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The Fallen
“The Fallen”
Remote,
he sees himself
in the reflection of cold close
yet distant shop windows,
his final journey along the
Hard Time Road
walking alone,
unforgiven, no home
for the rest of his natural life
a million knives...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, family, freedom, friendship, god, i am, jesus,
Form:
Free verse
In the WildIN THE WILD
Early morning, we go for a drive,
An awesome feeling as we arrive,
At our camp gate which, opens
At 6 o’clock,
Now we are in the African bush
Which, will unlock,
Moments that we have missed...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, adventure, africa,
Form:
Rhyme
In the Wild Re PostIN THE WILD
( Re Post)
Early one morning, we begin our drive,
An awesome feeling as we arrive,
At our camp gate which, opens
At six o’clock,
Now we are in the African bush
Which, will unlock,
Moments that...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, animal,
Form:
Free verse
Celena, Brave Celena- Part 1From Judges 11.
Pronunciation: Seh-LAY-nah
His brothers cast the young man out, the child of an harlot;
He fled away to distant Tob before they found an outlet
For anger, more than what they'd done, to fully disinherit
And drive...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, assonance, bible, christian, dance, goodbye,
Form:
Narrative
Adopting YuaThe dust had all but settled from the sultry morning air when Sergeant Kessler tapped me on the arm to wake me up.
“Gonna be a hot one,” he announced, “a chance o’ rain...and could get...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, child, daughter, inspirational, inspirational love, uplifting,
Form:
Narrative
Christmas In the Cathedral of the Forest Deep
"Christmas in the Cathedral of the Forest Deep"
The silent heart is found
embedded in the
Cathedral of
The Forest Deep
The lost jewel
shines in the dark
see the reflection of emerald eyes
endless hazel woods scried
On Christmas Eve
when...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, christmas, love, mother daughter,
Form:
Epic
Gingerbread Cottage FrightAt the edge of a wood, in days of summertime,
Lived Hansel and Gretel, once upon a time;
Whose dear father, a poor woodcutter,
Could no longer earn their bread and butter.
Late one night, a conversation overheard--
As from...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, children, family, fantasy, happy,
Form:
Rhyme
Fire God Speaks OutAngry FireGod sneers sarcasm,
"Not warm enough yet?"
"Still too much clean water and air
and other healthy stuff,
like sun-baked red chili peppers?"
Excuse me,
I was under the impression
that I invited you for my interview,
which would involve me asking...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, culture, destiny, fire, health, religion, science, universe,
Form:
Narrative
Soliloquio Del Individuo By Nicanor Parra, Translated By T Wignesan
Soliloquio del Individuo by Nicanor Parra, Translated by T. Wignesan
(Homage to Nicanor PARRA, 1914-2018, the Chilean ANTI-POET, winner of the "Cervantes Prize" (the highest literary honour for writers in Spanish), four times nominated for the...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, allegory, humanity, loneliness, philosophy, psychological, world,
Form:
Dramatic Monologue
Motivational TruthfulnessSpark to light the fire. It’s my life mission to gain the knowledge of what makes people laugh and intrigued by my experiences in my never ending and changing life. I want people to know...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, destiny, introspection,
Form:
ABC
Twice Told Toilet Tale a Cheeky Execrable Gross FableTwice told toilet tale – a cheeky execrable gross fable
which poetic product best be affixed
with hashtag STINKY label.
As a young whippersnapper
and one precocious lad to boot,
I discovered common combustible materials
found in the bathroom.
At opportune...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, 11th grade, 12th grade, adventure, blessing, father,
Form:
Rhyme
Burning MemoriesCrown of Sonnets
Yesterday's poems now pages turned brown
Lay scattered, torn on the floor of my years
Written long ago with words I wrote down
When the ink was used to quell the heart's fears
These words of my...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, lost love, memory, poems,
Form:
Crown of Sonnets
Twins of the Same Mind
In this life of what's to be,
we define life as what we see.
The thoughts of love and life we see,
are the driving force of what we believe.
Of the twins alive in me,
one is blind and...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, conflict, destiny, fate, solitude, together,
Form:
Free verse
Gerd's DreamThe Medicine was harsh
Never promised to be good
Just enlightening.
In luicid dreaming
A giant becomes a Self
So did Gerd follow
To rule too, soon
As his father before him
Leading his people.
...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, adventure, deep, dream, fantasy, history, life, philosophy,
Form:
Haiku
My Heart's In the Write PlaceDear promising poet,
for me, modern poetry provides a peek into a poet’s inner world. Through this artistic medium, a poet speaks in expressive language of imagery and metaphor conveying varied textures of emotions and observations...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, encouraging, poetry, poets, writing,
Form:
Prose
The Death of a Young KingTHE DEATH OF A YOUNG KING . . .
Eight of the strongest and, bravest the of warriors; were collected in all
Each chosen for their strength; each of the same height, and, their gaul
Their task was...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, death, leadership,
Form:
Narrative
Soul Searching
He finds me quietly inviting the light
To fall over my dreams, my prayers, the silence
Surrounding me with blankets of memories,
Lifting my thoughts from their wistful reveries,
Delicious darkness, so delicate, tempting me to see
Life is sometimes...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, appreciation, blessing, christian, encouraging, god, relationship, wisdom,
Form:
Free verse
Joy
Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, appreciation, christian, faith, hope, jesus, joy, love,
Form:
Free verse
Memories of L B 1 Could Love Have Ever Blossomed L B 1Memories of L B - 1
Could love have ever blossomed ?
Sacrificing one’s family – ones potential life.
Sacrificing my all – for a love that could never be.
Sacrificing – in hindsight – for love, that,...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, love hurts,
Form:
Free verse
Earth Fire Water WindA Journey With The Wind.
I had a dream that felt greater than reality, lost on earth
wearing a gown bare feet bleeding leaving behind traces
for my sons to find me.
My hand was begging reaching out...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, creation, earth, ocean, wind, mum,
Form:
Prose Poetry
Sweep Me Away, My Love-Part I and IiSweep Me Away, My Love Part I
Date Written: February 3, 2016
Sweep me away, my love, into the blue shores of the east,
Seize my sorrow as you reach for my delicate heart,
...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, love, passion,
Form:
Rhyme
Why We Will Never Say Hello Or Good-ByeWhy We Will Never Say Hello or Good-bye
By Ingrid Showalter Swift
Rake your fine fingers across my tender lips...
waiting with the hunger that years have made.
...Do you still hear me?
I am off in a...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, courage, children, forgiveness, goodbye, love, tribute, me,
Form:
Free verse
Poof of SmokeIn a Poof of Smoke, and a Raging Flame! We went running for our lives!
Dragon was at it, again! He had heartburn throughout the night, That’s Right!
You took the penguins to the Zoo, to visit...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, family, fantasy, funny, hilarious, humor, humorous, imagination,
Form:
Light Verse
Dancing In HonnoliIn this wide world riddled with killers and tricksters I have gone to places I never should have been
And now it’s my turn to take them.
A new kind of hero started below zero now higher...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, anger, anti bullying, appreciation, hope, how i
Form:
Blank verse
A Storming SymphonyA Storming Symphony
The calm before the storm...
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Categories:
light a fire under it, life, storm,
Form:
Free verse