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 Dec 2018 tm
AuEcologica
Do we let culture, tradition decide our fate?
Whom we love; whom we fear.

The belief from misunderstandings,
devotion to the lack of education—
steer the wheel.

Is your influence thought through?
Is it within reason; is it justified?

We fear what we do not comprehend.
It is decided, but not by us—
others steer the wheel.

The master of the home, of your kingdom, come.
Is, will and will always remain to be: You.
 Dec 2018 tm
kbww
Let Me Sleep
 Dec 2018 tm
kbww
I lie awake again in bed
The same worries fill my head
That kept me up the night before
Any problem I’ll look for
They’ll pop in my head drives me insane
Keep pressing the light switch
To try to shut off my brain
The strobe light attempt
Tells my brain it’s exempt
From having to overthink or worry
Just let my head go blank and blurry
Let me sleep just one night
Let me gain some strength to fight

~kb
 Dec 2018 tm
Rosely Medina
Dandelion
 Dec 2018 tm
Rosely Medina
Perhaps someday you’ll come to realize that a dandelion holds just the same amount of beauty as a rose
 Dec 2018 tm
Petrichor
I hope this is not cheesy

for how do i remind
your beauty that hides within.
for how do i describe
and how do i begin.

Your eyes drink my skin
like the first cup of coffee.
it is true
there are daggers in your smile.

Your voice reminds me of a harmonic beat
beautiful
and its mere thought lulls me to sleep.

The universe melts into your eyes,
as the moon asks
to borrow your light.

You are the air in my lungs
and the words i speak.

Falling for you was not falling at all. It was like walking into a house and suddenly realizing you're home.
They say don't make homes out of humans.
 Jun 2018 tm
Julie Murphy
I want you
 Jun 2018 tm
Julie Murphy
I fed you, clothed you
Kept you warm
I kept you safe from
The day you were born

I tried to protect you
The best that I could
I love you in every way
Just like a mother should

The world is a bad place
I want to wrap you up in cotton wool
Keep you away frm the bad things in life
And everything else that is cruel

I cant wrap you up or
Protect you forever
I want you to make mistakes
And learn its better to be a giver

I want you to be happy
With confidence in all you do
I want you to believe in yourself
The way that I believe in you

I want you to grow up
Be popular and be yourself
I want you to follow your dreams
And live in perfect health

I want your knight in shining armour
To knock you off your feet
To love you faithfully forever
And be what makes his heart beat

I want you to know that
No matter what life throws your way
Unconditionally I'll always love you
Even after my dying day

Even then I will be your angel
Try to guard you from the bad
For now I'll be your best friend
Your confidiant your mum and dad

Copyright Julie Murphy 2013
For my three beautiful daughters.
 Jun 2018 tm
Demons
Staring at each other, awkward and confused.
Our eyes shifting, not knowing what to do.
We get close and then back away,
Feeling alone, but obviously astray.
Our hands intertwined, not caring about mankind.
We close our eyes and our Galaxies Collide.
The action quick, the feeling never ending.

Once Again, staring at each other, not awkward nor confused.
Our eyes locked, knowing exactly what to do.
Our hands intertwine, not caring about mankind.
Not feeling alone, nor astray.
And once again, we close our eyes and allow our Galaxies To Collide.
I suppose this is a Pt. 2 to “Stars Above”
Electro convulsive therapy
which I felt when it rocketed through me,

The buzzing in my ears went on and on for years
and sparks flew from my fingertips, my eyelashes
and when I touched your lips with mine?
static!
static all the time,
no propulsion see
and I blame it on the therapy.

although it did give to me
colours in electric
3D.

And I no longer
scurry, worry or
feel sorry for myself.
 Jun 2018 tm
Aslam M
Random (())
 Jun 2018 tm
Aslam M
We would share our thoughts ..
Pondered on it for long.
Now there is none...
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