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The Bigot is Strong Again by Charl Landsberg

The bigot is strong again. the bigot is strong; his belly greedy, his fingers long. The bigot is strong again. The bigot is strong. How can we stand? Against his machinations, planned, meticulous hatred, spreading us thin. Guarding for our...

Call For Submissions: Poetry Potion 11 (CLOSED)

This is a call for print quarterly number eleven. This edition of Poetry Potion will launch in March. In keeping with tradition this edition focuses on themes around human rights, humanity. This edition is inspired by this quote – “Love and compassion are...

A Poem A Day writing prompt 16 Jan 2017

1 rule: SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK me, the people and the machines… use the form below to submit For more info about A Poem A Day, click here.

Meeting at Night by Sehloho Piet Rampai

The day was over When I first laid my eyes on you Colours in the darkness were nothing But the expression of love As the flowers were asleep The night was drawning nigh But you and I Were surrounded by...

crumblings by Sarah Godsell

I begin crumbling in front of you fuzzy round the edges. Hot, sweaty crumbling like the chocolate chip cookies I baked to get through my degree. I want to crumble into you. Sweet. Like that But my crumbling is messy....