Ekphrastic

The Journey Within
I wandered far through fields of doubt and dreams, Where shadows mixed with light, both fierce and fair. In silent depths, beneath life’s rushing streams,
By Ƒนʀƙเ ฬʀเτєรabout a year ago in Poets
Reflections on Life’s Path
Through winding roads and paths I’ve chanced to tread, Where choices bloom like roses, bright and bold. Each step a story, tales of joy or dread,
By Ƒนʀƙเ ฬʀเτєรabout a year ago in Poets
To the ones who told me that I was too much
To the ones who told me that I was too much Radiance in its mirth smiles in the abundance of glee, In its glory, it holds the light that sets your darkness free.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Poets
ATTENTION
ATTENTION The world cried out, “Attention!” The time has drawn near and arrived, Prepare yourselves for the call. A moment approaches, then fades, So seek strength through hope and prayer. The heavens shine with light, Praising justice high above, And blotting out all tyranny for good.
By Ali Sadeek Ahmedabout a year ago in Poets
Not Found
So many things written down Yet, one cannot be found An error in judgment A place that was never meant to be A place that is better without me
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Bug
Butterfly flying Uglier insects fly lower Gaggle at your sight
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Salve
Rub it all over me Dip me in your hypocrisy Write until I bleed To heal my wounds The die is cast There is nothing more for you to do
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Two Seasons
This poem was written in response to the Rattle® Poetry Ekphrastic Challenge for September 2024 and was ultimately not selected. You can find more information here. https://www.rattle.com/ekphrastic/
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)about a year ago in Poets
Ahimoth
I understand your fear, but be at ease Enumerate the things you will let go: Death erases all bodily disease From bone and flesh comes a bright imago
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Poets
Comhchoirí
The promise of escape throbs through our hearts I am grateful for your enormous strength Some will call me a coward as we dart
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Poets
UFO
Unexpected friends Flying high above our world Observing us all Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Drink
Chai if by the land Tea if it comes from the sea Just leaves if by air Thank you for reading my work. If you enjoyed this story, there’s more below. Please hit the like and subscribe button, you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AtomicHistorian. To help me create more content, leave a tip or become a pledged subscriber. I also make stickers, t-shirts, etc here.
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets