The Unknown. Perhaps it's our purpose, or an obscure branch of theoretical physics. Maybe it's the existence of a supreme being, or the origin of life. Or maybe it's something more personal. Write about something unknown. Fiction or non-fiction, poetry or Prose. $100 purse to our favorite entry. Outstanding entries will be shared with our publishing partners.

TBHughes

377 reads

Maze of Me

My mind is a tidal wave of thoughts, roaring over the heavy roads until at last the engine dies. They trigger me like a gun without the bullet, observing my reaction, its damage insignificant to those around me. I am not wounded by sight, yet I feel crimson stains beneath my skin.

I am sad, I think. And yet I smile.

I am happy, I know. Yet saltwater slides over my cheeks.

Will the mind’s perplexities ever be understood as they intertwine and dig deeper into the pit of my subconscious? Thoughts hold blind control over me. I am merely the fallen apple in Newton’s theory, reacting to the forces around me. The cause of my actions reaches to my conscious, begs me to understand my own reactions.

Yet I falter in the maze of my mind. Forever I am a mystery to myself.

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Winter

Winter is inching closer and closer, though it may not officially be winter the weather would make you think it is. Write a micro-poem of what winter is to you. It does not have to be a literal meaning, it could be of memories or feelings you associate with winter or how you depict the season. 15-20 words

Cover image for post Snowing Air, by Vyxyn

Vyxyn in Micropoetry

42 reads

Snowing Air

Leafless trees stand all around

the grass once green

Now tones of brown.

Death hangs in the

Snowing air.

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Winter

Winter is inching closer and closer, though it may not officially be winter the weather would make you think it is. Write a micro-poem of what winter is to you. It does not have to be a literal meaning, it could be of memories or feelings you associate with winter or how you depict the season. 15-20 words

Savannahad in Micropoetry

18 reads

Blisters

Somber cold, their feet pucker

On their nose, heat lingers

Heavy breath No longer held

The mountains, they surround us.

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Winter

Winter is inching closer and closer, though it may not officially be winter the weather would make you think it is. Write a micro-poem of what winter is to you. It does not have to be a literal meaning, it could be of memories or feelings you associate with winter or how you depict the season. 15-20 words

GaryEnglish in Micropoetry

69 reads

Then Go!

Bite me softly,

Winter’s here,

Whisper words

Into my ear,

Drag me to the mistletoe

Then go!

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Winter

Winter is inching closer and closer, though it may not officially be winter the weather would make you think it is. Write a micro-poem of what winter is to you. It does not have to be a literal meaning, it could be of memories or feelings you associate with winter or how you depict the season. 15-20 words

MClarice in Micropoetry

113 reads

Winter’s Sorrow

I slowly lost a loving soul last winter

just as the trees slowly lose their leaves;

Devastating

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Winter

Winter is inching closer and closer, though it may not officially be winter the weather would make you think it is. Write a micro-poem of what winter is to you. It does not have to be a literal meaning, it could be of memories or feelings you associate with winter or how you depict the season. 15-20 words

BonnieBoo in Micropoetry

54 reads

Kvetch

Thirsting for winter during the heat of summer

She

Aches for the summer during the winter's cold

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Winter

Winter is inching closer and closer, though it may not officially be winter the weather would make you think it is. Write a micro-poem of what winter is to you. It does not have to be a literal meaning, it could be of memories or feelings you associate with winter or how you depict the season. 15-20 words

lastar28 in Micropoetry

30 reads

Winter

Where I'm from, winter is a moody teenager. A blizzard, ice-storm, freezing chill, or slush. I've learned it's magically beautiful.

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Winter

Winter is inching closer and closer, though it may not officially be winter the weather would make you think it is. Write a micro-poem of what winter is to you. It does not have to be a literal meaning, it could be of memories or feelings you associate with winter or how you depict the season. 15-20 words

sweetsilence in Micropoetry

119 reads

Winter

Once vivid colors, all shift to grey

This monochromatic depression, how it takes all breath away

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You don't understand...

Write about something that you don't understand or that others may never understand about you or just in general that you want to explain; this is your chance to show what you believe, explain something important to you, or explain who you really are... move me :). Nonfiction (preferable) or fiction, poetry or prose.

jlsmiley95

22 reads

Stigma

You're right, that isn't a big deal

(Yes it is)

No, I'm not mad

(I'm furious but I don't know why)

Are you sure you'll never leave me?

(I'm paranoid that you will)

Sorry I spaced out

(I have no idea who I am or what is going on)

*bloody knuckles*

I lost a fight with a door, haha

(I wanted to feel something, anything)

I'm having an off day

(every day is an off day and an on day)

I'm just tired

(It is exhausting keeping up with myself)

Do you love me?

(I hate myself)

I am unpredictable in the most predictable way.

As I sit and write, thinking about how I could possibly describe borderline personality disorder, I am taken back to the most recent time I had to explain myself to someone: I work in the mental health field, trying to help kids and their families deal with trauma and develop healthier habits, and, during a consult with the "team," a co worker of mine made a joke about how people with BPD have homicidal ideation. This struck a chord with me (for one, having BPD and 2, being so obtuse in our field), but I was thankful that when I reached out to him, he was receptive to the discussion. He wanted to know more and apologized for his comment. I was pleasantly surprised, although, was at a loss for words as to how to describe what I go through on a daily basis. I don't even know how my mind can function being in so many places at once. But I prevail, and I pray for more people, like my co worker, to fight against the stigma; to normalize my irrational, irregular self.

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Who are you, really?

CalypsoDedkin in Nonfiction

201 reads

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