Submissions by Talk_Derby_to_Me
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
I stumble upon phrases, seeking their rhyme, Assembling metaphors, one at a time. Each line a puzzle, a piece of the whole, Unsure if my efforts will touch a soul.
Unbind and Shine
I set free those meant to stay,
My strength now grows in a different way.
In my heart, love knows no bounds,
Unconditional, it resounds.
If I let you go, don't take it wrong,
Reasons unspoken, a silent song.
It wasn't me, it wasn't fate,
You played your part, decided the state.
My strength now grows in a different way.
In my heart, love knows no bounds,
Unconditional, it resounds.
If I let you go, don't take it wrong,
Reasons unspoken, a silent song.
It wasn't me, it wasn't fate,
You played your part, decided the state.
#strength
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Sugar-Kissed Harmony: The Sweet Symphony of Kwanzaa Lights
In the spirit of unity, the first candle aglow,
Kwanzaa's celebration, a heritage to show.
Umoja's call resounds, harmony in the air,
They embrace a kinship of purpose, a collective affair.
Kujichagulia speaks, self-determination's claim,
They carve their destiny, shaping their own name.
The second candle flickers, its flame burning bright,
Empowering choices, embracing their rightful light.
Ujima's third flame, collective work they share,
Building community, burdens together bear.
Interconnected threads, a familial tie,
In...
Kwanzaa's celebration, a heritage to show.
Umoja's call resounds, harmony in the air,
They embrace a kinship of purpose, a collective affair.
Kujichagulia speaks, self-determination's claim,
They carve their destiny, shaping their own name.
The second candle flickers, its flame burning bright,
Empowering choices, embracing their rightful light.
Ujima's third flame, collective work they share,
Building community, burdens together bear.
Interconnected threads, a familial tie,
In...
#tradition
67 reads
3 Comments
Fragmented
Something's shattered; the doctor can't mend,
Hearts left tattered, unable to ascend.
Dreams scattered, like stars in the night,
Hopes battered, seeking rays of light.
Memories shattered, like glass on the floor,
Love tattered, the pain we can't ignore.
Life's patterned, with struggles to transcend,
Something's shattered; the doctor can't mend.
Hearts left tattered, unable to ascend.
Dreams scattered, like stars in the night,
Hopes battered, seeking rays of light.
Memories shattered, like glass on the floor,
Love tattered, the pain we can't ignore.
Life's patterned, with struggles to transcend,
Something's shattered; the doctor can't mend.
#vulnerability
166 reads
4 Comments
ordinary?
#sadness
#betrayal
#abuse
#MentalHealth
#hurt
141 reads
3 Comments
Reflections of Humanity
In the realm of shadows, a mirror stands,
Reflecting truths through shifting sands.
Though your words may wound, judgments cold,
I remain resolute, courageous, and bold.
In your gaze, I discern and recognise,
Echoes of hidden masks and their guise.
The flaws you perceive, faults you find,
Are mere reflections of your own mind.
Those aspects concealed, you strive to hide,
Fears, doubts, whispers, amplified.
They manifest as critical eyes,
Projecting insecurities in a clever disguise.
Within this vast tapestry of...
Reflecting truths through shifting sands.
Though your words may wound, judgments cold,
I remain resolute, courageous, and bold.
In your gaze, I discern and recognise,
Echoes of hidden masks and their guise.
The flaws you perceive, faults you find,
Are mere reflections of your own mind.
Those aspects concealed, you strive to hide,
Fears, doubts, whispers, amplified.
They manifest as critical eyes,
Projecting insecurities in a clever disguise.
Within this vast tapestry of...
#humankind
#SelfReflection
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1 Comment
Unveiling Life's Unwritten Pages
In fleeting moments, destined we meet,
Lessons unfold, friendships bittersweet.
Not built to last, but to impart,
Wisdom unique, etched within the heart.
Through storms we trod, hand in hand,
Guiding each other through treacherous land.
Surprising rifts with souls once near,
Trusted hearts betray, igniting fear.
Yet life, it shimmers with radiant light,
Love blooms from unexpected sight.
New friendships, sturdy bridges they build,
Deeper connections, with meaning fulfilled.
We conquer hurdles, deemed impossible,...
Lessons unfold, friendships bittersweet.
Not built to last, but to impart,
Wisdom unique, etched within the heart.
Through storms we trod, hand in hand,
Guiding each other through treacherous land.
Surprising rifts with souls once near,
Trusted hearts betray, igniting fear.
Yet life, it shimmers with radiant light,
Love blooms from unexpected sight.
New friendships, sturdy bridges they build,
Deeper connections, with meaning fulfilled.
We conquer hurdles, deemed impossible,...
#LifeChangingMoment
#SelfReflection
#SelfDiscovery #SelfWorth
#SelfDiscovery #SelfWorth
156 reads
6 Comments
Melodies of the Sea
Beneath the azure sky, I stroll along the sandy shore,
With each step, the gentle waves caress my feet,
Their rhythmic dance, a symphony in the salty air,
Carrying my worries, my troubles, far from reach.
