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Cigarette
A cigarette. A ****** cigarette. / You discovered that I / was a habitual liar.
23
May 19, 2013
She is the undertow
I’m afraid of the ocean when its waves rush forward, / its translucent arms wrapping around the impressions of my feet.. / The ocean is a mother giving birth,
14
May 19, 2013
Judgment is a leaking faucet.
Judgment is a leaking faucet. / So natural it seems to condemn / the unknown,
41
May 19, 2013
Ink Quell
Oh romantic - / your era has yet to end / for spring has quietly slipped among the poppies.
7
May 19, 2013
Little Birdie
Release the birdie that resides in you. / Open the cage that contains the humble creature. / And as you do, watch it fly
9
Jun 15, 2012
The Tainted Ribbon
Like the wind that slivers through the curtains, casting out feeble dancers / I glide to the window, casting out shadows of black and tears. / And loosen a ribbon tainted with a desolate cancer.
4
Jun 15, 2012
Worn-Torn Papers
Icy fingers lay across the wind torn papers / Blood thickening over the most indulging words / Lifeless eyes stare upon the angels of discretion
11
Jun 15, 2012
Fool's Gold
Plentiful / It is but only Fool’s Gold.
2
Jun 15, 2012
I have lived 80 years
I’m not really sure how to write this / For the pen quivers in my hand / I stumble and forget my lines.
12
Jun 15, 2012
Whimsical were the flowers
Whimsical were the flowers / Their long eye lashes curling up in the wind. / With every delight, they played
11
Jun 15, 2012
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