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Regina Guarisco began contributing her poetry to Axis of Logic in 2003 but began writing poetry when she was only 10. Her poetry, published on Axis, was written when she was 16 and 17 years old. She is now a college graduate and a singer/songwriter in Arizona. Read Regina's poetry... » read this article

  Judges Could you pull the trigger, Of a gun. Pointed at a mans head. You could make the judgment But could you, Flip the switch of the silent screaming dead. So easy it was, For you to sleep, After condemning ones soul. Any you only saw a few pieces,... » read this article

Through it all Through the tough times, I have shed my tears. I have felt the heartbreak, And she my fears. For all the trials, Troubles that have made me want to retreat. When the world has turned upside down, I have always landed on my feet. After my cheeks... » read this article

How it was Remember how it was, Before you had to pay bills, Have a minimum wage job, Or the struggle as if your constantly running up hills. Remember how it was, When you believed in the monster in the closet. When you had not a care in the world... » read this article

Freedom Fighters   I'm 16 years old And people are fighting for my rights, My father included Are trying to keep hope for our future in sight.   These fighters for our freedom, with voices often ignored, Use logic and honesty; As their corruption killing sword.   Even when knocked... » read this article

  Secrets They are custom made demons. We created them, Kept them alive, Tried to bury them. They are our choices creations. Dark and hidden. Taken to the grave, No other must know, Locked in our minds forever. To think of sharing is forbidden. Secrets hide behind our eyes. Stabbing... » read this article

When Sally met Santa Asleep she was, Curled up on the couch. She tried to stay awake, But fell asleep in a slouch. Her parents walked out, And seen Sally's state. They covered her with another blanket, Went to bed leaving sally to her wait. A noise woke her up,... » read this article

Control Control. Something Humanity has always tried to possess. An ability, which if acquired, would dissolve all chaos in the form of slavery.  As beings of simple minds we have relished in the naive idea that if we get everything, money, power, family, friends, a home and so on, that... » read this article

Calm The worst,  Is not the rage, Or the lit fuse to the bomb. It isn�t the violence on a boil. The worst is the calm. The worst Is when you know, Exactly what you want to do. You realize, You can do it, And walk away satisfied too. The... » read this article

"Heard" You can tie my hands, And I'll just kick my feet. You can hit me until I'm black and blue, But I will never be beat. You can steal my light, But I'll still shine. You can stand in front of me, And I'll just hold up my sign.... » read this article

Survived   Through all the problems and hurt, Your hope and happiness prevailed. Not only when it rained, But also when it hailed. You've been to the lowest low. You've been knocked hard to the ground. Yet you summoned the power to stand, And knew there were things yet to... » read this article

Living You look out the window, But stay inside. Even though you know it's nice out there, With a breeze enough to get those kites to glide. You stare at the water, But don't get in past three feet. Even though you can swim, And you want freedom from the... » read this article

Definitions   Love-is nowhere to be found. Hate-is around every corner. Wants-fill a day. Needs-make a day longer. Wishes-lacking. Dreams-forgotten. Light-fades in every eye. Dark-turns all rotten. Comfort-truly comes from few. Pain-eventually goes away. Happiness-is hard to obtain. Hurt-always wants to stay. Trust- must be earned. Deceit- shouldn�t exist. Past-... » read this article

Dream of America It started as an idea. Then became a dream. To then become a goal. Strove for even when called obscene. A prize, That has been criticized and ridiculed. It�s contestants never wavering, For they would not be fooled. Ignoring those who were angry. Ignoring those who were... » read this article

Mommy   Mommy, What's a bomb? Is it a bad thing? Is it wrong?   Mommy, What does greed mean? Is it a new toy? Can it even be seen?   Mommy,  What's a war? Is it that thing you use, to mop the floor?   And here you thought,... » read this article

Greed I find myself, Stating what is mine. My mind turns dark, When instead it should shine. I seem to give in, To the one thing I dislike. It�s the one thing, That makes humans fight. Battles are and have been fought, Because of it. This emotion causes hurt. Makes... » read this article

Drums of war Our finger is pointing They say "their the ones to blame Lets kill all their people And put their country to shame" They say "we don't need any proof We don't need to here what they have to say They don't follow our rules Or live by... » read this article

4 Words Honesty. There's an interesting word. One obviously, That our government has never heard. Lets se if we can find another one. How about integrity? Hard to believe they know that one, Considering they our throwing our county into poverty. What about courage? A lot of our politicians served... » read this article

Empire or Democracy   An Empire Has but one leader That has all control And separates the rich from the bottom feeder   The people have no say When it comes to their country�s well being And they only see What their leader wants them seeing   That leader has... » read this article