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Jan 12 · 114
Carpe Diem
Max Vale Jan 12
when the morning comes
it's like its fresh from laundry
let's go, carpe diem
good one to kick off the year
Dec 2024 · 167
I Still Wait
Max Vale Dec 2024
some people once said
that you will love me one day
years on i still wait
been loving haikus recently
last one for 2024, see y'all in 2025
Dec 2024 · 82
Safe and Sound
Max Vale Dec 2024
Longing for blue skies
All around stars are falling
Undying they rise

Rest easy my child
Enemies cannot hurt you
Now you're safe and sound
double haiku for you
Dec 2024 · 180
Let It Snow
Max Vale Dec 2024
because the weather outside is frightful,
the wind, the rain, the storm they blow.
guess i'll sit inside and be spiteful,
so God please
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Dec 2024 · 33
22/12
Max Vale Dec 2024
When we drive home in the night,
Do you see the fireflies?
When I take your hand in mine,
Do you feel the butterflies?
What did you think when I took
the long way home,
So I didn't have to say goodbye?
Dec 2024 · 52
Prayer for the Damned
Max Vale Dec 2024
Mirror, mirror on the wall,
show me the face of the devil.
but when i look in the reflection,
its not devil, but me
and i'm smiling.
what have i done?
i can pray for -
the ******, the fallen,
the lost, the begotten.
what else is one supposed to do?
when every time they pray to God,
he remains silent,
but only the devil answers?
Dec 2024 · 120
Chicago
Max Vale Dec 2024
She said she's scared of love,
I know how this goes.
She wants my heart,
But not my soul.
She loves the lights,
Kiss the afterglow.

She said she's scared of heights,
Call it vertigo.
She builds a wall,
I see cracks below.
She hides her pain,
But her scars they show.

She said she can't commit,
So let's take it slow.
She craves the warmth,
But loves the snow.
She said she is scared of us,
Yet stays where Chicago blows.
Dec 2024 · 61
Zombie
Max Vale Dec 2024
Check my heart,
Check my pulse,
Is it still beating?

I'm too deep,
And I don't know,
Am I still breathing?

Check my head,
Am I dead?
Or am I still living?

Do they know?
Where I've gone?
How long am I missing?

Check my soul,
See my bones,
Am I a zombie?

Take me home,
Where do I go?
Do they still love me?
Dec 2024 · 287
10/12
Max Vale Dec 2024
were all of the lows
worth that one high
were all of the falls
worth that one rise
were all of the defeats
worth that one victory
will all of our stories
go down in history?
who are you?
Dec 2024 · 92
Angel of the North
Max Vale Dec 2024
she stood over the water,
on the cliff of no despair,
wings folded,
relaxed like she doesn't care.
but she does.
the sky is torn,
she bows her head,
the crown is worn.
legend says,
that you can fly.
only the believers,
will risk to die.
the wind whispers
into her ears.
the sun warms
all her fears.
reluctantly her hands fold,
into a prayer.
how ironic, she thinks
even angels dare
to have hope.
So, let fate come forth,
under the winter night.
alas, angel of the north
bring me your light.
Dec 2024 · 47
Icarus
Max Vale Dec 2024
They say
I've been waiting for this moment,
All my life, that's what I wanted.
You say I'm still here lying, hoping,
You'd still love me in the morning.
Been wishing on every star,
It's in my head, it's automatic.
Hearts lifting up, into space,
But it can't hear through static.
You're soaring further away,
Deep into the Milky Way.
I'm letting myself runaway,
Even if you couldn't stay.
So I stare right into the sun,
While you are here, no regrets.
Can't see where you're going,
But you, I cannot forget.
Although, you're gone and flying,
I fell from the sky, mortifying.
Don't need no reminding,
But it's fine, I'm still trying.
Nov 2024 · 40
Roulette
Max Vale Nov 2024
You came out of nowhere,
When I thought I needed you the most.
Passion and blood both bleed red,
Pull the trigger on the gun against my head.
Are you going to fix me?
Are you going to break me?
Are you going to save me?
Are you going to drown me?
Are you going to love me?
Are you going to **** me?

