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what have i become
...i lowered my guard and let you in a child-man disappointing me at every turn i'm fuming under my hat half afraid of an explosion one step forward two steps back how easy it is to close my......
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Line Gauthier
Categories:
two steps back,
dream, future, introspection, life,
Form:
Free verse
Simple Jack
...I'm not sure 'bout your plan of attack Take one step forward and two steps back You say we can't be beat It sounds more like retreat So don't expect me in your war Jack......
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Randy Freie
Categories:
two steps back,
humorous,
Form:
Limerick
I'm tired of the way the ball always bounces
...I'm tired of the way the ball always bounces, and of gaining pounds while only eating ounces, tired that for every one step forward, there's two steps back, and that my glass is always half empty ......
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Rio Jansen
Categories:
two steps back,
10th grade, 11th grade,
Form:
Light Verse
The Breath
...There's a stillness inside. One to confide in. To release emotions, Setting energy in motion, It's an oxygen explosion. Racing around the track, Life gets out of whack. Take two ......
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keith mchugh
Categories:
two steps back,
7th grade, 8th grade,
Form:
Rhyme
MY LIFE
...In the quiet whispers of the night, My heart battles its endless fight, With every step I bravely take, Two steps back, my soul does break. Alone in my room, I shed my tears, Each drop a testa......
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Frank Mashina
Categories:
two steps back,
addiction, depression, growth, heartbroken,
Form:
Rhyme
Playing Nice
... At the edge of the dark forest, in shadows Breathing the heavy morning dew, just the two soft commotions kiss the silence as they froze listening, for a presence, gentle hearts......
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Regina Mcintosh
Categories:
two steps back,
animal, autumn, earth, seasons,
Form:
Terza Rima
The Photograph
...The wedding photograph took centre stage Eight great years Two years gone now She had sort of moved on Slowly She gazed at the photograph So strange, it looked different It was a......
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Paul Bell
Categories:
two steps back,
death, dream,
Form:
Free verse
Rays Of Light
...Rays Of Light Information contextual never absolute Naked in isolation relative and moot Inspiration celestial gifted from the throne Sending rays to light the dark — truth to stand alone......
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Kurt Philip Behm
Categories:
two steps back,
science, words,
Form:
Free verse
Our World
...Try to wake up every morning with a smile on your face Be thankful you are still part of the human race Send out rays of happiness to everyone you might meet If you take the bus and it is full giv......
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John Campbell
Categories:
two steps back,
life,
Form:
Rhyme
Cctv Extract
...A fire in the kitchen? I smell of smoke in the hall. Somebody is very guiltily Washing down the wall. What’s left of the toaster’s Just a burnt plastic shell. Some time last night We almost h......
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Terry Ireland
Categories:
two steps back,
drink, fire, mental health,
Form:
Rhyme
Forgiveness Is a Dance
...Forgiveness feels like a lonely dance What to do when drama’s veils go down Hands must be dropped in repentance To be free, only I can slip off this gown Unforgiven I acted as an unimpeachabl......
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Triny Xiang
Categories:
two steps back,
courage, dance, forgiveness, sorry,
Form:
Sonnet
Relapse
...~one step forward, two steps back; once sober, again drinks funny water~ Date written: 08/29/2022......
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Edward Ibeh
Categories:
two steps back,
abuse, addiction, drink, sad,
Form:
Monoku
Three Fingers Wide and One Foot Deep
...Three fingers wide and about a foot deep. I feed the small stove below my kitchen sink. She needs, absolute control, it responds to her daily trip's, her O.C.D. Not leaving your bed for short mon......
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James Mclain
Categories:
two steps back,
12th grade,
Form:
Free verse
A Festive 24 Hours
...As the day turned Fighting Irish were certainly concerned Waiting for a meeting With an Aloha greeting Aggies promoting the lone star Trying to clear the collegiate hardwood ......
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Marc O'Brien
Categories:
two steps back,
america, anniversary, anxiety, appreciation,
Form:
Rhyme
Leaving Town
...Three steps forward and two steps back Fifteen miles down a railroad track Walking from misery in a no-good world A no good job and a no-good girl Leaving disgraced in other men’s eyes Troubled ......
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Patrick Kelly
Categories:
two steps back,
change, conflict, wife,
Form:
Rhyme
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