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Best Poems Written by Tera Johnson-Swartz

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When Doves Cry

You were there
when my world came crashing down 
and life was but a series of 
gasps and chokes 
ugly tears and snot smeared faces 
you gave reason to my whys 
and when there was none
you gave rhyme 
but where are you now? 
how will I find you?
I cannot reach you
touch you 
call out
the doves - they mock me
their cries, a reminder 
of my love
hijacked
stolen
stabbed 
and slaughtered
while I’m left
Alone
to build a world without you.

Copyright © Tera Johnson-Swartz | Year Posted 2023



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I Am

The loudest, fiercest fighter brave
Amidst a sea of coward men 
I wear my war paint bound to save
The underdog that might have been

Or sometimes quiet as the night
Entangled, buried, rooted deep
I wait unyielding for the light 
Patient poised for peace to reap

But never waver, always be
Proud warrior, steadfast and true
I walk these steps on bended knee
This life, on loan, I will not reu

Copyright © Tera Johnson-Swartz | Year Posted 2023

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If Raindrops Were Wine

If raindrops were wine
they could fill my cup and peace
would paint a sunset

Copyright © Tera Johnson-Swartz | Year Posted 2023


Book: Shattered Sighs