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"encircled" poems
I think everyone dies I truly do Every time they close their eyes They remain motionless for hours Until they are revived Do you disagree? Clearly you do Care to show me your proof So that it may sway me To a more accepted pasture "Well what of their vitality?" "They still move and shiver" "And they breathe as if alive" "Surely if something died" "Their movement would cease" Yes, their heart beats, and yes, they awaken But I truly think they, themselves, leave Why do I arrive at this? You mean how, Through a simple observation I suppose it, at least, to me It began like this: When blackest blanket with yellow dots encircled The sky and the heavens above I found myself watched and groped by the air For someone was watching me When nobody was there.
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Jun 16, 2017
Jun 16, 2017 at 1:58 AM UTC
Void
He is a link between this and the coming world. He is A pure spring from which all thirsty souls may drink. He is a tree watered by the River of Beauty, bearing Fruit which the hungry heart craves; He is a nightingale, soothing the depressed Spirit with his beautiful melodies; He is a white cloud appearing over the horizon, Ascending and growing until it fills the face of the sky. Then it falls on the flows in the field of Life, Opening their petals to admit the light. He is an angel, send by the goddess to Preach the Deity's gospel; He is a brilliant lamp, unconquered by darkness And inextinguishable by the wind. It is filled with Oil by Istar of Love, and lighted by Apollon of Music. He is a solitary figure, robed in simplicity and Kindness; He sits upon the lap of Nature to draw his Inspiration, and stays up in the silence of the night, Awaiting the descending of the spirit. He is a sower who sows the seeds of his heart in the Prairies of affection, and humanity reaps the Harvest for her nourishment. This is the poet -- whom the people ignore in this life, And who is recognized only when he bids the earthly World farewell and returns to his arbor in heaven. This is the poet -- who asks naught of Humanity but a smile. This is the poet -- whose spirit ascends and Fills the firmament with beautiful sayings; Yet the people deny themselves his radiance. Until when shall the people remain asleep? Until when shall they continue to glorify those Who attain greatness by moments of advantage? How long shall they ignore those who enable Them to see the beauty of their spirit, Symbol of peace and love? Until when shall human beings honor the dead And forget the living, who spend their lives Encircled in misery, and who consume themselves Like burning candles to illuminate the way For the ignorant and lead them into the path of light? Poet, you are the life of this life, and you have Triumphed over the ages of despite their severity. Poet, you will one day rule the hearts, and Therefore, your kingdom has no ending. Poet, examine your crown of thorns; you will Find concealed in it a budding wreath of laurel.
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The Poet VIII
He is a link between this and the coming world. He is A pure spring from which all thirsty souls may drink. He is a tree watered by the River of Beauty, bearing Fruit which the hungry heart craves; He is a nightingale, soothing the depressed Spirit with his beautiful melodies; He is a white cloud appearing over the horizon, Ascending and growing until it fills the face of the sky. Then it falls on the flows in the field of Life, Opening their petals to admit the light. He is an angel, send by the goddess to Preach the Deity's gospel; He is a brilliant lamp, unconquered by darkness And inextinguishable by the wind. It is filled with Oil by Istar of Love, and lighted by Apollon of Music. He is a solitary figure, robed in simplicity and Kindness; He sits upon the lap of Nature to draw his Inspiration, and stays up in the silence of the night, Awaiting the descending of the spirit. He is a sower who sows the seeds of his heart in the Prairies of affection, and humanity reaps the Harvest for her nourishment. This is the poet -- whom the people ignore in this life, And who is recognized only when he bids the earthly World farewell and returns to his arbor in heaven. This is the poet -- who asks naught of Humanity but a smile. This is the poet -- whose spirit ascends and Fills the firmament with beautiful sayings; Yet the people deny themselves his radiance. Until when shall the people remain asleep? Until when shall they continue to glorify those Who attain greatness by moments of advantage? How long shall they ignore those who enable Them to see the beauty of their spirit, Symbol of peace and love? Until when shall human beings honor the dead And forget the living, who spend their lives Encircled in misery, and who consume themselves Like burning candles to illuminate the way For the ignorant and lead them into the path of light? Poet, you are the life of this life, and you have Triumphed over the ages of despite their severity. Poet, you will one day rule the hearts, and Therefore, your kingdom has no ending. Poet, examine your crown of thorns; you will Find concealed in it a budding wreath of laurel.
