Ostracize Poems

Premium MemberI 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

Premium MemberField 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


Premium Memberthe 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?

Premium MemberIt 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

Premium MemberTwo 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

Premium MemberLove'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

Premium MemberNonsense 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

Premium MemberJealous 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

Premium MemberAbandon

...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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