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Journey To RealityThe world we let die not just of ourselves
Personal devotion to existence being
Trees fall, extinction of life once was
Like a plague, our making our own destruction
Life of new generation we form
A world of expectations...
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Categories:
character, identity, image, perspective,
Form: Dramatic Verse
Bottled feelings are poisonous to the soulThe best bit of advice I can give for free,
To those who from anger and or frustration cannot break free,
That may set them free.
If you never let others know how you really feel,
You will only...
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Categories:
character, age, baptism, beauty, blessing,
Form: Carpe Diem
Tall Tales of a Stolen PoetHe knows what he sees in the mirror
the twists of reflection getting closer
a creature from the dry land malachite
covering up stories in his favor
how long can the charade go on?
standing on backs of brunette crowns
blame...
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Categories:
betrayal, character, poets, word
Form: Free verse
The VasectominatorThe vasectominator.
His name is the vasectominator, and he’s as dangerous as an alligator.
Daytime he’ll perform your vasectomy, and night-time he’s you’re worst enemy.
He’s a doctor that is worse than Shipman, one that’s...
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Categories:
character, dark, fate, silly,
Form: Rhyme
The Story of LilyThis is Lily she is a delicate and beautiful lotus, she is really something to look at.Lily is also very strong, and can withstand the elements.Lily is very well rooted in the pond.She floats with...
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Categories:
beautiful, character, courage, inspiration,
Form: Free verse
The both of you
You play your tune and you sing your song.
As loud or as quiet as you like, you don’t do no wrong?
The circle you live in only splits in two. Two arcs of the same...
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Categories:
absence, best friend, character,
Form: Free verse
Advice concerning the suitability of a mate turned on its headThe grandmother speaks to her granddaughter:
When I was a girl the best advice from a loving parent concerning,
A suitable mate for their daughter,
Was 'find someone your own age',
Don't fall for someone twenty years your...
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Categories:
character, age, appreciation, art, celebration,
Form: Carpe Diem
FOR YOU ARE THE LIGHT WITHIN ME-There is a light in you it shines your inner man outward from the Father
For there is a fruit in you and grows from the seed planted by the Father
This soul is less...
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Categories:
allusion, blessing, celebration, character,
Form: Dramatic Verse
Basic Training
Basic Training
Ft. Leonardwood Mo.
Combat Engineer Center
1961
The major difference I found between obedience,
and whitewashing a coal bin with a toothbrush.
While one was intent on dominating my thoughts,
the other to larceny my time and give ego a...
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Categories:
character, confidence, crush, power,
Form: Lyric
A harsh lesson to learn concerning othersNo matter how much time you have to help others,
No matter how many resources you have to help others,
No matter how many favors you call in to help others,
No matter how many ideas you can...
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Categories:
analogy, anger, blue, character,
Form: I do not know?
Categories:
character, culture, humanity, philosophy,
Form: Haiku
Woven Worlds Alice Would Be ProudShe finds the pink planet,
Imagination is the only weapon in the war with reality Alice Liddell.
Canvas brushes cotton candy clouds, where marshmallow mountains peak.
A seventh sun rides low 'til the man on the moon...
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Categories:
character, fantasy, world,
Form: Other
Authentically Free
Categories:
beautiful, character, courage, freedom,
Form: Monoku
One Day WondersThe World's 'One Day Wonders,' 'the' is borrowed
it's an article, they are transmitting
a way of thinking, theirs--much rather showed
--be their forte. What's that word, sort of, goad
people? I did say 'theirs', way of thinking.
There...
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Categories:
character, allusion, analogy, betrayal, change,
Form: Bio
I STOOD-She wore me like a coat
I wrapped around
my arms and hands
Around her like a robe, I stood
Within her in her space
More than an embrace
I stood
Still as a stone...
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Categories:
anxiety, caregiving, character, encouraging,
Form: Rhyme
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