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Straightforward Poems - Poems about Straightforward


Premium Member No one told us, in the straightforward language of streets and desires
No one told us, in the straightforward language of streets and desires, That life would keep pushing us forward, like an unrelenting wind, Even when we're too tired or too defeated to get out of bed, That sometimes the days could be so heavy that the air becomes a burden. No one taught us to hide tears under a...

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Categories: straightforward, fantasy,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member straightforward
straight from the horse's mouth where vets check its teeth to determine it's age *more to follow---check back...

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Categories: straightforward, horse,
Form: Senryu



Premium Member From a Passionate Swain a Straightforward Declaration of Love Is Made
I love women who gracefully dance And sweetly sing; and women who Avidly read and who brilliantly think; I love women who love to love— And who despise to hate—and who Receive and give of themselves, as well. I love women who are outwardly Lovely—and inwardly beautiful; And whose beauty is obvious or hidden. I love women who graciously...

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Categories: straightforward, for her, grandmother, inspiration,
Form: Prose Poetry
Premium Member Straightforward
Answerable to no one, thoughts are free Belonging a choice, settle in or flee Charter a course, any direction Decide the stops, make a connection Engineer all you wish to achieve Find your vision, just believe Generate always forward motion Hard work required, no get rich quick potion Ideally you'll get lucky or be naturally gifted Just don't linger too long with unsifted Kick off...

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Categories: straightforward, confidence,
Form: Abecedarian
Why So Straight, My Friend
A straight line, laity, And crooked one quite weighty, In topsy-turvy A poetic metre’s world, Friend, why be such a straight bird? And why so long winding Where a crooked line softness shows, One straight, harshness and stress, In world of woes, oh warped that goes, Where a crooked line softness shows— In such an awkward world of woes, What use straightforwardness Where...

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Categories: straightforward, poetry, world,
Form: Tanka



Grief Is Not a Straightforward Journey
If you are mourning the loss of someone or something, take the time and space you need. It's your journey. Don't let anyone try to push you into something you're not ready for, whether it be feelings or actions. Whatever you're going through, and whether you choose to go it alone or ask for help,...

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Categories: straightforward, death, encouraging, faith, grief,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Straightforward
Truth, justice and the American way…* Back up to Pilate “What is truth?” If you can question it than you can let go of it An honest answer forbidden, revoked, crucified Who is truth - the better question His words stationed before, during, and after the cross a divine human being has a way with words clarifications not needed where common sense prevails He made them male and female with...

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Categories: straightforward, bible, truth,
Form: Didactic
Premium Member Straightforward Othering Kh
"Plain women know more about men than beautiful ones do." ...

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Categories: straightforward, beauty,
Form: Free verse

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