To My Wife on the Loss of Her Father (13) 8 WIN

by Larry Chamberlin

Your world has changed irreparably
even if in a manner long anticipated...

June 7th (13) 13

by Liz

It's been a year, but
I still wonder often if...

The Second Rape (13) 12 HM

by Larry Chamberlin

This is where we get her to talk
when she wants only to shut down...

Tiny Dancer (13) 8

by Ren

You do not have a name...
I don't think they could choose...

Your Memories (13) 1

by Shruti

The pages flicked,
as the wind...

Every single day maa... (13) 2 WIN

by Meena Krish

Colorless mood and vague clouds
an emptiness rings loud...

Our Sad New World (13) 6 WIN

by Kiko

Helicopters circle 'round
the little red brick school...

Crazy Horse lament (13) 2

by Grant Gilbert AKA Slash

Crazy Horse their heads hung low
Bikes all idling, running slow...

Wandering Thoughts (13) 2 WIN

by Xanthe

Shall I leave the candle unlit and walk away?
If I wasn't taught of clemency dwelling...

Dear John (13)

by Lioness

I've wanted to write this letter to you
Since we were always at a distance...

Everything Ends (13)

by Lady Nik

She knew he wasn't promised forever
that his clock would strike twelve...

Endless Night (Huitain) (13)

by Cindy

So lost without you by my side
Worried, alone I sit and cry...