Theme : Use any of the keywords in your poem Key words: peace, serenity, pristine, mountains. *** Hushed Whispers Our eyes share Breathing mountain air, We peel layers of nostalgia… Watching serene sunsets we spend our autumnal years. *** Poetry Style :...
Memories teeter betwixt my shut eyes, As I witness my versions several, Stars shine down from the empyrean skies, With the blowing wind I seem to mingle, Muffled seem the sounds of raging battle, All 𝙢𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 borders fade ‘midst shades of crimson, In a...
When creepy voices inside my head whisper, Self- doubts and baseless ramblings invade ruthlessly, Mindless and vicious seem every intruder. Through invisible doors fears enter, Oh! How can I ever be carefree, When creepy voices inside my head whisper....
My love! I wrap your cozy pashmina shawl with the cool, crispy wind, As your sublime face manifests ‘midst moonbeams, The voids in my breaths are infused with wafting moments, How I sense your lingering presence in ways unseen. As your sublime face...
Where the wins are glorified to inflate egos, I'd rather lose time and again to heal hearts. Where connections are snapped for selfish pursuits, I'd rather join hands with compassion to uplift mankind. Where borders are drawn and fenced with...
‘Tis the season of spring… The frosted earth has thawed, Dormant seeds, how they twitch, Ah! Nature orchestrates Sights resplendent sans glitch. ‘Tis the season of spring… Buoyant buds bloom and bob, Wafting smells ambrosial, Spanning yards of beauty In hues...
The sky echoes with hues carmine, With mauve memories I entwine, Salvaging vestiges I pine. Alas! My intermittent breaths have now turned lackluster, Songs of love dangle disjointed, how they seem to stutter, The sanguine blooms of spring to my...
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 : 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙣𝙮𝙢𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙚𝙢. 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙐𝙨𝙚𝙙 : 𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙠 *** With the gentle zephyr As 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗲 voices whisper in my unsteady mind My 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 words stutter, 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 with thoughts they flow Finding their way inside-out upon a 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 parchment,...
silhouetted noon… once more i brew ginger tea the way you like it as your looming face cruises with my frail half-broken dreams *** Poetry Style : Tanka A tanka poem is a traditional Japanense poem consisting of 31 syllables, arranged in five lines(...
As the soothing waves touched my feet, My vagrant mind was filled with peace, All my worries slowly did cease, My enthralled eyes gazed far and wide. The sifting sands seemed to whisper, As the soothing waves touched my feet, The sonorous sea with...
Prompt : How would you describe the person you love? *** The full moon shys away as my argent face beams, ‘Cause a million stars light up in your presence, With you I traverse a surreal scape of dreams. The love you reflect mirrors the gently flowing streams,...
Memories mingle with tea time… Cozy conversations, tender touches, Balmy breeze, soulful sojourns, Savoring saccharine tea we walked As hearts hummed sweet stories, My wanton words wistfully waft, Time travel teeters tauntingly. *** Poetry Style :...
In the soulful world of poetry, Verses dwell ‘midst vivid imagery, Breathing in perceptions sensory, We travel to realms otherworldly, Mind sojourns in trance from our body, Scenes unfold as we float weightlessly, An escapade from reality, From the...
Wand'ring words Bombard my lone mind, All feelings slowly channel, Soon, in fits and bursts they manifest Replete with emotions strong, Redundant and raw The first draft… Ruthlessly I chop, Painstakingly I ponder, And chisel my labored creation, Succinct yet...
Every morn I rise with glee, Toss out doubts that held me, free. Sowing seeds of daydreams once more, To wishes, I open the door. Plucking possibilities that shine, I traverse paths exclusively mine. Renewed hopes like winged butterflies...
I like to slow dance with the autumnal leaves, My eyes oft feast on the kaleidoscopic colors that eventide weaves, ‘Neath the sequined sky I Iay in trance, With the autumnal leaves I like to slow dance. Passionate verses I pen to the moon at night, I...
Caged in a bottomless abyss I always tethered to light, Creatures of the dark taunted me with vicious screams, I emerged with wings of gold despite the dreary dreams, Caged in a bottomless abyss I always tethered to light. Creatures of the dark taunted...
