Submissions by abetterstart (james skinner)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
i'm still in the learning stage, but i have decided on the style i want to use
LOVE POEM
Published
5th Jul 2023 11:42pm
5th Jul 2023 11:42pm
my thoughts
what part
of the shaded window
can i afford myself
the luxury
of watching through
i can sit
well into after sunset
but none turn away tired
and all these thoughts
well established
playfully waiting each in turn
succumbing to the rights
of the others
but one distinct notion
in my mind, in these moments
each,
no matter in which order,
they perform their one duty,
to think of you
of the shaded window
can i afford myself
the luxury
of watching through
i can sit
well into after sunset
but none turn away tired
and all these thoughts
well established
playfully waiting each in turn
succumbing to the rights
of the others
but one distinct notion
in my mind, in these moments
each,
no matter in which order,
they perform their one duty,
to think of you
#happiness
#love
#admiration
#respect
#emotions
188 reads
4 Comments
DARK POEM
Published
5th Jul 2023 00:35am
5th Jul 2023 00:35am
under the scyamore tree
if i weren't
already dead,
i may attempt
to dig
my way out
of this tomb,
this too little
dirt covered
hotel room,
no charges,
no room service,
no checkout times,
at least
my bed
is always made,
but no one
leaves chocolate
on my pillow.
already dead,
i may attempt
to dig
my way out
of this tomb,
this too little
dirt covered
hotel room,
no charges,
no room service,
no checkout times,
at least
my bed
is always made,
but no one
leaves chocolate
on my pillow.
#anxiety
#death
#confusion
#aging
#denial
185 reads
6 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
3rd Jul 2023 11:27am
3rd Jul 2023 11:27am
jasmine
that scent she wore,
like jasmine
in full bloom,
i am a bee
in search
of her flower.
like jasmine
in full bloom,
i am a bee
in search
of her flower.
#flowers
#nature
#bees
186 reads
14 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
30th Jun 2023 2:01am
30th Jun 2023 2:01am
confessions
some day,
new words will follow,
within each moment
how many times
have i thought
and unthought,
my ideas
deleted,
steady breathing
in, out,
waiting, waiting
until something
directs my pen,
stab
the page,
blood stained ink,
watch it bleed
while
waiting on
my next confession.
new words will follow,
within each moment
how many times
have i thought
and unthought,
my ideas
deleted,
steady breathing
in, out,
waiting, waiting
until something
directs my pen,
stab
the page,
blood stained ink,
watch it bleed
while
waiting on
my next confession.
#emotional
#metaphor
#determination #success
#determination #success
170 reads
2 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
29th Jun 2023 11:51am
29th Jun 2023 11:51am
four walls
we are careful
to hide ourselves
within
these four walls,
away from
prying eyes,
away
from humanity,
closed
to those
that want to
spy on us,
kisses may be
overheard
but none seen,
this is
our secret,
our time together,
even with
the brightness
still outside,
the candle
has excused itself,
all of those
wanting
an exhibition
will have to guess
what carefully
goes on
in our
darkened room,
surrounded
by four walls.
to hide ourselves
within
these four walls,
away from
prying eyes,
away
from humanity,
closed
to those
that want to
spy on us,
kisses may be
overheard
but none seen,
this is
our secret,
our time together,
even with
the brightness
still outside,
the candle
has excused itself,
all of those
wanting
an exhibition
will have to guess
what carefully
goes on
in our
darkened room,
surrounded
by four walls.
#love
#relationships
#romantic
#beauty
#admiration
243 reads
8 Comments
EROTIC POEM
Published
28th Jun 2023 10:15am
28th Jun 2023 10:15am
conversations
the hours
seem to come
and go
so easily,
disappearing
while our words
wrapped around
each other
in conversation,
our thoughts
held tightly,
my mind reflecting
on a few lines
she shared,
her thoughts
mirrored my own,
and soon,
tired dominated
my eyes,
but,
before sleep
claimed me,
i remember
undressing her
one more time
in my mind.
seem to come
and go
so easily,
disappearing
while our words
wrapped around
each other
in conversation,
our thoughts
held tightly,
my mind reflecting
on a few lines
she shared,
her thoughts
mirrored my own,
and soon,
tired dominated
my eyes,
but,
before sleep
claimed me,
i remember
undressing her
one more time
in my mind.
