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AlanBaxter
AlanBaxter
49 I write from the edge of forgotten shores, where rivers carry the fragments of memories too fragile to hold. I walk the narrow path between shadow and light, gathering whispers from the wind.
I wish I could kiss you... right now. Oh, I'm such a good kisser, don’t you know it! Imagine me standing oh so close to you, looking down at you, gazing into your eyes... What were we talking about? Both falling silent as a knowing look is felt between us, and as if compelled by some unseen force. You find yourself being pulled against me. You feel my arms wrap around you like your favourite quilt. The sensation is one of overwhelming complete relief simultaneously mixed with electrified excitement. We take a moment to enjoy one another's face from such close proximity. Neither of us feels an ounce of reservation. It's as if it was always meant to be, and there is no shame in that. Finding your eyes once I again, I let you observe my gaze trail down to your delicious looking lips as I lightly bite my own. Then my mouth is upon yours. We kiss so sweetly, as we both spread out on couch. What a kiss is that! Yes, I think you can easily identify it... whether literal or figurative, the imagery is the same. Fantasy and impossible dreams melding together, constructing an even more impossible reality which is by its own definition a fallacy. Somehow, the few instances of intensity override the mundane and routine. It is the logically-minded individual’s worst nightmare. Could be Saturn... or maybe Pluto. It is the "something" that changes everything. It is the element that was missing, yet always in wait. Hinting at its very existence while denying it, simultaneously. The ultimate self-delusion. Neptunian dissolution.
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2d ago
Jun 1, 2026 at 6:06 AM UTC
I Wish I Could
I wish I could kiss you... right now. Oh, I'm such a good kisser, don’t you know it! Imagine me standing oh so close to you, looking down at you, gazing into your eyes... What were we talking about? Both falling silent as a knowing look is felt between us, and as if compelled by some unseen force. You find yourself being pulled against me. You feel my arms wrap around you like your favourite quilt. The sensation is one of overwhelming complete relief simultaneously mixed with electrified excitement. We take a moment to enjoy one another's face from such close proximity. Neither of us feels an ounce of reservation. It's as if it was always meant to be, and there is no shame in that. Finding your eyes once I again, I let you observe my gaze trail down to your delicious looking lips as I lightly bite my own. Then my mouth is upon yours. We kiss so sweetly, as we both spread out on couch. What a kiss is that! Yes, I think you can easily identify it... whether literal or figurative, the imagery is the same. Fantasy and impossible dreams melding together, constructing an even more impossible reality which is by its own definition a fallacy. Somehow, the few instances of intensity override the mundane and routine. It is the logically-minded individual’s worst nightmare. Could be Saturn... or maybe Pluto. It is the "something" that changes everything. It is the element that was missing, yet always in wait. Hinting at its very existence while denying it, simultaneously. The ultimate self-delusion. Neptunian dissolution.
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If I could have you for one more night to kiss your lips and squeeze you tight, I'd give you the world and all of my love, all of the stars in the Heaven above. I can't explain the way that I feel. All I know is this love is for real So take my hand, and together we'll fly into another world in the starlit sky. If there's ever a time that you need a friend, I'll always be here for you until the end. The love we share will burn a fire, for only you can quench my love and desire. I'd walk the world, climb the highest high, darling for you, I'd touch the sky. I'll always be here whenever you need me, like a bird on your shoulder you can count on me. I'll always love you wherever you are, no matter how near no matter how far The times we shared, the times we kissed, the times we cried I'll reminisce. Darling, remember, when you see it through, I'll always be here for the love of you.
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May 24
May 24, 2026 at 8:01 AM UTC
For The Love Of You
I love walking through your eyes and finding myself, lost in a world of unending beauty, tranquility, and warmth. I feel like I'm floating on a cloud every time you whisper my name. My heart starts to palpitate as your digits glide upon my skin. You take my breath away with every kiss you give to me, and the warmth of your embrace peaks my passion within. There's a gentle breeze blowing softly through the leaves, it carries the scent of you and I can always hear your voice. I long to stay here and never be found by anyone but you, for my heart feels at ease with every breath that I take. Only with you do I feel so contented and complete. My universe sparkles and shines like the velvet sky above. Whenever I am weary and lost in this world, I come to you in search of refuge and compassion. You are always more than willing to take me in with open arms. You breathe into my soul and give my life newfound meaning. You are the inspiration that I long for each day, and the reason that I am who I am. Please let me live here inside of you. Words could never say just how much you mean to me.
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May 21
May 21, 2026 at 6:39 AM UTC
Here Inside Of You
You look at the world in a different light, and delve deeper into nature. You see things you never did before yet, they were always there in front of you. Your mind starts to envelope objects, turning them into beautiful thoughts. Your heart sighs with every passing moment, as the stars come out to play at night. Life is so much more interesting and worthwhile, as you come to appreciate it and realize that everyday is a gift. You strive to make others smile with you, as you whisper words of tranquility into their ears. You have the gift of self-expression, and are able to communicate your thoughts well. People not only believe you but, in you. They pick up your book and can't put it down. Excitement starts to build within your readers, as they carefully move through each word in every page. Taking in all of your brilliant thoughts and ideas, as tears of joy stream down their faces. You know you are a poet when, everyday is inspiring and filled with motivation. You live to pick up your pen and express yourself, even when there aren't any words left inside.
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May 21
May 21, 2026 at 6:37 AM UTC
You know you are a poet when...
I let you down so many times but, you always seemed to return to my side. I pushed you away and brought a world filled, of heartache and frustration to your life. I was always so self-centered and conceited, always thinking that you would be there for me. I took your love for granted everyday, and spent your money like it was my own. I never thought that I would come home today, and find a note from you saying you were gone. Knowing that you're never coming back, has opened up my eyes and made me see. What a terrible person I was to you, and that I never once thanked you for all that you did. I know that it's much too late and I want you to know, that I'm not asking you to come back to me. I didn't deserve you then and I know, that I don't deserve you now. I always thought that I would be alright, and now that I'm on my own I feel the pain. I never told you how much I loved you, or how much I appreciated you. I was always too proud to and now that I'm looking back, I never knew until now how much I need you here.
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May 8
May 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM UTC
Never Knew I Needed You
Dear.... I will write you a letter on here to tell you how I feel, to say you're unreal, to tell you the reasons why I want only you. I want only your lips pressed right against mine. I want only your eyes to look right into mine. You're the only one to make me feel whole. You're the only one who always waits for me to call. When your body is pressed against mine, I forget everything, you make everything fine. The room goes black when you kiss me, like it's only you and it's only me. I look at your exquisite face and I only smile. For I know, even if it took me awhile, that I found the only one I need. This letter is for only you and it's written by only me.
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May 7
May 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM UTC
Just For You
I want to lay you down in a bed of roses look deep into your eyes and whisper into your ear every thought that crosses my mind all that I feel for you deep inside of my heart place your head upon my chest listen as my heart beats like a drum in the night calling out your name with every passing second feel all of my emotions as they travel throughout me into your fingertips and straight to your heart believe in me as I believe in you I know that together we can make this dream a reality all we have to do is be there for one another with every breath that I take each day I want you to know that I will always be true no one could ever take your place in my life you are the light in my darkest hour the air that I breathe every single day without you here I would be incomplete I would fall apart in an instant if you were ever to leave me please believe in all that I have said to you let's give this relationship an opportunity to blossom and grow into something more beautiful lay your head upon my shoulder and rest assured that no matter where you are each day or what you are going through my love will for you will never falter I am yours now and forevermore
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May 2
May 2, 2026 at 3:41 PM UTC
Believe In Me
Wherever you are tonight I want you to know that I think about you every day. I know that we had our differences and I am sorry that we couldn't work things out. It's been very difficult without you this past month and I want you to know that I still think about you. Your picture still sits on our grand piano, the one that we bought together last September. I can still smell your perfume on the keys and your chocolate thumb print that you left. I often touch it every day and wish so much that you would appear sitting beside me. I miss the sound of your voice, especially tonight. For some reason my heart hurts more than usual. I know that I was wrong to hurt you the way that I did and I know that you probably could care less. I'm not asking you for another chance, nor am I asking you to come back to me. I just want you to know that even though I can't hold you, you're always here with me in my heart and mind. I'm sorry for not being there when you needed me and for all of the times that I let you down. I'll never be able to forgive myself for all that I've done, but most of all for the fact that I'll never see you again.
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Apr 28
Apr 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM UTC
I'll never see you again
What Love Knows Real love is quieter than the stories promised – it arrives like morning light, soft but certain, touching everything without asking permission. It knows the shape of your breath, the rhythm of your doubts, the way your name sounds when spoken gently. It doesn’t dazzle; it steadies. It doesn’t demand; it listens. And in its presence, the world feels a little more possible.
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Apr 1
Apr 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM UTC
What Love Knows
The night the lights went out, I thought the room would finally rest – a quiet box sealed in its own darkness, undisturbed, unremarkable. But in the hush, new shapes kept appearing on the shelves: small gleams, faint outlines, as if the dark itself had decided to keep score. I hadn’t touched a thing. I couldn’t. The room was locked, the switch dead, the door long closed behind me. Yet there they were – proof that some truths don’t wait for permission, and some rooms keep living without their owner. When the lights returned, I didn’t bother turning them up. I’d already seen enough to know this: some things shine even after you’re gone.
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Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 at 10:59 AM UTC
The Night the Lights Went Out