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 Nov 2023
Sally A Bayan
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Doves and roses are sought
when hurtful, tempestuous thoughts
flood and create lumps in the throat,
the urge...the surge grow stronger,
much to write...we grab pen...paper,
suddenly......we are "there,"
in that comfortable nook...where,

We create fictional love scenes,
or...relive tremulous experiences
of blazing lava flows, souls despondent
driven by disastrous rains, by discontent,
or, of souls cherishing rare times, serene,
a lake, warm sun...calm coffee moments;
all these become messages conveyed
they're the carbon dioxide we exhale;

Verses are afloat above our heads
until they're written.....and read.

Both old poets and newcomers
come up with stuff...funny or bizarre,
some readers relate...epiphanies occur.
isn't that what really matters?

No kings or queens in prose or poetry.
some came first, others came later.
surely, both want to write...to share.
in God's eyes, no one is above the other.

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Copyright Rosalia Rosario A. Bayan
November 27, 2023
 Nov 2023
Dennis Willis
I am offended
so offended
unable to
believe
how
offended
I really am
offended
offended
by this world
and you in it
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George Krokos
When the loss of a loved one causes you much grief
and so you can’t for a while seem to find any relief,
it’s very likely that you have been too long attached
and possessiveness must now be in ways dispatched.
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From 'The Quatrains' ongoing writings since the early 90's
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Sarita Aditya Verma
H- Him and Her
U- u and me
M- make it everybody
A- And the world over, if they agree
N- No one’s sad, happy together
 Nov 2023
WendyStarry Eyes
Miracles appeared
When I died
I let the
Blood of Jesus
Run through my veins
Now I do more
In my life than just maintain
I live in the blood of Jesus
Revelation 19:13
He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and in His name is the Word of God.
 Nov 2023
Francie Lynch
Those red-hat doffers
Are the blood-thinning vermin.
Stop.
 Nov 2023
collin
i’ll probably stumble to the driveway
before the stars are all done shining
find a place still open
where the locals are unwinding

i got a fresh pack and a pocket of cash
ready to spend my last check
on the first girl that looks my way
forgetting all the word she’ll say
doesn’t matter, we’ll be gone by day

i know a lot of people
upset with the way i’m living
but i’ve never been known
for making good decisions
 Nov 2023
William A Poppen
He seeks reflections
In shadows on walls
expressions induced in others
sounds of praise
to clarify
his current illusion of
who he is

Are there mirrors
Clear enough
To find
A vision that
might become different
might be clearer
a repost
 Nov 2023
Zara rain
I found him
hidden inside the closet.
That's what safety looks like.
 Nov 2023
George Krokos
With the moon and sun
nature's quite remarkable
on both all wonder
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Written in 2021
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