Gatekeepers
Dream Makers
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Dream takers
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It's no fire
Yet it burns you
The highs and lows that come with writing poetry
I suppose it's what I get for exposing parts of me
No wonder I quit
Instead of sticking with it
No confidence
No coincidence
Self-hatred
Self-gated
Never let strangers inside your head
They've no idea how you made your bed
And it seems they don't get it no matter what's said
Just put away the pen
And stay comfy instead
Mar 14
Mar 14, 2026 at 12:41 PM UTC
Gatekeepers
Dream Makers
Love givers
Dream takers
Write something
Get 30 views
Maybe steal one like or two
Next paper tiger gets 90 views
It's no fire
Yet it burns you
The highs and lows that come with writing poetry
I suppose it's what I get for exposing parts of me
No wonder I quit
Instead of sticking with it
No confidence
No coincidence
Self-hatred
Self-gated
Never let strangers inside your head
They've no idea how you made your bed
And it seems they don't get it no matter what's said
Just put away the pen
And stay comfy instead
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