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codyjon
codyjon
25/M/Oregon My first love was poetry and without it, I would not be here today. I'm a simple queer man. Nature, coffee, reading, etc. / Connect w me if you like to make music. Music lover, producer, and artist. 25 and still finding my way through life.
sometimes i don’t know if i’m the whole problem, or just half the problem if i play a role, or if there is something i’m missing i miss you, and i feel like i’ve fallen off whatever pedestal you had me on it’s like when they say “you’ll let yourself down every time when you expect yourself out of someone else,” it seems as if that is where we are meeting each other where we’re both currently at it’s not somewhere in the middle, it’s not few and far between it’s withdrawn and distant, it’s push and pull, and it’s hot and cold it’s emotional whiplash, freeze and fawn i have no idea what the **** we’re even doing anymore because i find myself not even wanting to or caring to respond at all emotionally exhausted but still at your beck and call.
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Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM UTC
Role play
I’ve never been good at asking for what I need when I do, I fight myself every step of the way it doesn’t seem to come out right— or maybe I just don’t say the right words maybe I’m not being seen or heard is there a misunderstanding, or do I feel misunderstood? I don’t know— maybe it’s all in my head what I do know is that I don’t have the energy to fight to be seen maybe I’m just being dramatic maybe I feel rejected I don’t know if that’s sensitivity, or if my feelings are actually valid I feel a missed bid for connection I feel as if I am giving more than I am receiving at times, it feels as if there’s no reciprocity I desire, want, and need to not feel so alone with another human being I don’t know if I’m being irrational with this, or dismissive to myself I have an intense want to avoid and withdraw I don’t know if I’m just being sensitive I just wanted ten minutes of time, and it seems as if there’s no time at all I expect myself from others and let myself down when I don’t receive that maybe I have unrealistic expectations of others maybe I am asking for too much maybe I am just being sensitive.
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May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025 at 7:47 AM UTC
Ambivalence
I walked to meet up with the dope dealer To get some more of the soul stealer.
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Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021 at 11:21 PM UTC
Walk
I thought everything was clean Not when you’re a dry drunk Things aren’t what they seemed I only desire the calm, live like a monk I thought everything was okay Souls all around me, cleansing together Not with a dry drunk, not today I don’t know what’s going to happen, how do you capture I thought I knew what was going on but I’ve fallen Down in the well, feels like a freezing hell Sitting there minding my own but the sadness just has to crawl in Oh, well from what I hear I can’t dwell I thought you were going to do better I think a lot of things, most of them not still but racing I write to you sometimes in my poems that become letters My heart constantly pacing and my mind repairing itself and tracing I thought you loved yourself and me Dry drunk, no role model I feel like a book falling apart by the seem You always find yourself at the bottom of a bottle I thought you had more to offer And you do, you’re not always the dry drunk God watches over you and I love her A sense now of belonging, good luck.
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Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021 at 5:52 AM UTC
I thought...
Knock knock, who’s that? Glance through the peephole **** I’ve missed you and that’s a fact Here take my money and my soul Can I ask you what your name is? Oh, wow what a lovely name Tina, I remember our very first kiss You walked out and I’ve only myself to blame It feels as if I cannot live without you That I wouldn’t make it out alive There’s an explanation that’s due You keep me alive long enough to survive My mind has many thoughts but mainly parasites I can’t control the want because it has now become a need Between my mind and surroundings I don’t know what the **** is right I wish you never would have planted that first seed.
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Nov 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021 at 10:59 PM UTC
Regret
I saw his name And everything around me changed Blurred vision Healed wounds becoming a fresh incision I can’t breathe But I couldn’t leave Survival instincts Thoughts of wishing I was extinct Racing thoughts I cannot connect the dots Your name Is my downfall rain The kind I dread Sometimes I can’t get out of bed You see the outside and think I’m acting stupid But let me sit you down and tell you what he did Maybe but it depends Maybe you’ll understand then.
