#thewanderingsaylor

[thewanderingsaylor]

If I lay dying

At your feet

Would you breathe

Life back into my lungs

Or leave me

Clawing at your jeans

Gasping for air

While you watch

Head tilted

Pupils dilated

In feral fascination

I should have known

Better

You’ve killed so many

Parts of me

Before -

Those kinds of amputations

I feel them still

When those empty spaces ache

Conjuring a phantom

Of what has been

And I’m left

Haunted

With grief tightly wound

around my throat

While Love lies naked

And alone

Rotting on your hardwood floor.

- Death becomes me.

skg

[imperiallefty]

thewanderingsaylor

She was elegant Yet untamed Honeysuckles a crown Atop a lattice of bronze curls A princess turned queen In earthy tones Lush and verdant Against skin of flawless cream Stark want Naked in her eyes The taste of copper And floral petals Alive on her tongue As she laughed.

& in that moment, she was free.

s. k. g.

[just-unis]

I was tagged by @thisisafreen Thank you! I'm honored, my friend! Lol it rhymes hahaha 😂 The rules are simple: Post the last line of whatever is your latest work in progress and then tag people as many as the words there are in the sentence. “… But aren’t you the one who secretly wishes it so?“ I’m posting it tomorrow so stay tune! Anyways I have a long list of people to tag. Hopefully they haven’t yet been tagged, here it goes! @thewanderingsaylor @rarasworldbro @giulswrites @whenyoujustwannawrite @greenish-orange @lovelydisarray @drearydaffodil @adamantseal @kixxie @reversereflections These are amazing poets with beautiful works that I enjoy reading. Do check them out!

[ashkrue]

@ferrsofiv @mollifour20 @meet-me-in-monntaukk @thewanderingsaylor @piscis8diafol @nadoneria-11-blog 

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[michaelathewordsmith]

THIS IS A TUMBLR HUG! PASS IT ON TO 10 OF YOUR FAVORITE FOLLOWERS! HAVE A LOVELY DAY! ~♡ (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡

Non followers but I love them

@bloodiedskirtts @awkward-radar-tech @taylorswift @bad–bad–man

@teacup13 @hellomissmabelFollowers:@thewanderingsaylor @quietdissidentlyricist @exquisite-grandeur

[hklunethewriter]

20 followers I’d like to know :)

Tagged by @neenorroar a while back! Thank you, darling.

1) Name/nickname: HK

2) Gender: Just the one.

3) Star sign: Libra

4) Height: 5'8″

5) Hogwarts House: I would assume Ravenclaw.

6) Favourite animal: Cats and whales and dogs, too!

7) Hours of sleep: Between 6 and 8, if I’m lucky.

8) Dogs or cats: I like both, but cats.

9) Number of blankets: Three: my sheet, cover, and comforter.

10) Dream trip: So many places...Can I get a round trip?

11) Dream job: Full-time author and/or fabulously wealthy person who travels around helping people.

12) Time: 16:34

13) Birthday: October

14) Favorite Bands: I like several...

15) Favorite Solo Artists: ^

16) Song Stuck In My Head: “More, More, More” - Dagny

17) Last Movie I Watched: Our Souls at Night on Netflix

18) Last Show I Watched: Impractical Jokers <3

19) When Did I Create My Blog: Two minutes ago

20) What Do I Post/Reblog: Writing stuff and things I like.

21) Last Thing I Googled: World Market

22) Other Blogs: It’s just this one for now.

23) Do I Get Asks: Rarely D;

24) Why I Choose My URL: It’s my name and what I do.

25) Following: 70

26) Followers: A lot more than 70!

27) Lucky Number: 72

28) Favorite Instrument: Violin, cello, and bass guitar

29) What Am I Wearing: A cardigan, Zelda shirt, pants, socks, and underwear

30) Favorite Food: Delicious crab, or sorbet/Italian ice.