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*Thou hast seen my grieving heart And hast not turned my soul away But invited me, “Come closer.” Ever near Thy heart to stay Thou hast drawn me with Thy goodness And encircled me with grace Yea, bestowed such loving-kindness And revealed to me Thy face*
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Jan 17, 2016
Jan 17, 2016 at 7:46 PM UTC
Comfort from a King
"heavy breathing/hot breath. hands touching/warm skin. why did i do this." i had to stand on the tips of my toes just so i could reach your lips. arms encircled me, keeping me safe. this can't be real. "we looked into each other's eyes and her breath still lingers on my skin. i shiver. she clung to me tightly, as if she was scared." i have ruined the best thing that has happened to me. "she had to tell everyone of this. this was meant for us only. why share this moment with the world. why did i let her do this. she's already happy, playing me like a game of cards. one mistake turned into regret." i'm so sorry. this secret was something i couldn't bear. carrying the weight like atlas. your body was my map that my finger traced, leading me to a secret location. i have revealed its existence. "those eyes that i thought were innocent have become guilty (i was betrayed). how could i live with this." i wanted you. "she wanted to use me." i'm sorry. "she'll say sorry as much as she wants; she'll pay." 'one mistake turned into regret.' "keep apologizing, that isn't the price i want." i'd do anything. "she wouldn't do anything. she's got other guys. **** find someone you actually love." but you're the one i want. "i might as well end it here/there's no reason to live." there are plenty of reasons. "i don't see her as a reason." i can still feel your breath on me. as i cry at the little reminders of you. when it's night, i wish you were next to me. but who would want to be with me. i'm a spoiled, selfish, lying girl. "i want out." no, i want out. "she has ruined me." just give me a second chance. "this was supposed to be our moment, not the world's. what happened wasn't us." but what if it's us. what if it's us and only us. "i know i hurt her, but she also hurt me. i can't pretend this didn't happen. pretending would let her off the hook. she needs to know." then let's make a promise to us. let's start over and not pretend.
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Aug 2, 2018
Aug 2, 2018 at 11:48 AM UTC
she did this/to us
"heavy breathing/hot breath. hands touching/warm skin. why did i do this." i had to stand on the tips of my toes just so i could reach your lips. arms encircled me, keeping me safe. this can't be real. "we looked into each other's eyes and her breath still lingers on my skin. i shiver. she clung to me tightly, as if she was scared." i have ruined the best thing that has happened to me. "she had to tell everyone of this. this was meant for us only. why share this moment with the world. why did i let her do this. she's already happy, playing me like a game of cards. one mistake turned into regret." i'm so sorry. this secret was something i couldn't bear. carrying the weight like atlas. your body was my map that my finger traced, leading me to a secret location. i have revealed its existence. "those eyes that i thought were innocent have become guilty (i was betrayed). how could i live with this." i wanted you. "she wanted to use me." i'm sorry. "she'll say sorry as much as she wants; she'll pay." 'one mistake turned into regret.' "keep apologizing, that isn't the price i want." i'd do anything. "she wouldn't do anything. she's got other guys. **** find someone you actually love." but you're the one i want. "i might as well end it here/there's no reason to live." there are plenty of reasons. "i don't see her as a reason." i can still feel your breath on me. as i cry at the little reminders of you. when it's night, i wish you were next to me. but who would want to be with me. i'm a spoiled, selfish, lying girl. "i want out." no, i want out. "she has ruined me." just give me a second chance. "this was supposed to be our moment, not the world's. what happened wasn't us." but what if it's us. what if it's us and only us. "i know i hurt her, but she also hurt me. i can't pretend this didn't happen. pretending would let her off the hook. she needs to know." then let's make a promise to us. let's start over and not pretend.