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Oct 25, 2021
Oct 25, 2021 at 6:45 PM UTC
Name
Airports are filled with lonely people longing for their long distance lover, business men traveling for work, and wanderlust travel. The last time I picked someone up from the airport he didn’t know how much inside me I needed to unravel. And I didn’t know the emotional baggage he had brought along. At first it was lovely, it was everything I wanted and more…feeling love, and sleeping next to someone who accepted me even when I was wrong. Then, it got ugly, we started fighting and screaming at each other, I started drinking heavily to numb myself one after another. One night he told me to hit him, and I unclenched all the madness inside of me, emotionally I was bleeding out. He still stayed and reminded me every day that I was okay, I was safe, and explained the things I knew nothing about. That was then and this is now, I see airports and become sick to my stomach feeling devastation. I hate how all of it feels, and it feels like the extra luggage you don’t need on vacation. It’s like I was dreaming the whole time and sometimes I want to reach out. We knew each other like the back of our hands, he made my heart dance but now I can’t stand in crowds at the airport because I drown in my feelings.
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Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021 at 12:08 AM UTC
Airports
Over the years I’ve heard that when a person is up at 3 am they’re either lonely or in love I wonder which one I fall under from the two choices from above When it’s all said and done I planned the perfect day for us, we’re gonna have some fun Suddenly I wake up it was just a day dream, you were right there about to be in my grasp, how lovely that would be I’d listen to you all night, my hands tracing your body, feels like ecstasy, and if you let me I’ll explore and hit all the right spots I love the way you play during the day, you’re such a good girl who does a lot for her people without a thought You’ve been so good and I’m proud of you, do you know what that means? You get to indulge yourself with a little treat Staying up all night with the bright night light so I can remind you there’s light in the darkness There’s a fire inside me and I’m pretty sure you’re the one who sparked it Laying in bed next to someone but still feeling alone while I’m a low key mess I’m not completely alone because I have one of my favorite girls always with me, Mary Jane to ease the daily pain I’m off on an adventure to escape my life, gain a new experience that feels right, and explore the earth’s landscape I’m thinking of our memories in high school, I try not to let them get the best of me but it’s hard when I’m feeling lonely I remember our first kiss, the way we used to reminisce, and the way you used to love me We were young and naive, back then I really ****** up, I begged you not to leave me I didn’t mean to hurt you so bad, I was thrown into the water early in life, I didn’t know how to swim so I was slowly drowning I’m speaking metaphorically just in case you don’t know, it’s a comparison of how I wasn’t taught to love properly Not making any excuses I just want you to see my perspective and retroactively introspect it I’ve been opening up lately and I want you to know how much I’ve grown by going to therapy to take a break from life and reflect on it We’ve both changed and matured since then but there are qualities of you that remain and they’re the ones I’ve always loved I miss our walks, the way we would tease one another, I loved to kiss you in the pouring rain, sometimes biting your lip a little rough I miss your lips, and holding your hand just because I can and the way we were there for each other when push comes to shove I’m lucky to have crossed paths with you because sometimes I desire another chance and I have two left feet but I’d dance with you if you wanted me to No matter what I’ve done you never think less of me and that’s one of my favorite things about you The days where we would pull each other out of our sadness and straight into a kind of love madness You’re one of a kind and a lovely distraction, when our eyes meet that’s law of attraction I love everything about you I don’t know where to begin or even start, like my mom and dad, you’re my high school sweet heart.
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May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021 at 5:10 PM UTC
High school Sweetheart
Over the years I’ve heard that when a person is up at 3 am they’re either lonely or in love I wonder which one I fall under from the two choices from above When it’s all said and done I planned the perfect day for us, we’re gonna have some fun Suddenly I wake up it was just a day dream, you were right there about to be in my grasp, how lovely that would be I’d listen to you all night, my hands tracing your body, feels like ecstasy, and if you let me I’ll explore and hit all the right spots I love the way you play during the day, you’re such a good girl who does a lot for her people without a thought You’ve been so good and I’m proud of you, do you know what that means? You get to indulge yourself with a little treat Staying up all night with the bright night light so I can remind you there’s light in the darkness There’s a fire inside me and I’m pretty sure you’re the one who sparked it Laying in bed next to someone but still feeling alone while I’m a low key mess I’m not completely alone because I have one of my favorite girls always with me, Mary Jane to ease the daily pain I’m off on an adventure to escape my life, gain a new experience that feels right, and explore the earth’s landscape I’m thinking of our memories in high school, I try not to let them get the best of me but it’s hard when I’m feeling lonely I remember our first kiss, the way we used to reminisce, and the way you used to love me We were young and naive, back then I really ****** up, I begged you not to leave me I didn’t mean to hurt you so bad, I was thrown into the water early in life, I didn’t know how to swim so I was slowly drowning I’m speaking metaphorically just in case you don’t know, it’s a comparison of how I wasn’t taught to love properly Not making any excuses I just want you to see my perspective and retroactively introspect it I’ve been opening up lately and I want you to know how much I’ve grown by going to therapy to take a break from life and reflect on it We’ve both changed and matured since then but there are qualities of you that remain and they’re the ones I’ve always loved I miss our walks, the way we would tease one another, I loved to kiss you in the pouring rain, sometimes biting your lip a little rough I miss your lips, and holding your hand just because I can and the way we were there for each other when push comes to shove I’m lucky to have crossed paths with you because sometimes I desire another chance and I have two left feet but I’d dance with you if you wanted me to No matter what I’ve done you never think less of me and that’s one of my favorite things about you The days where we would pull each other out of our sadness and straight into a kind of love madness You’re one of a kind and a lovely distraction, when our eyes meet that’s law of attraction I love everything about you I don’t know where to begin or even start, like my mom and dad, you’re my high school sweet heart.
