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Any pilchard can make you smile But only a kindred fish can make you happy The challenge comes in understanding One can find themselves surrounded by schools of pilchards Filled with laughter and white noise One fades into the abyss of one thought It’s those who notice the small shift The silent retreat The distant into the realm of the deep dark sea Those that throw a line reeling one back to safety and comfort The one who sits with you Holds your fin till the storm weathers If one finds it , cherish it those are the Steenbras of the sea You anchored your way deep inside when the waves come rushing and crushing you are who I look for to shield and swordfish our way through the current The Galjoen on the outside but a rainbow within .
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May 18
May 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM UTC
The pearl of the sea
drought, el nino, fire, famine, tsunami, volcanic, earthquake, war, greed, death,
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May 18
May 18, 2026 at 8:12 AM UTC
10w our planet
She told me I was special I never felt it in her actions She told me I was chosen She had personally chosen me over everyone I felt her fear beneath it They put me on a pedestal Only to topple The fall… my heart shattered to pieces A building so tall with unknown foundation A building so narrow with no space, I have to be unmoveable, unbreatheable, unshakeable I was to be the standard, the benchmark, the chosen awaited one I stand tall on top of this tower With no real connection I stand to be some trophy, a plastic doll Making a mistake is unacceptable If I choose to be a human I am unloveable The pedestal is a trap It’s a prison - of servitude I serve - they praise, they throne me I demand freedom, speak aloud, express, have feelings I am flawed, depressed, need medications They instantaneously dethrone me But now I am something to fumigate Once they called me princess. However unbearable, I bonded with this pedestal Thought I wasn’t capable for the role Afraid another girl would inherit the throne Now I fear she will walk my path
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May 9
May 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC
Pedestal
At the edge of the lakes where the roads cross their swords Is a place that I go when I’ve nothing more than $1.72 for an Arizona Tea. But there’s no other place I would rather be then hanging around with my station family. There’s a place that I go when I need to **** time At the corner of Radisson and Cloud. And even with the rumbling cars it really ain’t all that loud. It’s a wonderful place to sit down and tag, though the passerby may call me a *** There’s still no place I’d rather be than toking up with my station family.
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Mar 24
Mar 24, 2026 at 9:48 AM UTC
My Gas Station Family
The angels come down to late, their feathers crawling with mites and eyes flat as snakes. turns out their wings are so white because they use bleach They came down from the sky, but you think they fell. The smell of ozone lingers in their skin, They promise altars and arks; You ask what god they serve. "Ours," they say, as if that should mean something they name you chosen, then count your ribs with cold fingers Their halos flicker—cheap fluorescence trying to imitate holiness. The light around them peels paint from walls. They smell like burnt sugar and something that should have stayed buried. you dream of them nightly, and wake up missing hours. They cup your face like a blessing, but their hands are too cold, too tight. You are not surprised when their throats are torn open, revealed to be hollow.
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Feb 24
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:40 PM UTC
falling angels
I am You are We are Chosen — Loved, KNOWN.
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Jan 1
Jan 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM UTC
Chosen
Don’t worry, I turned off my heart. I disconnected its valves and tapped my foot to its last beat. I repainted the walls of its chambers a nice neutral color that would really brighten up the space. No trace of love. No trail of grief. You wouldn’t even be able to tell that it belonged to someone else. I spackled the holes left behind, plastered its cracks, sanded its nicks. Refinished the worn floors where too many games have been played. With any luck, interested buyers won’t look too closely. “This one’s got some good bones,” they’ll say, and marvel at its potential. I marvel at its potential. For now though, I’ll turn it off. I’ll turn it off, if only for me.
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Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM UTC
for sale, as is
I want to be chosen. Finally. It’s only been a month, a couple dates. I feel safe with You. I want to be chosen this time. I want to be someone’s Something. I want to be chosen. By him. I’ll choose you too. I hope I’m chosen, by you.
