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Austin Reed Feb 2020
On his porch the fickle man rest
Wrinkled and worn
Like a blue collar wallet

He watches the day pass
Vicariously through the youth of the block
Often pondering his dog days

He reads his morning paper
To the sound of neighboring dogs howls
Growing annoyed, he howls back
Owwwww!

Wise to the humid day
He finishes his chores early, pulling out a rag
Wiping the sweat from his forehead
He sits back down to a long awaited Budweiser

Watching the neighbors come home
He smiles, back to the kiss of his late wife
What freedom she gave after a long day

After supper he settles down for dusk
Reaching for his radio
Tuning into the ball game
Pirates up two, bottom of the fifth

On his porch the man rest
Wrinkled and worn
Watching the sunset
Cherishing his every breath
Austin Reed Mar 2020
A fragment of a man once was
A distant man at the crossroads
Desperate and no where to go
Ready to face the debt he owes.
Austin Reed Jun 2020
It’s hard
Seeing you smile on-screen
Knowing I’ve it seen it all to well

I’d be lying
Acting like I haven’t fell for it
once or twice.
Austin Reed May 2020
A clever jest; May,
Blooming trees and fierce snow squalls...
Such antimony!
Austin Reed Oct 2020
I can see my breathe,
my fingertips are frozen,
and my notes are damp.
Austin Reed Feb 2021
He got excited,
almost thought to kiss her then,
but he fought the urge,
knowing she wouldn’t feel the same,
and God, it was heartbreaking.
Austin Reed Dec 2020
I try reaching out,
though, I’m waved off or dismissed,
it’s embarrassing
Sometimes you just need a friend
Austin Reed Dec 2020
I struggle daily,
juggling sobriety nightly,
trapped inside my mind.
Austin Reed Mar 2020
Down but never out
The crowds hail his name
He stands strong
Weathering each storm
Dancing around on tired legs
Slow & fatigued still keeping his hands up
By shear will, he keeps coming
Bruised and battered
Biting down, marching forward
People jump to their feet
Bookies clutching their dollars


In deep waters he rises victorious
Screaming to the glory
Carried on the shoulders of men
Parading his belt
For he’s the best in the world
Austin Reed Oct 2020
I long approval,
from people I barely know,
how silly is that?
Austin Reed Dec 2020
Appreciation,
rarely is it ever shown,
just your short comings.
Austin Reed Feb 2019
Roads became vague
Wound up in a ditch
Following street signs, I headed East
Stumbling upon a ghost town
All I heard was whispering winds

Looking down vacant streets and allies
I saw a smile,
Her giggle echoed
As she waved for me to follow
I chased her my whole life
Just to hear,
You’re not alone
Austin Reed May 2020
Yea, just play it off...
Cute; Polo: popped collar, ugh!
You’re so disgusting!!
Austin Reed Jan 2021
You’re barely focused,
pressed about uncertainty,
you’ve forgotten me.
Austin Reed Mar 2020
I once rode my bike in marvel
Until I skidded through gravel
Pebbles riddled my leg
I bravely rode back home
Running inside to cry to mommy
Austin Reed Nov 2020
Oh disparity,
my heart has left me astray,
in all my dismay.
Austin Reed Feb 2020
Windows downs,
On the state route;
daddy driving a 93’ pickup
2000s blasting through the speakers
In the front seat with a gameboy
Joyous as any kid could be

What I’d give to relive one day...
One more day of innocence.
I miss that truck man.
Austin Reed Oct 2020
There was once a time,
my heart would start to flutter
from things she’d mutter
Austin Reed Mar 2021
You’re a safe haven,
blessing me with great vastness,
imagination.
Austin Reed Mar 2021
Is it hot in here?
It feels awfully warm right?
Maybe it’s the room
Either way I need a drink.
A few minutes… just SOMETHING.
Austin Reed Oct 2020
Hello my fellow,
Today’s news has made me woe,
With nowhere to go.
Austin Reed May 2020
He’s there, for now;
In one click,
He’s imaginary