#kindness
#beauty
#honesty
#support
#admiration
183 reads
6 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
28th Jun 2023 8:01am
28th Jun 2023 8:01am
her words
her words
tender
in accusations,
each becoming
a soft touch
that
comforts me,
her providing
a much needed
refuge,
she stands
ready,
defending
each emotion,
each line,
with her
there is nothing
to hide,
her thoughts
weaved like
fine linen
i now
dress myself in.
tender
in accusations,
each becoming
a soft touch
that
comforts me,
her providing
a much needed
refuge,
she stands
ready,
defending
each emotion,
each line,
with her
there is nothing
to hide,
her thoughts
weaved like
fine linen
i now
dress myself in.
#courage
#friendship
#motivational
#inspirational
#gratitude
175 reads
8 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
26th Jun 2023 4:02am
26th Jun 2023 4:02am
my latest wounds
my latest
wounds
bleed
from her laughter,
in this
moonless night
with pastel tears,
these
overheated
too hot summer
nights
i sweat dreams,
golden mournings
reject
the darkness
as i have
been rejected,
each night
i am almost
missed
but never
called for.
wounds
bleed
from her laughter,
in this
moonless night
with pastel tears,
these
overheated
too hot summer
nights
i sweat dreams,
golden mournings
reject
the darkness
as i have
been rejected,
each night
i am almost
missed
but never
called for.
#sadness
#rejection
#frustration
#confusion
#emptiness
133 reads
9 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
24th Jun 2023 9:00am
24th Jun 2023 9:00am
i have drank the wine
i have
drank the wine
tasted
the bitter sweet,
she is passion
that easily
corrupts,
chasing
my senses,
my sins
playing
like music,
silver blossoms
lead these
cravings,
teach me
how can i now
unravish
once
what i have
praised
in love letters,
each poor
secret note,
what separate
pulses
bind together,
beating.
drank the wine
tasted
the bitter sweet,
she is passion
that easily
corrupts,
chasing
my senses,
my sins
playing
like music,
silver blossoms
lead these
cravings,
teach me
how can i now
unravish
once
what i have
praised
in love letters,
each poor
secret note,
what separate
pulses
bind together,
beating.
#strength
#hope
#inspirational
#redemption
#admiration
184 reads
6 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
18th Jun 2023 3:31am
18th Jun 2023 3:31am
you keep leaving me
in my cage
in this false light
i cling to tears
dusk falling
i remember you
awkward visits
sleep
you know the way
strike too short
be insolent, be mad
go away
without chance of fire
night is deserting
the moon and stars
precious possessions
lost
when i awoke
dreams scatter
pass cold window sills
day is renewing
in this false light
i cling to tears
dusk falling
i remember you
awkward visits
sleep
you know the way
strike too short
be insolent, be mad
go away
without chance of fire
night is deserting
the moon and stars
precious possessions
lost
when i awoke
dreams scatter
pass cold window sills
day is renewing
#sun
#moon
#stars
#morning
#night
156 reads
8 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
13th Jun 2023 11:41am
13th Jun 2023 11:41am
in my pockets
i dreamed many dreams
of her, all left untouched
like new thoughts,
she carries well in my pockets,
a tidy little place to keep her
all dressed in lint and memories,
i enjoy taking her out
to play with her,
seeking that closeness in these days,
watching her eyes adjust to the light,
outside where she can breathe,
even outside, her smile is blue,
her eyes she hides away from me,
i think i have held onto her
far much longer than i needed to,
it breaks my heart to do so
but i release her,
let her...
of her, all left untouched
like new thoughts,
she carries well in my pockets,
a tidy little place to keep her
all dressed in lint and memories,
i enjoy taking her out
to play with her,
seeking that closeness in these days,
watching her eyes adjust to the light,
outside where she can breathe,
even outside, her smile is blue,
her eyes she hides away from me,
i think i have held onto her
far much longer than i needed to,
it breaks my heart to do so
but i release her,
let her...
#love
#loneliness
#rejection
#admiration
#disappointment
155 reads
7 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
6th Jun 2023 5:54am
6th Jun 2023 5:54am
shipwreck
this shipwreck
drenched
already
on an island,
this narrow
rough canal,
willing to give
and take
upon the tide,
full force
rising,
these waves
reach, grab,
holding on,
suffocating
only until
the shell
of the soul
remains.
drenched
already
on an island,
this narrow
rough canal,
willing to give
and take
upon the tide,
full force
rising,
these waves
reach, grab,
holding on,
suffocating
only until
the shell
of the soul
remains.
#sea
#clouds
#storm #nature
#storm #nature
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