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Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM UTC
I want to be chosen.
i like to think you found my soul before i had even discovered what it meant to hand it over. you whispered forevermore like it was a spell, one you weren't planning on keeping. and i believed it. because your eyes said it first. and now you walk past me with that same mouth -- but it never says my name. yet i sit with everything you left unspoken, sort of like a story im rewriting just to feel chosen.
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Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM UTC
chosen
you left with no signal, flying high, eagled eyed, peering down at all the towns you passed over, blue through burning but never stopping, stilling to listen but not hearing those other throbbing tunes playing in back of black rooms oh, how you concealing the ambiguous depths, of ***** deals squealing, the mess of contradictions you can’t help revealing, leaving rust, dimming dust full in on the chokehold of others hands upon my heart still your hearts are throbbing in synchronization to the river flowing of my words needy & begging for a timely releasing by, in anticipation of ending the sun’s confinement on the other side of the dark perimeter of the planet where poets dare to tread knowing the jeopardy to themselves when their truths are outed by the light shedding come the morning’s birthing 11:44pm 2/28/25 can you guess what movie I watched last?
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Mar 1, 2025
Mar 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM UTC
nat, @ your own chosen speed (can you guess?)
Oh yes, I am chosen. Before the foundation of the world, He knew my name, Set apart was I, by the hand of the Almighty, Chosen not by my might, but by His grace. I walking in His promise, sealed by His love, An heir to a Kingdom that reign supreme. They asked, “Who are you?” I said, “I am a vessel of onto glory, I am vessel onto honour, A vessel of He who is the “I am that I am. A light in the darkness, called to be bold. For the Lord Himself laid upon me His glorious purpose, Crafting every one of my trials into testimony. Through every storm that comes my way, I am not alone, His Spirit is my anchor, my shield, my song. He said to me child, you are chosen! Oh yes, I am CHOSEN! I am, A CHOSEN! Not by the will of man, but by the call of God, Whispered into life existence a destiny divine, His breathe gave me life. When the world tries to tear me down, I stand firm, clothed in His strength and righteousness. No weapon formed against me shall prosper, For the Lord is my fortress, my champion, my Redeemer. He said to me child, you are chosen! Oh yes, I am CHOSEN! I am, A CHOSEN! His word is my foundation, His truth is my guide. I walk by faith, not by sight, For I know the One who goes before me. For he is the equal of no man or being. Even in the valley of shadows, I fear no evil, for His rod and staff comfort me. He prepares a table for me in the presence of my enemies, My cup overflows with His goodness and blessings. He said to me child, you are chosen! Oh yeah, I am CHOSEN! I am, A CHOSEN! Not for my glory, but for His, A witness to the world of His unending grace. By His blood, I am redeemed, By His hand, I am led.
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Sep 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024 at 3:55 AM UTC
...I am, A CHOSEN
Oh yes, I am chosen. Before the foundation of the world, He knew my name, Set apart was I, by the hand of the Almighty, Chosen not by my might, but by His grace. I walking in His promise, sealed by His love, An heir to a Kingdom that reign supreme. They asked, “Who are you?” I said, “I am a vessel of onto glory, I am vessel onto honour, A vessel of He who is the “I am that I am. A light in the darkness, called to be bold. For the Lord Himself laid upon me His glorious purpose, Crafting every one of my trials into testimony. Through every storm that comes my way, I am not alone, His Spirit is my anchor, my shield, my song. He said to me child, you are chosen! Oh yes, I am CHOSEN! I am, A CHOSEN! Not by the will of man, but by the call of God, Whispered into life existence a destiny divine, His breathe gave me life. When the world tries to tear me down, I stand firm, clothed in His strength and righteousness. No weapon formed against me shall prosper, For the Lord is my fortress, my champion, my Redeemer. He said to me child, you are chosen! Oh yes, I am CHOSEN! I am, A CHOSEN! His word is my foundation, His truth is my guide. I walk by faith, not by sight, For I know the One who goes before me. For he is the equal of no man or being. Even in the valley of shadows, I fear no evil, for His rod and staff comfort me. He prepares a table for me in the presence of my enemies, My cup overflows with His goodness and blessings. He said to me child, you are chosen! Oh yeah, I am CHOSEN! I am, A CHOSEN! Not for my glory, but for His, A witness to the world of His unending grace. By His blood, I am redeemed, By His hand, I am led.