Painted into ink
Today he’s a father
Tomorrow he’ll be a mother
Turn the page
He’s anyone!
Austin Reed Feb 2019
Wrapped to our wrist
Pinned on our walls
Dawn till dusk
Time is always present
Before we were born and after we die
It’s measured by memories, effort, split second decisions
It’s of the essence
Apparent to its incapable yearning to stop
It flies by.
Days we spent angry
Hours dreading our jobs
Regrets and what could haves
We’ll never get it back or be there like we once were
I could say enjoy today and take everyday one step at a time
Or I could be righteous to the ever longing tick
Why should I
With the time I took to write this is now gone
I’ll be tired once morning comes
But I did what I wanted to with my time
Choose your time wisely
Because forever is unkind
Austin Reed Dec 2020
Fear is only the unfamiliarity of uncertainty.
Just a thought
Austin Reed Feb 2020
I’m too oblivious and stupid
Surprising myself  everyday
With how hurtful the words that spew out of my mouth can be
Austin Reed Feb 2020
Always so critical on myself
More prevalent in my writing
Hoping my message is clever, impactful
Stressing over who approves
Convincing myself I’m no good

In the wake of a horrible movie,
I’m convinced I could write it better

Reading the lyrics of new pop songs
I’m convinced I could write a top 100

I’m convinced I’m only as good as I give myself credit for
Austin Reed Feb 2020
Sometimes discouragement
Is all the more encouragement
To get out of the basement
Austin Reed Feb 2020
We do everything to be nice
understanding whatever excuse
Even if we bite our tongue

Just to put all our energy forward
Only to find ourselves  
Hurt and exhausted
Austin Reed Mar 2020
It’s lonesome
Watching life through pictures
Wishing you had a moment back
Longing for a new venture

It’s lonesome
Feeling the way you do
To shy to tell
Yearning for their touch

It’s lonesome
Sleeping in
For there’s no plans
Just your bed
Austin Reed Mar 2020
I fear my friend
The very things we dream of
Just very well may be an ironic nightmare
Austin Reed Nov 2020
Ain’t no fear in me,
I’ve walked with every phantom,
never have I frayed.
Austin Reed Jun 2020
Slam the mirror shut;
Peeping a fleeting glimpse

Down the stairs I run
loop the post and
Swirl out the door

Into my friends car;
She pats my face
A “natural” blush

My hairs a mess,
Nonetheless
I’m best dressed

You would have thought,
For what I bought;
You’d be more caught

Even if we shared laugh
Would you look me in the eye
with that cracked smile?

Your teasing charm is growing old...
Now I’d rather just sit and wait,
Watch in amusement as you hesitate.
Austin Reed Feb 2020
Would you have me?
If I stood before you
Twisted and befuddled
Internally screaming my love
For you, longing for you

In a limbo, my chest hollows
Leaving a subtle ache
I lie in bed, desolated with each photo of you
If I could put it all away
Act like you don’t exist
Forget I ever loved you
live without memory
Live without you...

Would you have me?
If I stood before you
Tall
Proclaiming my love
For you, forever to you
Austin Reed Aug 2020
Give me undying love
My selfishness wants your time
Listen to my words;
They’re more important than what you’re doing

Fill my void
Be something I can’t conflict
Welcome me like I do my self-indulgent thoughts
Austin Reed Jul 2020
Lying in the dewy grass
Happy and cool,
unphased by buzzing flies.
Unaware of the rising sun he dozes back to sleep

Few hours pass  
The air has grown dry, and still.
grass has withered and become brittle
Not a cloud in sight

Birds flock to a neighboring pond
Bothered by chirps he awakens, panicked and wide eyed.
He’s drowsy and growing warm,
his stomach rumbles.
He takes a stroll around, ready to ****** some quick grub.

Unsuccessful in his venture, he’s parched and famished
The sun sits at 12 with little shade.
All he can muster up is getting over to that pond.
He find his path,
it’s black and waves hover above it.
He puts his digits on it,
refraining immediately.
It’s too hot... even for me, he thinks.

Few hours pass,
he still lies close to the pavement, sun bleached and dry, staring blankly at the pond...
His heart beats softer and softer with every minute.
The light begins to escapes his eyelids.

Slowly he fades.
Feeling as if he’s floating.
Until a warm refreshing sensation comes upon him.
His eyes open, a tall figure hovers above.
“Yea, now that’s better isn’t it little buddy“

— The End —