⚠️ Content Warning: The following material contains scenes of violence and may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. “My Life Reads Like a Suicide Note”© 2025 by Michael L. Utley my old man died aloneon a busted sofaon a September farmin the middleof nowherewith a gut full ofprescription drugsand a poorly scrawled... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
What is a Good Parent? A good parent is not flawless, nor untouchable.A good parent is human, but responsible. They love without conditions, as if love were the air their child breathes.They stand as shelter when sour weather brews,And as sunlight when shadows linger for too long. They listen to the tremble in a voice,The... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Untouchable Love» by Friscia Magbanua I am serving your heart the whole time now. Whether it is giving me the benefit of the doubtOr a justification that you will end updeciding I am not good enough for you. How tragically dreadfully this would hurt usand yet you leave just like that even the wind couldn’t follow.... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«You’ll Be Safe There» by Doc Lovely Siguerre- Abutal There, when you wake, your favorite pancit guisado and crispy pata await—served with an ice-cold coke, just the way you like it. Unlike here, where sleep rarely comes easy,and even opening your mouth to taste the food on your plate feels impossible. You’ll be happier there... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Please Let Them Know» by Selma Martin Tell them. Tell themI don’t do like for like. Thereare things more importantthan likes and numbers;like listening to the colors inthe rain and music in the after-noon buzz. Like inhaling warmth insilence and holding eternityin my soul. Like rememberingfriends standing on the other sideof the river, waiting. And keeping track... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Questions Unanswered» by Zewaye Why do I hear the sound of frightened birds chirpingbut look around and see no hunter?Why do I hear my phone ringeven though I know there’s no one who cares enough to call?Why do I hear voices around meeven when I’m the only one in this dark lonely room?Why do I see... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
Time Passes, Love Remains by Bianca Alina I can’t recall how many days have gone by since that moment. It could be three days or possibly longer. I’ve lost track of time. Perhaps I’ve been sitting here, fingers poised over the keyboard and my gaze locked onto the immaculate blank page for an eternity. Time... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Deep Pressure» by Karlyn Miraflor I lay awake spiraling in regretDecisions I struggle to forgetClocks ticking; each second represents my worth while counting minutes to regress.Treading paths with demons forcing declaration of instant broken progress. Conversations of the same purple rhymesI try to find yellow in senseless criesLeft lifeless withdrawn with breaths passing byInflamed, infected,... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«My review of Passing Through: Some thoughts on life and death by K Morris» (Robbie Cheadle) Picture caption: Cover of Passing Through: Some Thoughts on Life and Death by K Morris I have read a lot of this poet’s thoughtful and though provoking poetry and, for me, this is his best collection to date. A... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
A Sister Is … (a metaphorical poem) by Robbie Cheadle a thief, stealing attention that’s rightfully yours;a port in a storm, when your house of cards falls;a fountain of knowledge, your problems, not hers;a megaphone whose voice, is louder than yours;an expert on everything, you try for the first time;a comedian who’ll dance, make you... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Midnight» by Maria Michaela The night’s spectacle kept us upFireworks reflecting in your eyesA countdown of the moments shared in the pastFuture unknownTime running outI wanted time to stopBut the…| Hotel by Masticadores
Alba LaMerced en PoeMAS Fest 2025. Imagen de @glaincoronaDe razones y poesía…| Club de Cultura de la UNED
El Ciudadano La escritora, artista visual y orfebre Agatha Portolés (Santiago, 1994) presenta su primer libro de poesía, Duermevela, una bitácora poética que explora los estados liminales entre el sueño y la vigilia. Compuesto por 4 capítulos –Oculta estrella, Hechizos medievales, Mar oscuro y Perla chueca-, este libro se gestó a lo largo de cuatro años de […] La entrada Entre el sueño y la vigilia: Llega «Duermevela», la poesía liminal de Agatha Portolés se publicó primero ...| El Ciudadano