31) Nationality: American (lol)

32) Favorite Song: I can’t pick just one D;

33) Last Book Read: One of mine. ^_^’

34) Top Three Fictional Universes I’d Like To Join: Pokemon, Animal Crossing, or one that’s relatively safe and has lots of cute sapient robots around. ;o

I’m going to tag some of my new followers. :) @thricein-a-bluemoon @gyffilox @gretchenheffernan @sarahturnbulluniverse @lindseygilly @randietj @bunnywritesanovel @transparentdandelion @courtnuggetscribe @base76 @thewanderingsaylor @daydreamer3682 @seinashikayoko @werewolfundone @aaronscottwriting @ciggs2001 @mrs---jackson @thevajunglebook @elizzawrites @aslytherinneedscoffee @noiretea @silverscribe87 and I know this is more than 20 but I just wanted to tag a lot of you! Play if you want and don’t if you don’t want to play!

[thewanderingsaylor]

The promise of forever

Dripped from your lips

Velvet soft like honey

Slow and sticky like sin

In the summer heat

As the stars in your eyes

Began to fall - violent

Streaks of light smeared

Across the milky twilit sky

While my last words

Whisper soft

Snaked slowly around

your throat

“Choke for me darling”

Because you made me

Hold my breath for years

“Have you had enough now?”

And for the first time

I realize

That love

should never feel

Like drowning.

skg

[adamantseal]

Writer Interview Tag Game

I was tagged by @madworlddiary. Thanks!  :D

1. What made you start writing for the first time?

I was in first grade, and I wanted to start keeping a diary. I remember that I didn’t really know how to form full sentences, and it frustrated me. I began to write poetry when I was 15 because I took a creative writing class and discovered that I had a bit of a knack for it. That really set off my passion for both reading and writing poetry.

2. If you could only write about the ocean, the forest, or the desert for the rest of your life, which one would you pick?

The forest. I grew up in the mountains, and they always sort of call to me. I have been exploring more sea-related themes since I moved near the ocean, but it’s not my first love. I’ve never been to the desert.

3. Would you ever write a memoir?

I used to think that was important. To write the story of my life. I kept journals for years. And then I just stopped writing. Everything. I didn’t write for a very long time. Now, I don’t know. I’m not sure I am interested in me enough to bother.

4. Do you like writing by hand, or writing with a computer?

Every Wednesday, I write by hand in a meeting at work where I pretend to take notes. One of my best poems came out of that practice. Though I have to admit, I prefer the computer because it’s faster.

5. Would you rather be popular among many readers, or unpopular, but loved by critics?

Neither. I honestly appreciate anyone digging my stuff. I write for myself first, but I always love to hear that other people connect with it. I think playing too much to any kind of audience can kill your writing.

6. Do you listen to music while you write? What is the best writing music?

Sometimes. It depends on the type of writing I am doing, but I always listen to music without lyrics. I find other voices distracting when I’m writing. When I’m writing at work, I listen to jazz. When I’m writing poetry, I listen to classical or ambient electronic music.

7. Do people you’ve met find their way into your writing?

Almost always. Not every poem is about another person and not every person rates a poem. However, the most important people in my life tend to find their way into my writing.

I tag : @enslavedmind @warxpunkxmonk @greenish-orange @storiavitali @nolongerbrokenbell @thewanderingsaylor @theseus-jenkins 

[smittenbypoetry]

Promptlyrefined: week 12 (recap)

What a delightful week of poetry, you guys really outdid yourself. I’m not even going to bother to pick the weekly best because you’re all winners in my book. Besides, it was supposed to be just a little game for some poetic fun. Some of you have mentioned how it got you out of a slump, and maybe there’ve also been some bloggers partaking that normally wouldn’t write poetry who now tried it. Either way I am over the moon. And I know at least one person who’d adore seeing this many pomegranate mentions. Without further ado, this week’s poets in order of appearance: 

