Unsubstantial Poems


Delivery

...A living poem, not yet written,
not yet visible, haunts the periphery
of the inner eye.

She is as light as a feather,
though she has a deep-set gravity,
her presence impels my mind toward her....
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Categories: unsubstantial, poetry,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberJust Off of the Press

...Unsubstantial evidence hums.
Unclear to the media bums.
Just off of the press -
There’s still no confess.
A story sans lucid outcomes....
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Categories: unsubstantial, business,
Form: Limerick


Premium MemberPremise Observational Occupation-

...Unsubstantial statutory subliminal
Ordinary dilemma
Domineering calypso dancing 
Munching on habanero
Desert Kool-Aid promenade promenade
Soil diapers in the shower 
Cleanse your mind s...
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Categories: unsubstantial, analogy, childhood, destiny, dream,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberRoughly President Trump--

...Ever  so  ornamental                       
                                             cosmetic,  ethereal, .... mean                     
                                         erie self trium...
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Categories: unsubstantial, anxiety, perspective, political, visionary,
Form: Shape

I Wish

...I wish we could discuss
I wish you'd ask me what I got,how am I,what's going on
I wish I had the courage to tell you
I wish you'd believe me
I wish you were here
I don't have to be so close
Som...
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Categories: unsubstantial, friend, friendship,
Form: I do not know?


The Story of Sambo

... As I read this children's book a few times last night,
I pondered on if it would be a good fit for my little girl-
I wondered if what it was teaching was honest,
does it really make s...
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Categories: unsubstantial, prejudice,
Form: Quatrain

Beyond the Mist

...Show me that you can see it

See beyond the mist

The silhouettes in the distance

Do you see it?

Or are you blinded by the mundane

Those unsubstantial stresses 

Did you get used to th...
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Categories: unsubstantial, conflict, forgiveness, how i
Form: Blank verse

The Horde's Prayer

...The Horde’s Prayer	


Our Mother who dwells in Hell
Hollowed be thy Fame
Thy Freedom come
On Dearth as it is in Hell
Give us each day
Our daily Dread
And don’t forgive us
As we don’t forgiv...
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Categories: unsubstantial, angel,
Form: Verse

The Breakup

...Waiting. The minutes groan arduously.
Somehow, perhaps – my heart fails to beat
with the rush of your momentary attention.
Perched precariously on spikes
Flesh colored, yet artificial – 
Manikin...
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Categories: unsubstantial, girlfriend-boyfriend, life, loss, lost
Form: Free verse

Handosome Guy of the Hippie Era

...Handsome guy of the Hippie Era,
the wisest guy who never experimented with drugs,
but went to church on Sunday and prayed to God; 
eccentric clothes, long hair and drugs were too crazy
to be expl...
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Categories: unsubstantial, introspection
Form: Narrative

A Decision of Silence

...Those who savour do know well the taste, 
The rest may form but the images abstract; 
Unsubstantial eyes penetrate deep into realities, 
But the carnal look with superficial glance. 
Spent I time...
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Categories: unsubstantial, dedication, faith, mystery, visionary,
Form: Verse
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