Poems from mariavalentini

On the Unavoidable Existentialism of the Cosmos
It is easy to lose oneself gazing into the vastness of space.   The calm beating of the heart begins to mirror the gently pulsing twinkle...
On Empty Promises
I’m there for you whenever you need me   …except for when it’s inconvenient. You’re the most important person in my life   …until someone...
On the Nature of Loneliness
You may be wondering How your pain goes unnoticed. Feeling like you're screaming, And nobody is even looking in your direction. How is it...
On the Unparalleled Cruelty of Our Species
They give us their devotion and love, We respond with hate. They show us their loyalty, We cast them out on the street. They offer us...
On the Ability of Poetry to Make a Difference
Words cannot change the world And it will never be true that We can make a difference just by writing The written word Is not able to...