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i see it from a mile away
the pride just radiates
but the proud fall first
you'll get what you deserve
toxic person incognito
you'll be destroyed by your ego
 Jan 2019 Al-Sayyari
PoserPersona
He pulled and parked the supply red wagon,
then climbed the mast to the captain's cabin.
Captain Red is ready for adventure.
A quest to collect the world's best treasure.

His pirate crew is renowned far and wide.
They're rough and tough and they don't ever cry.
But none of them boys has the captain's stuff.
So don't mess with him, man, cause he don't bluff.

This motley crew has achieved many feats,
has never suffered a single defeat,
and has seen the most incredible things:
whales, whirlpools, storms, mermaids, krakens and kings.

"Set sail," squaws the boss as he munches lunch
and the Ocean Destroyer leaves port Wunche.
These rolling green hills are now ocean waves.
That blue sky, however, remains the same.
...
"Hey Benjamin!" beams the first mate Susanne.
Impeding the journey that just began.
"We already played this game. It's my turn!"
The first mate trumps the captain, Ben will learn.
...
Her spacesuit crew is renowned far and wide.
They're smart and nice and they don't ever lie.
But none of these girls has commander's stuff.
So don't mess with her, girl, cause she don't bluff.

This brainy crew has achieved many feats,
has never suffered a single defeat,
and has seen the most incredible things:
aliens, black holes, stars, and martian springs.

"Lift off!" beams the boss as she munches lunch
and the Star Chasing Rocket leaves base Wunche.
These rural backyards are now rocky space.
That blue sky, however, remains the same.
...
"Hey Susanne!" beams the pilot Benjamin.
Impeding the flight before it begins.
"We already played this game. It's my turn!"
The pilot trumps commander, Sue will learn.
...
Boys and girls grow up and out the front door.
Those children’s games evolve to adult chores;
those kiddy lawns to grandparent’s domain.
That blue sky, however, remains the same.
 Jan 2019 Al-Sayyari
alexa
you know it's bad
when i would rather deal with my unmedicated depression
than this loss of you.
-a.c.b
this is honestly rougher than i ever could've imagined.
 Jan 2019 Al-Sayyari
Ashly Kocher
The beginnings end
The ends beginning
Somewhere in the middle
It’s got me singing
Storylines flowing
From the depths of my heart
Don’t read it backwards
Just begin from the start
I’ll keep you hanging
From start to finish
Keep your mind running
On this treadmill that runs
Constantly through my mind
 Jan 2019 Al-Sayyari
Maria Etre
I believe
sometimes
poetry
is a form
of
exorcism

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