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Close your eyes honey. Take my friendly hand Let me carry your worries Close your mind ' s eye I know a place you' d like. I know of this island It has a comfy house on the sea shore ' s sand . The house encircled with a plush lawn , And on this island the sun never frowns . See her laying on the sea, but she will be up by dawn . Can you hear the sweet song from the brushes ? Can you see how the water , to the shore , rushes ? Look in the pretty clear sky See the variety of beautiful birds flying by. Please honey , let me make your heart smile . In this sweet get away let me bear your pain and kiss your worries away .
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Sep 28, 2014
Sep 28, 2014 at 6:18 AM UTC
Sweet Getaway
Aware the day was approaching,   Little tugs reminding how Quickly time passes.   And the knocks on the doors of his heart,   opening ---One at a Time ! !   To reveal memories in Full Color of each eventful day,   Clearly showing "ALL  the Extra joys that encircled him,   but never took the opportunity to be a Full Participant  ! !   *ANNIVERSARY   DAY  *was presented ,  as if on a Silver Platter.  Engraved with "All those things *Missed because of Prior committals .  A stack of Priority signs, which offered choices and options,  he " F A I L E D "  to turn over and read the instructions.   That,   simply said "Choose carefully,  because as time goes by,.   You may overlook the options.    AND,  as more time goes by,   Routines and  Habits   begin to replace  the Presentations from the Silver Platter.    MAN'S WEAKNESS,  was the next sign offered up to him,  NOT the weakness of knees,  but thinking that empathy was understood,   the reality was not the extending of empathy,  but rather,   to be a Part of that which is "GOING ON NOW"  or that which was "GOING ON THEN ! !     ANNIVERSARY,  carries with it  the meaning of Commemoration.    Which is a  "CELEBRATION  of our MEMORIES **.   BUT,  by leaving out a sharing of this event,  it Dampens.   This "Celebration" should be Shared ,   in a Loving,  devoted,  caring,  joyful,  HEARTS Goal as "ONE".      On this Anniversary,,he Thanks GOD  for lighting the pathways of understanding.    This  Anniversary he "Celebrates" with her  with a humbled,  clearer  appreciation,  and with a "REFRESHING LOVE".   As he writes this on the Tablets of his heart,   "SHE"   is his " ANNIVERSARY "  .
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Jun 20, 2012
Jun 20, 2012 at 7:46 AM UTC
** " THE ANNIVERSARY " ** ( #66 )
Aware the day was approaching,   Little tugs reminding how Quickly time passes.   And the knocks on the doors of his heart,   opening ---One at a Time ! !   To reveal memories in Full Color of each eventful day,   Clearly showing "ALL  the Extra joys that encircled him,   but never took the opportunity to be a Full Participant  ! !   *ANNIVERSARY   DAY  *was presented ,  as if on a Silver Platter.  Engraved with "All those things *Missed because of Prior committals .  A stack of Priority signs, which offered choices and options,  he " F A I L E D "  to turn over and read the instructions.   That,   simply said "Choose carefully,  because as time goes by,.   You may overlook the options.    AND,  as more time goes by,   Routines and  Habits   begin to replace  the Presentations from the Silver Platter.    MAN'S WEAKNESS,  was the next sign offered up to him,  NOT the weakness of knees,  but thinking that empathy was understood,   the reality was not the extending of empathy,  but rather,   to be a Part of that which is "GOING ON NOW"  or that which was "GOING ON THEN ! !     ANNIVERSARY,  carries with it  the meaning of Commemoration.    Which is a  "CELEBRATION  of our MEMORIES **.   BUT,  by leaving out a sharing of this event,  it Dampens.   This "Celebration" should be Shared ,   in a Loving,  devoted,  caring,  joyful,  HEARTS Goal as "ONE".      On this Anniversary,,he Thanks GOD  for lighting the pathways of understanding.    This  Anniversary he "Celebrates" with her  with a humbled,  clearer  appreciation,  and with a "REFRESHING LOVE".   As he writes this on the Tablets of his heart,   "SHE"   is his " ANNIVERSARY "  .