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When you know it's not you Then you’ve known another But is it friend or foe For you or against you Your saviour or jailer Your master or helper It may oppose but it's not enemy It rather flatters for pride leads to fall Perhaps it's neither for you nor your foes But for itself as it befits its own If asked it will say it is what it is And what another may say I don't know
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Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024 at 1:04 AM UTC
Friend or Foe
Don’t speak unless spoken to. The weak is not broken too. This week I woken you. My heart is enclosed it remains open to view. You didn’t choose me, I’m life’s chosen few. With the ability to cope with you as we coexist. I’m here to talk just in case you need the assist.
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Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024 at 9:06 PM UTC
The Assist
Known before I was even born, In Your love, I was carefully formed. You saw my days before they came to be, You knew my purpose, my destiny. In the secret place, You knitted me, A masterpiece, fearfully and wonderfully. Your eyes beheld my unformed substance, With love and intention, You shaped my essence. Before I took my very first breath, You had a plan for my life's quest. You called me by name, You knew my worth, You ordained my steps upon this earth. In Your book, all my days were written, The moments of joy, the trials I'd be smitten. You saw every tear, heard every cry, Your loving presence, always nearby. Known before I even spoke a word, You saw the depths of my heart, unheard. Your thoughts toward me, they are so kind, You're the One who knows me, inside and out, refined. In my weaknesses, You bring forth strength, In my doubts, You lead me to a greater length. You know my struggles, You understand, In Your loving arms, I find refuge and stand. Known before I even knew myself, You saw my potential, my hidden wealth. You called me out of darkness into light, To shine Your love, with all my might. Amen, Amen, let my soul proclaim, That I am known by You, in Your holy name. May my life reflect Your love and grace, For I am known by You, embraced in Your embrace.
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Jul 12, 2023
Jul 12, 2023 at 8:56 PM UTC
KNOW BEFORE WAS BORN
Are we only spiritually one A glide or mask Love burning task Chosen red brick Dreaming what's real Or forever to be tricked Building sea castle home The chosen one alone * * * * * Is the chosen one cleverly smart? What's truly inside our hearts Only one wish* Stars and the moon rush Shinning on one thought Cheeks glow feather light- blush Like unique creation * * * * Follow your mission Be happy make a new transition The chosen one
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Jun 13, 2023
Jun 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM UTC
The Chosen One
The making of every man begins before the union of the cell of his mother with that of his father; one thing leading to another This always lies on strings of varied decisions which needs to meet in one way or the other for destiny to balance on in order to get to her creating destination Before mine, some ***** went down the drain with some pain; a sign of womanhood and fertility Before mine, some sea of men only flowed in and out because there was none in the house to recieve any of those cells to grow and make it out alive So they returned a waste At all those times when pulses elevated beyond normal and hormones of the souls which brought about my existence went busily crisscrossing each other to get the job done, Those fallen ones were expendable decoys sacrificed to achieve emotional satisfaction It was so, many times but my time was not cos destiny had it all planned and that plan got my batch to come at the right time Scientists say it's the fittest and quickest that makes it out as another human but my case was so different On that day In the council of those brothers and sisters The floor was given to each of us to make a case on the reason to be the one to go out in flesh We all had the opportunity and everyone made a case Each one of them presented intellectually satisfying arguments backed by illustrations that made decision making a difficult one Finally the platform was given me and the room was so quiet you could hear the even the humans outside at the time "I don't have a thing I can say I'm going out there to do in particular", I said "I'm representing you all" "The educators, I will be there for you The health enthusiasts ,your job will be done The other humanitarians, am going out for you" "The intellectuals, trust me The musicians, your songs would be heard The artists, I will be there to uncover your insights The spiritual ones, the work is going to be done The poet's  your works will definitely see the light of the days The athletes and sports personalities, I will put in my best to represent you" After everything, the applause said it all and the rest is history Therefore when the going gets tough and giving up seem the easiest option, I remember I'm not here for myself I'm a representative of a batch of brothers and sisters who never made it out alive Though scientists say it was a race, mine wasn't I didn't race, I was chosen
