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.
SELF POEM
Published
28th Mar 2023 3:32pm
28th Mar 2023 3:32pm
Vanquishing the Inner Demon
The inner demon lingers,
A constant source of pain.
Its grip so tight and bitter,
A dark and endless chain.
But I will not be broken,
Nor will I succumb to fear.
With every breath I take,
I'll banish it and make it disappear.
I'll face it head on,
With courage and with might.
For I am stronger than this demon,
And I will win this fight.
With each step I take,
I'll leave it far behind.
And in the end, I'll emerge victorious,
With a peaceful heart and a clear mind.
So let the inner demon...
A constant source of pain.
Its grip so tight and bitter,
A dark and endless chain.
But I will not be broken,
Nor will I succumb to fear.
With every breath I take,
I'll banish it and make it disappear.
I'll face it head on,
With courage and with might.
For I am stronger than this demon,
And I will win this fight.
With each step I take,
I'll leave it far behind.
And in the end, I'll emerge victorious,
With a peaceful heart and a clear mind.
So let the inner demon...
#WritingPoetry
#philosophical
#SelfDiscovery #healing
#SelfDiscovery #healing
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SELF POEM
Published
28th Mar 2023 3:26pm
28th Mar 2023 3:26pm
Love's Flame: A Meditation on Death and Romance
In the shadows of my thoughts,
I find myself drawn to the inevitable end,
The final curtain call that awaits us all,
But amidst the darkness, I have a friend.
For death can be a romantic notion,
A lover's embrace that awaits us all,
A chance to reunite with those we've lost,
And answer the final, mysterious call.
Oh, death, you are the great equalizer,
The one certainty in this uncertain world,
And in your embrace, we find release,
From the pain and suffering life has hurled.
But even in the face of your sweet...
I find myself drawn to the inevitable end,
The final curtain call that awaits us all,
But amidst the darkness, I have a friend.
For death can be a romantic notion,
A lover's embrace that awaits us all,
A chance to reunite with those we've lost,
And answer the final, mysterious call.
Oh, death, you are the great equalizer,
The one certainty in this uncertain world,
And in your embrace, we find release,
From the pain and suffering life has hurled.
But even in the face of your sweet...
#depression
#death
#MentalHealth
#FallingInLove
#despair
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STORY POEM
Published
28th Mar 2023 5:10am
28th Mar 2023 5:10am
The Ballad of the Modern Mariner
Listen now, oh listen well,
To a tale I must tell
Of a man who strayed from his path,
And brought upon himself a wrath.
He sailed upon the open sea,
A captain proud as proud could be,
But greed and power filled his heart,
And he tore the world apart.
He fished and hunted every day,
But soon the oceans turned to grey,
The fish were gone, the whales were dead,
And still he sailed ahead.
The ice caps melted, waters rose,
The storms became more fierce, who knows
How long before his ship would sink,
And he...
To a tale I must tell
Of a man who strayed from his path,
And brought upon himself a wrath.
He sailed upon the open sea,
A captain proud as proud could be,
But greed and power filled his heart,
And he tore the world apart.
He fished and hunted every day,
But soon the oceans turned to grey,
The fish were gone, the whales were dead,
And still he sailed ahead.
The ice caps melted, waters rose,
The storms became more fierce, who knows
How long before his ship would sink,
And he...
#narrative
#uplifting
#WritingPoetry #philosophical
#WritingPoetry #philosophical
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STORY POEM
Published
28th Mar 2023 4:19am
28th Mar 2023 4:19am
The Mermaid's Lament: A Yearning for Flight
In days of old when seas were bold,
And mermaids swam in the depths below,
A tale was told of a mermaid bold,
Who yearned for wings to help her go.
With tears of pearl and a voice so sweet,
She sang her heart out to the sea,
"O wings of freedom, I long to meet,
And soar above the waves with glee."
The fish and crabs and all below,
Were moved to tears by her woeful plea,
And whispered to the wind to blow,
The mermaid's wish to set her free.
Up above the waves a sailor heard,
The mermaid's voice and her...
And mermaids swam in the depths below,
A tale was told of a mermaid bold,
Who yearned for wings to help her go.
With tears of pearl and a voice so sweet,
She sang her heart out to the sea,
"O wings of freedom, I long to meet,
And soar above the waves with glee."
The fish and crabs and all below,
Were moved to tears by her woeful plea,
And whispered to the wind to blow,
The mermaid's wish to set her free.
Up above the waves a sailor heard,
The mermaid's voice and her...