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Unraveled my Heart Encircled my soul Pulled in so deep I could not see How it would End *So pull me any closer and I can tell you how it ends*
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Nov 17, 2013
Nov 17, 2013 at 8:27 AM UTC
Pulled In
From the black recesses of the earth She rose from her long slumber Icy death smile on her crimson lips Face gleaming with wicked knowledge Slanted eyes of emerald green Glazed and mad Her crown jewels of the dead Bleached human bones Encircled her head Fine glass complexion of shimmering gold She spoke the words of The Sleeping Three Hair falling in rich waves down to the floor of snakes The color of the crows breast A rich purple ebony Snake scale gown of finely woven human skins Gathered from her poor victims sin Wrapped round her lithe body A thousand souls it took to weave Awakened from its dark sleep Spells cast in  hell's deep By a powerful witch Who stirred the cauldron Tainted with revenge The demon was now visible to sight The apparition appeared in smoke and orange red light To bow down and submit to the witches bidding The command never waived from intent One of chaos and death Slaughtered, cold in rows they lay Pity for the one this creature seeks Of a terrible perfume her heart reeks That of blood and brimstone Perfumed smoke and fire The devil is her line and sire So by demons touch Plotting cold hands She claims the souls of mortal man More thread for her clothing The beautiful demon This poem is copyrighted and stored in author base. All material subject to Copyright Infringement laws Section 512(c)(3) of the U.S. Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. S512(c)(3), Tammy M. Darby
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Jul 13, 2013
Jul 13, 2013 at 6:08 PM UTC
The Beautiful Demon
Can you spot those wild zebras, trotting across noisy plains of green? Can you spy them with binoculars, huddling together in familiar scenes? Can you observe these wild zebras, emblazoned with their traditional stripes? Can you recognize distinctive patterns of opposing colors of black and white? Can you form an opinion regarding the thoughts of wild zebras at play? Can any semblance of ‘Fashion Sense’ force a duality of stripes to rule the day? Can you number the size of the herd or even call out specific zebras by name? See their necks encircled by dangling whistles, as they continue… to officiate the football game. -Joe Breunig, Poet/Author, Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory
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Sep 18, 2013
Sep 18, 2013 at 2:32 PM UTC
Poem: Wild Zebras At Play?
It is a tell of two adored in historic past “Their life was bumpy No one allowed them to tie the knot! They were lucky Times permit them to get nearer! In the fullness of time, They are happy Since   Their new life is starts up! They are starry As crops in their field are growing up! They are brawny Seeing Her haulage to a new hope! Their hopes are turns to gusty Draught spread out Crops ruined up and in the bolt from the blue He breathes his last! She is becoming leggy Tears and torn encircled People started to blame! All of a sudden A magic brings Mosey A birds comes in and tell   ‘I am here now, Going sing everyday for you and our up bring!’" Then onwards People in the hills label birds calls are the songs of their dearest one ! Now, birds are becoming honey to everyone!!
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Nov 29, 2014
Nov 29, 2014 at 2:24 PM UTC
Dear one’s song
Emerging from the darkness, Your face is encircled with stars of Orion. Fog surrounding your silhouette. Overwhelming force field separating My aura from yours. Walk a fine street of plated gold, Deploring plastic cores, and camera stores. Flying fast, Screaming at the past. Back down from the galaxy. I scream with ecstasy; "I am Shakespearean! I am Freudian!" You are Napolean, King Henry and Led Zeppelin!" Crash, smash, crack myself open. Electromagnetic magnetism.
