A Desperate Plea

A Desperate Plea

By Jessi Rae My life is a broken heart; Seems each day brings a “fresh start.” Then I realize it’s happened all before: Pain, misery, and heartache galore. God, take my pain and heal my heart. Save me from Satan’s fiery dart. Give me...
Between the Roses

Between the Roses

In honor of the lives lost at Columbine High School; April 20, 1999The world grew darker that day.When I grieve losses known only to me,the world carries on, obliviouswhile I stand over an empty field,wilting sunflower in hand, wondering if it was even real.But when...
The Human Mind

The Human Mind

By Olivia Morgan White The human mind is truly the scariest thing of all. It twists and warps and spirals and spins… And slowly you lose control. Life jumps out of proportion, And nothing makes sense. Monsters evolve from mist As the mind manufactures fear, And...
Vines

Vines

By S. F. Dekreel My brain is wrecked, my heart is hollow Dwelling on the idols I’ve been trying to follow I listen to them quarrel and fight in my head Hungry and greedy for a place on my throne In theory, Christ’s throne But it’s become mine I...
Nine Tips to Help You Become an Excellent Poet

Nine Tips to Help You Become an Excellent Poet

Kingdom Pen has been receiving a steady stream of poetry submissions for a long time, but this summer they doubled. Pleasantly surprised, the KP staff convened to discuss what to do and resolved to be more selective about which poems to accept. Although the decision...
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