#inspirational
#narrative
#evolution #WritingPoetry
#evolution #WritingPoetry
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UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
27th Mar 2023 4:34pm
27th Mar 2023 4:34pm
Bloom
Flowers to me are a symbol of life
Of beauty and color, free from strife
They remind me of new beginnings and hope
Of love and joy, and how to cope
In weddings, they symbolize the start of something new
A fresh and vibrant love that will continue to bloom
Their sweet fragrance fills the air with delight
And sets the tone for a future that's bright
At funerals, they offer solace and peace
A reminder that even in death, life will never cease
Their soft petals and gentle hues
Bring comfort and hope to those who mourn and lose ...
Of beauty and color, free from strife
They remind me of new beginnings and hope
Of love and joy, and how to cope
In weddings, they symbolize the start of something new
A fresh and vibrant love that will continue to bloom
Their sweet fragrance fills the air with delight
And sets the tone for a future that's bright
At funerals, they offer solace and peace
A reminder that even in death, life will never cease
Their soft petals and gentle hues
Bring comfort and hope to those who mourn and lose ...
#happiness
#hope
#inspirational #uplifting
#inspirational #uplifting
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DARK POEM
Published
27th Mar 2023 3:59pm
27th Mar 2023 3:59pm
Twisted Shadows: A Dark Fantasy Tale
In the land of shadows and despair,
Where twisted creatures roam and stare,
And magic reigns supreme,
Lies a dark and twisted dream.
The sky is black, the moon is red,
The stars above are all but dead,
And the trees are gnarled and old,
Their branches reaching out to hold.
The castle stands atop a hill,
Its walls are dark and dank and still,
And in the shadows lurk,
Monsters and demons, all berserk.
The prince is cursed, forever bound,
To roam the land without a sound,
His eyes are black as coal,
And...
Where twisted creatures roam and stare,
And magic reigns supreme,
Lies a dark and twisted dream.
The sky is black, the moon is red,
The stars above are all but dead,
And the trees are gnarled and old,
Their branches reaching out to hold.
The castle stands atop a hill,
Its walls are dark and dank and still,
And in the shadows lurk,
Monsters and demons, all berserk.
The prince is cursed, forever bound,
To roam the land without a sound,
His eyes are black as coal,
And...
#dark
#dreams
#nightmares
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SELF POEM
Published
26th Mar 2023 3:24pm
26th Mar 2023 3:24pm
The Bleakness of Solitude
How bleak and desolate is the heart,
That beats alone in the silence of night,
When all around the world seems to depart,
And nothing but emptiness is in sight.
The wretched soul that wanders in the dark,
Amidst the echoes of its own despair,
Feels but a void where once was life's spark,
And none to share the burden of its care.
No warmth of human touch to soothe the pain,
No friendly voice to offer kind reprieve,
No love to light the dreary path again,
And bid the heart its shattered hope retrieve.
Thus, in the...
That beats alone in the silence of night,
When all around the world seems to depart,
And nothing but emptiness is in sight.
The wretched soul that wanders in the dark,
Amidst the echoes of its own despair,
Feels but a void where once was life's spark,
And none to share the burden of its care.
No warmth of human touch to soothe the pain,
No friendly voice to offer kind reprieve,
No love to light the dreary path again,
And bid the heart its shattered hope retrieve.
Thus, in the...
#regret
#loneliness
#heartbroken #FallingInLove
#heartbroken #FallingInLove
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LOVE POEM
Published
26th Mar 2023 8:42am
26th Mar 2023 8:42am
Love's Twisted Thrill
Love is a dark and twisted thing,
A web of desire and pain,
A knot that tightens with every fling,
A trap we can't escape or explain.
Your love is a razor-sharp blade,
A cut that bleeds and never heals,
A fire that burns and never fades,
A force that bends and never yields.
I try to resist your siren song,
To break free from your cold embrace,
But your love is a poison strong,
A drug I cannot help but chase.
And so I surrender to your will,
To the pain and the pleasure you bring,
For your love is the...
A web of desire and pain,
A knot that tightens with every fling,
A trap we can't escape or explain.
Your love is a razor-sharp blade,
A cut that bleeds and never heals,
A fire that burns and never fades,
A force that bends and never yields.
I try to resist your siren song,
To break free from your cold embrace,
But your love is a poison strong,
A drug I cannot help but chase.
And so I surrender to your will,
To the pain and the pleasure you bring,
For your love is the...