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Dec 29, 2013
Dec 29, 2013 at 11:10 PM UTC
Galactic Camera Wars
how many paths, how many loves living and changing and ever climbing learning and growing and springing over like purple sunsets entering red mountains each experience reopening your eyes, gaining wisdom and freedom, ever increasing strength Atlas holding Gaia, never ending strength becoming charged and overcome with love     encircled with history and caring, gaining a repertoire of eternal connections, climbing into dream fields surrounded by mountains will this serenity ever be over? though hopefully the uncertainty will be over and that we will have strength to conquer all the encountered mountains created by each newly attained love embrace avenues crossed and obstacles climbed to have pleasure and confidence gained though will paradise ever be gained allowing forgetfulness of pain we're over while still remembering friendships we climbed every node you pass gives strength for the next stage of love giving elemental power to move mountains our past shadows creating fresh mountains to relive, to adore; understanding gained so many different forms of love meaningfully distinct, passed but never over, each one providing new wonderful strength to allow us unique nirvanas climbed always strive for larger heights climbed those hopes will be worth mountains don't fear any loss of strength, weakness endured is often willpower gained hate and sorrow should never over- come the treasureful bliss of love *Don't be afraid of the climb to the top of the mountain unbelievable strength will be gained, all the adventures that are over will become unforgettable love*
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Aug 29, 2012
Aug 29, 2012 at 7:47 PM UTC
Transcendental Willpower (Sestina)
how many paths, how many loves living and changing and ever climbing learning and growing and springing over like purple sunsets entering red mountains each experience reopening your eyes, gaining wisdom and freedom, ever increasing strength Atlas holding Gaia, never ending strength becoming charged and overcome with love     encircled with history and caring, gaining a repertoire of eternal connections, climbing into dream fields surrounded by mountains will this serenity ever be over? though hopefully the uncertainty will be over and that we will have strength to conquer all the encountered mountains created by each newly attained love embrace avenues crossed and obstacles climbed to have pleasure and confidence gained though will paradise ever be gained allowing forgetfulness of pain we're over while still remembering friendships we climbed every node you pass gives strength for the next stage of love giving elemental power to move mountains our past shadows creating fresh mountains to relive, to adore; understanding gained so many different forms of love meaningfully distinct, passed but never over, each one providing new wonderful strength to allow us unique nirvanas climbed always strive for larger heights climbed those hopes will be worth mountains don't fear any loss of strength, weakness endured is often willpower gained hate and sorrow should never over- come the treasureful bliss of love *Don't be afraid of the climb to the top of the mountain unbelievable strength will be gained, all the adventures that are over will become unforgettable love*
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Can you spot those wild zebras, trotting across noisy plains of green? Can you spy them with binoculars, huddling together in familiar scenes? Can you observe these wild zebras, emblazoned with their traditional stripes? Can you recognize distinctive patterns of opposing colors of black and white? Can you form an opinion regarding the thoughts of wild zebras at play? Can any semblance of ‘Fashion Sense’ force a duality of stripes to rule the day? Can you number the size of the herd or even call out specific zebras by name? See their necks encircled by dangling whistles, as they continue… to officiate the football game. -Joe Breunig, Poet/Author, Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory Learn more about me and my poetry at: http://amzn.to/1ffo9YZ By Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, © 2013, All rights reserved.
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Feb 28, 2014
Feb 28, 2014 at 10:38 AM UTC
Poem: Wild Zebras At Play?
A large red elephant jumped on the trampoline. Somewhere in the distance a blue eyed babe cried. Rednecks clad in Paul Bunyan shirts inhaled the fumes of their barbecues. Moving gracefully, a trapeze dancer tip-toed across the river. My wife slumbered on our couch, And wind blew a kite out of my hands. I fed a goat nectar from my hands. A crowd encircled the trampoline. My family purchased a new couch, And later that day we helplessly cried. Our wailing could not be heard across the river, Where rednecks continued to inhale the fumes of their barbecues. Neighbors massed to celebrate barbecues. I looked down at my blood stained hands, Then joined the beautiful trapeze dancer across the river. My red elephant broke the trampoline And we were surrounded by infinite crying. Nobody sat on the new couch. Many problems arrived with the new couch; There weren’t any more barbecues, And my teeth crunched on granola as we cried. Silky fabric embraced my hands. Ingrid, my wife, dies on the trampoline. She was buried across the river. Some guy drank all the water from the river, And started living on our couch. Who would have thought I met lily on the trampoline, And who would have thought I took up barbecues. Now I felt warmth on the back of my hand And I no longer cried. Only the winter wind cried, Howling over Ingrid’s grave across the river. I slapped an elephant carcass with my hand, Proceeding to cook it with salt and pepper on the couch. I bored my wife with barbecues So she went to jump on they trampoline. Lily died on the trampoline; I always cried. No longer did I host barbecues, the wind continued to howl across the river. I gutted the couch, and killed myself with the back of my hand.
