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Worst Love Poem Entries

February 14, 2019 WooState 0

While these poems did not win, they are still creatively awful and hilarious! Promposal By Eric Miller Dear Margaret, Roses are red,Violets are blue,These poems are cliché,Oh God it’s true. Violets are blue, These poems […]

His Side/Her Side: A Love Poem

February 14, 2019 WooState 0

By Richard Mayne His Side: I’d watch you, before you knew me yet.I’d think myself Romeo, and you Juliet.I knew we’d make for a perfect match,Turns out, we were more perfect than that.I think on […]

Amoureux

February 12, 2019 WooState 0

By Tyanna McCaulsky I like the rhythm of his heartbeatThe electric romantic heatBlazing under the sunsetA marvelous accent, greeting meOn the first day we meetWords bouncing back and forthAs we travel towards the northThe nuzzling […]

Sleepless Nights

February 6, 2019 WooState 0

By Tyanna McCaulsky Where broken glasses lie Hope is now in a disguise Barbarity is rejoicing Peace lay bound with fetters of iron Depression is dressed in a Tom Ford Tux What else can I […]

Worst Love Poem Contest

January 29, 2019 WooState 0

The New Worcester Spy is partnering with creative writing and art club INK to host a Worst Love Poem contest! Compose a creatively awful love poem and submit it to thenewworcesterspy@gmail.com by midnight February 12 […]

Abeodu

January 29, 2019 WooState 2

By Emmanuel G. Freeman The shrieking sounds of breaks from old rugged cars.The sound of bullets from afar.The air reeking the smell of unwashed and sweaty bodies.The obnoxious screams of hungry babies and toddlers.The cries […]

Identity

January 22, 2019 WooState 0

By Tyanna McCaulsky I want to know what is Identity Because, it is not defined by our paternity Consumed by the minds of our society Not understanding the ideal way of your priority Culture tells […]

Chessboard

November 30, 2018 WooState 0

By Eric Miller He presses the dial, The clock counts down, The turn is mine. My loyal pawns scattered about, The royal family protected In a strong, sturdy line. Tick tock. I scan […]

“Gladiator”

November 23, 2018 WooState 0

By Eric Miller Ropes bind my hands, chains grasp my shins, The chariot rides down the streets of Rome, From the murky prison into the lethal sun, Traveling even further from home. Once I […]

Flock//Playlist//Scream

October 21, 2018 WooState 0

By Alex VanAntwerp Flock A flock of birds scatter Each one floating on the sirocco Periwinkle warmth colors the sky Rising, lolling air tussles my hair Steady tide of cars stream Lone lights dot the […]