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23 Stories

  • A Turn of Event by CP2PRODUCTIONS
    CP2PRODUCTIONS
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      Reads 9
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      Parts 1
    A short poem about perception, poverty, and the moment life turns upside down. Every morning, the performance begins. A street corner becomes a stage. Cardboard signs become scripts. Tin buckets fill with coins and folded bills as passersby glance away. Under the faded lights of a traveling carnival, two performers sit quietly - a guitar player and a painted clown - collecting sympathy from the crowd. Their sign reads: "Visions of Cheeseburgers." To most people, it's just another scene of poverty. Just another group of strangers asking for change. But what happens when the distance between observer and performer disappears? What happens when the coin flips... And you wake up on the other side of the sidewalk? A Turn of Event is a haunting short poem about poverty, perception, and the fragile line between spectator and survivor. Sometimes the show isn't entertainment. Sometimes it's a warning.
  • Heya Pretty Girl by TheShroudedCloud
    TheShroudedCloud
    • WpView
      Reads 4
    • WpPart
      Parts 1
    A love song
  • Evil of my Mare. by posh_poetica
    posh_poetica
    • WpView
      Reads 7
    • WpPart
      Parts 1
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  • Life  by supremebeign
    supremebeign
    • WpView
      Reads 9
    • WpPart
      Parts 1
    A song about walking my block at night, eyes wide, carrying memories and weight, questioning if this life is fate or a cycle I can break.
  • Survival in Silence by Lilog224ever
    Lilog224ever
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      Reads 9
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      Parts 1
    A raw, unfiltered glimpse into survival, rage, and humanity. Witnessing pain, shame, and struggle, this poem reflects the moments that reveal our true strength-the choice to endure, give, and feel deeply. A reflection on life, empathy, and the silent power of survival.
  • Raining by TheShroudedCloud
    TheShroudedCloud
    • WpView
      Reads 11
    • WpPart
      Parts 1
    Just feeling and writing the rain induced feelings.
  • "Red Van, Quiet Eyes" by Lilog224ever
    Lilog224ever
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      Reads 4
    • WpPart
      Parts 1
    **"Red van parked. Numbers standing out - 555888. Old man steps, glances, shadows moving. I sit. I watch. I breathe. Every detail tells a story. Every moment matters. The world swirls around me, yet I remain grounded. Quiet strength, presence, and observation - Seeing what others miss. 🌸 Do you notice the small moments that speak the loudest?"**
  • Ekasi Our Stories- Mathapelo by ZacchaeusZA
    ZacchaeusZA
    • WpView
      Reads 121
    • WpPart
      Parts 13
    Memories
  • A Million Thoughts by TheShroudedCloud
    TheShroudedCloud
    • WpView
      Reads 14
    • WpPart
      Parts 1
    When anxiety takes over.
  • Unapologetic Steps: A Walk Through Truth by Lilog224ever
    Lilog224ever
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      Reads 3
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      Parts 1
    Step into my world, where every street, every corner, every house holds buried pain no one dares speak of. Walk with me as I feel the echoes of history, the weight of forgotten stories, and the unspoken grief carried through generations. Miss Hazel guides me, showing the hidden truths behind library chairs where children never came, closed doors where dreams were denied, and houses heavy with history I can feel in my bones. The city whispers sorrow, yet arrogance walks freely, ignorance thrives, and fake energy tries to hide behind smiles. I speak, I shout, I rise - untamed, unapologetic, unstoppable. Every glance, every encounter, every shadow I pass fuels the fire of my voice, the rage of the present, and the awareness of the past. This is my energy. This is my truth. This is me, unapologetically walking through history and reality alike.
  • Butterfly Knife  by Lilog224ever
    Lilog224ever
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      Reads 4
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      Parts 1
    "Edge, rhythm, and raw power collide in 'Butterfly Shadows.' This poem flips through the darkness with precision, weaving struggle, resilience, and triumph into every line. A journey of survival, truth, and the fierce voice that refuses to be silenced. For those who walk the edge, this is your anthem."
  • When Silence Sparks the Storm  by Lilog224ever
    Lilog224ever
    • WpView
      Reads 14
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      Parts 1
    In a world that often silences its youth, the unspoken rage and resilience of a generation demand to be heard. When Silence Sparks the Storm captures the quiet fury of Gen Z-voices restrained by expectation, society, and circumstance, yet unstoppable in their truth. Through restless streets, burning cities, and flashing lights, this poem follows the pulse of a generation refusing to be ignored, highlighting the moments when silence becomes a weapon, and every spark ignites change. It's not just chaos; it's a cry for justice, a call for awareness, and a reminder that even in turmoil, courage grows. Each line is a reflection of the fires within, the battles fought in plain sight, and the hope that persists despite the noise. This is a poem for those who feel unseen, for those whose voices have been minimized, and for anyone ready to witness the power of silence transformed into action. Read closely. Listen. The storm is coming-and it carries a message you cannot ignore.
  • Bylanes by TheShroudedCloud
    TheShroudedCloud
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      Reads 4
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      Parts 1
    When you wait for love.
  • Afraid by TheShroudedCloud
    TheShroudedCloud
    • WpView
      Reads 6
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      Parts 1
    When you feel you are walking alone.
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    MsScorpiotho
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      Reads 57
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      Parts 5
    She thought the past was just a memory. A one-night connection, lost in time. Now it's staring her in the face - wrapped in secrets, tension, and a smile that still makes her nervous.
  • Life's A Bitch (intro) by supremebeign
    supremebeign
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      Reads 11
    • WpPart
      Parts 3
    Life's a Bitch is a raw, street-born album carved from cold nights and hard lessons. It tells the story of growing up with nothing but pressure and persistence, where hunger builds ambition and pain sharpens purpose. Each track moves like a confession, survival over sentiment, grind over excuses. This is music for anyone who learned early that life doesn't play fair, but kept moving anyway, turning scars into a voice the streets can hear.
  • The Five Senses by TheShroudedCloud
    TheShroudedCloud
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      Reads 6
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      Parts 1
    Every feeling is you.
  • Venomous Tongues by _chronicler
    _chronicler
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      Reads 12
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      Parts 1
    Venomous Tongues is a satirical poem about the corrupt nature of political office holders in Nigeria. It presents the Nigerian situation in a dining table setting in which the participants dig into the morsel (crude oil) without fear or favour to anyone. The political leaders are metaphorically describes as wolves & predators of each other. The poem is a free-verse, run-on-line poem with no spaces for pauses used to convey the serious nature of the theme. The themes of the poem are: Corruption, War, Political Instability among others
  • No longer want love by TheShroudedCloud
    TheShroudedCloud
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      Reads 12
    • WpPart
      Parts 1
    Let's cancel love people. I no longer want to feel it.