‘I am done’ is Enough by Kritika How should I say when I am done‘I am done’ is enoughEnough! Do you get the meaning?I crave for food, the outside is not my styleI crave for warmth, the outside is fragileUnfold now the treasureMy legs are weary of the rosesThorns are what I want to adorn... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
Call for Christmas Theme Submissions: Hotel By Masticadores Hotel By Masticadores invites you to share your festive spirit! Founded by Juan Re Crivelo in 2019, we are now seeking submissions that embrace the warmth and joy of the Christmas season. What We’re Looking For: We welcome poetry, reviews, short fiction, interviews, travelogues, and memoirs that capture... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«The Persona» by Zewaye The crowd cheers before I even say a word,but their mere applause is incapable of numbing my fear.My heart burns as though it has just felt the coldness of the edge of a sword andI can barely even hear the words as they escape my lips. Suddenly, I gather the courage to flash... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Fleeting feelings» by Mary Grace Amores Rojo A breath of fresh air – that’s what you were,The calmness of your aura, the peace in being there.The way you talk, the way you walk, the way you stare.The serenity in your voice, and a smile so rare. Yet there’s this void I cannot explain.A part of... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Random Words, Real Emotions: The Story of Jake« From writing poems as an emotional outlet in elementary school to becoming a published author and lyricist, Jake’s journey is one of passion, resilience, and authenticity. Known for his emotionally rich poetry and raw storytelling, Jake is the voice behind RandomWordsByJake, a platform born during the pandemic... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«When bodies turn to dust, the soul shall linger.» – Aboli Mane MAN : Do you think poetry is back in fashion? AA : Yes, I actually believe it was never out of fashion. Poetry is one of the oldest methods of expression. Be it the Poetic Edda, Iliad or even Rigveda, myths of ancient... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Shadow Man» by Lynn White Hello my shadow man.You have been behind meall my life.But now I can turn and face you,as I turn my life round.See your features,see what’s there,know who you are,then put you behind me, maybe.Maybe,as I move on. Or, perhaps you’ll step forwardout of the shadowto greet me,and I’ll see your smile,and greet youand... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Loves» by Miriam Costa Loves that we give ourselves completely, without fear, without pause, a love that cares for life, that protects, someone with the love that makes the other the center of their best poem! And everything that was affection turns to universe and in the eyes of those who once called us shelter,... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«My Mind’s Eye» by Robbie Cheadle I reflect on my lifethrough my mind’s eyeinspectingseekingI open secret drawersrummaging throughtheir hidden contentsMy childhooda time of happinessinnocenceand laughterMy teenage yearsI gently probepulling out memorieslike old clothesfrom the cupboard of timeI run my eye over themlooking for rentstears and wrinklesChoices that impactedon the elastic band of my lifelike pulled... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Fledgling’s Promise» by Joni Caggiano sorrow is a thistle that clawsits way through tender flesh festers like a wayward wounddyes blue bird color sky to gray red bricks, meld curtains shutshield dreams and hopes away like a girdle on an aged womanwith a belly made of silky clay moods shift a clock’s rigid armssand drifts to erase another day shallow breath... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Celestial Drift» by Nigel Byng Does the world fear the light of the stars?Or does the glow of the moon threaten our existence?I wax and wane in your presenceThe magnetism of your auraLifts my moodTime zones provide the cover of distanceAnd I feel your absence.You are my Hypatia.A profound mind and enigmatic spirit,A sensual beauty... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Time passes. Seasons change.» ‘ Gary Gautier MAN : Do you think poetry is back in fashion? GG : Honestly, I don’t think poetry is ever in or out of fashion. It will always be there. As long as human beings have language and imagination, there is a hole to be filled by poetry. There... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Hallow Echoes» by Precious Magdaleno Night after night, the demon inside me wakes, slowly clawing at the cage of my ribs. It silently feast on the anger I tried to bury for a long time, drinking f…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Morning» by Maria Michaela The sun rises slowly and fast at the same timeI am both happy and sad seeing itHappy for another chance to see its beautyAnd sad, knowing it was your lastBirds sing joyfully filling the silence with its melodyI close my eyes, recalling your face, your voice and all that you wereI... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Blossoms» by Etya Vasserman Krichmar From blossoms comes nectar,from nectar comes honey.From honey comes sweetness,from sweetness comes health. From health comes longevity,from longevity, wisdom.From wisdom comes knowledge,from knowledge comes history. From history comes remembrance,from remembrance comes the answer.From the answer comes enlightenment. But we learn of hate.From hate comes transformation,from transformation comes balance.From balance, a... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores