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Her Masterpiece Is Her Story
Her paintbrush is a razor,
Her canvas, her wrists,
"I deserve the pain."
She shrugs and insists.

One day the brush will push down,
And it will cut so deep,
That...

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Categories: compared, abuse, addiction, anger, body,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Do You Remember
Somewhere in a dream, 
Serene and blissful from the start
It comes to me again
The two of us in love, and eagerly alone
Breathlessly naive', and blissfully...

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Categories: compared,
Form: Free verse
In Lieu of the Rodeo
Oh cripes I’ve gotta tell yer of a horror ride I had,
	That beat any bronc or bull I’ve rode, and I must say I’m glad,
	I’ll...

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Categories: compared, humorous,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member The Butcher Came
The butcher came for the sheep
                   the...

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Categories: compared, angst, bullying, conflict, courage,
Form: Free verse
Maniac President's Song
(A parody of the Modern Major-General's Song from "The Pirates of Penzance" by Gilbert and Sullivan.)

I am the very model of a very stable genius.
Compared...

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© Ed Morris  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: compared, funny, humor, humorous, mental
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member The Little Fir Tree's First Xmas
The little fir tree was feeling extremely sad
it was tiny compared to its mum and its dad
When people saw the tree they just walked away
and...

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Categories: compared, child, christmas, inspirational,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Sifting Sand From My Soul
If I had but one last sorrowful day of my life left,
there would be words I would say without delay.
Too long have I struggled, uncertain...

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© Lin Lane  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: compared, feelings, for him,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Brokenhearted Sunsets
It's never anything big, just a nagging defeat
Of wanting to be exclusive in your ambit,
For in your eyes, I see an opportune disguise
Living as a...

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Categories: compared, heartbreak, love hurts,
Form: Free verse
Only Human
This won't be a pretty picture, but I'm going to use this paper to put my art on
I'm not heartless, let me show you where...

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© Alex Duffy  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: compared, dark, deep, depression, identity,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Follow the Bouncing Ball
She dresses the land down
in a virginal bridal gown 
a masterfully cut and sewn chenille 
shines brightly with a fine crystal appeal

Her assistants work quite diligently
to add special...

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Categories: compared, cheer up, , cute,
Form: Free verse
Mother and Child
 and she said
Yesterday,I lived for thoughts and dreams
but today I live in my daughter's happiness
All my goals I left behind to watch her reach...

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Categories: compared, angel, baby, beautiful, birthday,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member Owl Parliament, Eagle Owl Presiding
Owl Parliament is now in session, so be quiet please.
All whistles, hoots, growls, grunts and screeches need to cease.

As the largest of you all, I’m...

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Categories: compared, bird, , cute,
Form: Couplet
Smile At a Muslim
These are just a few words about reality,
as Muslims struggle each day with individuality.

What is a Muslim and from whence does he come?
Like you and...

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© Dan Cwiak  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: compared, anti bullying, christian, discrimination,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Both Sides For Me
The look of pity on the saleswoman's face said it all
my paint spattered clothing, however the jeans fit
just didn't have that panache, chic pizazz, tongue...

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Categories: compared, absence, adventure, dream, fun,
Form: Quatrain
Popcorn Music
Pop (corn) Music


Introduction

It’s time to dance, time to tango
There’s a Canadian on the banjo
When he sees the guitar strings
Jack’s mirth grows soaring wings;
As he scans...

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Categories: compared,
Form: Rhyme

Book: Shattered Sighs