Intrusive Thoughts
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Written: June 07, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
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The Phantom Choir
In the quiescence of last Sunday,
Prophecy heralded the hour p...
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Categories:
procrastinated, bereavement, hope,
Form: Rhyme
The darkened sky stole my Tears
..."The darkened sky stole my tears,"
replaced the heat of hurt with jewels,
specks of lunar-glazed silver dust,
to see me sip rose-wine reveries of midnight,
where procrastinated promis...
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Categories:
procrastinated, dream, love, muse,
Form: Free verse
Christmas Shopping Madness
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'Twas the night before Christmas and I still had gifts to buy.
I procrastinated getting it done; a terrible fault I can't deny.
As I juggled bags of presents that cost far too much money,
A side...
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Categories:
procrastinated, christmas,
Form: Rhyme
Gift of Recovery
...Here, within my dark abyss of stark silence,
I hear the jangling tunes of rusted chains
echo futile summer dreams
like wildflower chimes in the wind,
comforting my inner moon~
still bleedi...
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Categories:
procrastinated, angst, anxiety,
Form: Free verse
Titanium Quill
...I am an unvoiced breeze~
a sea warrior
kite-surfing through
heinous waves,
knitting cobalt chronicles
from smooth syllables~
tackling chaotic currents
with chamomile magi...
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Categories:
procrastinated, courage,
Form: Free verse
Apologies and Roses
...we don’t appreciate
the sun until it r a i n s,
warmth of gentle rays
that subtly stroke
distressed skin
when time was f r o z e n
smiles were s t o l e n
and hope yet again
remain...
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Categories:
procrastinated, emotions,
Form: Free verse
Bad Dreams
...Downward spiral
I'm sinking ever deeper
Trying to climb out
But the walls are getting steeper
Stuck in this rut
In my mind's eye created
Should've gotten out sooner
But I just procrastinated
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Categories:
procrastinated, confusion, dark, death, flying,
Form: Rhyme
Mentally Wrecked
...I could go on and on aborting the rough indulgence of the brain, body, mind, soul, sanity and the art of the heart
Nothing zips in how my mental state can have its way around each and every day. Wh...
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Categories:
procrastinated, anxiety,
Form: Personification
The Cost of a Human Life
...The Cost of a Human Life
I sat as an observer
in a state’s superior court.
First-degree murder was the charge.
Cold blooded calculated murder was the act.
One teen on a sleepover was beaten to...
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Categories:
procrastinated, judgement,
Form: Free verse
Hot Chocolate
...Sitting,
Alone and uninspired
Ruminating on my throne
Of the tired
Freezing,
My heater, broken and retired
In a building whose condemnation
Remains desired
Searching,
For some deeper, e...
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Categories:
procrastinated, autumn, chocolate, nonsense, stress,
Form: Quatrain
Ah Tis Nothing Greater Than
...Ah... tis nothing greater than...
malfunctioning heater
on that brisk winter day
recorded here as proof positive
regarding following reasonable rhyme.
While scrolling thru
poems crafted y...
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Categories:
procrastinated, 12th grade, angst, dark,
Form: Rhyme
My Purpose Drawn To Disorder - Them Mind Games Tag You'Re It- My Spokenword
...Never mind games tag you're it,
What's my true purpose here am I to be really cute and feared
My not name blaspheme and smeared
This unknown gospel to the center is it made clear
As I...
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Categories:
procrastinated, allusion, analogy, black african
Form: Dramatic Monologue
The Art of Self-Destruction
...I am the queen of self destruction.
Ritualistic Razor sharp scrutiny of my reflection -
constantly spewing hate at my mid-section,
whilst effortlessly faking the pursuit of perfection.
A crum...
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Categories:
procrastinated, bullying, emotions, extended metaphor,
Form: Rhyme
Infinity
...Love cannot conquer it all.
After you bleed and fall.
For someone who wished to know it all.
Its not worth it after all.
To live, to love and learn.
Trust and loyalty, you have to earn.
Infinit...
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Categories:
procrastinated, lost love,
Form: Rhyme
Doors of Perception
...The story about doors mostly hidden
to keep elusions not forbidden
Doors that shape shift to ones liking
inherited desire so very inviting
Monument entrance royal fanfare
for the narcissist and ...
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Categories:
procrastinated, perspective,
Form: Ballade
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