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Opposites Subtract
A single tear swerved the curve of cheek
dragging mascara behind like sorrow lingers
and heavy breath exhales 
as if they cost too much
she scrawls out words with 
ferocity and intent
weaving their magic to strangle his hold
to lift the weight…
to run while charging
and dive while flying away.

My...

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Categories: subtract, lovewriting, lonely, love, writing,
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Numbers Subtract At Dawn
Numbers Subtract At Dawn
                       (4 & 6 Take Sides)

Number 4 and 6 are safe for the moment basking in their wholeness
In a sun,...

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Categories: subtract, change, conflict, discrimination, education,
Form: Didactic
Subtract Fact and No Longer Intact
Subtract Fact and No Longer Intact

What should happen when we subtract,
From what was total at least one fact,
Did disappear;
No longer here;
We would now no longer remain intact.

Jim Horn...

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Categories: subtract, allegory, analogy,
Form: Limerick

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry



Add and Subtract
i'm two years
too old

maybe a few
more but

i wasn't
told

so i find
myself

dancing
a waltz

but she's
jiggling

salsa in front
of me

though i'm aware
the timing isn't

clear but clearly
i'm out of step

with the
times...

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Categories: subtract, muse,
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Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry