I Got Her
...I Got Her
motherhood is fraught with mistakes
hanging from her charm bracelet
hourglass wrist; anchor was hooked
she’s silent as I longed for her to erupt
I needed her warm ear, not...
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Categories:
ostracize, daughter, mom,
Form: Free verse
Field of Forgiveness
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Written: December 04, 2024, For Contest, Sponsored by: Ink Empress
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A grimacing goon
in a destructive drug-driven delirium
face...
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Categories:
ostracize, analogy, forgiveness,
Form: Free verse
the bad word
...the word **** was used liberally in the Victorian days
It meant fornication without marriage
Those people wore prissy clothes, but they came off quickly
and often
They were scoundrels
the women...
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Categories:
ostracize, words,
Form: Narrative
Went for a Walk
...I went for a walk today
But really walking's how I pray
I prayed to God up above
For him to show me how to love
I think I may have done it wrong
Not just this time but all along
You see....,...
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Categories:
ostracize, love,
Form: I do not know?
It isn't though it is
...Nothing to see so little to hear
speak and be silenced.
Smells peculiar...
Are my thoughts even mine?
Everything is glorious in the shadows of night
Bright lights that dim truth all sparkle and ...
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Categories:
ostracize, political, social, world,
Form: Free verse
Still I Rise
...STILL I RISE
Still I rise, shaming the daunting eyes.
Still I rise, despite the convincing lies.
Still I rise, though with me, they cut ties
Still I rise, inasmuch as I let out sighs,
Still I ...
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Categories:
ostracize, 1st grade,
Form: Rhyme
Unashamedly Yes I Have Also 2 Admit 2
...Unashamedly Yes but unfortunately
I also have to admit to doing this my own self
Otherwise who am I then in fact
No better in fact rather so far much worse
If I know the truth yet then...
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Categories:
ostracize, anger,
Form: Free verse
Two Eagles
...We have a pair of eagles who, from their nearby nest travel to a tall power pole upon which they like to rest.
We like to greet them when our paths cross…wondering how much they understand
as th...
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Categories:
ostracize, freedom,
Form: Rhyme
Love's Dance
...Dance the tortuous path of love with me,
explore nuances of the different roads,
some snake upwards towards lofty thrills
others zigzagging downwards in despair.
Together though we can construe
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Categories:
ostracize, love,
Form: Free verse
Truth Is Out
...11/2/22
I still help save lives
As days go by
Paying me no mind
Never once did she say hi
Didn't notice at first because it took a trained eye
Typical fate for a great guy
Kicked to the curb...
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Categories:
ostracize, dark, deep, life, poetry,
Form: Rhyme
I'M Really Not That Bad
...I’m Really Not That Bad
Another day, and still I sigh
This constant struggle makes me cry
Unkindness is the reason why
This battle’s all uphill
And for the ones who fail to see,
this pain t...
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Categories:
ostracize, care, friendship, perspective,
Form: Rhyme
Nonsense Poem
...petals and petticoats
mimes and marigots
blossoms and bubble boats
coal buckets and car coats
frazzle fritzes and fuzzy floats
germinating grouchy goats
muzzle loading mischief moats
ostracize...
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Categories:
ostracize, 1st grade, 2nd grade,
Form: Rhyme
Jealous Jumping Jaguars
...Amazing antiquated alluring alligators
Bending ballistic beyond belief barbells
Crushing curious crimson crucial crocodiles
Delighting dark dank daring darling dwarfs
Enormously elongated elves e...
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Categories:
ostracize, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Abecedarian
Abandon
...Our normal joys of life- now, ostracize;
shared, loving hugs, we're told to disavow.
Fond gatherings of friends and family
in cozy, close-knit groups- we abdicate.
No...
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Categories:
ostracize, how i feel, sad,
Form: Blank verse
The Bajillion Dollar Business of Christmas Circa December 2019
...Despite being atheist,
with serpent teen eyes,
I would nonetheless bet
Eve fen number guys
named Adam, or gals noel lies
(christened) dollars to donuts
(Dunkin and/or otherwise)
Jesus would ...
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Categories:
ostracize, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Free verse
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