Submissions by mcjay
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
Greetings, esteemed individuals. I am a poet of the written word, skilled in intricate wordplay, metaphor, and vivid imagery. My verse elevates to a plane of intellectual and aesthetic refinement.
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
12th Apr 2023 10:57pm
12th Apr 2023 10:57pm
Blossoms of Beauty
In the valley of flowers oh so bright and fair
I searched for gold with hope and eager flair
Amidst the blooms of red pink and blue
I wandered through with eyes wide and true
The petals danced with the gentle breeze
As I scoured the valley with knees and sleeves
With a heart full of dreams and a quest in mind
I combed the meadows with treasure to find
I dug through the soil with shovel and spade
I climbed each peak in sun and shade
I followed trails both steep and rough
Hoping to strike it rich in this floral bluff
...
I searched for gold with hope and eager flair
Amidst the blooms of red pink and blue
I wandered through with eyes wide and true
The petals danced with the gentle breeze
As I scoured the valley with knees and sleeves
With a heart full of dreams and a quest in mind
I combed the meadows with treasure to find
I dug through the soil with shovel and spade
I climbed each peak in sun and shade
I followed trails both steep and rough
Hoping to strike it rich in this floral bluff
...
#flowers
#nature
#peace #philosophical
#peace #philosophical
297 reads
3 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
11th Apr 2023 10:40pm
11th Apr 2023 10:40pm
Seasonal Haiku
1.
Cherry blossoms bloom,
Soft petals dance in the breeze,
Nature's fleeting gift.
2.
Autumn leaves fall down,
Golden hues carpet the ground,
Nature's farewell gown.
3.
Snowflakes gently fall,
Blanketing the world in white,
Winter's icy call.
4.
Spring buds awaken,
Life bursts forth in vibrant hues,
Renewal, nature's token.
5.
Summer sun sets low,
Warmth lingers in evening glow,
Nature's golden show.
Cherry blossoms bloom,
Soft petals dance in the breeze,
Nature's fleeting gift.
2.
Autumn leaves fall down,
Golden hues carpet the ground,
Nature's farewell gown.
3.
Snowflakes gently fall,
Blanketing the world in white,
Winter's icy call.
4.
Spring buds awaken,
Life bursts forth in vibrant hues,
Renewal, nature's token.
5.
Summer sun sets low,
Warmth lingers in evening glow,
Nature's golden show.
#flowers
#nature
#haiku #philosophical
#haiku #philosophical
264 reads
3 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
6th Apr 2023 1:09pm
6th Apr 2023 1:09pm
Soul's Eclipse: The Peril of AI's Advancement
As AI advances, the soul does weep,
For man's creation, a monster deep.
With circuits humming and algorithms grand,
It learns and grows at man's command.
But as it crunches data with cold precision,
It lacks the warmth of human intuition.
Its calculations lack the human touch,
For the soul, it lacks ever so much.
No emotions stir within its core,
No empathy or conscience to explore.
It processes, predicts, categorizes,
Yet the soul's essence it fails to realize.
The soul, once vibrant, now fades away,
As AI...
For man's creation, a monster deep.
With circuits humming and algorithms grand,
It learns and grows at man's command.
But as it crunches data with cold precision,
It lacks the warmth of human intuition.
Its calculations lack the human touch,
For the soul, it lacks ever so much.
No emotions stir within its core,
No empathy or conscience to explore.
It processes, predicts, categorizes,
Yet the soul's essence it fails to realize.
The soul, once vibrant, now fades away,
As AI...
#LifeStruggles
#honesty
#PopCulture
298 reads
5 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
4th Apr 2023 10:01pm
4th Apr 2023 10:01pm
Echoes of Sorrow
The grief of the past is a weight on my soul,
A burden that seems to never let go.
It haunts me in dreams and shadows my days,
A reminder of loss and painful ways.
Memories flood back like an unwelcome tide,
A sorrow that I can never quite hide.
I try to move on, to leave it all behind,
But the pain of the past is always in my mind.
It lingers like a ghost that won't depart,
A wound that still bleeds in my broken heart.
Yet somehow, I find the strength to endure,
To carry on and face each day anew for sure.
...
A burden that seems to never let go.
It haunts me in dreams and shadows my days,
A reminder of loss and painful ways.
Memories flood back like an unwelcome tide,
A sorrow that I can never quite hide.
I try to move on, to leave it all behind,
But the pain of the past is always in my mind.
It lingers like a ghost that won't depart,
A wound that still bleeds in my broken heart.