Veiled is the moon with midnight memories, Myriad verses float ‘midst the misty moors, How I yearn to dwell in illusory territories, My lips imagine all the once traveled contours. Myriad verses float ‘midst the misty moors, Once the night jasmine...
As I sail across myriad dreams every night, In a world surreal muted melodies echo, Like winged fireflies desires ethereally glow, As I sail across myriad dreams every night. In a world surreal muted melodies echo, The songs from my heart to the shimmering...
When all my labored breaths pause and cease, Every last leaf has quivered and fallen, My gray eyes seem lackluster and sunken, And my shriveled skin is numb to the tingling breeze, Will my soul experience endless peace? Once my body withers will I be forgotten? As I...
As the wind whistles my frail heart sings thy name, O’ my love, In vain I cling to the cherished photo frame, O'my love. The wafting petrichor reminds me of those fond days past, In trance, I sway in an illusory game, O’ my love. Years...
O'er the misty mountains and vales verdant, Our mirthful sheep make merry with glee, They graze, hop and run hither-thither, Whilst we both watch them standing yards apart, Don't seem so uptight, let our eyes meet, Lemme strike a melody with bagpipes, Mo luaidh! Come,...
Twilight conjured images of thee, Sprinkling stardust you fondly held me, We waltzed in a realm otherworldly, ‘Midst moon, stars, swirling with ecstacy, Ah! Your eyes seemed like an endless sea, Far from the mortal world we soared free, Alas! The sojourn...
‘neath the celestial sky To fireflies I whisper, They hum our songs with yearnings soft and spur our souls. Like golden confetti they gyrate lost in trance, They hover until twilight ‘midst the willows tall. Bashful stars shy away screening...
Soft whispers, Silent silhouettes, Sublime sky sequined with stars, Wand'ring waves from the sonorous sea, Swaying cattails ‘midst the dunes, Ah! Memories moor Once again… Moonlit melodies Resound with fond songs from yore, Dwelling in those frozen moments...
Sweet melodies sound discordant, Gentle zephyr has turned errant, Sublime moon seems coldly distant. Blooming springs are hushed and replaced by a frigid winter, Dark clouds of despair infiltrate my remnant life somber, My frail heart struggles to beat amidst...
Mon Amour! Let’s weave our story in verses, dreary is the world mortal, Sculpting a fluid haven we’ll journey across realms surreal, Our souls would be garlanded with fragrant lyrical roses, Dreary is the world mortal, Mon Amour! Let’s weave our story in verses....
Let's sculpt the sky and sift the stars, Garner moonbeams and hide our scars, Weave fond stories ‘midst argent clouds, Far away from the thronging crowds, Nurture ardent love, ne'er letting our passion die, Painting myriad memories let's sculpt the sky. ...
Ceaseless bombs and raining bullets, Innocent lives sadly became the destined targets, Incessant pleas, in vain fell on deaf ears, Blood-bathed bodies seemed muted with dried-up tears, Fractured homes collapsed with irreparable damages, The songs of earth were replete...
#alsweeklypoetrycontest306 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 : 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 ( 𝘼𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙋𝙤𝙚𝙢) 𝗪andering across myriad paths my strained soul still seeks thee, 𝗜ambs, trochees, anapests,dactyls…I pen as my beating heart whispers thy name, 𝗧eetering betwixt the past and present, 𝗛allucinating...
In the alpenglow of autumnal breeze, Fond memories perch on vivid rainbows, The dreamy moments, how I long to seize. The dainty bluebells from a sprightly spring, With vibrant heartstrings, I can hear them sing. Like myriad leaves in the maple trees, Thoughts umpteen...
Words seemed to elude me, Blank was my clueless mind, I was struggling to find My lost muse that'd abandoned me sadly, Parched ink in somber hues waned and I made a plea, In a realm parallel, I sunk 'midst many a shadow, My fears did grow… A writer's death knell?! It...
