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In this surreal, quirky, and inventive poem, a young girl runs through a storm desserts, and she arrives at the confectionery where the proprietor offers her a selection of stormy sweets. Suzy was just seven, and when vegetables made her sickly She had to run and race to the confectionery quickly! Down came rain and […]… Continue reading Read Poem: Dessert Storm, by David Murphy — POETRY FESTIVAL. Submit to site for FREE. Submit for actor performance. Submit poem to be made into film.

One sad afternoon, I don’t have any rations to put in my spoon, I am one of those poor youth, Who is scared and destitute. I’m sitting in our living habitation, Musing about the disease that caused these hard situation, Today, the morning is over, Still God, My shield, my weapon and my power. It […]… Continue reading Read Poem: The Light Never Dies, by Marc Anthony S. Sison — POETRY FESTIVAL. Submit to site for FREE. Submit for actor performance. Submit poem to be made into film.

You asked me a question. What do I love? Love Love Love How can I answer this As if What I love exists outside of me Externally? Internally I feel a sunrise3 Every time I open my eyes Light grows through time Lids close and the sun sets Into many lands of the same name […]… Continue reading Read Poem: Answer meets question, by Carissa Putriziandra Finneren — POETRY FESTIVAL. Submit to site for FREE. Submit for actor performance. Submit poem to be made into film.

I had thought I’d be dead by now. That’s been hard to get used to. Now, don’t tempt me with a good time Lost enough relishing in this missed-pain you scratched on my back Because this isn’t like before, with a beginning, middle, and end. It’s perpetually the middle now. But to miss something is […]… Continue reading Read Poem by Bryce Kapono Smith — POETRY FESTIVAL. Submit to site for FREE. Submit for actor performance. Submit poem to be made into film.

The doorbell rings, I roll my eyes. “Send him in,” I say with a sigh. My housekeeper rushes to open the door And who could it be but Henry 4! He rushes in and clatters the coat rack, Bursts into my study and bellows, “Alack!” I raise both eyebrows and twirl around. “All right, sirrah, […]… Continue reading Read Poem: History, by Lemon D — POETRY FESTIVAL. Submit to site for FREE. Submit for actor performance. Submit poem to be made into film.

I can recognize his voice now. He left his odor on me. I still feel his hands caressing my body. His soft lips pressed against mine. Talking to him calms me. He has managed to do the one thing no one has ever done, he makes me feel safe. I can spend hours laying on […]… Continue reading Read Poem: Until We Meet Again, by Yurasil Canaan — POETRY FESTIVAL. Submit to site for FREE. Submit for actor performance. Submit poem to be made into film.