Loving you like maybe,
Is like playing roulette with a heart.
Nov 2024 · 493
21/11
Max Vale Nov 2024
What did I do to set you off?
What do I have to do,
To get you off my mind?
It's winter, its cold outside.
Staring into your big doe eyes.
Why did it bring back,
The dizzying highs?
Feels like I've been here, all my life.
Throwing rocks at your window.
But you didn't open them,
Not tonight.
The glass shattered, but I am fine.
Right?
But if angels don't cry,
Then why do the skies weep?
And if God is merciful,
Why is his silence so deep?

Nov 2024 · 158
8/11
Max Vale Nov 2024
She left me in the coffin,
Let go of my hand.
Will she remember me?
When I'm buried in the sand?

Take away this feeling,
Is this even real?
Or am I still dreaming,
Awake in this ordeal?

God, is this my fate?
To leave me in this casket to drown?
Why won't you save me?
Pull me up so I don't fall down?

But she smiled at me, before she left.
Kissed me and wished me the best.
Could of taken me with you,
But she said "let the fallen rest".

But I don't want rest,
So I open my eyes.
Am I back in her bed?
No, I'm back in mine.
a few hearts ago
Sep 2024 · 40
Sea-Green
Max Vale Sep 2024
There was a girl I know,
With her sea-green eyes.
Who once said to me
"Beware the wolf, for the wolf lies"

"Don't fear the sheep that bleats,
But fear the one that hides
For it may be the wolf hunting,
With its disguise"

"But don't fret for the whispers,
You hear in the light.
For they can't hurt you,
When it is bright"

"The wolf is smart and cunning,
But do not reply.
When he asks you to follow him,
Into paradise"

"But the wolf will fear love,
The wolf will fear right.
For even the darkness,
Won't hide its demise"

"So don't be afraid,
Of the wolves that will just pass by
For you'll find your shelter,
In a love that doesn't lie"

But love, like wolves, can change its form,
And hearts can shift like skies.
Still, I’ll trust her gentle gaze,
Those deep sea-green eyes.
Sep 2024 · 147
Bring Me Winter
Max Vale Sep 2024
As the days get shorter,
The autumn takes our leaves away.
As the night grows longer,
The winter comes to stay.
The skies they go grey,
Streaked by purple, red and orange.
The sun bows and says its goodbye,
“Glory, Glory, Glory”,
Echoes into the darkness.
But with the cold comes purpose,
Let the fields sleep for a while.
Look up my love,
It’s snowing!
Feb 2024 · 112
Thank You Twice
Max Vale Feb 2024
The love of my life once said to me.
"When will you meet me by the sea?"
Her hair golden and Her eyes blue of ice
As if she hasn't got a twinkle in her eye,
Forget me once, maybe I'll thank you twice.
And we will dance together, under the great blue sky.
Oct 2023 · 362
Lady Dawn
Max Vale Oct 2023
Hey lady Dawn
What's that colour in the sky?
Could it be the rays of light
From the days gone by?
And dare I cry your name,
As your colours fade to grey.
Take me to that paradise up high.
Apr 2023 · 342
Cupid
Max Vale Apr 2023
I don't want to be lonely,
or regretting love every time.
been praying for an angel,
to descend from the skies.
and so little cupid,
with your arrows and wings.
shoot me down,
with a bit of everything.
and tomorrow when I wake up,
with feelings I won't remember.
I catch them and I lose them,
been waiting since november.
Dec 2022 · 174
Cherry Lips
Max Vale Dec 2022
and so i take another shot,
and pretend its all bliss.
pour another round,
until I see your cherry lips.
taste your wine,
and take another trip.
chase the whiskey,
and move those hips.
run all out of liquor,
but she begins to strip.
empty my gin its alright,
i begin to lose my grip
one more bottle,
but she begins to slip,
three more shots,
and my mind is eclipsed.
bottom's up
Dec 2022 · 157
11/12
Max Vale Dec 2022
she's a renegade,
she plays by her own rules.
yes she's sweet,
but my heart,
to her,
is a fool.
Aug 2022 · 189
17/8
Max Vale Aug 2022
sometimes,
when i'm lonely,
i think about,
her.
May 2022 · 280
29/05
Max Vale May 2022
when the heavens open
and i'm out here in the pouring rain.
i want you to pull me up,
and tell me you feel the same.
Apr 2022 · 177
Struggling To Fly
Max Vale Apr 2022
we always talked
about how far we could go
we always said
that no matter what
we'll make it together
but yet
the universe isn't kind
so whilst i went on
you were stuck behind
so now i've made it
but you're not here
i'm dancing in the sky
whilst you're struggling to fly.
it's not the same when you don't make it together
Mar 2022 · 157
Young
Max Vale Mar 2022
So I'll stay young,
I guess I'll be free.
Sitting around drunk whilst,
People are getting their college degrees.