@mrsninac-blog (poem) @wanderinginaseaofwords (poem) @wordslifeandthings (poem) @dustseeker (poem) @electricarmchair (poem) @rachtiouspalmer (poem) @elementalalchemist (poem) @mjao7 (poem) @waadtariq (poem) @thespiandrummer (poem) @kixxie (poem) @heartofmuse (poem) @louinspace (poem) @poetbitesback (poem) @cruxymox (poem) @juxtapos-ition (poem) @lzlabs (poem) @drearydaffodil (poem) @seagulls-den (poem) @hangingoninquietdesparation (poem) @quietdissidentlyricist (poem) @gracebabcockwrites (poem) @irlloveletters (poem) @warxpunkxmonk (poem) @journalidiot (poem) @mysublimejourney (poem) @thewanderingsaylor (poem) @jasongrabowski (poem) @mleighsquickspot (poem) @autumnsunshine10 (poem) @avolitorial (poem) @fakesurprise (poem) @sweet-poesy (poem) @thewanderingsaylor (poem)

Thank you all for participating! There will be another poetry game in a couple of weeks (I like to change up things), but I certainly won’t wait as long as I did between this one and the last one. 

[poetryriot]

Poetry Riot Prompt (Week One Hundred Forty-Eight)- rage - rage again - rage against

The participants in this week’s prompt are:

poetrex stripedgriffin theregicideking lzlabs regdavey pomegranatepithos cruxymox thewanderingsaylor coffeecodednights storysparksblog louinspace heteroflexibledoh sedehaven alexandracsteffan recklesslyhuman quietdissidentlyricist electricarmchair highrhymes hangingoninquietdesperation sweet-poesy definegodliness seagulls-den girlonshore wordsdontmeananything mysublimejourney poet-soul-woes-me fakesurprise afirelullaby maggierella just-poeticjustice afnanahmed10 emerwrites inklust

Laura’s Pick: @quietdissidentlyricist

What a fabulously fun take on the prompt! I adored this piece. The prompt was a bit of a downer, but this poet found a way to make it lighthearted, upbeat and fun. I was really hoping someone would do something like this. Well done!

Honorable Mentions: @electricarmchair, @stripedgriffin, @poetrex, @definegodliness

Sarah’s Pick: @afirelullaby.

I really liked the honesty in it, the openness of this piece. I like how the prompt was used as an introduction to the stanzas. It’s beautiful. Excellent job!

Honorable Mentions: @fakesurprise, @cruxymox, and @louinspace.

Thank you to all who participated! A new prompt will be posted soon.

[dg-fragments]

So you think you can come up knocking, Or rather you don't even knock, you come barging, In the little place that is our escape, And you think you can change the whole landscape, Just by spreading hatred, Isn't there already too much of it in the world? So many amazing poets we have here, So many writers utilize this place to overcome their fear, And yet you come in like a bully, Hasn't your soul ever seen a day that's sunny? Why is there so much darkness in you I wonder? Or was it, on your part, just another blunder. I have no clue how many of you are there, Maybe one or two, or maybe layers upon layer. This mask behind which you are hiding, In your insecurities, are you gliding? Take it off and come with a good heart, You will see everyone wishing well in your fresh start. So many beautiful people here indeed, Why would you ever want to insult/bully denmysterywoman and writerscreed? For they create so many beautiful memories, Same goes for the wonderful people from Poetic stories. All you do is spread bitterness, disdain and whine. It only motivates our amazing autumn sunshine. You can do all you want and brag, Not one of you have even an ounce of strength like our Meg. Are you really scared because you think you're a failure? Taking out your frustration on the wandering saylor. I wouldn't want to say this but in your arrogance you have become so freaky, Showering hate and insult upon our ever bright, creatingNikki. Did you give your words even a second glance? Before pointing them out on the littlemissimaginary of the illustrans. Anon, you have been warned, For we are artistic collaborations that simply can not be swamped. We will bring to you a poetry riot, No portal you can ever go to such as the poetry portal, There exists among us broken souls, Some are voiceless waiting to be recognized. But I'm sorry, you my friend, here you do not come, You are definitely not welcome here, in this place we call home. - AA P.S. I'm really sorry if I've missed out here on people who received anon hate / bullying and I also apologize if I included anyone in this who hasn't been on the receiving end of that hate. @denmysterywoman @just-4-thought @autumnsunshine10 @creatingnikki @littlemissimaginary @thewanderingsaylor

[rhapsodyinblue45]

I was tagged by @thewanderingsaylor in a fun little game.

