Of heaving hearts with bitter mouths

Of heaving hearts with bitter mouths
16 November 2024
Courtesy freepik.com


An ear to hone to hear the blast
of time to bring from ages past
through shadows born from eyes downcast
of yesterday’s wenches to free

A crown on head to hold so still
for robin’s nest to bear a quill
future to write of banshee shrill
one to invoke a dark time

The people strived to find a place
twixt mind and heart they carved a space
for glory past not fall from grace
as their memories relented

The throngs were out their lungs on fire
They knew their circumstances dire
Now nothing left they could desire
No hope in their hearts kept empty

As the dark throngs would scream and leer
opposing crowds would laugh and cheer
and slowly all drummed up some fear
both hellbent on birth of riot

From sky to floor, nothing to mend
No grievance letter they could send
Excesses to counter the trend
of heaving hearts with bitter mouths


Written in the context of Ronovan writes Ovi Poetry challenge 74 using the word “cheer” as inspiration. For the rules and more poems, follow this link

Reading of the poem:
Path of Destiny – Saint of Sin

Female wisdom slows down the fight

Female wisdom slows down the fight
27 October 2024


They hoarded from river to sea
homes not for them so tirelessly
as broken throngs just had to flee
usurped lands cannot be taken

As they looked for love and respect
the tides turned on debased regret
although they were told not to fret
their losing path carved itself dark

Trump to trump with a winning card
wrong male policies to discard
intruders are leveled down hard
female wisdom slows down the fight


Written in the context of Ronovan writes Ovi Poetry challenge using the word “respect” as the inspiration. For more poems and rules, follow this link :

Reading of the poem:
Dana Salah - Ya Tal3een (full version) يا طالعين

A new age dawned within the night

A new age dawned within the night
18 October 2024
Courtesy freepik.com


Wolves their claws did slowly sharpen
Hunters their long guns would snap in
What we never knew would happen
set in motion in a heartbeat

As the people failed several tests
the dark forces commenced arrests
with empty hearts and blazing chests
they spread their hate within the world

Of humans shaped a captive breed
they grappled with a dying creed
more hunger strikes more mouths to feed
a crown to tumble down and sway

The crowds the buildings set to blast
a sequence for the rage to last
and as the flames seared on steadfast
a new age dawned within the night



Written in the context of Ronovan writes Ovi poetry challenge. For more poems and the rules, please follow this link.

Reading of the poem:
Lil Wayne - Don't Cry ft. XXXTENTACION

I see within futures we’ll have

I see within futures we’ll have
13 October 2024
Courtesy freepik.com


A future gleamed in the distance
What could have triggered its presence
my wishful thinking for instance?
my thoughts triggered worlds that twirled on

Manuscripts from high doors falling
black on white writings kept calling
the lines blurred as I’d start reading
today and tomorrow were inked

A dip into the deep to see
oceans that stretched infinity
sirens with tales to spin so free
land to water moving to air

Light morse code caught retina thrice
blue spirits playing with me nice
serving me meal with wholesome spice
I see within futures we’ll have


Written in the context of Ronovanwrites Ovi Poetry challenge. For the full rules and more poems, follow this link.

Reading of the poem:
Karliene - Siren Song

Some wage wars in pregnant deceit

Some wage wars in pregnant deceit
7 October 2024
Courtesy freepik.com


The drum rolls preceded the fight
sound of thunder within the night
fireworks infusing the dark light
ignition of dome that caves in

Two allies join in Middle Earth
ravaging lands unto the firth
seeking to establish new hearth
perhaps but violence is heard

Kill for kill is set on repeat
Some wage wars in pregnant deceit
neither faction accepts defeat
eye for eye and we all are blind

Alliances lead to new norms
society acquires other forms
new stances of people in swarms
freedom pierces through the black veils

Reading of the poem:
Written in the context of Ronovan Writes Ovi poetry challenge using the word “defeat” as inspiration. For information on the rules and to read more poems please visit this link
Azam Ali & Loga Ramin Torkian- BARAYE ft. Hamed Nikpay, Mamak Khadem, Arash Avin, Mahsa Ghassemi

Under the pink gases we lie

Under the pink gases we lie
25 September 2024
Courtesy freepik.com


Arrogant heads bear greying crown
their powers slowing at sundown
their shadows leaving their hometown
They make merry though face ashen

The will unbalanced blowing through
a thousand passages untrue
a maze through which blue sparrows flew
demented the mind stood at odds

Though morrow’s lights are uncertain
we know what lies behind curtain
we have a vow to ascertain
we, knights, with mission to endure

Never to forsake what we heard
from the lips of angels uttered
to free humans through spell and word
to balance is our task renewed

Times may lead us to disavow
from crippling acts that Earth do plough
scattering lives, we know not how
our vocation shorn by lost faith

Our appeal would shatter the sky
under the pink gases we lie
there is more than to lay down, die
pink will turn purple through our light

Reading of the poem:
Sarah Kinsley - Knights

In my spree there is path to God

In my spree there is path to God
11 September 2024
Courtesy freepik.com


I set out light as a feather
lost my way through moss and heather
dark storms my heart will now weather
their stark vines crawl through me at night

There are winds blowing me outside
hollowed out my insides slow glide
I am subdued at eventide
Dawn will resurrect what I am

In my mind lurk expectations
I write silent invocations
my book opens revelations
in my spree there is path to God


Written in the context of Ronovan Writes Ovi poetry challenge using the word “expectations” as inspiration. For full rules and other poems, visit this link https://ronovanwrites.com/2024/09/11/ovi-poetry-challenge-65-expectations-is-your-inspiration/

Reading of the poem:
Law Of Thr3e – The Offering

Rock me baby on moonlit nights

Rock me baby on moonlit nights
7 September 2024
Courtesy freepik.com


The holly hollered for a kiss
your sweet face, somehow, I did miss
the winds in winter did much hiss
missing heat of your nightly touch

I conjured your presence in space
with many a quill to retrace
Your features woven inky lace
I drew from memories heartbeat

Right upon you I set my sights
The days went through full of delights
Rock me baby on moonlit nights
let the sun wake us from our sighs

Singing of the lyrics using a melody invented for the occasion
Reading of the poem:
Aurora - Exist For Love

Someday help will come to renew

Someday help will come to renew
30 August 2024

Courtesy freepik.com



They carry weight of dark morrows
chest embedded with stark sorrows
a beating heart that cold fear knows
as the night sketches black inking

Legions overcoming troubles
lips under water blow bubbles
above surface flares yield rubbles
there are nine sins beneath our shame

The trees scorching out the daylight
offer no shade as they burn bright
columns of flames singe my eyesight
someday help will come to renew

Reading of the poem:
The Spirit Song - A Nordic Lullaby

I paved a way to sweet success

I paved a way to sweet success
16 August 2024
Courtesy freepik.com



I walked alone in a wild dream
within darkness shone a bright beam
eyes closed I followed a light stream
a way to another future

My faith restored I took a leap
a giant fall into the deep
edges of me began to seep
into the welcoming haven

My frame went through more than duress
though no fools were left to impress
I paved a way to sweet success
my King, future consort to tame

Written in the context of Ronovanwrites challenge in Ovi poetry challenge 61 using as inspiration the word “success”. For more contributions and to see the rules, follow this link https://ronovanwrites.com/2024/08/14/ovi-poetry-challenge-61-success-is-your-inspiration/

Reading of the poem:
Sunset india - nitin sawhney - sunset track