Where written by: Jeff Flaig   Where should I find eyes, hued petals in early spring, that glisten and reveal the swooning of my heart? Where should I find hope, the soft touch of another, in the warm caress of desire that smells of morning dew? Where should I find lips, the tingle of light rain, like sprinkling kisses falling upon my neck? Where should I find fire, the passion of a tinder heart, that inspires natural longing and ignites […] The post Where appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Phases of Me written by: Heidi MacCulloch   I like to think I have a string A lifeline of sorts Tied to all the versions of me I hope they’re resting well Deep in the shadows I can no longer see Taking their time Being happy Away from personal glares Of judgement and repression I linger there Essences of me Some days dying here Trying to remember me Will each layer turn to energy Detaching from me A story written […] The post Phases of Me appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Are we the ocean or are we the coal? written by: Sumaira A @SSupernova24   If I had to choose, Between the gentle ocean or a stiff rock of coal, I would choose to be the ocean. It’s perhaps an obvious choice, but would you be interested to hear my reasons why, perhaps they may be less obvious? A brick of coal is easy to hold in the palm of my hands but it will leave dark marks on whatever […] The post Are We The Ocean Or Are We The Coal? appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Having an Affair written by: NilavroNill Shoovro   Whoever knows me. Knows the truth I’m having an affair with Him Not in heaven but here, in Hell Whoever knows me. Knows the truth He is too old to be romantic enough Yet he embraces with His heart in love Whoever knows me. Knows the truth He tried His best to create a heaven But in vain and lost everything in Hell Whoever knows me. Knows the truth Everyday He suffers […] The post Having an Affair appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Still I Smile written by: Mohammad Erfun Amin @AminErfun   Once, my life was perfect, Filled with hope and dreams, With laughter and delight, Full of love and fire inside. They denied my studies, Restricted my movements, Reduced my dwelling, Still I smile, still I smile. They tortured my brothers, And raped my sisters, Took my parents away, Still I smile, still I smile. Devastated my home, My people were persecuted, Forced to flee my land, Still I smile, still […] The post Still I Smile appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Hemingway Vs. Stevens written by: Jordan Trethewey @JTpoetlaureate   Tropical Key West— a tiny island paradise where writers work a few hours each day, then bellow ‘bout physical feats, pantomime what they’d do should another Banty Rooster come ‘round during the flexible cocktail hour. “No one makes Papa Hemingway’s sister cry into her Sidecar!” Besmirch him all you dare with bombast, brash Mr. Stevens, but leave poor Ura alone. Neither physical, nor poetic girth are currency to insult a young […] The post Hemingway Vs. Stevens appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

ANZAC written by: Mike Henry   It’s been 24 hours or more and I’m still wondering where my mate Jack is. He first came and talked to me when I was wandering around the beach after I’d delivered the tins of water that had been sent to the front but I didn’t know what had happened to my handler back then so I was pretty much at a loose end, not knowing which way to head. Anyway, this young chap […] The post ANZAC appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

The Shipping Forecast written by: Anthony John Ward   I drift off to the Shipping Forecast, Coming to me across the long waves Like a weather front rising slowly, Veering, Viking, 2 to 4, North, clearing Northwest, Hearing showers, occasionally thundery. While I’m safe and sound Embedded in warmth, My blue sheets undulating with sinking respiration, Listening to this lullaby Sailing by, Having been all at sea. My consciousness ebbing, Tiding tiredness into a deep sound sleep. The post The Shipping Forecast appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

OO oo Cat written by: Richard Prime   She’s sleeping on the hearthrug, Her nose upon the floor, Or curled up on the sofa, purring low, Her pelt smoothed back, she’s settled and Will soon retract her claws, OO oo Cat, asleep by firelight’s glow; At night time, from the garden, She’s upon the window sill, Scratching at the pane with big white paw, Sometimes when I’m lonely, I wonder, if she’s she still That rum tum tugger on the […] The post OO oo Cat appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Again written by: Imeon504   If I had to do it all over again, I would Without missing a heartbeat, I will take the lows with the highs The endless tears and the far apart smiles The silent screams echoing through the night Because I know I will have you, even for just a while That is how I love It’s a never ending loop of choosing you day in and day out Even when desperation keeps me bound Even […] The post Again appeared first on Spillwords ..read more