Pain August Poems

I thought we were a thing, 
But I never knew there was something.
Something you did want to share,
For you thought I didn't want to hear...

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Drop of tear
Splash the floor
She remain still 
Until the gush of wind tilt

Oh my goodness
Why I have to face such freak
No one deserve to be...

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I want my man 
not to be perfect and good looking 
I want him to kiss on my forehead 
Whispering I will love you always

I...

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From the very depths of my inner being I cherish  poetry,
without the written verse I’d  be impoverished as a person,
literary projects spur me...

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There are moments we wished had never ended
Memories that could linger on
Bring back those days when my heart was egulfed in so much laughter
The craziness...

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In Autumn's mournful grasp, the tree does weep,
Its leaves, once vibrant, are now in slumber deep.
Each tear, a drop of amber sorrow shed,
A tapestry of...

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August finds me on the sun deck
Ugly sweat running down my neck
Great time to jump into the pool
Using the blue water is so cool
Swimming I...

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In shadows deep, where sorrow resides,
A plea emerges, where hope subsides.
Oh, grant me wings, to soar once more,
And lift me high, where spirits adore.

I weep,...

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ZEN DEATH HAIKU XII

These are my modern English translations of Japanese Zen Death Haiku. 

Both victor and vanquished are dewdrops:
flashes of light
briefly illuminating the void.
—Ouchi...

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ZEN DEATH HAIKU XI

These are my modern English translations of Japanese Zen Death Haiku. 

Above the garden
the camellia tree blossoms
whitely...
—Uejima Onitsura, loose translation by Michael...

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ZEN DEATH HAIKU X

These are my modern English translations of Japanese Zen Death Haiku. 

Forbearing the night
with its growing brilliance: 
the summer moon.
—Tsukioka Yooshi (1839-1892)...

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The moral mortgage of mice and men 

Yours truly quite astute,
especially regarding cute
little field mice, also known 
as meadow voles,
which imprecation one doth emote,
when aforementioned...

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Till the  day that you were not there with me,
 i didn't realise how important you are to see
On nights we were not together,
I...

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You must have gone through hell,
The pain you suffered.
Yet you kept your sense of humour,
And still felt concern for others
Not half as ill as you.
You...

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Alone I sit, alone I cry. 
Wondering what happened and why.
 Now happiness is around. 
Pain no longer surrounds me. 
I had options but failed...

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