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Periscope
There is a submarine periscope  
that's staring intently.  Let us hope 
that our frail little boat's 
got aboard stuff that floats.  
All I have is this Soap-on-a-Rope....

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Categories: periscope, adventure,
Form: Limerick
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Inside the racy, forest-green, alpha romeo
moisture beads the glass
like the facets of the jewel
she dreams on her ring finger.

The lush leather blackness
glazes skin golden in the lamplight
cradling the lingering lovers
tousled tendrils, twine.

Deep, dark, eyes search for meaning
in an ocean of salt and seed.
Periscope breaches silken...

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Categories: periscope, love
Form: Narrative
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“come back, come back, oh wisdom from your flight
ignite our heart, that we too see the light”

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Disjointed thoughts written the night before
Retrieved next morn for a final review
Clear light of dawn, has now dimmed their allure 
We doublethink drunken resolves anew

Recognising repression not the way...

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Categories: periscope, god, introspection, muse,
Form: Rhyme

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The rain had been pouring for
Awhile now, waters rose to meet you
Sinking down below the waves
The cool dark blue envelops you, 
Its crushing embrace seems familiar

Awaken, cough up water
Upon a cold metal floor
Dim red lights illuminate,
Shower the metal with luminescent blood
It seemed as if the...

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Categories: periscope, blue, depression, loneliness, meaningful,
Form: Free verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry