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Jul 11, 2024

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The Art that is Poetry

In

Catharsis Chronicles

by

Mika Oka

As I Lie Down in My Grave Each Day

Where nocturnal whispers its eerie light

Jul 11, 2024

A full moon on a cloudy night

Jul 11, 2024

In

Write Under the Moon

by

Mika Oka

Someday, You’ll Be a Star Too

In the part you were born to play

Jun 21, 2024

Photo by Dino Reichmuth on Unsplash

Jun 21, 2024

In

ILLUMINATION

by

Charlene Ann Mildred

Between Atheists and Believer

Blooms are mixed — some roots in ancient scriptures, twisted of the rich soil of gods and spirits, while others stretch out in the open…

Apr 25, 2024

Between Atheists and Believer

Apr 25, 2024

In

Inspiring Words

by

Mike Sansone

What Will I Write to God?

A ‘Love Aware’ poem — early in the journey.

Apr 14, 2024

Sunrise over a lonely road in farm country.

Apr 14, 2024

In

Wellspring Publication

by

William

You’re closer than you think.

In the midst of the journey, under the vast sky’s brink, Lies a tale unwritten, closer than you think.

Apr 10, 2024

You’re closer than you think.

Apr 10, 2024

In

Inspiring Poets

by

Kamal O. Touhami

Bonfire in Spring

✍ Kamal O. Touhami

Apr 12, 2024

Bonfire in Spring

Apr 12, 2024

In

Write Under the Moon

by

Mika Oka

I Will Miss You When Springtime Comes

When one person catches feelings for the other.

Apr 9, 2024

Color photo of pink flowering trees by Redd F on Unsplash

Apr 9, 2024

In

Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

by

Bin Jiang

The Imaginary Line

Crossing it is the first step

Apr 7, 2024

The Imaginary Line

Apr 7, 2024

In

Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

by

Bin Jiang

Taken From You

This one is for Harsha Gurnani and anyone who has lost their loved one before completing their love story

Apr 6, 2024

Taken From You

Apr 6, 2024

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

by

Bin Jiang

My Voice Underneath

When I write I speak beneath my keystrokes

Apr 1, 2024

My Voice Underneath

Apr 1, 2024

🌿Eva Chan🌿

“Beauty and Truth”

Beauty and Truth

Mar 29, 2024

“Beauty and Truth”

Mar 29, 2024

Mika Oka

Underneath The Sun Shower

Beautiful moments, whether in a movie or real life, make me smile. But just as quickly, tears can well up in my eyes.

Mar 20, 2024

Underneath The Sun Shower

Mar 20, 2024

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Prose With Purpose

by

Mika Oka

Using Their Mockeries to Fuel My Passion

I know that there will always be people who would critique and nitpick what we do, no matter what path we choose. Writing is no exception.

Mar 1, 2024

Using Their Mockeries to Fuel My Passion

Mar 1, 2024

In

MuserScribe

by

Mika Oka

Fall Seven, Rise Eight

“七転び八起き fall seven, rise eight” (nanakorobi yaoki) is a Japanese proverb that means keep going, even when things get tough.

Feb 29, 2024

Fall Seven, Rise Eight

Feb 29, 2024

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All’s Well

by

Mika Oka

The Smile Behind That Champagne Toast

Feb 27, 2024

The Smile Behind That Champagne Toast

Feb 27, 2024

Mika Oka

Her Barbed Words

It’s heartbreaking when the person closest to you seems determined to undermine your every effort.

Feb 20, 2024

Her Barbed Words

Feb 20, 2024

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Lifeline

by

Mika Oka

Forgotten Sticky Notes

Memories are just like the neglected stacks of sticky notes. Memories are not forgotten. They just missed the opportunity to be remembered.

Feb 15, 2024

Forgotten Sticky Notes

Feb 15, 2024

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