Submissions by midevil
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
LOVE POEM
Published
24th Aug 2019 10:46pm
24th Aug 2019 10:46pm
Going From Here
Life’s lonely and quiet in this neck of the woods.
Her neglected fields are grown over where cornrows once stood.
The barns a corpse who wails and moans when wind plays through its frame.
His last stand marked by the plow that somberly remains.
She’ll not outlast the cabin built but none will take her place.
As the one who dwells its weather beaten and as tired as her face.
The tea she holds warms her hands the fire warms her feet.
In her rocking chair she relives a life when she was young and sweet.
A candle flickers on the shelf from the hearth the...
Her neglected fields are grown over where cornrows once stood.
The barns a corpse who wails and moans when wind plays through its frame.
His last stand marked by the plow that somberly remains.
She’ll not outlast the cabin built but none will take her place.
As the one who dwells its weather beaten and as tired as her face.
The tea she holds warms her hands the fire warms her feet.
In her rocking chair she relives a life when she was young and sweet.
A candle flickers on the shelf from the hearth the...
#death
#LifeCycle
#aging
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
23rd Aug 2019 1:02am
23rd Aug 2019 1:02am
Summer
What things are best of this season?
Where playful thoughts banish reason.
Those winter ghosts of evening gray.
Dissipates in ocean spray.
Sing bug and bird through lazy heat.
Grass and sand caressing feet.
Spirits dance in children's laughter.
Glimpsed an Eden we've chased after.
Where playful thoughts banish reason.
Those winter ghosts of evening gray.
Dissipates in ocean spray.
Sing bug and bird through lazy heat.
Grass and sand caressing feet.
Spirits dance in children's laughter.
Glimpsed an Eden we've chased after.
#summer
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STORY POEM
Published
22nd Aug 2019 9:13pm
22nd Aug 2019 9:13pm
The Green Man
Welcome wayward child,” the woman heard, “to my forest home.
‘Tis my kingdom all around regardless where thy spirit roam.”
“Where are you?” Asked the woodland visitor to the mocking voice.
The birds joined in as laughter echoed while the haunting sound rejoiced.
“Where am I, where are you a question truer prayed upon my dear.”
“Show your self,” was her reply as she kept in check her fear.
“Willful lass you truly are though lost in many ways.
So too be such mortal kind since the first of dawning days.”
On the nearby trees her focus narrowed whilst he...
‘Tis my kingdom all around regardless where thy spirit roam.”
“Where are you?” Asked the woodland visitor to the mocking voice.
The birds joined in as laughter echoed while the haunting sound rejoiced.
“Where am I, where are you a question truer prayed upon my dear.”
“Show your self,” was her reply as she kept in check her fear.
“Willful lass you truly are though lost in many ways.
So too be such mortal kind since the first of dawning days.”
On the nearby trees her focus narrowed whilst he...
#fate
#mythology
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STORY POEM
Published
22nd Aug 2019 00:49am
22nd Aug 2019 00:49am
What Do Fairies Dream?
The blur of earlier fades slowly away.
As I retire with my family at the end of the day.
A parent’s life is a challenge each day a small test.
Surprised I was not as I laid my young to rest.
“I know how silly and strange this may seem
But when asleep what is it that fairies dream?”
A question only an innocent child can ask.
To hide behind a lie is easy the truth was a true task.
Who could I speak with and where could I look?
Is it in an ancient fable hidden in a forgotten book?
Or was it told in tales said in days gone by?
A fool’s errand...
As I retire with my family at the end of the day.
A parent’s life is a challenge each day a small test.
Surprised I was not as I laid my young to rest.
“I know how silly and strange this may seem
But when asleep what is it that fairies dream?”
A question only an innocent child can ask.
To hide behind a lie is easy the truth was a true task.
Who could I speak with and where could I look?
Is it in an ancient fable hidden in a forgotten book?
Or was it told in tales said in days gone by?
A fool’s errand...
#fairies
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LOVE POEM
Published
20th Aug 2019 1:36pm
20th Aug 2019 1:36pm
Departed
I dreamt of beginnings new and free clear of a fated past.
To break the hold of a fractured life whose condemned to ever last.
What was lingers on to haunt my nights and curse the gift of day.
By the seemingly harmless casual inflictions that are his loving ways.
I wanted so much for you to know how close we might have been.
How different our life could have become if you had let me in.
You’ve taken my flesh in ways no one has ways others won’t dare.
Each drop I savor that quenches the thirst that I can hardly bear.
You’ve taken my soul for my need is...
To break the hold of a fractured life whose condemned to ever last.
What was lingers on to haunt my nights and curse the gift of day.
By the seemingly harmless casual inflictions that are his loving ways.
I wanted so much for you to know how close we might have been.
How different our life could have become if you had let me in.
You’ve taken my flesh in ways no one has ways others won’t dare.
Each drop I savor that quenches the thirst that I can hardly bear.
You’ve taken my soul for my need is...
#regret
#heartbroken
#despair #emptiness
#despair #emptiness
582 reads
3 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
19th Aug 2019 00:48am
19th Aug 2019 00:48am
K F C
I’ve crossed the road and down the street
I’m white and dark juicy meat.
I can be crispy and full of spice
But original is always nice.
Let your hunger be your guide
To try a tempting tasty side.
Together we shall truly see
Why so much tries to taste like me.
I’m white and dark juicy meat.
I can be crispy and full of spice
But original is always nice.
Let your hunger be your guide
To try a tempting tasty side.
Together we shall truly see
Why so much tries to taste like me.
