Short Snuff Out Poems

Ears ringing, 
just let your heart race;
‘I want you’ 
Dancing words; 
We can play in the shadows 
snuff out all the lights....

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flaky memories 
selective priority
tie up his spirit 
while drifting further away
snuff out his love with distance

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King David arose at twelve ev'ry night
Hadn't forgotten to snuff out the light -- 
   He just wanted to pray
   'Till the dawn lit the day --
To chant lyrical psalms ~ Heavenly Heights...

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it arrives unknown in the black of night

passing in silence, away from sight.

casting no shadow on the cold bare floor

it enters my bedroom through the open door.

bloodless fingers, worn thin by time

snuff out a flame at my side.

collecting in full, the price mortals pay

alas, death visited  my garden today....

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I will not bow
I will not break
To think I might
Is a mistake

I know the truth
it sets me free
No matter what
you think of me!

Eileen Manassian

Matthew 12:20- One of my favorite Bible verses.

A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he has brought justice through to victory....

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No appetite for wealth or fame,
for each will snuff out like a flame

No thirst for beauty, strength or youth,
for each will fade, as sure as truth

No desire for power or control,
for each will gnaw upon the soul

My craving now's for life and health,
for each will bring to me, true wealth

A life to live with gratefulness
and no hunger for what I don't possess.......

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When you plant good seeds watch out for weeds. They will try to supersede and snuff out all good deeds.

Because weeds grow to impede and to do misdeeds. Once freed the weed will proceed to take the lead and have you treed indeed.

So take heed, when you plant your seeds, watch for weeds,  if you feed,  they will breed and will make you concede.

Proofread, then proceed with Godspeed....

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She walks the halls to snuff out breath
 attired in her veil of death
 Soon, the morphine takes its toll
 As she steals their very soul

 They see her coming and lie in fear
 They know the kiss of death is near
 And then she takes their feeble hands
 And leads them to a cold dark land

 Do they really want to die?
 Or has the system gone awry
 They lie there waiting for reprieve
 But it's only death that they receive...

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A tribute to our Dearest friend Demetrios Trifiatis who is an encouragement on this site, bringing the flame of inspiration to all through his philosophical, uplifting poems and his beautiful floral tributes.

Thank you so much Demetrios. 

Oh warm glow of LOVE
They try to snuff out your wick
You ignite BRIGHTER


Music video clip, published Dec 14, 2012
"Let the Flame Burn Brighter" by Jack Hayford
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As the sun slip slides down blue skies and sets,

streaks of pink, mauve, and gray clouds pave its way.

And the night is wrapped in a black silk shawl,

whose dark threads snuff out the last light of day.


(Arbitrium Divisa)


12,22,2019
Arbitrium Divisa 5 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden


Reference poem:
(A Black Silk Shawl)
Sept. 20, 2019
Because It's A Tuesday 140 - 140 Sonnet Cash Prize Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: William Kekaula...

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Dark Depression 
Suicidal Thoughts
11-18-08
William L. Moore

Let go of all the strife
Just snuff out my life
Make a strong fist
And Slit my Wrist

Make me cry
Hope to die
Call to get help
Only to Yelp

I can not stall
Just end it all
Would anyone care? 
If only I dare

Would someone come by?
To check, to say goodbye
No one would crave
The stink that would Rave

This was written when the whole world was falling down around me.  When life was not 
important any more....

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