PoemsBrowse PoemsSlamsFresh DropEchoes
LearnWriting TipsPoetry TermsPoets & ArtistsBooksFor Teachers
ExplorePoetry GenomePoem MapEchoesTake ActionGroups
AboutWrite a PoemDonateSign UpLog In

P O E T R Y


I like the words I have yet said

Like poetry left unstirred

The space between every line 

Every letter, leaves room 

For the undead

Red, shred, dread, and led

It doesn't make sense

But makes meaning instead

The space between every line

Every letter, leaves room for freedom

That life permitted you not, that you not need, rather than want

Stirred, a letter is a rebel, and a line is an army

You can't fight with poetry, 

But you fight with words

The horrific demons inside your head and those outside of yours

Permitted, left you undead. 

 

©All Rights Reserved

Something wrong with this poem?

Share

Replies are closed for this poem.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, 24/7. Crisis Text Line — text HELLO to 741741.

Your Poem's Voice

See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.

Comments (0)

Comments are closed for this poem.