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Mar 29, 2023
Mar 29, 2023 at 7:07 AM UTC
I didnt race, I was chosen
The making of every man begins before the union of the cell of his mother with that of his father; one thing leading to another This always lies on strings of varied decisions which needs to meet in one way or the other for destiny to balance on in order to get to her creating destination Before mine, some ***** went down the drain with some pain; a sign of womanhood and fertility Before mine, some sea of men only flowed in and out because there was none in the house to recieve any of those cells to grow and make it out alive So they returned a waste At all those times when pulses elevated beyond normal and hormones of the souls which brought about my existence went busily crisscrossing each other to get the job done, Those fallen ones were expendable decoys sacrificed to achieve emotional satisfaction It was so, many times but my time was not cos destiny had it all planned and that plan got my batch to come at the right time Scientists say it's the fittest and quickest that makes it out as another human but my case was so different On that day In the council of those brothers and sisters The floor was given to each of us to make a case on the reason to be the one to go out in flesh We all had the opportunity and everyone made a case Each one of them presented intellectually satisfying arguments backed by illustrations that made decision making a difficult one Finally the platform was given me and the room was so quiet you could hear the even the humans outside at the time "I don't have a thing I can say I'm going out there to do in particular", I said "I'm representing you all" "The educators, I will be there for you The health enthusiasts ,your job will be done The other humanitarians, am going out for you" "The intellectuals, trust me The musicians, your songs would be heard The artists, I will be there to uncover your insights The spiritual ones, the work is going to be done The poet's  your works will definitely see the light of the days The athletes and sports personalities, I will put in my best to represent you" After everything, the applause said it all and the rest is history Therefore when the going gets tough and giving up seem the easiest option, I remember I'm not here for myself I'm a representative of a batch of brothers and sisters who never made it out alive Though scientists say it was a race, mine wasn't I didn't race, I was chosen
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His right is right And so's His left. His burden's light Despite its heft. Easy's His yoke, And, I attest, A spirit broke Is also blest.
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Aug 11, 2022
Aug 11, 2022 at 5:37 PM UTC
His Two Right Hands
The ones who accepts you for who you are no matter what The ones who'll travel through all of time and space just to save you The ones who'd do anything for you to be in their life The ones who would do anything to see you smile The ones who stayed up all night worrying cause they care about you Their the ones who's family whether or not of it being a chosen one or by blood Cause That's What Love Is
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Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021 at 7:36 AM UTC
Love Is
When you´ve never been the chosen one in younger years, And you still aren´t the chosen one in adult years, It feels like a lifelong grief That´ll never end...
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May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021 at 3:53 PM UTC
Chosen one
I pity the flower who is chosen her craftsmanship wasted beauty nor skill will save her if a human hand picks it is not lucky to be chosen
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Feb 12, 2021
Feb 12, 2021 at 3:07 PM UTC
The chosen one
Words still unspoken Hearts remain broken Ever since the moment I was not chosen
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Nov 6, 2020
Nov 6, 2020 at 10:13 PM UTC
Chosen
Even a prey can capture a predator.
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Sep 30, 2020
Sep 30, 2020 at 10:32 AM UTC
When Heaven Intervenes (1line)