The rules are simple: Post the last line of whatever is your latest work in progress and then tag people as many as the words there are in the sentence. - - - “the betrayal quaking 
when he could not 
possess the radiance 
of her full moon. “ - - - 
 The following are excellent writers and supporters of other poets’ writings. Check them out:

@dhritspoetry @wordswritteninsilence @sonador-reveur @whisperinglillies @mikefrawley @justscribbledwords @misunderstoodramblings @inrumford @cruxymox @iceintheattic @ellenya @aubriestar @paratmin @x-changes

💋Rhapsodyinblue45

[blackgenie]

I wish I took more time to write in my book of rhymes I have failed to uphold the writerscreed Despite the motivation gotten from poeticstories. If only I took more time to write Maybe I won't be taken by fakesurprise At how thewanderingsaylor bears to sail With teacup13 through the poetryportal And still remain themyriad. Denmysterywoman come kiss my head So my mind can once again bumbleblossom Bearing fruits worthy of the various challenges Poured into my Tumblr Tor me to quench my artistic thirst And satisfy the hungry desires of sapiosexual me. ---Barry Gene #writerscreed challenge# #poeticstories# @poetryportal @denmysterywoman @bumbleblossoms @teacup13 @themyriad #poetry

[wchwriter]

Tagged by the lovely @kudikot and someone else I think but I can’t find it :/

Name: Wendy Nickname: I don’t have one Zodiac: Nuh Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw Height: I’m actually unsure... average? Sexual Orientation: bi Ethnicity: white australian Favorite Fruit: Maybe mangos, or apples Favorite Season: Autumn and spring Favorite Book Series: Ooooooh no Favorite Fictional Character: I can’t pick one for this either, there’s too many! Favorite Flower: Most of them to be honest, flowers are awesome, especially the ones that turn into edible things! Favorite Scent: Old books and the smell when you blow out a candle and petrichor and the bush in spring and now I’m just making lists Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Animal: Dogs Favorite Band: This is another one that I can’t pick Average Hours of Sleep: Around 8ish Number of Blankets: Ideally one Dream Trip: Can I go to a place that I made up? Last Thing I Googled: Either “city maintenance” or “30 second pudding in a cup”, I was multi-tasking :) Blog Created: November last year [or was it december?] Blogs Followed: 692 Follower Count: 218 What I usually post about: Writing stuff mostly Do I get asks regularly: Not really but I don’t send them either, I’m not great at connecting

Wow I’m terrible at choosing a favourite! Tagging @thewanderingsaylor, @authorrjcity​, @scribblefool​, @christinawritesfiction​, and @ablogofscribbles​

[thewanderingsaylor]

When you run your tongue

Across your teeth

Do you still taste me

Do I linger there

Like the tobacco on your sheets

Like the sticky sweetness

Between my legs

Dripping from your fingers

Can you still hear me

In the melody of that song

You used to love

Used to love

like you loved

Tracing my freckles and scars

Naming them as new

And glorious

Constellations

Burning fire

Etched into pale skin

Luminous like the forgotten moon

Used to love

Like you loved

Kicking me in the stomach

When I was already bleeding out

On the floor

Of your sad studio apartment

In some lonely city

Whose godforsaken name is always

Lodged in my throat

When it rains.

Do you still feel me

When her face is between

Your legs

Worshipping at your altar

While you stare at the ceiling

Speaking in tongues

When you hold your hands

Too close to the flaming coils

On your stove top

Craving to climb inside

Their heat

Because it reminds you

Of being kissed

By my fire

When you light

Your morning cigarette

And watch it’s smoke

Trail off

Into the soft glow

Of a fresh urban dawn

Like when we used to laugh

On your tiny balcony

As if we had some grand secret

And knew every answer

To questions

We hadn’t even asked

Yet.

skg

[thewanderingsaylor]