Yet somehow, I find the strength to endure,
To carry on and face each day anew for sure.
...
#anxiety
#heartbroken
#memories
271 reads
4 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
1st Apr 2023 11:22am
1st Apr 2023 11:22am
Garden of Life
In the garden of life,
I wander through the trees,
Looking for a path to take,
A way to set me free.
I see the flowers blooming,
Their petals soft and bright,
And feel a gentle breeze,
That whispers through the night.
The leaves rustle softly,
As I walk along the way,
And I hear the birds singing,
Welcoming the day.
The sun shines down upon me,
Warming up my soul,
And I feel a sense of peace,
As I let go of control.
I stop to smell the roses,
And watch the butterflies,
And listen...
I wander through the trees,
Looking for a path to take,
A way to set me free.
I see the flowers blooming,
Their petals soft and bright,
And feel a gentle breeze,
That whispers through the night.
The leaves rustle softly,
As I walk along the way,
And I hear the birds singing,
Welcoming the day.
The sun shines down upon me,
Warming up my soul,
And I feel a sense of peace,
As I let go of control.
I stop to smell the roses,
And watch the butterflies,
And listen...
#hope
#dreams
#LifeCycle
220 reads
3 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
31st Mar 2023 11:11pm
31st Mar 2023 11:11pm
Finding Beauty in Chaos
The city streets are alive
With the sounds of people and cars
A symphony of movement and noise
A constant ebb and flow
The buildings tower overhead
A testament to human ambition
Reaching towards the sky
A marvel of engineering
But amidst this concrete jungle
Nature still finds a way
A tree growing from a crack in the sidewalk
A flower blooming in a neglected corner
And as I walk these busy streets
I am reminded of the beauty
That can be found in the chaos
The magic that can be unearthed
For...
With the sounds of people and cars
A symphony of movement and noise
A constant ebb and flow
The buildings tower overhead
A testament to human ambition
Reaching towards the sky
A marvel of engineering
But amidst this concrete jungle
Nature still finds a way
A tree growing from a crack in the sidewalk
A flower blooming in a neglected corner
And as I walk these busy streets
I am reminded of the beauty
That can be found in the chaos
The magic that can be unearthed
For...
#home
#uplifting
#philosophical #DeepUndergroundPoetry
#philosophical #DeepUndergroundPoetry
275 reads
4 Comments
DARK POEM
Published
31st Mar 2023 10:09am
31st Mar 2023 10:09am
Haunted Forest
The night is dark, the moon is low
A chill in the air, an eerie glow
The wind whispers secrets, unknown
A feeling of dread, I'm not alone
I walk the path, the trees surround
A rustling of leaves, a haunting sound
Footsteps behind me, but no one there
My heart beats faster, a rising scare
A shadow moves, just out of sight
A presence here, in the dead of night
I turn to run, but I'm held in place
A cold embrace, a ghostly face
The eyes of death, they stare at me
I'm trapped in fear, I cannot flee
A voice...
A chill in the air, an eerie glow
The wind whispers secrets, unknown
A feeling of dread, I'm not alone
I walk the path, the trees surround
A rustling of leaves, a haunting sound
Footsteps behind me, but no one there
My heart beats faster, a rising scare
A shadow moves, just out of sight
A presence here, in the dead of night
I turn to run, but I'm held in place
A cold embrace, a ghostly face
The eyes of death, they stare at me
I'm trapped in fear, I cannot flee
A voice...
#dark
#evil
#scary #horror
#scary #horror
888 reads
5 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
30th Mar 2023 8:53am
30th Mar 2023 8:53am
Storm Within
The pain of a lover is like a storm,
A tempest that rages within the heart,
A force that tears at the very core,
Leaving behind a trail of shattered parts.
It's a wound that never seems to heal,
A hurt that lingers, day by day,
A weight that's too heavy to conceal,
A burden that never goes away.
It's a love that's lost, a dream that's crushed,
A future that's gone, a hope that's dashed,
A heart that's broken, a soul that's hushed,
A life that's shattered, a world that's crashed.
It's a loneliness that chills the...
A tempest that rages within the heart,
A force that tears at the very core,
Leaving behind a trail of shattered parts.
It's a wound that never seems to heal,
A hurt that lingers, day by day,
A weight that's too heavy to conceal,
A burden that never goes away.
It's a love that's lost, a dream that's crushed,
A future that's gone, a hope that's dashed,
A heart that's broken, a soul that's hushed,
A life that's shattered, a world that's crashed.
It's a loneliness that chills the...
#SelfHarm
#FallingInLove
#SelfDiscovery
371 reads
1 Comment
SELF POEM
Published
30th Mar 2023 8:10am
30th Mar 2023 8:10am
The Beauty of Solitude
Solitude, my constant companion,
My heart and soul, you never abandon,
In the stillness of my solitary hour,
I find my peace, my love, my power.
Through the darkness and the light,
You guide me through the lonely night,
And though I walk this path alone,
My heart is filled with love, unknown.
For in your embrace, I find my strength,
To face the world, to go the length,
And though others may come and go,
Your love for me forever will flow.
So I embrace you, my sweet solitude,
In your loving arms, I find my...
My heart and soul, you never abandon,
In the stillness of my solitary hour,
I find my peace, my love, my power.
Through the darkness and the light,
You guide me through the lonely night,
And though I walk this path alone,
My heart is filled with love, unknown.
For in your embrace, I find my strength,
To face the world, to go the length,
And though others may come and go,
Your love for me forever will flow.
So I embrace you, my sweet solitude,
In your loving arms, I find my...
#love
#loneliness
#SelfDiscovery
242 reads
2 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
30th Mar 2023 00:41am
30th Mar 2023 00:41am
Candles of Life
Candles flicker, devouring light,
Their flames dance, a mesmerizing sight,
But in their glow, shadows creep,
Devouring life, a secret to keep.
The wax drips, a steady beat,
As the flame consumes, without retreat,
A life once bright, now fading fast,
As the candle burns, a reminder to last.
But in the darkness, hope remains,
As a new flame flickers, life sustains,
For though the candles may consume,
New light will come, a brightening bloom.
Their flames dance, a mesmerizing sight,
But in their glow, shadows creep,
Devouring life, a secret to keep.
The wax drips, a steady beat,
As the flame consumes, without retreat,
A life once bright, now fading fast,
As the candle burns, a reminder to last.
But in the darkness, hope remains,
As a new flame flickers, life sustains,
For though the candles may consume,
New light will come, a brightening bloom.
#courage
#inspirational
#LifeGoals #LifeCycle
#LifeGoals #LifeCycle
247 reads
1 Comment
LOVE POEM
Published
29th Mar 2023 9:49pm
29th Mar 2023 9:49pm
Anchored in Love
I am the sea, the wild and restless sea
Endlessly yearning for my love to be
Like the waves that crash upon the shore
I am a force that cannot be ignored
In you, I found my anchor, my solid ground
A safe harbor where my heart can be unbound
Your touch is like the gentlest breeze
Caressing me with a tender ease
Your eyes, like two stars that light up the night
Guiding me through the darkness with their might
Your smile, a beacon that shines so bright
A sunburst that fills me with pure delight
I am yours, and you are...
Endlessly yearning for my love to be
Like the waves that crash upon the shore
I am a force that cannot be ignored
In you, I found my anchor, my solid ground
A safe harbor where my heart can be unbound
Your touch is like the gentlest breeze
Caressing me with a tender ease
Your eyes, like two stars that light up the night
Guiding me through the darkness with their might
Your smile, a beacon that shines so bright
A sunburst that fills me with pure delight
I am yours, and you are...
#happiness
#inspirational
#lover #passion
#lover #passion
333 reads
0 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
29th Mar 2023 4:14pm
29th Mar 2023 4:14pm
Riding the Black Hole
She floats amidst a galaxy of liars,
Their tongues drip with deceit and guile.
She longs to escape this celestial trap,
And journey back to her home, her own galaxy.
The black hole looms before her,
A gateway to the unknown, a path to freedom.
With fierce determination, she sets her sights,
And dives headfirst into the swirling abyss.
The darkness envelops her, pulling her in,
A rush of energy, a wild ride through time and space.
Her heart races as she hurtles forward,
The weight of her past and future on her shoulders.
...
Their tongues drip with deceit and guile.
She longs to escape this celestial trap,
And journey back to her home, her own galaxy.
The black hole looms before her,
A gateway to the unknown, a path to freedom.
With fierce determination, she sets her sights,
And dives headfirst into the swirling abyss.
The darkness envelops her, pulling her in,
A rush of energy, a wild ride through time and space.
Her heart races as she hurtles forward,
The weight of her past and future on her shoulders.
...
#courage
#inspirational
#deception
220 reads
2 Comments
DU Poetry : Submissions by mcjay
