Free verse is verse in lines, rhyming (if at all) very irregularly. Nowadays some poets and critics reject the term ‘free verse’ and prefer to speak of ‘open form’ poetry or ‘mixed form’ poetry. This type of writing consists of a variety of lines and stanzas to your liking. Free verse poetry is an open form of poetry, which in its modern form arose through the French verse libre form. It does not use consistent patterns, rhyme, or any musical pattern. It tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech. 

“When?”

Unexpected events previously occurred in my life.
Changes that were unintended.
I’m not sure how to deal or accept these situations.

My life is like a roller coaster going up and down, or like waves going from high to low. There are recurring events that never seem to stop.
My life is constantly in motion.
When will my life hit the pause button.

My energy is being drained every second of every day.
When will I be able to feel the feeling of love and passion for another?
When will I be able to realize my worth?
When will life be on the same level as me?

“This Feeling”

The sun rises over the horizon.
The light shines through my window every morning.
I wake up to realize that today is a new day, I will do better than what I did yesterday.

My imagination runs free.
My hair runs wild in the wind.
My eyes closed, feeling the sun beaming on my face.
This feeling is what I wish to last forever.

The moon peeks from behind the clouds.
The constellations and stars twinkle in the dark blue sky.
Looking up, gazing, and not feeling a worry in the world.
This feeling is what I wish to last a lifetime.

Looking into his eyes,
listening to his laugh,
Hearing his voice,
Knowing that he is a part of my life.
This feeling is what I wish to last forever.

“The Art Of Literature”

Every line,
every phrase,
and every word that I come across while reading,
makes me feel joyous.
My finger follows every sentence on the rough, inked pages.

As I am about to write, my hand hits the paper.
I feel more alive.
The feeling of loving every sentence that is being written,
Makes me feel complete.

Reading and writing is the symbolic meaning of what I believe to be the art of literature.
In my world, reading and writing is my coping mechanism for all my stress and struggles.

The thought of being carried away or being drawn to the book,
by the imagery or the conflict that is occurring
Makes my mind fill with curiosity.

I’m open to new possibilities and start realizing that life is like a book.
Our memories, experiences, and traumas are just chapters.
The art of literature opens your mind to new possibilities and new doors that can be opened.

Published by Anastasia B.