Skeletons
My cereal bowl holds stale lucky charms and Milk white atrocities Bathing away the cobwebs Of spiders better left alone I put my bowl in the sink The entryway is dusted with Forever unfamiliar faces…
skeletons in the closet is one of the most explored themes on Power Poetry, where young poets share their authentic voices and lived experiences. The 1 poems below range from raw first drafts to carefully crafted works — each one a window into how a young writer sees skeletons in the closet in their life. Whether you're looking for inspiration, connection, or just want to know you're not alone, start reading and see what resonates.
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