The author expresses deep grief and regret over their father's absence, struggling to manage overwhelming emotions while reflecting on their relationship and the process of…
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Spiraling
The author expresses a constant feeling of being in a spiral, always striving for achievements and struggling with fleeting happiness, longing for stability and contentment…
Continue Reading....Unpack Your Heart
The poem invites individuals to gather in a safe space to share their deepest truths, secrets, and emotional scars. It emphasizes the importance of conversation…
Continue Reading....Lost In The Ocean
The speaker expresses deep loneliness amidst a vast number of people, yearning for genuine connection and love. Despite being surrounded by others, they feel adrift…
Continue Reading....Rattlesnake Of Indecision
The speaker expresses the struggle of indecision while experiencing newfound freedom in Texas. They've escaped toxic relationships but now face the paralysis of choice, feeling…
Continue Reading....Living In The Present
Living in the present is crucial yet challenging, as it’s easy to focus on the future or dwell on the past. Important moments often slip…
Continue Reading....Dancing on Thin Ice: Embracing Vulnerability
The speaker reflects on self-imposed walls initially built for protection, which now hinder connection with others. Longing for deeper interactions, they acknowledge the need to…
Continue Reading....Braving The Storm vs Staying On The Shore
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely…
Continue Reading....Life’s Unchangeable Doodles: Lessons from the Past
The piece reflects on regrets and past mistakes, likening them to doodles that can’t be erased. The author contemplates lost opportunities, personal chaos, and relationships,…
Continue Reading....Life Gives You Melons: A Humorous Perspective
The content humorously contemplates the phrase "Life gives you lemons," instead suggesting Life might be dyslexic, confusing lemons with melons. It reflects on the absurdities…
Continue Reading....Dancing With Death
The speaker reflects on their tumultuous relationship with Death, describing it as a dance filled with longing and rejection. Despite the pain and pleasure of…
Continue Reading....Choosing Love Over Hate: A Radical Shift
Blood In The Air, and Blood In The Water is a battle cry for those who are tired of division and hate. Tired of the…
Continue Reading....Welcome Friend
I’m so glad you came I know it’s been rough lately But it just wouldn’t be the same without you here Step inside and sit down for a while Pick…
Continue Reading....running to the dawn
The narrator feels disconnected, as if their feet and thoughts have abandoned them, leaving them anxious and stuck in a perpetual dawn. They yearn for…
Continue Reading....Warrior Of The Mind my 1st acrostic
Warriors of the mind you and I. Facing daily battles and struggles, yet we never yield. Each struggle, each battle a chance to learn, to…
Continue Reading....This World Needs Love
The world suffers from overwhelming hate stemming from differing opinions and feelings. The author advocates for embracing love over hate, emphasizing the exhaustion of harboring…
Continue Reading....I Wish You Could Have Stayed
The author expresses deep sorrow and regret over the loss of a father due to cancer. They reflect on missed opportunities for connection and learning,…
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From October 12-16, 2025, Jordan Francis, The Mad Poet, will offer a free promotion of his poetry e-books, Sailing in Dark Waters and The Sword…
Continue Reading....Dark Side Of Me
I keep a loaded pistol with me at all timesExcept when I’m at workI’ve got a monster inside of meReady to be unleashedI will not…
Continue Reading....Labyrinths Of The Mind
The narrator expresses a deep aversion to silence and stillness, fearing it will lead to introspection and overwhelm by unresolved traumas. To cope, they immerse…
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