La poeta y académica española Marta López Vilar estuvo hace pocos días en Atenas con motivo del 5º Congreso Internacional “Ecos y Resplandores Helenos en la Cultura Hispana”, celebrado en el Instituto Cervantes de Atenas, en cuyo marco participó en una mesa redonda sobre el tema: «Nostalgia, ausencia y violencia (del mar heleno)». Panorama Griego […] The post Entrevista | Marta López Vilar: Regresar a Grecia es como regresar a un origen, a algo primordial. Y ahí radica la poes...| Panorama Griego
Colaboraciones Alberto Vital Círculos concéntricos del ahoray el aquí. Muchos tiempos a la vez,muchos aquí. Y una mujer de teztenaz me mira desde su última hora. O penúltima. Carga a su breve hijo.Un párpado en la ardua foto le pesacomo a ti, tensa, al término, Teresa.Y no le queda cerca un crucifijo. ¿Cómo? ¿Cómo vivir... Leer más →|
‘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 …| 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 swo…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Fleeting feelings» by Mary Grace Amores RojoA 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 s…| Hotel by Masticadores
«When bodies turn to dust, the soul shall linger.» – Aboli ManeMAN : Do you think poetry is back in fashion?AA : Yes, I actually believe it was never out of fashion. Poetry is one of the ol…| 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 a…| 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 the…| 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 la…| 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 …| 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 mood…| 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 joyf…| 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.F…| Hotel by Masticadores
«TRUTH AND LIES» by Maggie WatsonIf it is the truth you seek, swallow your lies. Even when coated in sugar, deception burns. Truth leaves no bitterness on the tongue. Unless applied harshly as puni…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Kristine Joy Verdeflor Scianneux Late night texting,What are you doing?Who are you talking?Who is that girl?Her number is not even registered. You said it’s nothing.She’s just your collea…| Hotel by Masticadores
«A House Built On Lies» by Bianca Alina Every time I see you desperately trying to save this house built on lies, I feel a wave of sickness wash over me. You are so engulfed in your fantasies …| Hotel by Masticadores
«DECEIT» by Maggie WatsonLittle birdies tell stories that travelas vultures gorge themselves on the lies that unravel. Elephants have good memories, which isa great asset when you truncate lines wi…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Clouds of shame» by Kimberly Vargas Agnese swirl abuse’til light separates from darklike oil and vinegar inkwellsand blame lays upon misused sheets.Separatethe hit man’s truth from …| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Navin Bhansali Not a friend, nor family,Nor anyone else—It was always me,The one who lied to myself. Telling myselfI didn’t deserve the love I received.But tell me—How much self-wor…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Bittersweet Farewell» by Mary Grace Amores RojoI still remember our very first encounter,Filled with pure bliss, fun, and laughter.Who would’ve thought I’d trust again,After all the trauma and sil…| Hotel by Masticadores
«In The Name Of Love» by Jonalyn Perez In the name of Love I will be happy for youIn the name of LoveI will respect and support youIn the name of LoveI will understand and forgive youIn the na…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Nigel Byng Your lips moveto this deceitful grooveEvery syllable from your tongue is a dangerous lieI’ve heard them time and again over the countless livesI’ve lived and diedYet I stick ar…| Hotel by Masticadores
«at your service» by D.M. Navajas you lost all my goodwillby loving me the sameafter all this timeand all the timei triedcriednegotiated for better termsof surrenderfrom a flag that never served me…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Dawn» by Maria Michaela Suddenly, I feel time slipping byI can’t hold the hoursAnd you slowly seem to fade and melt awayLike the night preparing for the coming dawnI didn’t want you to goBut you s…| Hotel by Masticadores