#food
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SELF POEM
Published
18th Aug 2019 9:57pm
18th Aug 2019 9:57pm
The Employee
These small hours of the night wrapped in quilt upon my bed
Reliving the past quarrelsome day and a quote or two I've said
I wish for quiet and pray for peace that I may get some sleep
Beside my queen I lie here still as she rests and dreams so deep
From those not qualified to make judgments I dwell upon their word
Drawn from their quiver of foolish lies amazed at what I've heard
Blame is what they freely give only credit they wish to take
Their motives are as clear as quartz behind a smile they'll sometimes fake.
As morning breaks I hear the quail...
Reliving the past quarrelsome day and a quote or two I've said
I wish for quiet and pray for peace that I may get some sleep
Beside my queen I lie here still as she rests and dreams so deep
From those not qualified to make judgments I dwell upon their word
Drawn from their quiver of foolish lies amazed at what I've heard
Blame is what they freely give only credit they wish to take
Their motives are as clear as quartz behind a smile they'll sometimes fake.
As morning breaks I hear the quail...
#frustration
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
17th Aug 2019 7:41pm
17th Aug 2019 7:41pm
Pushed Sides
Pushed the plow behind the beast.
The toiled harvest may they feast.
He’s a generation as the last.
For the generation when he’s past.
Pushed no more the books and grade.
The summer sun helps them fade.
An abruptly ended September.
In rubble dust and glowing ember.
Pushed through neighbors gathered round.
News somber, angry and profound.
Soon the madness of the world.
Shall upon their land unfurl.
Pushed him self to be his best.
During basic training’s grueling test.
Answering his countries call. ...
The toiled harvest may they feast.
He’s a generation as the last.
For the generation when he’s past.
Pushed no more the books and grade.
The summer sun helps them fade.
An abruptly ended September.
In rubble dust and glowing ember.
Pushed through neighbors gathered round.
News somber, angry and profound.
Soon the madness of the world.
Shall upon their land unfurl.
Pushed him self to be his best.
During basic training’s grueling test.
Answering his countries call. ...
#war
#morality
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
13th Aug 2019 1:24am
13th Aug 2019 1:24am
Pied Pride
bride tried hide lied cried died
#sadness
#LifeStruggles
#despair #emotional
#despair #emotional
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
13th Aug 2019 00:01am
13th Aug 2019 00:01am
Back And Forth
A final breath then came sight so focused and so clear.
Gone were all the ghosts of thought and the grave of fear.
Moments filled my clouding eyes each breaking through a haze.
Cherished memories going back to long forgotten days.
My beloved’s hand was of the first in passion clenching tight.
And like a prayer came the words, “All will be all right.”
A body frail makes lazy days with time’s slow ebbing tide.
Shown was my soul’s retreat with my love still at my side.
The children of my children each sat upon my knee.
My nighttime tales hushed them...
Gone were all the ghosts of thought and the grave of fear.
Moments filled my clouding eyes each breaking through a haze.
Cherished memories going back to long forgotten days.
My beloved’s hand was of the first in passion clenching tight.
And like a prayer came the words, “All will be all right.”
A body frail makes lazy days with time’s slow ebbing tide.
Shown was my soul’s retreat with my love still at my side.
The children of my children each sat upon my knee.
My nighttime tales hushed them...
#death
#LifeCycle
#aging #nostalgia
#aging #nostalgia
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STORY POEM
Published
2nd Aug 2019 10:48pm
2nd Aug 2019 10:48pm
Fairy Well
Up a high hill and in its side hid a cave.
A refuge from the cold, sun and damp it gave.
Making this rocky isolated cavern his home.
Dwelled an old wizard who worked there alone.
Out of fear none would visit except for a fairy.
Who decided the wizard was whom she needed to see.
Half a days travel over the woods to the hill.
To fly up would take another hour or two still.
At journeys end she had reached the scariest part.
Through the dark opening she went in with a trembling heart.
There in a magically lit space the wizard sat.
Dressed in...
A refuge from the cold, sun and damp it gave.
Making this rocky isolated cavern his home.
Dwelled an old wizard who worked there alone.
Out of fear none would visit except for a fairy.
Who decided the wizard was whom she needed to see.
Half a days travel over the woods to the hill.
To fly up would take another hour or two still.
At journeys end she had reached the scariest part.
Through the dark opening she went in with a trembling heart.
There in a magically lit space the wizard sat.
Dressed in...
#fairies
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DARK POEM
Published
2nd Aug 2019 00:54am
2nd Aug 2019 00:54am
Dragon Reflection
Time is marked by changing shifts by meals and fists of pills.
I join the chorus of screaming neighbors’ tis how the air is filled.
I know I’m missed but not in love buy those who should be there.
Been handled by these lustful handlers caretakers with out care.
A soft and safe padded life I’m asked how do I feel.
I hug my self within my vest and keep my thoughts concealed.
Go away I whispered back to trespassers in my head.
Realities daily doses waning part I pray a soul who’s dead.
A burnt out bulb hangs mockingly beyond the century door.
I call...
I join the chorus of screaming neighbors’ tis how the air is filled.
I know I’m missed but not in love buy those who should be there.
Been handled by these lustful handlers caretakers with out care.
A soft and safe padded life I’m asked how do I feel.
I hug my self within my vest and keep my thoughts concealed.
Go away I whispered back to trespassers in my head.
Realities daily doses waning part I pray a soul who’s dead.
A burnt out bulb hangs mockingly beyond the century door.
I call...
#rejection
#dark
#frustration
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