So I'll stay young,
Everybody's finding love.
They've all got homes,
While I'm still sleeping rough.

So I'll stay young,
The years they roll on by.
Everyone has kids,
And a nine to five.

So I'll stay young,
Everybody's getting old.
Weighted blankets,
So they don't get cold.

So I'm still young,
Never got the chance to live.
Why did I choose this,
When I had so much to give?
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional
Mar 2022 · 327
Whatever
Max Vale Mar 2022
if it all goes south,
like the weather.
when it just hurts now,
like whatever.
if it doesn't work out,
for the better.
if it all goes wrong,
let's go to heaven.

because it just ain't right,
without you.
Feb 2022 · 620
Connection
Max Vale Feb 2022
so many lights,
so many faces.
maybe they're too bright,
maybe I just go to the wrong places.

the crowds they just walk by,
no signs of affection.
how are there so many people,
yet I can't get a connection?
Jan 2022 · 441
Suit and Tie
Max Vale Jan 2022
i wish i could promise
that'll it'll be alright
i swear all i need is some time
everything will be just fine
can't wait to
take you out to dine
dressed up in my suit and tie
promise that'll you still be mine?
Dec 2021 · 293
31/12
Max Vale Dec 2021
they say,
you will come back one day.
but its been year after year
and i'm still waiting right here.
Happy New Year Y'all :)
Dec 2021 · 224
Late To My Own Funeral
Max Vale Dec 2021
when I woke up
the morning was cold,
the sky was dark.
it was like even the Earth knew.
throw on my suit,
black as coal.
I'm late,
felt like the longest walk of my life.
when I get there,
the service has begun.
the priest begins his solemn words
there's flowers,
red, white, yellow
no one's crying - yet.
I take the last empty seat,
The coffin.
Nov 2021 · 292
Milky Way
Max Vale Nov 2021
so now she's gone,
up up and away.
my head was down on earth,
but my heart was in the milky way.
Oct 2021 · 658
Match
Max Vale Oct 2021
Oh darling do you know what that's worth?
It's a shame we're a match made in heaven,
But we were on Earth.
Sep 2021 · 444
Eyes
Max Vale Sep 2021
Were her eyes blue?
I can't remember.
Was it hot or cold,
August or December?
Did she have green eyes?
I still can't see her.
She's long gone,
Just like the weather.
Maybe she had brown eyes,
Just like leather.
But now she's left,
Maybe its for the better.
No she had gray eyes,
I wrote her a letter.
It got sent right back,
With a return-to-sender.
Sep 2021 · 411
Nightmare
Max Vale Sep 2021
i ran from monsters in the night,
from screaming demons in my mind.
i want my feet off off the ground,
its crumbling under me, the sound.
i reach my hands up to the sky,
maybe the angels will reply.
but its all silent.
Aug 2021 · 173
Grandfather Clock
Max Vale Aug 2021
you were always there
steady, reliable
tick-tock-tick-tock
stood there for years
never missed a beat
but you're getting older
the wood is beginning to wear
the pendulum is slowing
yet you're still going
the memories begin to fade
you still tick
but you can't remember my name.
It's hard seeing a loved one go through memory loss whether that be from dementia or other illnesses. My heart goes out to anyone in a similar situation.
Aug 2021 · 1.4k
8/8
Max Vale Aug 2021
8/8
sometimes it was like,
the sun was going to shine,
forever.
you by my side,
i didn't think life could be,
better.
but fall comes,
and turns into winter.
its not only the weather,
that gets a bit colder.
Jul 2021 · 346
Still Carries On
Max Vale Jul 2021
the first time we met,
it was like touching heaven.
didn't know it yet,
but it was a dream worth living,
even if it was for a second.
because i still think,
i can see your smile.
even though,
you've been gone,
your smile still carries on.
Jun 2021 · 204
Among The Stars
Max Vale Jun 2021
you always seemed to love the sky,
the moon, the sun, the stars.
they all seem to shine a little brighter,
now that you're shining among them.