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My momma always tried her hardest Growing up I made decisions that weren’t the smartest Yet she’s still trying the best she can, And Depression hits, I know for her it’s the toughest. She beats herself up. Now, that is the roughest. The past is the past but I don’t control what she does I know because sometimes she lets things slip out in the mornings when we drink coffee from my favorite cup. Life isn’t what it was. Life is what it is. I often reminisce on the best memories we have and when I think of life now, all I can say is what the **** It’s depression; But it’s also me fighting myself and I hit so hard I end up in the hospital where I find my repression Of all the emotions I numb out. I can feel it through my body and that’s a knockout defeat for me. I feel like life’s doubt. If life were actually alive, I wonder if it’d survive. Tina, please help me forget about life. One inhale is all it takes to feel alright. Make me forget about everything at least for the night. I have mental issues but you can help by actually following through. Hold on, I’m a little emotional I might need a tissue. It’s bipolar; People tell me to calm down. When I’m manic I’m no where to be found. The thoughts inside my head scream so ******* loud. Trust me, my mood swings are the worst to be around. I keep fighting but end up with my *** on the ground. My insides are tearing themselves apart and it’s a constant war zone between my head and heart. I don’t know when this all began, all I know is that my emotions control me and that leaves my fuel tank empty. Theres the manic episodes; The highs and lows of my constant panic mode, The hypersensitive, the hypersexual, and my inability to be flexible, My manic episodes lead me down a twist and turn road, They take me for a ride and let me cry for weeks in my bed, They let me talk about what’s going on inside my head, They won’t lock me up for wishing I was dead, My manic episodes don’t care they destroy and they constantly bulldoze. It’s the anxiety; The constant fear and worry. The wondering if someone’s going to hate me because I’m in the clear. The scorpions in my stomach, stinging me. It’s crippling. It’s worrying. I can’t do anything. Thats codependency but I need it. I need you mostly and another hit. It’s the brain injuries; I can’t remember a **** thing. I only remember strange little details like peoples clothing and if they’ve worn it for consecutive days. I haven’t always been this way and I don’t feel okay. I can’t make phone calls. I can’t make my bed without getting too inside my head, I get lost easily and then no one can find me. I can’t remember the days anymore it’s like my brain is shutting doors and My eyes are waterfalls all because I can’t make one call. It’s the grief; I still can’t believe they’re all dead. I only have spiritual conversations with them or when I’m hallucinating off drugs. I miss everyone’s love, especially my dads last hug. So I do a drug to forget the pain but now I’m getting so high I can’t remember my own name or the day. I know I have nothing to gain from my actions but I don’t care and I don’t know how to Without you. Most of all it’s the trauma; Others call it drama when they don’t love you, They’re rough and tough. Well, I’ve had enough of, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder They try to bubble wrap you, I’ve done some stupid things so I would too. I can’t get out on the outside to look inside because my eyes are always dodging contact. Trauma is a gateway, some days you’re so dysfunctional even your own lawyer stops and asks if you’re okay. Small little fact; we’ve only talked on the phone, never in person. Just when I was in jail alone where the world denies that I’m male. If I were to weigh my trauma there’s not a big enough scale and the only one I see nowadays is when I abuse myself and pick up. When I go there, my thoughts turn back to having coffee with my momma from my favorite cup.
