Submissions by GregT
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
What is a poem? A whispered soul's embrace,In words, a universe, emotions interlace.
Haiku - Moonlit Shadows
Moon's glare on cold steel,
Killer moon above the fields—
Silent shadows move.
Killer moon above the fields—
Silent shadows move.
#haiku
#senryu
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Silent Laughter
In a world of whispers, where silence reigns,
Lives are woven without spoken refrains.
Eyes dance in dialogue, hands craft the air,
A symphony of gestures, tender and rare.
Laughter unvoiced, yet vibrant and clear,
Resonates warmly, dispelling all fear.
In the quiet chorus of fingers' embrace,
Joy finds its echo in each loving face.
Words may be absent, but stories are told,
In the gleam of the eyes, in actions bold.
A touch on the shoulder, a glance full of light,
Conveys boundless love in the still of the...
Lives are woven without spoken refrains.
Eyes dance in dialogue, hands craft the air,
A symphony of gestures, tender and rare.
Laughter unvoiced, yet vibrant and clear,
Resonates warmly, dispelling all fear.
In the quiet chorus of fingers' embrace,
Joy finds its echo in each loving face.
Words may be absent, but stories are told,
In the gleam of the eyes, in actions bold.
A touch on the shoulder, a glance full of light,
Conveys boundless love in the still of the...
#courage
#emotions
#inspirational
#respect
#strength
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A Father's Legacy
In the shadows of the morning light,
A father stands, his gaze is tight.
His words are stern, his voice is steel,
To teach his son to truly feel.
Each harsh word, a lesson deep,
In fields of life, where futures reap.
The path is hard, the way is long,
But strength is built where hearts belong.
He pushes hard, demands the best,
For in his heart, he knows the rest.
A father’s love is wrapped in pride,
To guide his son, to be his guide.
In every frown, in every shove,
There lies a boundless sea of love.
For...
A father stands, his gaze is tight.
His words are stern, his voice is steel,
To teach his son to truly feel.
Each harsh word, a lesson deep,
In fields of life, where futures reap.
The path is hard, the way is long,
But strength is built where hearts belong.
He pushes hard, demands the best,
For in his heart, he knows the rest.
A father’s love is wrapped in pride,
To guide his son, to be his guide.
In every frown, in every shove,
There lies a boundless sea of love.
For...
#misunderstood
#motivational
#strength #tolerance
#strength #tolerance
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Layers of Identity
My Italian friends call me a cake,
Layers sweet but easily break.
My Black friends call me a cracker,
White and plain, a social actor.
For thirty years, I was a pig,
A badge and gun, a duty big.
But beneath the roles I wear,
Who am I, what else is there?
A traveler, a story's keeper,
In the night, a quiet sleeper.
In the mirror, reflections blend,
The question echoes, without end.
Layers sweet but easily break.
My Black friends call me a cracker,
White and plain, a social actor.
For thirty years, I was a pig,
A badge and gun, a duty big.
But beneath the roles I wear,
Who am I, what else is there?
A traveler, a story's keeper,
In the night, a quiet sleeper.
In the mirror, reflections blend,
The question echoes, without end.
#nostalgia
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Humans what are we good for?
Greed
Greed is the insatiable desire for wealth, power, and resources, often leading individuals to exploit others and the environment. This relentless pursuit results in significant inequality and environmental degradation, as the needs of many are sacrificed for the wants of a few.
Violence
Human history is deeply marked by violence, manifested through wars, murders, and physical conflicts. These acts are often driven by a quest for power, revenge, or ideological beliefs, leaving a legacy of pain and destruction.
Deception
Deception,...
Greed is the insatiable desire for wealth, power, and resources, often leading individuals to exploit others and the environment. This relentless pursuit results in significant inequality and environmental degradation, as the needs of many are sacrificed for the wants of a few.
Violence
Human history is deeply marked by violence, manifested through wars, murders, and physical conflicts. These acts are often driven by a quest for power, revenge, or ideological beliefs, leaving a legacy of pain and destruction.
Deception
Deception,...
#corruption
#LifeStruggles
#murder
#racism
#violence
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Freedom of Speech
In a world where thoughts take flight,
A realm where words weave pure delight.
Freedom of speech, a cherished song,
A melody where all voices belong.
Whispers of dissent, a courageous rhyme,
Echo through the corridors of space and time.
Open minds, like windows, wide and clear,
Let every idea, no matter how near or far, appear.
In the marketplace of ideas, diverse and grand,
Voices intertwine, a democratic band.
The power to express, to question, to debate,
Freedom of speech, an open gate.
Yet with this power, a...
A realm where words weave pure delight.
Freedom of speech, a cherished song,
A melody where all voices belong.
Whispers of dissent, a courageous rhyme,
Echo through the corridors of space and time.
