Underestimating Poems

Premium MemberThickened and scarred, my mask bears the burden of time

...Thickened and scarred, my mask bears the burden of time,
Torn, stained, this tough shell silently unravels,
And yet, somehow, it continues to keep me alive, to protect me from the world,
It was ne...
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Categories: underestimating, fantasy,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberIn The Shadow Of Sunlight

...In the shadow of sunlight, darkness reigns;
and ebony pools into shifting shapes.
Color gets absorbed; only black remains;
imprisoned by shadows, no light escapes.

Shadows require the l...
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Categories: underestimating, angst, anxiety, dark, deep,
Form: Sonnet


Penguins

...Penguins are my escape 
Envious by their extreme courage 
Neverending curiosity they display 
Going the extra mile to survive 
Underestimating their capabilities 
I am saddened by the decrease i...
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Categories: underestimating, animal,
Form: Acrostic

I've met Scarecrows with more Spine than you!

...I'm not addicted, so this will be easy
It's a hard truth to hear so I just tune it out 
and I’m arguing with walls 
but I end up letting them fall on me 
“But it can only be as violent as your im...
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Categories: underestimating, addiction, conflict, desire, growth,
Form: Free verse

My Scars

...Author Dana Redricks
December 16, 2823

In the depths of my struggles, I once believed that my scars were badges of shame, never to be relieved.
But my God, Yahweh, sees beyond this façade, He kn...
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Categories: underestimating, blessing, christian, deep, encouraging,
Form: Free verse


A Short Essay Concerning People In the United States Having Babies That They Can't Support

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In the United States, the decision to have children, even when financial support is uncertain, can be influenced by a myriad of complex factors.
One significant factor is the societal expectation ...
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Categories: underestimating, 12th grade, allusion, baby,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberWorst of My Luck

...Indeed my recent losses are curses of my worst karma,
For underestimating their very own pains and drama,
For failing to live up to my own words, dreams, and dharma....
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Categories: underestimating, destiny, meaningful, philosophy, religion,
Form: Sijo

Drowning In Shallow Water

...drowning in shallow water
knowing how to swim,
but not knowing how to float
i do not blame her for leaving

drowning in shallow water
knowing how to swim,
but not knowing how to float
i do no...
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Categories: underestimating, heartbreak, heartbroken, i miss
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberWhen Underestimated

...I wonder if a difference
between a mature
health care bodhisattva
and a less experienced
potential peace messiah

Could be uncovered by noticing
a wisely curious genius
gathering all sacred p...
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Categories: underestimating, earth, earth day, easter,
Form: Political Verse

Premium MemberLiving Faith March, April N May-Lenten Season

...Father Christ went down to earth from the Heavenly Kingdom 
Mother Mary bore Him in a humble manger with animals
He had a presentation at the temple
Mother Mary sad at the loss of Father Christ an...
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Categories: underestimating, christian, god, jesus, love,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberEyes To See But We Don'T Look

...Eyes to see but we don’t look


People are recuperating about COVID 19
On this planet we call earth
Every nation is affected by COVID 19
America is slowly rising
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To become one of the greate...
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Categories: underestimating, christian, fate, god, jesus,
Form: Free verse

Changes For Girls

...They bound our capabilities
By always underestimating our abilities
They have already planned our life before birth
Tossing us away as if we don't have any worth
They treat us the way they please...
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Categories: underestimating, 11th grade, change, encouraging,
Form: Rhyme

Late Night Overthinking

...Late night overthinking
Heart racing, made up situation anticipating
Feelings chasing, dread encasing
I return, rewind to the start, replaying the awful part.
When they said that, what did they a...
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Categories: underestimating, cry, deep, emotions, mental
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberErsatz Men

...Chauvinistic men 
with a false sense of pride 
drum their chests 
repeatedly like a gorilla 
standing upright 
arrogantly 
proclaiming themselves 
the kings of the universe 
bragging to anyon...
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Categories: underestimating, people, perspective, pride, rude,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberLucifer Misjudges Us

...Lucifer laughs
gloating about the pandemic
loving our anguish

Keeping us apart
trying our patience
miscommunication and misunderstandings 

Reveling in our sorrow 
And our social distancing...
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Categories: underestimating, inspirational,
Form: Free verse

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