Fragrance from roses seems to wane, My melancholic monologues are meek, Myriad melodies in monochrome tones mourn, My dreams with you have drowned in vain. Vain verses of mine are unheard, They weep silently ‘midst looming shadows, Disjointed, they stray...
When I gaze at the moon in the sky, My love! Your refulgent face gently appears, For a fleeting moment my eyes etch a lie. In a chimerical realm that dangles high, I embrace thee and my grief disappears, When I gaze at the moon in the sky. Garnering...
During quiet moonlit nights, During busy sun-kissed days, During chilly winters frosted, During soothing springs balmy, When deafening silence threatens, When dulcet sounds resonate, In the prosaic words that dangle, In the rhymed verses woven, During pain and...
Shiny shiny silver moon, Come down to me very soon, High amidst the stars that shine, How I wish to make you mine! There are nights when you seem whole, How delighted feels my soul! There are nights when you just shrink, Oh, my heart–it seems to sink. ...
Vibrant landscapes so vast, Earthly seasons contrast, Sanguine skies every morn, Stars—how the night adorns! Each moment a blessing, Let’s celebrate and sing. O’ Lord, grateful we are, For, your hand is stellar, You’ve painted a haven, Open for your children, Under...
Falling snowflakes in a winter wonderland, Cuddled by the fireplace holding your hand, Ravishing roses in bouquets here and there, Votive candles lit up everywhere. Fragrance from the potpourri seeping with glee, Your lingering cologne smelling heavenly,...
I kissed a poet during fall, 'neath the cool mellow scarlet sky, When songs of nature did resound, Amidst vine maples standing tall. Willows whispered sweet secrets when I kissed a poet during fall, In entwined verses oh! I drowned, The river of love did...
Mon Amour! With words unsaid thou chose to bid adieu, Memories of yore swirl amidst all spaces void, Alas! My ambling days are now fraught with solitude, I pine for thy warmth in my frosted life. Memories of yore swirl amidst all spaces void, As I recall the...
The autumnal leaves tinged with memories, Shimmer in hues that tug at my heartstrings, My childhood unfurls in bright tapestries… All symphonies susurrate, my heart sings Songs mirthful, 'bout dreams that had gilded wings. I flip the sepia albums once more, Reliving...
A sinuous road led me to the woods deep, Beside a brook, 'neath a tree, I fell asleep, But soon, entwined melodies dulcet, in my ears did seep, A dainty damsel pirouetted, I felt my heart leap, An enchantress she was! I followed her. Her ethereal face seemed so...
Stories infinite we crochet every night, Passion brews amidst every eloquent verse, Our hearts hum melodies with promises bright, To the Elysian heights we fondly traverse, Celestial stardust spotlights our ardent love, The lucent moon showers blessings from above,...
The morning's come, oh no! It's the same drill, The boring rigmarole, it does kill, The dirty laundry gives me a wild stare, The undone dishes, stained, do glare, The errands to run are piled up like a hill. The cooker screams, fuming hot is the grill, I just...
Silhouetted shadows weave a story within four walls. Stringed jasmines, roses lay crushed upon yards of luscious silk. Clinking bangles shatter unheard amidst the savage slurs. Wafting fragrance from the burning incense shrouds the reeking...
Mon Amour! Wasn't our love meant to last forever? In the mellow meadows of verdant green As the nascent buds bloomed with gay abandon, A story blossomed, wafting fragrance ambrosial, Oh, how the willows whispered euphonious melodies of love! The dulcet tones of...
I- Introspect ,pause, reflect - looking deep within, N- Noble thoughts-nurture them in your mind always, N- Negate all the toxicity that lies accumulated from the memories past, E- Embrace the world around with a pure heart, R- Rejuvenate with positivity and you shall...
Between my paused breaths, Mon amour, I yearn, My vapid eyes shed tears with gnawing pain, Like wilted roses, piece by piece I fall, My tarnished verses pine for thy return. Spring vanished sadly, autumn seems so stern, A distant winter storm doth brew with...
Tethered by a cord, we twirled in limbo, In darkness, we stayed for the whole nine months, The snug cozy womb had seemed a haven, Nurtured by gentle care we grew and grew, Oh! We had believed ‘twas the safest place… A dulcet voice sang songs that were soothing,...