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May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 at 7:14 AM UTC
Mental issues
My momma always tried her hardest Growing up I made decisions that weren’t the smartest Yet she’s still trying the best she can, And Depression hits, I know for her it’s the toughest. She beats herself up. Now, that is the roughest. The past is the past but I don’t control what she does I know because sometimes she lets things slip out in the mornings when we drink coffee from my favorite cup. Life isn’t what it was. Life is what it is. I often reminisce on the best memories we have and when I think of life now, all I can say is what the **** It’s depression; But it’s also me fighting myself and I hit so hard I end up in the hospital where I find my repression Of all the emotions I numb out. I can feel it through my body and that’s a knockout defeat for me. I feel like life’s doubt. If life were actually alive, I wonder if it’d survive. Tina, please help me forget about life. One inhale is all it takes to feel alright. Make me forget about everything at least for the night. I have mental issues but you can help by actually following through. Hold on, I’m a little emotional I might need a tissue. It’s bipolar; People tell me to calm down. When I’m manic I’m no where to be found. The thoughts inside my head scream so ******* loud. Trust me, my mood swings are the worst to be around. I keep fighting but end up with my *** on the ground. My insides are tearing themselves apart and it’s a constant war zone between my head and heart. I don’t know when this all began, all I know is that my emotions control me and that leaves my fuel tank empty. Theres the manic episodes; The highs and lows of my constant panic mode, The hypersensitive, the hypersexual, and my inability to be flexible, My manic episodes lead me down a twist and turn road, They take me for a ride and let me cry for weeks in my bed, They let me talk about what’s going on inside my head, They won’t lock me up for wishing I was dead, My manic episodes don’t care they destroy and they constantly bulldoze. It’s the anxiety; The constant fear and worry. The wondering if someone’s going to hate me because I’m in the clear. The scorpions in my stomach, stinging me. It’s crippling. It’s worrying. I can’t do anything. Thats codependency but I need it. I need you mostly and another hit. It’s the brain injuries; I can’t remember a **** thing. I only remember strange little details like peoples clothing and if they’ve worn it for consecutive days. I haven’t always been this way and I don’t feel okay. I can’t make phone calls. I can’t make my bed without getting too inside my head, I get lost easily and then no one can find me. I can’t remember the days anymore it’s like my brain is shutting doors and My eyes are waterfalls all because I can’t make one call. It’s the grief; I still can’t believe they’re all dead. I only have spiritual conversations with them or when I’m hallucinating off drugs. I miss everyone’s love, especially my dads last hug. So I do a drug to forget the pain but now I’m getting so high I can’t remember my own name or the day. I know I have nothing to gain from my actions but I don’t care and I don’t know how to Without you. Most of all it’s the trauma; Others call it drama when they don’t love you, They’re rough and tough. Well, I’ve had enough of, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder They try to bubble wrap you, I’ve done some stupid things so I would too. I can’t get out on the outside to look inside because my eyes are always dodging contact. Trauma is a gateway, some days you’re so dysfunctional even your own lawyer stops and asks if you’re okay. Small little fact; we’ve only talked on the phone, never in person. Just when I was in jail alone where the world denies that I’m male. If I were to weigh my trauma there’s not a big enough scale and the only one I see nowadays is when I abuse myself and pick up. When I go there, my thoughts turn back to having coffee with my momma from my favorite cup.
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Ever since you left I don’t know what to do but I’m surprised I haven’t ran I don’t know what comes next I can still feel your hands Must be muscle memory Perhaps a new feeling for nerve endings I’m lost, you caught me in a trance I can’t deal with it, true I want to hold you I need your touch, how lovely that would be I want to hold your hands and hear you love me You make my heartbeat dance and skip a beat I could talk to you for hours Remember the night you got me flowers It was as sweet as the blush wine I poured for us both I’m missing you the most And without your hands in mine It’s phantom pain and I don’t mean to whine Are you still there? Always said I wouldn’t beg for you to talk to me But here we are, do you even care? Put yourself in my shoes and try to see Where I’m coming from Love is in the air and I want some Your hands, I want to hold All this waiting is getting old I know I’m broken It’s been a while since we’ve spoken Did I mention that I need to hold your hand? **** you’ve got me stuck in a trance I love you, do you love me? I guess we will wait more and see Hours pass by, I remember your beautiful eyes I beg you please be done with all your lies So, I can truly love you like nobody else Don’t get the idea that I won’t love myself No lies You would be one of my hardest goodbyes I’m tired and don’t want to wast any time I love you Promise you, my words are true.
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May 9, 2021
May 9, 2021 at 7:21 PM UTC
Hands