonder this as we fell asleep to each others heartbeat
both still breathing heavy since I'm feeling you, and you still me
but when I have pleasure of awakening to your lips
I wonder if this is truly reality or yet again another dream
Decide to declare my unwavering admiration and love
Again feel your...
recognizing the smell of my skin whenever you dream
caressing me and kissing me until I will finally wake up
whispering softly in my ear telling me of your wants and need
I wonder this as we fell asleep to each others heartbeat
both still breathing heavy since I'm feeling you, and you still me
but when I have pleasure of awakening to your lips
I wonder if this is truly reality or yet again another dream
Decide to declare my unwavering admiration and love
Again feel your...
#admiration
#love
#lover #passion
#lover #passion
30 reads
1 Comment
Grace
IDryad
IDryad
Poem Published
31st Oct 2022 10:31pm
31st Oct 2022 10:31pm
Dusts Mists and Mirrors
Dear Gabe
I woke up this morning to the sounds of rain on my tin roof. It's too early in the morning to get up. So I lie here listening to the soothing sounds of the rain. It has been raining here every day. Monsoon again. I hope no one lose their homes through landslides and floods. Last year people were killed in landslides...sigh. Nature can be cruel.
I published our third book this year. Its all self published, you know. It's difficult to get a good publishing company in this part of the world. The book is a compilation of 12 stories based on the supernatural beliefs of our...
I woke up this morning to the sounds of rain on my tin roof. It's too early in the morning to get up. So I lie here listening to the soothing sounds of the rain. It has been raining here every day. Monsoon again. I hope no one lose their homes through landslides and floods. Last year people were killed in landslides...sigh. Nature can be cruel.
I published our third book this year. Its all self published, you know. It's difficult to get a good publishing company in this part of the world. The book is a compilation of 12 stories based on the supernatural beliefs of our...
#love
#memorial
271 reads
Ahavati
Poem Published
18th Feb 2019 00:15am
18th Feb 2019 00:15am
Anal Cabal
Prince Nala lie back
on an abaca hammock
enjoying fresh bacca
and masala under a gossamer
cabana aside the Ganges River—
natural light seeping
through its beautiful weave—
acacia-branched shadows
moving as smoke atop the fabric.
As servants tended blains
upon the soles of his feet,
he supped while contemplating
penning an alcaic verse
for his Princess Damayanti
( having been chosen
as her wedded husband
so many years ago...
on an abaca hammock
enjoying fresh bacca
and masala under a gossamer
cabana aside the Ganges River—
natural light seeping
through its beautiful weave—
acacia-branched shadows
moving as smoke atop the fabric.
As servants tended blains
upon the soles of his feet,
he supped while contemplating
penning an alcaic verse
for his Princess Damayanti
( having been chosen
as her wedded husband
so many years ago...
#love
#alcohol
#historical
#philosophical
#morality
1199 reads
25 Comments
MidnightSonneteer
Poem Published
1st Nov 2023 9:33pm
1st Nov 2023 9:33pm
Excogitations...
If the recent events in the middle east answer any lingering questions, such as what exactly does organized religion organize for, then now the answer is clear…they organize for violence.
There is no such thing as a Levantine religion of peace.
Subsequently to this we must wonder what it is about the Levantine oriented beliefs that so virulently promote violence, not only in the middle east, but worldwide.
And the answer to that is the enabling idea of an afterlife, and all the phantasmagorical promises that come with it. Once a rube is conditioned...
There is no such thing as a Levantine religion of peace.
Subsequently to this we must wonder what it is about the Levantine oriented beliefs that so virulently promote violence, not only in the middle east, but worldwide.
And the answer to that is the enabling idea of an afterlife, and all the phantasmagorical promises that come with it. Once a rube is conditioned...
#religion
#TruthOfLife
#philosophical #tradition
#philosophical #tradition
125 reads
0 Comments
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