Open minds, like windows, wide and clear,
Let every idea, no matter how near or far, appear.
In the marketplace of ideas, diverse and grand,
Voices intertwine, a democratic band.
The power to express, to question, to debate,
Freedom of speech, an open gate.
Yet with this power, a...
#inspirational
#motivational
#tolerance
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Soar Beyound
Eagle soars above,
Butterfly flutters below,
Reach great heights, embrace.
Butterfly flutters below,
Reach great heights, embrace.
#haiku
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Run
Swift wolf, not a lamb,
Bound with fierce grace and spirit,
Run free, conquer all.
Bound with fierce grace and spirit,
Run free, conquer all.
#haiku
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Cycle - Beginning of Life
In the dawn's embrace, life's tale unfolds,
A wondrous cycle that never grows old.
From depths of time to this very morn,
A symphony of existence is born.
In cosmic dance, stars burst to light,
Their radiant glow painting the night.
Nebulas swirl, planets take flight,
As life emerges, pure and bright.
A tender bud on nature's limb,
Sprouts its leaves, a tender hymn.
With each new day, it reaches high,
Unfurling toward the vast blue sky.
From infancy's gaze, wide and bright,
To childhood's laughter, pure...
A wondrous cycle that never grows old.
From depths of time to this very morn,
A symphony of existence is born.
In cosmic dance, stars burst to light,
Their radiant glow painting the night.
Nebulas swirl, planets take flight,
As life emerges, pure and bright.
A tender bud on nature's limb,
Sprouts its leaves, a tender hymn.
With each new day, it reaches high,
Unfurling toward the vast blue sky.
From infancy's gaze, wide and bright,
To childhood's laughter, pure...
#happiness
#love
#hope #emotions
#hope #emotions
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Love can be a nightmare
In the depths of dreams, where shadows roam,
A tale of love, like whispered moans,
Begins its haunting, eerie flight,
Where hearts entwine but shadows bite.
Love can be a nightmare, so it seems,
With moonlit eyes and starry beams,
For when it blooms, a fragile bloom,
It can lead to joy or dreadful doom.
In tender moments, hearts take flight,
But darkness lurks within the night,
Insecurities, doubts, and fears,
Can twist affection into tears.
Yet still, we chase that elusive thrill,
Through labyrinthine hearts...
A tale of love, like whispered moans,
Begins its haunting, eerie flight,
Where hearts entwine but shadows bite.
Love can be a nightmare, so it seems,
With moonlit eyes and starry beams,
For when it blooms, a fragile bloom,
It can lead to joy or dreadful doom.
In tender moments, hearts take flight,
But darkness lurks within the night,
Insecurities, doubts, and fears,
Can twist affection into tears.
Yet still, we chase that elusive thrill,
Through labyrinthine hearts...
#happiness
#love
#bittersweet
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Cycle - End Of Life
In shadows cast by waning light,
I tread the path towards the night.
End of life's cycle draws near,
Whispering echoes, filled with fear.
Each breath a fragile thread of time,
Counting down, a silent chime.
Leaves of autumn, falling slow,
Echoing a soul's final woe.
The sun, once bright, now fades away,
As shadows dance in dimming day.
The body weak, the spirit worn,
Aching limbs with burdens borne.
Memories like whispers, fleeting fast,
Moments cherished, destined to last.
Regrets and dreams, intertwined,...
I tread the path towards the night.
End of life's cycle draws near,
Whispering echoes, filled with fear.
Each breath a fragile thread of time,
Counting down, a silent chime.
Leaves of autumn, falling slow,
Echoing a soul's final woe.
The sun, once bright, now fades away,
As shadows dance in dimming day.
The body weak, the spirit worn,
Aching limbs with burdens borne.
Memories like whispers, fleeting fast,
Moments cherished, destined to last.
Regrets and dreams, intertwined,...
#forgiveness
#emotions
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For a happy life you need..........
In the realm of love and matrimonial bliss,
Exists a saying that I can't dismiss,
A Haitu poem, simple and concise,
"Happy wife, happy life" is its advice.
For a husband's joy to be complete,
He must ensure his wife's happiness is sweet.
Her smile, her laughter, her heart at ease,
These are the treasures that truly please.
In her contentment, his own joy resides,
As he stands faithfully by her side.
He listens, supports, and understands,
Creating a bond that forever expands.
He cherishes her dreams and her...
Exists a saying that I can't dismiss,
A Haitu poem, simple and concise,
"Happy wife, happy life" is its advice.
For a husband's joy to be complete,
He must ensure his wife's happiness is sweet.
Her smile, her laughter, her heart at ease,
These are the treasures that truly please.
In her contentment, his own joy resides,
As he stands faithfully by her side.
He listens, supports, and understands,
Creating a bond that forever expands.
He cherishes her dreams and her...
#family
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