«A Rainy Day» by Rowena Liwanag Suarez The rain,holds so much hope for kindred sentimental soulsbut for a desolate soul like meit rekindles an unhealed deep wound The rain,a constant re…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Karlyn Miraflor You charmed me with your short but brimming intense messages of love. Your false pretense gave me confidence that this love is ours.Only to find that there is a «she-him» …| Hotel by Masticadores
«Liar/Lies», Acrostic poem by Maria Michaela Look at you all innocent lookingIncapable of breaking truths, it seemsAren’t you just the sweet, sweet talkerRomancing your way to my heart Leave …| Hotel by Masticadores
«Heart Ablaze» by Bianca Alina and Nigel Byng I wrote you hundreds of love letters,And now that you are by my side,Words fail me.The passion I tried to contain has only grown stronger with every mo…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Messiah» by Nigel Byng There will be no martyrs, only memesHe stands an enigma,Some drawn to his flame,His charismaa royal dispositionA king must therefore reside withinAnd so he holds court in op…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Living in 20s, Felt Like It» by Danna When I was a kid, I used to admire adults.I gazed at how they do things.They looked composed,like life was made to be easy.After all, adults already had so mu…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Ritu Negi When you already know the truth,But still watch them lie to you,Oh, the hurt, the pain you feel,When it comes from someone who once said they’d die for you. The sky cries, the s…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Friscia Magbanua Everything feels intact in our bones..Love is our tragedy and hope becomes our formality. I felt you with every corner of my dreams but none of it is making any sense. Am…| Hotel by Masticadores
Zenda comparte cinco poemas de 'El nombre de los bueyes', de Eugenio Marcos Oteruelo, publicado por Aliar.| Zenda
Luis Colder apunta algunas claves de la escritura de su poemario 'Código Hobo', publicado por EspasaesPoesía.| Zenda
El amor, el tiempo, el destino, la misma poesía, son algunos de los temas que con más frecuencia aparecen en su poesía. Y, además, algo que es infrecuente en muchos poetas: hay en su obra, y la pre…| morfemacero.com
El 22 de mayo de 2025 se reunió el jurado del VII Certamen de Canciones de la UNED, formado por Pilar Lago Castro (profesora jubilada de la Facultad de Educación de la UNED), Guillermo Laín Corona (Catedrático de Literatura Española de la UNED), José Miguel López (periodista) y Gonzalo Lasheras (músico y productor). Tras … Sigue leyendo →| Club de Cultura de la UNED
«Echoes» by Bianca Alina When you touched me, it felt as if I were brought back to life;Every fiber of my being ignited with wild intensity.The first time we made love,My soul overflowed with the e…| Hotel by Masticadores
«This Adobo Life» by Noel Aquino Releasing Soon Blurb In This Adobo Life, Noel Aquino shares a journey of love, resilience, and self-discovery through poetry and prose. Blending personal journ…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Dear Future Wife» by J.D. Phoebus J. AguasNow I know whyI waited anddidn’t takemy chanceson others,why there was somethingholding me back,why do I have to walk alone…and now that IR…| Hotel by Masticadores
Step into a world where the simple joys of life are celebrated through the timeless beauty of verse. Poetry Treasures 5: Small Pleasures brings together a vibrant collection of poems from the talen…| Hotel by Masticadores
Publicado originalmente el 25 de abril de 2013 . Hoy el coplero del Llano estaría cumpliendo 87 años. Lo recordamos con un poema de otro valor apureño que recientemente partió a su vuelo eterno, el poeta José Vicente Rojas.| VIVENCIAS LLANERAS DEL ABUELO
«My Dearest» by Jake Will you call me crazy?Because I told you are importantWill you walk away?Because I told you I like you I only met you for few daysBut It feels that my soul knew you all alongY…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Resilience in Verse: An Interview with Poet and Survivor, April» Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with April, a remarkable individual whose story and work are both deeply inspiring and…| Hotel by Masticadores
«After Rain Skies The Global Anthology» A Reflection by Maria Elena Mana-ay Parcon To God be the Highest Glory ✨🙏 It seems like yesterday when our Editor Ms Michelle Ayon Navajas has invited me to …| Hotel by Masticadores
«US» by Friscia Magbanua I thought giving us space would be better for the both of us. But it gets harder everyday. We did everything we can to recover what we lost. But it …| Hotel by Masticadores