#love
#philosophical
#emotions
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EROTIC POEM
Published
25th Mar 2023 11:19pm
25th Mar 2023 11:19pm
A Night of Firsts
Beneath the moonlit sky, we lay,
With fiery passion on display,
Our bodies intertwined as one,
A night of firsts has just begun.
The gentle touch of your fingertips,
Sets my skin ablaze with burning lips,
Your kisses, soft and oh-so-sweet,
Makes my heart skip a feverish beat.
As we explore each other's flesh,
The world around us fades to a hush,
Your hands, they move with tender grace,
As we explore this intimate space.
With each new pleasure that we find,
Our lustful desires, they unwind,
And as we reach...
With fiery passion on display,
Our bodies intertwined as one,
A night of firsts has just begun.
The gentle touch of your fingertips,
Sets my skin ablaze with burning lips,
Your kisses, soft and oh-so-sweet,
Makes my heart skip a feverish beat.
As we explore each other's flesh,
The world around us fades to a hush,
Your hands, they move with tender grace,
As we explore this intimate space.
With each new pleasure that we find,
Our lustful desires, they unwind,
And as we reach...
#love
#erotic
#dreams #night
#dreams #night
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LOVE POEM
Published
25th Mar 2023 11:17pm
25th Mar 2023 11:17pm
Absent Lover
My heart is aching, for my love is gone,
His absence lingers like a haunting song,
His scent still lingers in every room,
A ghostly presence amidst the gloom.
My bed is empty, where once he lay,
His warmth and touch, now far away,
I long to feel his arms around me,
But all I feel is the emptiness that surrounds me.
My love, my life, my heart's desire,
Why did you leave me in this mire?
I miss you more with each passing day,
And pray that soon you'll come my way.
But until then, I'll live in sorrow,
Missing you...
His absence lingers like a haunting song,
His scent still lingers in every room,
A ghostly presence amidst the gloom.
My bed is empty, where once he lay,
His warmth and touch, now far away,
I long to feel his arms around me,
But all I feel is the emptiness that surrounds me.
My love, my life, my heart's desire,
Why did you leave me in this mire?
I miss you more with each passing day,
And pray that soon you'll come my way.
But until then, I'll live in sorrow,
Missing you...
#love
#emptiness
#IMissYou #philosophical
#IMissYou #philosophical
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SELF POEM
Published
24th Mar 2023 9:27pm
24th Mar 2023 9:27pm
Symphony of the Night
Amidst the stillness of the night,
The world around me hushes in delight.
A symphony of silence fills the air,
As I listen to the sounds that I hear.
The rustling leaves of an ancient tree,
Whispering secrets that only it can see.
The gentle murmur of a nearby stream,
Singing a song of life's eternal dream.
The nocturnal creatures of the night,
Sing a lullaby to the fading light.
The hooting owl and chirping cricket,
A duet that's music to the ear, so exquisite.
The distant howling of a lonely wolf,
Echoes in...
The world around me hushes in delight.
A symphony of silence fills the air,
As I listen to the sounds that I hear.
The rustling leaves of an ancient tree,
Whispering secrets that only it can see.
The gentle murmur of a nearby stream,
Singing a song of life's eternal dream.
The nocturnal creatures of the night,
Sing a lullaby to the fading light.
The hooting owl and chirping cricket,
A duet that's music to the ear, so exquisite.
The distant howling of a lonely wolf,
Echoes in...
#nature
#TruthOfLife
#FallingInLove
#philosophical
#SelfDiscovery
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SELF POEM
Published
24th Mar 2023 9:18pm
24th Mar 2023 9:18pm
Journey Within
My dear friend, the answer lies not in the destination,
But in the journey that leads to revelation.
Shall I go to my cabin in the woods,
And breathe in the fresh air of the neighborhood?
Or shall I go to the end of the earth,
Where the vastness of the ocean stretches forth?
Perhaps I'll go to the moon,
And see the world from a different tune.
But maybe, just maybe,
The answer lies within me.
The soul is a vast universe to explore,
A journey that requires no passport nor lore.
To sit and visit my inner self,
Is to...
But in the journey that leads to revelation.
Shall I go to my cabin in the woods,
And breathe in the fresh air of the neighborhood?
Or shall I go to the end of the earth,
Where the vastness of the ocean stretches forth?
Perhaps I'll go to the moon,
And see the world from a different tune.
But maybe, just maybe,
The answer lies within me.
The soul is a vast universe to explore,
A journey that requires no passport nor lore.
To sit and visit my inner self,
Is to...
#nature
#WritingPoetry
#learning #SelfDiscovery
#learning #SelfDiscovery
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