poetry – Triangle Writers Studio

Real People

I had a thought, Maybe, That now this is over And I remember your real name Instead of the one I gave you, We could meet somewhere. Anywhere, dirt and all from that First night, For the last time, I swear, For a last look and a last kiss and A last everything And IContinue reading “Real People”

Your Hurricane

I am unstoppable And I carry some Reckless power. I think you knew You were not ready. You saw water And were so thirsty, That when you realized I wreck Instead of wash, You ignored it because Your quench ruled over your Caution. I have destroyed And my winds have Whispered unspeakable words Words thatContinue reading “Your Hurricane”

What we will find as women

Do not go gentle. Rage Because their words had forked lightning. “Good men” Crying, Frail deeds danced in a green bay. The light Grieved good night. Blind eyes blaze the dying. Bless me now, I pray. Do not go gentle. Rage against the dying of the light.

American Dream

my mother speaks in broken englishcarrying the broken pieces of her family back home on each flight she took to americaeach stamp on her passport back and forthfrom the home she left to the home she made my father speaks in broken englishmending the broken piecesthat his parents left behind when they moved each transaction from hisContinue reading “American Dream”

Lone Wolf || By: Ananya Ramakrishnan

I lay alone in the cold hard ground, I get a hint of blood in the air, The blood of a bird. A feathered friend to some, But the next meal to me. I blemish my territory, For other wolfs to see, Others may be in packs, But I am a lone wolf. I howlContinue reading “Lone Wolf || By: Ananya Ramakrishnan”

we belong among the superheroes || by Ria Shah

Superheroes don’t exist. But they might. But no one has superpowers. Oh, I don’t think thats quite right. No one can fly. But thats the limit right, the sky? Fine, if we could, what would you do? Oh sweetheart, that’s all up to you. We would have to be very strong. So we could saveContinue reading “we belong among the superheroes || by Ria Shah”

The Art of Poetry

Written by Anam Siddiqi Poetry is a favorite writing form for many, and for several reasons. Some enjoy the various usage of poetic devices, others the pleasing layout. But the common theme is the expression of feelings in a unique and beautiful way. It allows your heart and soul to speak, without uttering a word.Continue reading “The Art of Poetry”

My Five-Step Process to Writing a Poem

For some people, poetry is a form of self-expression and is a resource to make sense of their thoughts, but for others, it can simply be a school assignment. Whatever the reason, the origin of poetry spans back to 1200 B.C. and has been a form of storytelling for people since the beginning of time.Continue reading “My Five-Step Process to Writing a Poem”