Category: Poetry

I can’t find what’s new right now. I don’t know what’s to come.
Looking forward, I see a mask of a new rise. The future will slowly come. Continue reading Quarantine Ghazal by Elie Zimring

Rise my daughter from your eternal slumber in the lands of ice and snow. War has come and you must choose a side… Are you for the light or for the dark? Wield your weapon of choice, be it magic, arrow, poison, or steel. The blood of innocents has been shed and your people cry … Continue reading Free Write by Adam Zou

They come They come to this land for a better future They come to escape a harsh environment, to escape persecution They come to flee from war   We are all people; humans We laugh and we cry We smile and we rejoice in celebration We all share a common ancestor   Yet some wish … Continue reading Free Write 3 by Anonymous

What is divinity? And who may claim to have seen All it may be To have lived and died Why are we so bland and bleak Why are we so god damn chic If to be divine Is so sublime That we need not things To make us gleam And to let us sing For … Continue reading Divinity in the Light of the Fallen by Anonymous

The appointment shouldn’t be long. so I come with no restraint.  it smells like hospital. sour and muted.  the traffic of automatic doors is heavy this week, and I feel the draft raise bumps on my sore legs.   the upholstered chairs absorb the sweat on my palms. as I wait for miles and miles: … Continue reading Stage 2 by Anonymous

The calming waves crashing against the shore and a blue sea farther than where you can reach   Sounds of squawking seagulls from the outdoors A blazing sun floating over a beach Towels scattered on the coast of warm sand  Waters filled with varieties of fish Excitement grows on these delightful lands But Threat stays as … Continue reading Disasters by Patrick Foley

No, we can’t. It’s time to stop saying That we can protect the planet. I truly believe We are doomed- And there is no way To reverse the damage we’ve caused. Instead, we should try To disregard the bleak future. It would be unforgivable To work hard and hold onto hope- And tell the fearful … Continue reading Can We Save Our World? by Trisha Lahiry

Rage and respect Love and contempt My heart burns at all that was lost My heart burns at all that was taken Rise and triumph Fall from grace Those who fought Those who died Those who couldn’t say goodbye My heart goes on My blood boils over They scammed They cried They lied   From … Continue reading Rage and Respect by Anonymous