Category Archives: hope poetry

Read Poem: Fear by Nishant Gang

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

Figment of mind or a horror for real? Eclectic emotion bearing a dark seal, A poisonous fruit that is hard to peal, Remember how it made you feel? Preying on our weakness and our emotion, Crippling our every notion, it … Continue reading →

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Read Poem: I FEAR THE WAKE by CASSIE M. HUFFMAN

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

DEEP THE NIGHTMARES BURNING BRIGHT DO I PRAY THE QUICKNESS OF A REPEATED AND ABUSIVE DELIGHT? MY BREATH HAS BEEN STOLEN, MY COMPOSURE ALL LOST MY SENSE OF DIRECTION, OVER A SELF -MUTILATION PATH I HAD CROSSED UNAWARE OF THE … Continue reading →

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Read Poem: The Shadow of The Bat by Laurence Lagrue

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

Make sure your doors are locked up tight Shut out this dark and stormy night. Here is a tale as yet untold; One that will make your blood run cold. You may recall, a little while back My mother-in-law suffered … Continue reading →

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Read Poem: HOMECOMING by V Frag

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

With power out and lights off I return to make a home. Remember how that smells? Hair, skin, fresh sea air – transform me. Words stuck in my throat choke me. Nothing comes up – nothing goes down. Stagnant now. … Continue reading →

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Read Poem: Per aspera ad astra by Joy Espiel

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

Diving into the depths of my realms, Looking for nirvana in my desolation. Trying to find balance within, Meditation to transcendence. Practice what others considered “eclectic”. Detached… Detach… Detached.. and detach… Being STILL for a moment, while colours swayed and … Continue reading →

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Read Poem: Mirrors by Natanya Anty

Posted on January 5, 2019 by

Mirrors illustrate impartial reflections Unacquainted with pain, a true misconception A beautiful smile decorates an injured soul More than what meets the eye, a story left untold Mirrors cannot capture chapters of depression Bleeding hearts are discovered by the art … Continue reading →

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Poetry Reading: Winter Afternoon by Carlo Danese

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

Performed by Elizabeth Rose Morriss ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

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