Observational Poems by New Members
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Poetry about life, society and the natural world - Published by new DU Poetry members.
River12
Poem Published
Today 11:39am
Today 11:39am
Beautiful, Broken Things
Look at us--beautiful, broken things.
Shards of countless vessels
looking for pieces to mend
and create something to hold water again.
(Because who has not been shattered, unmade, or undone?)
Then comes the understanding:
mighty oaks become weeping willows,
no longer shelter with outstretched boughs to hold me,
but fragile creatures
swaying to breezes I cannot feel,
reaching toward rivers I cannot see.
We keep our heads above water
until the sinking freefall
carries us to settle on the bottom
like sighs...
Shards of countless vessels
looking for pieces to mend
and create something to hold water again.
(Because who has not been shattered, unmade, or undone?)
Then comes the understanding:
mighty oaks become weeping willows,
no longer shelter with outstretched boughs to hold me,
but fragile creatures
swaying to breezes I cannot feel,
reaching toward rivers I cannot see.
We keep our heads above water
until the sinking freefall
carries us to settle on the bottom
like sighs...
#love
#grief
#loneliness
#heartbroken
#LifeStruggles
35 reads
8 Comments
zxwrose
Rosella
Rosella
Poem Published
19th Jul 2018 12:50pm
19th Jul 2018 12:50pm
Two seasons of rose garden
Window portrays dark image
Seasonal decay slipping into sight
Blooming slumber
Tainted brown
Faded petals flake away
Shriveling remains fall limp
Frosty views creep through
Frozen high within liquid skies
Crystal flakes born of metamorphose
White wonder spills heavy burden
Thick blanket draping days
Exposure
Distancing star stretching out
Touching upon icy cover
Weak thaw races along peaking top
Icicle drips within temperate cycles
Windows bed of beauty lie below
All icy environment is still...
Seasonal decay slipping into sight
Blooming slumber
Tainted brown
Faded petals flake away
Shriveling remains fall limp
Frosty views creep through
Frozen high within liquid skies
Crystal flakes born of metamorphose
White wonder spills heavy burden
Thick blanket draping days
Exposure
Distancing star stretching out
Touching upon icy cover
Weak thaw races along peaking top
Icicle drips within temperate cycles
Windows bed of beauty lie below
All icy environment is still...
#flowers
#summer
#winter #nature
#winter #nature
19 reads
1 Comment
wondering_poet
just me
just me
Poem Published
16th Jul 2018 10:14pm
16th Jul 2018 10:14pm
caring
If I told you
what was on my heart,
Would you really listen,
and not depart,
Are you the type
that hears what I say,
Will you understand,
or just walk away,
I want to talk.
but will I be heard,
Would you judge me
before I said a word,
Will you feel my pain,
and catch my tears,
I need you to listen,
but will you hear.
Will you hold my hand,
when I’m down,
Then pick me up
wiping away my frown,
Will you be an angel
with unending love
And help mend my heart...
what was on my heart,
Would you really listen,
and not depart,
Are you the type
that hears what I say,
Will you understand,
or just walk away,
I want to talk.
but will I be heard,
Would you judge me
before I said a word,
Will you feel my pain,
and catch my tears,
I need you to listen,
but will you hear.
Will you hold my hand,
when I’m down,
Then pick me up
wiping away my frown,
Will you be an angel
with unending love
And help mend my heart...
#kindness
33 reads
1 Comment
Dylan_Wolfram_24
Poem Published
16th Jul 2018 6:47pm
16th Jul 2018 6:47pm
Not Us
One hundred
One hunnit
One honey
Is it all it takes
to simply use
and dig the groove
to be #100
One hunnit
One honey
Is it all it takes
to simply use
and dig the groove
to be #100
#money
#honesty
#LifeGoals #consumerism
#LifeGoals #consumerism
10 reads
0 Comments
Akhilsonu
Akhil
Akhil
Poem Published
7th Jul 2018 1:58pm
7th Jul 2018 1:58pm
Water is life, sex is life.
#birth
#sex
#water
#evolution
#LifeCycle
39 reads
1 Comment
Nari
Poem Published
3rd Jul 2018 4:34am
3rd Jul 2018 4:34am
Bonsai
Surgery on the breasts
speak to the ancient art of
feet binding
and reminds us
that we have not been born
solely for being pruned
in areas that are wrong to exist in
punished
by the sloughing
of mandarin type flesh and dead tissue
in hopes of securing
a particular disposition in life
and the layers of gauze always
secret the new skin
not for contempt
nor shame of being gilded
by the ways in which I may appear to this world
not for my partner's pleasure
but for mine
not to become any size to cute...
speak to the ancient art of
feet binding
and reminds us
that we have not been born
solely for being pruned
in areas that are wrong to exist in
punished
by the sloughing
of mandarin type flesh and dead tissue
in hopes of securing
a particular disposition in life
and the layers of gauze always
secret the new skin
not for contempt
nor shame of being gilded
by the ways in which I may appear to this world
not for my partner's pleasure
but for mine
not to become any size to cute...
#women
#identity
#beauty #feminism
#beauty #feminism
32 reads
0 Comments
4GetMeNot
Dj
Dj
Poem Published
2nd Jul 2018 6:26am
2nd Jul 2018 6:26am
Masquerade
A grand invitation in words of gold
A facade for the young and the old
Behind a mask of disguise
Hidden behind pretty lies
At a dance of illusion
Amongst the confusion
In black tuxes and grand gowns
With games and deceit abound
We swear to each other
To be the other's lover
Is it the truth or pretend
It will be known in the end
For as the moonlight fades
So does the masquerade
Dj
A facade for the young and the old
Behind a mask of disguise
Hidden behind pretty lies
At a dance of illusion
Amongst the confusion
In black tuxes and grand gowns
With games and deceit abound
We swear to each other
To be the other's lover
Is it the truth or pretend
It will be known in the end
For as the moonlight fades
So does the masquerade
Dj
#frustration
#denial
29 reads
0 Comments
Murk
Poem Published
19th Jul 2018 10:55pm
19th Jul 2018 10:55pm
Speed dating
Sorry if I'm not optimistic, in fact I may be a little the opposite
And at times erotic, deep and even a bit twisted
But you'll never find out because you was only willing to skim the surface
Drawn by my look and a catchy phrase
Was enough for you to want to explore me but it usually ends with just a gaze
Guess I'm to deep, guess if I am a story I am a continuing saga
I am not a quick piece, I am what builds the suspense of a drama
I am worth so much more then a quick stop,
Take time to explore my emotions that could give you new life or make your...
And at times erotic, deep and even a bit twisted
But you'll never find out because you was only willing to skim the surface
Drawn by my look and a catchy phrase
Was enough for you to want to explore me but it usually ends with just a gaze
Guess I'm to deep, guess if I am a story I am a continuing saga
I am not a quick piece, I am what builds the suspense of a drama
I am worth so much more then a quick stop,
Take time to explore my emotions that could give you new life or make your...
#loneliness
#rejection
14 reads
0 Comments
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