«February 29» by Norj Joseph We frequently speak of loveIn either poetry or proseWhen we spoke of our loveOur two hearts arose For two decades pastNothing’s changed»Babe, I love you right fro…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Love On Borrowed Time» by Norj Joseph Our love is on borrowed time as we know itEvery hour, every second, and every minuteThe clock’s soft tick and the hourglass turned upside downWe are on …| Hotel by Masticadores
«Bridging Care and Creativity: An Insightful Conversation with Kristine Joy Verdeflor Scianneaux.» «Crafting healing words from the heart of a nurse.» In today’s interview, we delve into the creati…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Spring» by Smitha Vishwanath It’s the kind of weatherThat makes everything seem in love-the white-browed wagtail with the Palash branches,the pink trumpet flowers with the blushing sunthe co…| Hotel by Masticadores
«What They Don’t See» by Martha Gloria Byng-Cornwall What they don’t see is my bleeding heart.Every drop of stained blood from his filthy hands still course through my veins.My heart no…| Hotel by Masticadores
«BARE ME NOT» by Friscia Magbanua Love is an extreme feeling a person could have and also has the power to destroy you. I had to love you,not because you’re broke as hell.not because you’re unstabl…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Shattered» by Michelle Ayon Navajas you left me off guard,with wounds that run deep.a heart shattered and scarred,from promises you couldn’t keep. i’m left feeling lost and alone,wondering where i…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Mighty as a Sword» by Etya Vasserman Krichmar Words can uplift us, and words can destroy,They can inspire or deeply annoy—Words, as mighty as the sword. Words build love yet foster hate,They wound…| Hotel by Masticadores
Epilogue for After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology, by Michelle Ayon Navajas I see hope,after the rain,when the clouds dissipate,and the sun begins to shine with newfound brilliance.I see light,af…| Hotel by Masticadores
Editor’s Pick «Sun Haiku 365 Days of Sunrise» by Dawn Pisturino Book Blurb This collection of traditional and non-traditional haiku is dedicated to the sun and its effects on people, animals,…| Hotel by Masticadores
Book Blurb: «A Constellation of Almosts» offers beautifully relatable reflections and a wave of nostalgia, making it an unforgettable companion for millennials and those who cherish life’s bittersw…| Hotel by Masticadores
“Silence” by April The stale air of the cold breeze is chillingThe deafening silence is loudThe distance while you’re right there is globalI can’t bear the sightI am right here, but you’re not …| Hotel by Masticadores
«My Portrait in Oils» by Priscilla Bettis My portrait is simple, unembellished and true in its colors, even the blueof the shadows under my eyesand the taupe of my skirt’s folds.Each stroke of his …| Hotel by Masticadores
«My Other Half, My Moon Love» by Precious Magdaleno in every star that glows in the midnight blue sky,the strange beauty of love is softly burning,with every beat of my heart, your absence I feel,&…| Hotel by Masticadores
Hoy, 21 de enero, se cumplen cinco años de la muerte de una de las poetisas griegas más importantes de la segunda generación de posguerra, Katerina Anghelaki Rooke | Κατερίνα Αγγελάκη Ρουκ| Panorama Griego
Diego Capra nació en Mar del Plata en 1991 y sobrevivió al abuso sexual en su infancia. Es autor trans de los libros Chinito y Ladrillos en el cielo. | Locura en Argentina
Metapoéticas. Antología de poetas hispanoamericanas contemporáneas, magníficamente editado por Milena Rodríguez Gutiérrez, María Lucía Puppo y Alicia Salomone, crea el espacio necesario para acoger la voz de aquellas poetas que han reflexionado desde la poesía sobre la propia poesía.| Revista Mercurio
El poeta dominicano Frank Báez hace una aproximación al Caribe. En este texto, Báez decide mirar los detalles de esta homogeneidad errónea.| Gatopardo
Solemos escuchar a quienes padecen enfermedades mentales y a quienes las tratan, sin embargo, los cuidadores permanecen tras bambalinas.| Gatopardo
Autor: Pedro Montes Lira [1] [2] Filiación: Galería D21, Santiago, Chile. Email: pmontes@d21.cl El libro de poesía La Nueva Novela fue escrito en Viña del Mar entre...| Laboratorio de escrituras
You by Norj Joseph You were my radiant sunshine A day in my lonely nights And the decreasing rays in my colorful lights You were my garden of flowers Red roses for my weary heart And chrysanthe…| Hotel by Masticadores