The ocean's vast expanse stretches to the horizon,
A canvas of turquoise hues that mesmerise the eye,
And as the waves crash against the rugged cliffs,
Their thunderous applause resonates with a mighty cry.
I sit upon a weathered rock, my heart at ease,
Transfixed by the ebb and flow, the constant motion,
The waves, like whispers...
With each step, the gentle waves caress my feet,
Their rhythmic dance, a symphony in the salty air,
Carrying my worries, my troubles, far from reach.
The ocean's vast expanse stretches to the horizon,
A canvas of turquoise hues that mesmerise the eye,
And as the waves crash against the rugged cliffs,
Their thunderous applause resonates with a mighty cry.
I sit upon a weathered rock, my heart at ease,
Transfixed by the ebb and flow, the constant motion,
The waves, like whispers...
#beach
#water
#nature
110 reads
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Deceptive Shadows
In shadows' dance, manipulation thrives,
With practiced steps, it cunningly strives.
Twisted words, deceit's veil unfurled,
A master's game, a fragile world.
With practiced steps, it cunningly strives,
Illusions woven, truth connives.
Masked intentions, a puppeteer's art,
Strings pulled tight, emotions torn apart.
Illusions woven, truth connives,
Deceptive web where trust survives.
Promises whispered, a siren's call,
Entangled hearts, destined to fall.
Deceptive web where trust survives,
Innocence lost,...
With practiced steps, it cunningly strives.
Twisted words, deceit's veil unfurled,
A master's game, a fragile world.
With practiced steps, it cunningly strives,
Illusions woven, truth connives.
Masked intentions, a puppeteer's art,
Strings pulled tight, emotions torn apart.
Illusions woven, truth connives,
Deceptive web where trust survives.
Promises whispered, a siren's call,
Entangled hearts, destined to fall.
Deceptive web where trust survives,
Innocence lost,...
#escape
#FeelingTrapped
#manipulation #deception
#manipulation #deception
141 reads
1 Comment
Embracing the Serenity Within
Oh, how I yearn for a tranquil escape,
Where calmness reigns and distractions dissipate,
To gather my thoughts and heal unseen wounds,
Embracing the solace that lies between life's tunes.
Like a fading flower in a world so loud,
Unnoticed I wither, no respite allowed.
My pleas for seclusion fall on deaf ears,
As they dismiss my desires, stoking my fears.
Grant me the mercy of solitude's warm embrace,
To retreat from chaos and find my own space.
For I yearn to mend and rediscover my light,
In the sanctuary of stillness where...
Where calmness reigns and distractions dissipate,
To gather my thoughts and heal unseen wounds,
Embracing the solace that lies between life's tunes.
Like a fading flower in a world so loud,
Unnoticed I wither, no respite allowed.
My pleas for seclusion fall on deaf ears,
As they dismiss my desires, stoking my fears.
Grant me the mercy of solitude's warm embrace,
To retreat from chaos and find my own space.
For I yearn to mend and rediscover my light,
In the sanctuary of stillness where...
#myself
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1 Comment
Ever wake up and wonder why?
Ever wake up and wonder why?
Another day under backlit sky
Nightmares follow into normal day
Following endlessly, just not going away.
Beaten, battered, broken and abused
All for someone desire that they enthused
Twelve years of age the torment started
Making me jealous of those departed
Two years went by with him whispering in my ear
Implanting “no one will believe you, trust me dear”
My mother the one that should have brought relief
Believed his lies & denial only added to my grief.
I was a rebel and never...
Another day under backlit sky
Nightmares follow into normal day
Following endlessly, just not going away.
Beaten, battered, broken and abused
All for someone desire that they enthused
Twelve years of age the torment started
Making me jealous of those departed
Two years went by with him whispering in my ear
Implanting “no one will believe you, trust me dear”
My mother the one that should have brought relief
Believed his lies & denial only added to my grief.
I was a rebel and never...
#sadness
#betrayal
#abuse
#MentalHealth
#hurt
295 reads
3 Comments
blunt but factual
Diplomatic in both words an’ deed
Open-mindedness a guiding creed
Nurture should be in all you do
Thoughtful words and actions, become pursued
Believe in others and see them shine
Elevate, fellow spirit, rise and define
Aspire to reach what you adore.
Captivation is key, be a guiding light
Unwavering spirit, helps people unite
Navigate humbly, yet vibrantly and you’ll form
Thriving community, both welcoming and warm
Open-mindedness a guiding creed
Nurture should be in all you do
Thoughtful words and actions, become pursued
Believe in others and see them shine
Elevate, fellow spirit, rise and define
Aspire to reach what you adore.
Captivation is key, be a guiding light
Unwavering spirit, helps people unite
Navigate humbly, yet vibrantly and you’ll form
Thriving community, both welcoming and warm
#acrostic
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9 Comments
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