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366
· May 19
Cheap
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May 19
Cheap
he did some magic
pulled a quarter from my ear
told me I was cheap!
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363
· May 28
Emotions
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May 28
Emotions
writing is needed
as an outlet and release
when sadness builds up
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288
· 6d
Disappointment
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6d
Disappointment
I know how life is
People always let you down
Yet , the world still turns
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285
· Jun 8
Paradise
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Jun 8
Paradise
I've seen paradise
it is just a state of mind
yours differs from mine.
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261
· May 13
Nerves
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May 13
Nerves
shaking like a leaf
hobbled by anxiety
fear stays in plain sight.
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206
· May 6
Love Dies
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May 6
Love Dies
love lives in the light
I've seen it die in darkness
when it is over
you feel your whole world crash down
The, "it's not you it's me," world
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199
· May 11
Rag Doll
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May 11
Rag Doll
a true confidante
a rag doll with button eyes
all of my secrets
left in her one fingered hands
helping to shape my psyche.
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195
· May 16
Respect
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May 16
Respect
you have honored me
held me up in high esteem
by truly stepping up
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188
· Apr 4
Trust
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Apr 4
Trust
Trusting in someone.
A swinging suspension bridge.
My balance fails me.
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187
· May 21
Gardenings Not My Thing
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May 21
Gardenings Not My Thing
gardenings hard work
my gang greened thumb menacing
begonias in shock.
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176
· Jun 5
Jokes
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Jun 5
Jokes
"I'm just kidding you"
things not always said in jest
insults in disguise.
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171
· Jun 2
The Night
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Jun 2
The Night
nightmares plague my sleep
wake with a start to ticking clock
it reads half past three
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155
· May 25
Love Finds A Way
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May 25
Love Finds A Way
love does find the light
chinese painting, nature sings
flowers in my hair.
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145
· May 21
My Writings
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May 21
My Writings
my ink well runs dry
time to call it a day now
to clothe my soul bared
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145
· May 31
Untitled
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May 31
Untitled
tears stain my pillow
crying for my sanity
crazy about you.
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130
· May 8
Music
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May 8
Music
Musical tonic
A melodic medicine
Well being restored.
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126
· May 23
Skin Deep
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May 23
Skin Deep
Physicalities
don't matter in the long run
they're nice for a while.
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122
· Jun 12
Healed
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Jun 12
Healed
I was preyed upon
my heart left with open wounds
that human touch healed
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99
· Jun 1
Cancel Out
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Jun 1
Cancel Out
you call to cancel
you've had a change of plans now.
It's our wedding day.
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99
· Jun 12
Void
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Jun 12
Void
alone in a void
hidden from reality
your dreams gasp for air.
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97
· May 23
I'm Sorry
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May 23
I'm Sorry
saying you're sorry
hardest thing for you to do
Its your kryptonite.
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· Jun 2
Anxiety
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Jun 2
Anxiety
bad anxiety
fear of what may happen next
things I cannot see
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92
· Jun 4
Love
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Jun 4
Love
no inspiring thoughts
theres nothing to write about
then love breaks my heart.
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90
· 4d
I Know
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4d
I Know
I think I know why
You'd miss me if I left life
Who'd do the dishes?
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85
· May 29
Dreams
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May 29
Dreams
dreams within nightmares
feel the real world real world slipping past
I am a candle
candles can shine so brightly
but only in the darkness.
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84
· May 19
Weather Man Wrong Again
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May 19
Weather Man Wrong Again
weatherman says rain
I can only see sunshine
open a window!
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84
· May 14
Clouds
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May 14
Clouds
I need clouds today
my heart dressed down in sadness
sweatpants and t shirt
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83
· Jun 1
Alone
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Jun 1
Alone
love has wounded me
like an animal dying
I slip off alone.
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83
· May 7
Rough Childhood
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May 7
Rough Childhood
Towing my Big Wheel
My Lite Brite remains in hock
My shadow outlined
on the *****, hot sidewalk
In some multi colored chalk
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83
· May 18
Oldage
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May 18
Oldage
we've plenty of time
the fountain of youth has drained
younger days bled dry.
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· May 22
People Change
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May 22
People Change
leaves have changed color
your colors have changed as well;
don't know who you are.
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· May 23
Following
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May 23
Following
Skies sunny then dark
followed then unfollowed you
blocking you is next.
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· May 22
Of No Importance
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May 22
Of No Importance
I've plenty of time
its piling up before me
just has no substance
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76
· May 23
Jack and Jill
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May 23
Jack and Jill
their story is sad
they went up the hill for water
Jack and Jill's journey
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76
· Jun 5
Death
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Jun 5
Death
slowly, you've passed on
your name is carried by the wind
soul starts it's journey.
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75
· May 11
The Rain
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May 11
The Rain
rain beats on the roof
heavy metal symphony
the mosh pit is still.
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· May 22
Death
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May 22
Death
I'll be ready then
when the ending comes around
I could use the sleep!
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· May 31
Untitled
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May 31
Untitled
by now we should know
under our skin we're alike
our hearts break the same.
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· May 28
Despair
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May 28
Despair
hoplessness is cold
uninhabitable place
doubt goes there to thrive
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75
· May 14
Attention
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May 14
Attention
do you remember
"Attention Kmart Shoppers"
we were intrigued.
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· May 27
Carefree
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May 27
Carefree
sitting on my porch
playful birds chase each other
not caring whose "it".
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74
· Jun 4
Untitled
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Jun 4
Untitled
won't bow down to love
it's not my lord and master;
I need it so much
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· May 10
Playtime
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May 10
Playtime
a slithering snake
a litter of kittens pounce
a string on the floor
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· May 16
Animals
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May 16
Animals
animals can heal
a broken heart and sadness
with love they cure us.
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73
· May 14
Money
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May 14
Money
money is not love
not one in between exists
loves not a purchase
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· Jun 8
Music
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Jun 8
Music
alone in the dark
rock and roll on playing loud
cigarette glowin
steady sound of the rhythm
beats my heart and takes me back.
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· May 22
Peace
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May 22
Peace
I had a dream once
I had touched a dolphin's skin
peace had a texture.
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· May 27
Vindication
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May 27
Vindication
vindication calms
God has proven others wrong
I've a second chance
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· May 18
Doubts
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May 18
Doubts
doubts are like talons
they grip and pierce your story
lies fly in your face.
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· Jun 1
Untitled
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Jun 1
Untitled
you say we'll marry
all I see are love's leavings
times of estrangement.
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