CULTURES OF ART, POETRY & STORIES

Trapped Sometimes I long to feel the sun upon my skin, but my hurt, my pain, my tears of rain keep drowning me. I wonder — am I going insane? If only I could breach the surface above, I would become as free as a little bird flying the longing sky in the glare of the sun. But I am trapped beneath. Oh God, can You hear my cries in this ocean so deep? Can anyone see my face? Lend a hand, pull me out of this disgrace. I must keep pressing on that matrix mirror, my face resting upon it beneath. I don’t know anymore which is up or down. I look up every time the moon and sun rise, but I see no one — only my reflection. Someone help me! “Who am I?” It is the question we all ask ourselves throughout our lifetime, whether we admit it or not. Some say that when you are about to die, your entire life flashes before your eyes. Well, in my case, my life flashed before my eyes on many occasions, but I didn’t die. I didn’t want to die. But now… What is an island but a body of land surrou...

Man Versus Light Written many moons ago by Nelly Vee and published in the poetry collection Chronicles — Where Shadows Breathe , Man Versus Light is a lyrical reflection on strength, vulnerability, and the disarming power of love. The piece captures the inner voice of a man raised to be fearless, a protector by nature, who suddenly finds himself undone by the quiet brilliance of a woman whose presence feels almost celestial. Through rich imagery of light, fire, wolves, and the moon, the song explores the tension between pride and surrender. The narrator compares himself to a moth drawn helplessly toward a radiant flame. Her gaze becomes more than beauty—it becomes revelation, exposing the hidden thoughts and guarded emotions behind the armor he once believed defined his strength. At its core, the piece examines a deeper truth about love. The man is not afraid of the woman herself. He fears only the possibility that he may not be able to give her everything she deserves. Ye...

My Photo Promptus Written many moons ago by Nelly Vee and published in the poetry collection Chronicles — Where Shadows Breathe , My Photo Promptus is a sensual and deeply reflective piece that blends admiration, curiosity, and emotional pursuit into a vivid lyrical journey. The work captures the voice of a man captivated not only by a woman’s beauty but by the mystery that surrounds her. Her smile, her voice, and the quiet depth in her eyes awaken both passion and fascination. She becomes more than a figure of desire; she becomes a puzzle, an enigma whose mind and spirit draw him in as strongly as her physical presence. Through rich metaphors of tropical rain, hidden treasure maps, and uncharted terrain, the song explores the idea that true attraction is layered. Physical beauty sparks the flame, but it is the intellect, personality, and guarded soul beneath the surface that fuels the deeper pursuit. At its core, My Photo Promptus is about longing to discover the s...

If Friendship Has No Edges Originally written by Nelly Vee. Inspired by two souls who found each other unexpectedly across oceans and distance. One knows exactly what he feels and what he needs. The other insists it must remain friendship. So a simple question rises between them: If it is friendship, then where are its boundaries? Where do the lines live? But she offers no definition. Instead, she retreats inward, protecting the fragile places within her. She admits only this. She is complicated. She is still broken in places. And until those pieces are gathered and made whole again, she is not ready to call it anything more than friendship. And so the quiet question lingers in the air between them: If friendship has no edges, where does love begin? ▶ Listen on SoundCloud #IfFriendshipHasNoEdges, #NellyVee, #SoundCloudPoetry, #PoetryAboutLove, #FriendshipBoundaries, #LyricalPoem, #EmotionalPoetry, #PoeticStorytelling, #CreativeExpression, #L...