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Protesting as a Fan by chanyhuman, literature

Experimental Free Verse by chanyhuman, literature

Movement by chanyhuman, literature

Gyp by Happyhedonic, literature

Literature

Gyp

I got the puppy when I was only five I named him Gyp because my parents said he was sick and may not stay alive In the years to come Gyp not only survived but thrived He was a mix between a Basset Hound and a Beagle With big floppy ears, a waddling walk and had more of a deep-throated bay or howl than any bark I used to take him on long walks The Beagle in him always made him want to chase after rabbits Although, the Basset Hound side made him rather slow Gyp didn’t seem to mind that he never caught any rabbits He would come waddling back to me with his big flapping tongue dangling down A look of mischievous joy in his eyes Years went by Gyp became my best pal and would follow me wherever I would go One day my mother died in a car accident three miles from our home I couldn’t talk to anyone I could only cry but all that time Gyp stayed by my side He seemed to sense that something was wrong Gyp would lie beside me occasionally lapping his big tongue across my nose As I grew

American Dream by Happyhedonic, literature

Literature

American Dream

I killed myself with all of my senses Now it doesn't matter what I believe I'm tired of a life of mindless pursuits for pointless possessions. I don't want to achieve the "American Dream" Money and power make us bitter and cruel Meanwhile, the people I love are being destroyed because they can't fit into the status quo mold Freedom of thought is seen as a disease and doctors dispense drugs to those who disagree We are treated like children who won't behave and sadly, we follow like lambs to the slaughter We gather up things that we don't even need just to throw them away with the greatest of ease Never quite sure what we are doing it for but something inside of us is telling us we need to buy more We sense it's all closing in The storms in our heads rushing toward an inevitable end Outside the madness and chaos have taken their toll Very few kind people are living and even less are now born We take endless prescriptions but never feel well Maybe we’re all just living in

Halloween Haiku (1-2) by Happyhedonic, literature

Halloween Poem (4) by Happyhedonic, literature

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Halloween Poem (4)

The dead are powerless to tell us what to do and the living are struggling just to make it through Meanwhile the ragtag angels scour our alleyways searching for food Everything is so terribly bright in the middle of yet, another lonely night I look at the clock but it has no face its hands are gone It’s ashamed of how its invention has caused such harm I am too There’s some Liquid-Drano in the cabinet I consider shooting it into my vein Then I remember asylums can only be altered but never really changed I gaze out a window and I see the assassin is near He stares up at the sun but instead seeing the moon Laughs to himself and says: “Oh, my I’m way too soon” Listlessly, I drift out of my body down the stairs There’s an old man in a chair He cuts out his entrails and sadly states: "It's the best I can do, so please try to relate” I splash scorching acid in my eyes as if it could serve as some disguise Voices drift by on a breeze telling me it’s almost morning and I’ve got to

The Deadly Fan by chanyhuman, literature

The Flood by chanyhuman, literature

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AlexKJones10123

Oct 12, 2015

What do I do,the only folder I can submit to is featured?

AscendantLiche

Oct 19, 2013

Hi. I would just like to ask; when I try to submit a poem, the only folder that is available is "Featured". Should I submit to this folder, or has something broken on my end?

Thank you for your time.

CluelessLlama13

Nov 29, 2012

Hi. I don't really write. I don't even like writing very much, but I wrote this poem kinda out of nowhere, and I feel like I should share it with people because I feel like it's something everyone should learn/know. I honestly feel kind of funny taking credit for it, even though I know I wrote it. My mom says I was "inspired" or something.. Anyway, this poem really helped me through depression from about age 14-16. I figure there has to be some reason for it. So I want it to help others like it did me (and a few others I've shared it with) if possible.
Bottom line, I don't want to join any group I'm not going to contribute much to. But I wondered if I could somehow submit it or something anyway?
I realize this sounds pretty cheesy and pathetic, but I'm honestly just trying to save you an inactive member more than anything by asking this. I would suggest it as a fav, but I feel like that's almost cheating... I dunno.
The actual poem is right here [link] if you'd like to read it. If I'm totally breaking the rules here, I completely understand. I merely want to throw it out there in hopes that it could benefit someone else. Thanks.

Haiku-san

Oct 11, 2012

Sure is crowded here- any chance of putting up more folders since the only one able to submit to is full?

RaeraeTearoha

Aug 26, 2012

Hello to all -

I am new to DeviantArt & online Poetry altogether really, though I have been writing for quite a long time...
Just a quick question...?
What exactly do I do here?
Sorry for such a stupid question.

VampObsessed

Jul 31, 2012

Hello to all of my fellow writers. I've recently finished my novel and am trying to find representation. Finding an agent/publisher is hard for a first time author.

I have created a webpage with my poetry and short stories available. I will be adding more soon and keeping everyone updated on the status of my novel and the publishing world.

Please join my webpage and help support me. If I can prove I have interested people in my work I feel as though I have a much higher chance at success.

[link]

katara11111

Jan 16, 2012

Folder Full D: