My Father's VictimJust as I have gotten up and my feet have hit the floor I am rattled by the soft knock on my door. It is my mother who comes in with a smile as wide as can be She says a quiet good morning as she…by Cyndreka👁 1Read →
No MoreI've stumbled upon unfamiliar territory, a stranger in an unfamiliar land. Foreigner, I guess I am Who are these people staring into my soul? Reading the secrets I swore would stay untold Exposed Out…by SharnelleRead →
Basketball knows who I amI dream with a ball on top of my head It feels crazy I cant see myself doing anything but playing basketball all year. Basketball is life It helps me get through My life is hell Without basketball…by lasha1130👁 2Read →
MasksWho is that? Behind that mask. Her mask hides her like camouflage. That dark, lonely mask. But sometimes hopeful. Her mask shows a hint of a smile, and a glimmer in her brown eyes. Her mask is like a…by _alyssal_👁 1Read →
Mis-Education of a Black Man you see the color of my skin and think that i am a threat. maybe because im taller, darker, and how my people were beat and treated like pets. i got black hair, brown eyes, and a decent mind set. but…by leelee95👁 1Read →
MaskIt's Monday and if you look deep enough You'll find my life is rough But there will always be a part of me Which you will never see A part I cover with lies But when you see my smile, is it in my…by Kendyl11Read →
Behind My CurtainBehind my curtain there is a show to be made I have yet to write script, and the director is late The future is bright, the sky is clear But my eyes provide both my sight and fear There is so much…by poemykaitRead →
Masked by Others, not Myself.It's through another's eyes, revealed by their honest words In which I realize, my mind is on its own. My morals are shoved aside. Yet black turns to white in minds of many happy seeming. Attacking…by tprieto360👁 1Read →
The Three Pronged Sword Pierces (But No One Sees)She asked another girl to homecoming …I’m jealous Our classmates congratulate each of them …I wonder, And start to smile Other students throw slurs and hatred …I’m not surprised He talks about his…by StormofWords👁 1Read →
Unveil the MysteryU sually my face holds a smile and my smiel tells happy stories. N evertheless, my heart holds a sadder story. V ersions of my thoughts are told to friends and family, E ven though many times my…by atempleton4Read →
A Look Beyond The MirrorA Look Beyond The Mirror If you look into the mirror The girl that you will see Is someone you might like But not who I wish to be If you look Beyond the Mirror Youll see just why I hide Its hidden…by DallasNTRead →
Power Lies With The UnseenWe see him, no we do not Yet we know he lies there His love for power No, he can not bear. He tells of good fortune But never ceases to annonce the bad He also loves the power I might like to add He…by Breah SmithRead →
just a reflectioni am confident but im not im happy but im not i dont care but i do im shallow but im not i am one with the ocean because i dont want to be swept under but when can i break away and become my own…by lime67Read →
NumbMy face is numb My legs weak My body limp And I dont feel anything I feel no pain No happiness, No sorrow No nothing I dont know I've forgotten How to feel How to be me How to have feeling I feel…by tattoofever👁 1Read →
My VoiceMy mind screams loud My voice stays silent Fearing attention, I stay low But my light wishes to glow You see me drifting far and distant Staying back and facing repentment No more fear, my dear My…by Bailey Berinti👁 2Read →
Self-forbidden SelfYou are who you are They say to shed no sadness or gloom But despite the star in your heart You won't let it shine and bloom It is the light in your dark With the ability to carry you through and…by blamorama👁 1Read →
the man that caused me to changeThe memories play back in my head, over and over again I am constantly reminded of what I once was, but no longer am The thoughts dim and quite, yet realistic and vivid Seeing him in my dream brought…by yazminquiles93👁 2Read →
We will always be familyThere was always an image to live by, And a reputation to uphold. But it was until everything felt right That things began to unfold. It started with the color of your skin to the style of your hair;…by TerrieLovesCookiesRead →
They Say“You’re selfish!” “You’re no better than him.” “You have no respect for anyone.” “I have never met a girl more ill-behaved than you!” “You need to fix your attitude.” They said. I say look once, look…by Asmah Amir-Khani👁 1Read →
behind the runwayIf I were to tell you apart of me that aches me everyday There would be a list , an ongoing list that has poisoned me and hindered my fullest potential People tell me I should be happy and grateful…by MzFashionistalove👁 1Read →
Inside me...I don't show my face I wear a thick mask My life may seem dull But it isn't, just ask. My heart is passionate I love all I see But I don't interfere I just let life be. I have courage abound I am…by dani96pepi👁 1Read →
This Mask of MineBehind this mask, No one can tell, How I play this role so well, Behind this mask, Things you would never believe, Stuff your eyes will never conceive, With this mask, I put on a huge show, My…by markia_w👁 1Read →
Behind My Hidden MaskSweet and kind outside Still sweet inside Stll lingering is a desire for solitude Behind My Hidden Mask Passion as an artist The thirst of a scholar The pen of a writer Behind my Hidden Mask…by Moomoo508👁 1Read →
The Sting of My Own SkinLocked away, the feelings stay Inside my heart that’s torn Apart, Wishing they Could see the day As I do. Don’t you ever Yearn to sever The counterfeit person Inside you? It eats me, And beats me, At…by indie-loveRead →