A new kite once wished to fly, I let it go up the sky. 'Twas tethered to a string below, I steered it as the wind did blow. And while it flew as far as it could, Gazing at it I lovingly stood. O'er time it enjoyed flying far than near, Having...
Song : Winter Song by Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles Line : This is my winter song to you, the storm is coming soon ************* This is my winter song to you, the storm is coming soon, The words have been dipped in love and etched with your name,...
As I gaze at the starlit sky, Your looming face just flashes by, The illusion keeps me alive, Savoured memories help me thrive, You are gone, leaving me. Some songs still play inside my head, As I toss and turn in my bed, How I wish I could rewind time, To dwell in...
Her art still holds a place in our hearts, Mexico’s dynamic feminist, My verses pay tribute to Frida Her life was filled with great pain and grief, Serious injuries several Caused Kahlo to portray her struggles. She was her own muse for her famed works, Iconic...
The cool zephyr gently whispers In the ears of trees that stand tall, Leaves pirouette to autumn’s call Dazzling in myriad colors. Spreading the crowned canopy, In shades of crimson, auburn and amber, Like the soft tresses of a heavenly damsel Coquettishly spread...
All I'm left with are the cherished memories, Brumous is my life but my heart still throbs for you; Calling out your name hopelessly, Dwelling in an illusionary world, Expecting to hear you with the passing zephyr. Frozen moments loom before me in framed...
The sublime moments of twilight, Set stage for ethereal night, Oh! the purple sky, I let out a sigh, Eyes gaze high, Wondrous sight. Darkness crawls in and swathes the air, Shunning the light from everywhere, Dazzling stars shine down, Blissful is the town,...
The golden orb brings forth the dawn, The swathing darkness shies away, Chirping songsters welcome the day, A beginning, declares the morn, New journey to embark upon, Life is truly an adventure, Unending cycle of nature, With brimming hopes we rise once more, Unleash...
As we walk along the ocean shore, My feelings for thee, my heart did pour…. "Thou art my only love Thy coy eloquent eyes In between the phrases They speak a thousand words I yearn for those gazes. Thou art my only love Thy tender petalled lips The gentle...
Stygian gloom struck, crumbled ruthlessly, Her loud screams were unheard. A murky hellhole, consumed her fully, Myriad dreams tattered. Blazing tears deluged, flowed incessantly, The future lay shattered. Like a mute cocoon,she transformed...
Drowned in Love ‘neath the seraphic moonlit sky, Our ardent hearts sing together, Eyes drowned in love, our ecstatic spirits dance to soar high. You are my soul mate forever, Treading all the myriad paths, A blissful paradise with you, I wish to...
Voices in my Head During the blank hours filled with solitude, I hear voices within my concealed mind, The silent screams sound like cacophony, Looming memories flash before my eyes, The ticking clock relatively stands still. In a bid to hide them I...
When I fell For a poet... Words I uttered Ignited his pen. He Lured feelings From my heart. Adorned Verses with Figures of speech. Imageries Danced ecstatically, Breathing with life. My Heart sang Songs of melody. Forever I...
A Dutch man known for his art - Van Gogh; Dramatic, expressive,impulsive Rare pieces, styles novel, he painted. He led a life filled with pain and grief, Suffering psychotic episodes, He gravely shot himself and parted. His works came to be known by the...
‘Twas Spring. Thou planted seeds Within my tender heart, A garden of flowers did bloom With love... Summer. Blazing passion Ignited intense sparks, Like a moth doth to flame I was Consumed… Autumn. Like the harsh wind Thou lashed...
My eyes incessantly craved for thine eyes, Day after day I became trapped in thee, My hopeless heart believed thy cloying lies, A realm beyond thy world I did not see. I was oblivious to the impending doom, and surrendered myself, Slowly and steadily over time,...
As I sit down to write, I am oblivious To the world around me, And my mind witnesses, All that my eyes can’t see. As I sit down to write, I become a nomad, Sailing across the sky, Traveling with my pen, I let my dreams soar high. As I sit down to write,...