Apr 2021 · 149
Phoenix
Max Vale Apr 2021
A new dawn arrives,
In a blistering red heat.
A small flame
Becomes a bonfire.
But alas it won't last
Forever.
Fade into ashes and smoke.
Even brilliance
Becomes dust.
But tomorrow when
The moon sets.
The phoenix will rise.

Every day like a phoenix we are reborn into a new beginning. We only have 24 hours to do something. But even the things we build are temporary and will fade into dust. But tomorrow the ashes from today gives birth to a new phoenix.
Apr 2021 · 234
Not With Me
Max Vale Apr 2021
I'm not alone.
The wind still laughs with me.
The sun still smiles at me.
The ocean still waves back at me.

The wind's laughing at me.
The sun's smiling not because of me.
The ocean is not waving at me.
I am alone.
The world's a cruel place
Sometimes even when you're with others you still feel alone.
Apr 2021 · 1.4k
Older
Max Vale Apr 2021
We grew up on the same street,
We blew dandelions into the sky.
We chucked shells into the blue sea,
Wondering what it would be like.

To grow older.

I came back to the same street,
It's not the same without you.
I can still hear the sound of your feet,
I can hear mine too.

Wish we didn't have to grow older.
Mar 2021 · 487
Tell Her You Love Her
Max Vale Mar 2021
I don't know,
If you know,
But she doesn't know,
That you love her.
tell her you love her before it's too late
Feb 2021 · 979
Not Scared Of The Dark
Max Vale Feb 2021
So let's run away together,
Ready, set, on your mark,
With you by my side forever,
I'm no longer afraid of the dark.
Jan 2021 · 222
26/1
Max Vale Jan 2021
would
        you
                      remember
             me
   when
i'm
gone?
Jan 2021 · 163
Not Into Guys
Max Vale Jan 2021
Oh god knows why
        I've been hypnotised
              By those eyes,
                     They're so bright
But I'm afraid -
She's not into guys
Dec 2020 · 136
Less Colder
Max Vale Dec 2020
When I get drunk,
And I am crying on your shoulder.
That's when I wish,
That the world was a little less colder.
Dec 2020 · 117
Sunflowers
Max Vale Dec 2020
Sunflowers reach,
Up into the sky.
The sun is sparkling,
And so are your eyes.

Daisies are pretty,
Bluebells have style.
Lanterns are illuminating,
Just like your smile.

The ocean is vast,
You lift up my heart.
And just like my soul,
I hope we're never apart.
Dec 2020 · 131
Arrow From Above
Max Vale Dec 2020
You know I've been,
Waiting for your love.
I've been struck by,
Eros' arrow from above.
Nov 2020 · 112
Brilliant
Max Vale Nov 2020
Don't worry my dear,
The light will return.
To quell all our fears,
With its brilliant burn.
Scared of being forgotten
Nov 2020 · 137
18/11
Max Vale Nov 2020
Doesn't it ever drive you crazy?
That you did everything and he was lazy.
Nothing ever goes greatly,
And no one's been wanting you lately.
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