I possess an unusual knack for making women bristle
...I possess an unusual knack for making women bristle
hence immediately this birdman
wishes to escape into his eyrie
or seriously considers joining a nunnery
mainly for the less common slang defi...
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Categories:
stunting, 6th grade, 7th grade,
Form: Free verse
The Unmet Twin
...Unknown to me these parallels ran smooth
Fraternal twins, unlike in face but both
Against her sister, but dormant in youth.
My Esau stunting Jacob in his growth
Suppressed was Joseph with his...
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Categories:
stunting, conflict, growing up, self,
Form: Sonnet
Betrayal guilty as charged
...Betrayal (guilty as charged)...
within mine marriage,
and all the ramifications
that happen therefrom
courtesy the social media platform
of Facebook Messenger,
wherein those subscribing
to a...
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Categories:
stunting, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Free verse
Waymo's Service Is A Detriment To The Economy-Society
...Waymo's Service Is A Detriment To The Economy-Society
Waymo's self-driving taxi service, or ride share service, contributes very little to the economy and food chain. Whereas human drivers of taxi...
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Categories:
stunting, conflict, how i feel,
Form: Free verse
Tame Teal Tongue
...Tears slide down from ebony eyes
Burgundy broken heart burnt fried
Wounded by words like stones that fly
Stunting self esteem killing pink pride
You speak kindly to strangers though
You even g...
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Categories:
stunting, anti bullying, appreciation, christian,
Form: Rhyme
We paid
...Never will i depend on no female, because we paid. Trust, money up top, ask around we rock, because we paid. No time to wait and sit, bless my day so we paid. Baby momma tripping, if I'm not on it ....
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Categories:
stunting, 12th grade, africa, america,
Form: Lyric
As I Am
...I give my all , when I write these words , your probably sitting back , thinking this guy's, really had the nerve , maybe it's the drinking , stunting my learning curve , reminiscing on my past , so...
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Categories:
stunting, anger, depression, emotions, heartbroken,
Form: Bio
Strive Or Thrive
...Time demands ever
People apply ruler hardest
Stunting life..desires.!...
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Categories:
stunting, analogy, character, desire, environment,
Form: Senryu
Neo-Suicide
...Creeping tendrils, fungal cordyceps, grabbing hamstrings by the bone,
Stunting pain in muscled biceps, stretch as if they work alone.
No matter far nor long I run, no matter time, not record,
Co...
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Categories:
stunting, 12th grade, death, depression,
Form: Couplet
I Relished Being Hungry For Thanksgiving Pop Slop Gloppy Grub
...I relished being hungry for Thanksgiving pop slop gloppy grub
whereby the missus didst potchke
created whirling dervish hubbub
after enjoying repast,
(fit for a tarnished king),
yours truly a...
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Categories:
stunting, abuse, adventure, appreciation, autumn,
Form: Rhyme
Aloof Brother Concedes Duty Evaded
...Aloof brother concedes duty evaded...
Foremost gratitude heavenly indebted,
jumbling kindling, linkedin mourning
numbness overlaid, pervaded, quashed,
routed thoroughly undermined vibrant
warb...
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Categories:
stunting, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Free verse
Festering Wound
...On the banks of river folks gathered solemnly
Where in repose lay the body of his father;
Dry dead-wood was stacked in layers they built,
Fire was crackling, burning, heads were bowing,
Memoriali...
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Categories:
stunting, angst, death, memory, poverty,
Form: Free verse
Reckless In Des Moines
...Schizophrenic tendencies
Stealing useless sh*t like a kleptomaniacal king
Laughing and tip toeing to the closet
While listening to the faucet drip
Freaking out my third eye blinking stunting you...
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Categories:
stunting, abuse, addiction, anger, angst,
Form: Rhyme
Incomplete Metamorphosis To Manhood Phase 1
...Once upon a time, this obstinate beastie boy
(i.e. yours truly, or none other than me)
fought tooth and nail,
(hence the reason I wear dentures)
against maturation, and sought
self starvation as...
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Categories:
stunting, adventure, allegory, destiny, freedom,
Form: Free verse
Aah How Great the Taste of Water
...Aah... how great the taste of water...
After lounging in bed until
late morning/early afternoon
we (the missus and I) felt restless
as garden variety buffoon
or think chrysalis itching
to e...
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Categories:
stunting, 7th grade, death, humorous,
Form: Free verse
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