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Night Out at the Carnival
Neon lights twinkle against the velvet, dark skies, Ferris wheel spins like a huge ring of fireflies; Shadows sway in the pavement, tents, booths, and crowds, As bright bulbs bring glare to cotton candy clouds . Iron tunes from colorful carousel Equalize clanking ride near the dinging bell; Laughter listens to chatter screams in delight, As hush whispers before the ride...

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Categories: life., chocolate, joy, life, light,
Form: Sonnet
Temporary
Death is always my reminder that living is Temporary, existing or lasting for a limited time; not permanent. That answers many questions of mine. Somewhat like a loan. Something given with the intent of getting it back, usually with interest we are taxed. What happens after we retire our spirits from these skin caves...

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Categories: life., deep, faith, fear, life,
Form: Rhyme



The Shadow
At The Dawn of My Time The Light shone so brightly it blinded my sight But with its warmth and promise of opportunity I reveled in the notion of optimism and its delight He lurked behind my back Staying out of my site, I hardly knew He was there Silently watching, waiting, looking over my shoulder But in my youth, I barely...

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Categories: life., age, death, life,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Watching the Wake
Watching the Wake The river serenity incarnate. Water like a liquid mirror holding the sky, the trees Light falling in late summer eve perfection. We smoothly glide along in the small boat With old friends, Saying nothing. Looking behind us all the way For hours, fascinated I study how our wake unfolds behind us From a tossing turbulence To a small and perfect wave behind that, Curling...

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Categories: life., beauty, how i feel,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member A Good Sense Of Humour Blunts The Sharp Blades Of Reality
H=Humour and smiles make for a happy day for everyone. U=Under hurt or pain, add humour so it will melt fast away. M=Many need a joke or two so their face can wear a smile. O=Our life is happier with lots of humour in it. U=Unless we have humour in the world, we will be sad. R=Read this again to...

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Categories: life., fun, happy, humor, life,
Form: Acrostic



Premium Member SENSE OF TASTE
By the street lamp we stand by, our favorite restaurant. Seeing people are eating, hot dishes being devoured. Food plays with my hungry tongue, senses are jumping for joy. Another heavenly meal, mouth and stomach did enjoy....

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Categories: life., food, fun, joy, life,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Inner Self
Inner Self ...

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Categories: life., life, self,
Form: Other
Contentment
Why should you waste time walking in the mall Wishing for things you want but cannot get When you could be happy and feel ten feet tall With a plump wallet and free from debt. A paycheck should cover necessities such as food and rent, Savings come with a budget, it results in cash well spent, Always shop wisely, especially when...

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Categories: life., life, money, wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
Falling Away
I want to fall away… but I held on I want to hold on… yet I fell away Feelings sway to belong to begone I wanted tomorrow from a yesterday We invented time Does it mean it’ll never end? Timeless to find Lifetimes to never know when I would wish for something I never knew Yet never can we understand beyond Living lives exhausted to...

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Categories: life., life,
Form: Rhyme
Afloat
Feels like I’m floating Yet… doesn’t feel far enough I’m not here, seems I’m staying To think… myself I can bluff I cannot find a self I know I’m finally lost My shadows I can no longer follow Once only was I’m desperately… calm There is a need for a no need Everything and nothing to want Yet nothing leaves everything to seek Do you know...

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Categories: life., life, self,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Ounce
Ounce When Weighing Hysterical I N D E C I S I O N An Quantum Ounce Iz Quack Moire Than: Allot. A. LOT. B. Fine. -Gray Squirrel 07-27-2025 ...

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Categories: life., life,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member TO DREAMING DREAMS OF REALITY
TO DREAMING DREAMS OF REALITIES Why, only in dreams do we become entirely free From the gloom and doom of our present melee? Why, in dreams only, do we become entirely free, Flying high in the sky, free as we always wanted to be? Why can’t I dream dreams of visions I can mold Into dreams of realities, fulfilling missions of...

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Categories: life., allegory,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member The Rites of Business
When one hits pay-dirt How far can this go The thrill in success is habit forming Success becoming currency of the day’s blo' Materialism playing a heavy hand as judgment With minions waiting to join in Groping for a share... a nibble Crumbs from a well stocked table thin Success breeding honey pots Of opportunity to crowds waiting... To fill the known orchards Supplying needed and...

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Categories: life., betrayal, business, corruption, culture,
Form: Rhyme
Your Soul is meant for more
Your Soul is meant for more By Michelle Morris 24/07/2025 I held a mirror up to your Soul The very Soul you said you didn't have And there you saw all your Demons The very Demons you denied throughout your Life Alas, it must be torture for you To realise you've always been wrong To have the Truth slam...

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Categories: life., humanity, i am, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Edie
Born in January of thirty-four, Down Risseeuw Road, the stork did soar. Her childhood home still stands today, A witness to memories along the way. She’s passed that house a thousand times, Each visit brings nostalgia’s chimes A waft of scent, a sunset’s hue, A song that brings the past in view. In a heartbeat, she’s back once more, To laughter, tears, and days...

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Categories: life., faith, family, life, mother,
Form: Quatrain

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