Best Poems Written by Heather Mcghee

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Captive

Captive

Locked in your shadow
Rigid as a board
Twisted in the dark
Eyes fixed and insane
Arms like heavy chains
Captive in a haze

Copyright © Heather Mcghee | Year Posted 2026


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Summer Days

Summer Days

I watch my wheels go round and round,
as we ride our bikes all over town.
We hit the track to race our friends,
over the hills and through the bends.

The finish line is drawing near,
I didn't get first, but I'm still here.
We pedal to the ice cream store,
and then set off to go explore.

The street lights hum, they're all ablaze,
as we close out our summer days.

Copyright © Heather Mcghee | Year Posted 2026

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Monster

Some days I just wish it would all end
Close my eyes, not wake up again

Put an end to the pain I feel inside
No longer feel the need to run and hide

You'd be better off without me here
That's the truth, is what I fear

The horrible things you scream in my face
Remind me just how easy I am to replace

“Who am I” you spit in anger
“Don't you know your life's in danger?”

I try to hold onto tears that are flowing
The terror I feel intensely growing

You utter words of hate and disdain
Wanting me to feel only hurt and pain

My life to you I'm afraid I'll lose
How will it end, don't make me choose

The monster that creeps behind your eyes
Fills your head with bull and lies

You used to be stronger, kept him away
Now you don't care, you let him stay

I dream of the day my love will return
That  tranquil bliss is all that I yearn

Copyright © Heather Mcghee | Year Posted 2026

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Susie Ann

Susie Ann

I have a baby dolly her name is Susie Ann
I love my baby dolly and do everything I can
When my babies hungry she says baba
When my baby needs me she says mama
She closes her eyes and cuddles close to me

Copyright © Heather Mcghee | Year Posted 2026

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Lilacs

Air fresh as lilacs 
Floating with the summer breeze 
Reminds me of home

Copyright © Heather Mcghee | Year Posted 2026


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