Best Subtract Poems
Opposites SubtractA 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 DawnNumbers 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,
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Didactic
Subtract Fact and No Longer IntactSubtract 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
Add and Subtracti'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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