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Dec 17, 2013
Dec 17, 2013 at 7:43 AM UTC
Trampoline
A large red elephant jumped on the trampoline. Somewhere in the distance a blue eyed babe cried. Rednecks clad in Paul Bunyan shirts inhaled the fumes of their barbecues. Moving gracefully, a trapeze dancer tip-toed across the river. My wife slumbered on our couch, And wind blew a kite out of my hands. I fed a goat nectar from my hands. A crowd encircled the trampoline. My family purchased a new couch, And later that day we helplessly cried. Our wailing could not be heard across the river, Where rednecks continued to inhale the fumes of their barbecues. Neighbors massed to celebrate barbecues. I looked down at my blood stained hands, Then joined the beautiful trapeze dancer across the river. My red elephant broke the trampoline And we were surrounded by infinite crying. Nobody sat on the new couch. Many problems arrived with the new couch; There weren’t any more barbecues, And my teeth crunched on granola as we cried. Silky fabric embraced my hands. Ingrid, my wife, dies on the trampoline. She was buried across the river. Some guy drank all the water from the river, And started living on our couch. Who would have thought I met lily on the trampoline, And who would have thought I took up barbecues. Now I felt warmth on the back of my hand And I no longer cried. Only the winter wind cried, Howling over Ingrid’s grave across the river. I slapped an elephant carcass with my hand, Proceeding to cook it with salt and pepper on the couch. I bored my wife with barbecues So she went to jump on they trampoline. Lily died on the trampoline; I always cried. No longer did I host barbecues, the wind continued to howl across the river. I gutted the couch, and killed myself with the back of my hand.
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It is early. and the world hangs silent, but the birds chirping their chime, An angelic choir of vibratos And tenor beaks humming sweet to the early tangerine crest of sun slivers a powerful bar of light over the peaks to a newly brilliant horizon. Sweeping the dredges of darkness away as the stars fade like coal dust back again, packed into their cupboard of night one by one, lanterns snuffed and sent into the vibrating blue as if the whole sky should erupt into fire azure, hallowed morning pyre Encircled by the gradient hues of coral pink and castille yellow Mediterranean teal A symphonic cacophonic **** of birth Good Day, Sweet mother earth. Squeezed through the valleys canals allies every nook and forlorn cranny kissed with her blissful photonic army And the infantile creatures cry with glee. The dewdrops clutch the blades the tender palasade of petals remembering their darkened escapades slipping tender rain to feed the dirt, the lonely detritus elixirs of the lovely night. And the world bursts into a veritable kaleidoscope of life With a trillion pairs of eyes accessing the mother dream
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Aug 8, 2018
Aug 8, 2018 at 2:48 AM UTC
Rise and Fall (Incomplete)
Dusk broke through the nighttime sky, filling it with fire and bright light as the distant sun peaked over the horizon. It was a quiet warning, I knew. Although my mind did not want to admit it. But I took the hint, and slowly the fire of the sky dripped into cold drops and came cascading to the ground over my shattered heart. Even the sky could not pretend to stand strong as the heart inside my chest continued to crack with every given moment. The rain ended, and I knew it was over. Billowing clouds encircled and surrounded me, attempting to form a safety net from the rest of the world. The clouds parted and the sky cleared into a majestic array of vibrant colors. The broken pieces of my heart, now scattered across the ground, were lifted up and slowly pieced together, although the cracks within remained visible to the eye. It would be a process, I knew, and maybe I did not want the cracks to completely heal, but I did want to feel whole. And I will, with Him, and with time.
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Oct 16, 2017
Oct 16, 2017 at 1:20 PM UTC
Breaking Point
If beauty had a name, Oh, what would it be? It’d be more dazzling, Than the entire sea. If beauty had a face I know what I’d see. Such looks would bring To Heaven, jealousy. The fires a hue away From love, show beauty And the mind’s eye, Encircled by blue sea. Such lips of redness, That utter to me. As lovely as the dawn, On the eastern sea. But we could not mirror Each other you see. For we both draft left, As I write this for she. But on the chosen isle Out on this blue sea; Beauty has but a name, Amanda, that it should be.
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Feb 12, 2010
Feb 12, 2010 at 7:53 AM UTC
If beauty had a name
She rises and falls like a reposed breath before an entire world's visage in her encircled arms. The incandescent glow of the stage has an intoxicating quality to it, the music being something liquid, viscous. As notes thrum in tender and soothing caresses, her legs supple, twirl like petals cascading under the weight of raindrops, giving way to a lush surrender steeped in a language of love and need. Her very fire and impassioned soulfulness lifts her up above the crowd itself, burning for all to see. In this moment now her timelessness enraptures me. Another part of myself awakens to her grace and renders me gratefully whole. A sense of euphoria slow dances its way from her being to mine, consuming every piece of my body in a fiery bloom— charging me with a crackling, electrifying force unlike my mere own. I can see now that this is what she was born to do— to be on pointe, seeing everything. Any instances of worldly fear is left to the dying. The rhythms of her old pains, tribulations of past destructions, are now buried beneath her feet. And her radiant smile while she dances still speaks to me gently— that to be free is to be wonderfully lost in her waltz with destiny. © BT
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Nov 19, 2017
Nov 19, 2017 at 8:52 PM UTC
The Poised Dream
He had a habit of forgetting That the knife should be At his left, Unlike others. Every morning, she would mechanically switch the fork with the knife. When they finished lunch she started clearing up and noticed the knife to his right again. That night, after their routine drew to a close, They talked. Slowly, at first. A touchy subject walks in. It's time. Even as the air is knocked from her lungs, She gets up and scrabbles on the floor. Nails scratching the carpet. Eyes scanning the horizon, now black. Her brain decides to get up, Her body disobeys. Her body disobeys. Isn't that what put her here in the first place? So what if she is pretty? So what if her eyes are sparkling emeralds? Her belly renders her defenceless from his onslaught. Isn't it her fault that it is empty? Isn't she wrong to want independence from him? Mentally, physically, emotionally? He owned her, didn't he? He owned her, didn't he. He explained to her the benefits of obeying. Her pretty face wouldn't have been all those ungainly shades of black. Her eyes wouldn't have been encircled by blue. All she had to do was obey and not tell anyone but obey. Her brain rebelled. Her brain rebelled. Her body, for once, obeyed. She stumbled through the hallway She knocked down her favourite frame- Their daughter on a pony. Kitchen, her sanctuary. She broke her favourite China. Hurled her utensils. "I arranged them last week, you ***** And then she saw them. The knives. The knives. They were inviting   Her hands were pale, waiting. His heart corrupt, hating. "Knives to your left, darling."
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Feb 27, 2015
Feb 27, 2015 at 8:39 AM UTC
Knives
He had a habit of forgetting That the knife should be At his left, Unlike others. Every morning, she would mechanically switch the fork with the knife. When they finished lunch she started clearing up and noticed the knife to his right again. That night, after their routine drew to a close, They talked. Slowly, at first. A touchy subject walks in. It's time. Even as the air is knocked from her lungs, She gets up and scrabbles on the floor. Nails scratching the carpet. Eyes scanning the horizon, now black. Her brain decides to get up, Her body disobeys. Her body disobeys. Isn't that what put her here in the first place? So what if she is pretty? So what if her eyes are sparkling emeralds? Her belly renders her defenceless from his onslaught. Isn't it her fault that it is empty? Isn't she wrong to want independence from him? Mentally, physically, emotionally? He owned her, didn't he? He owned her, didn't he. He explained to her the benefits of obeying. Her pretty face wouldn't have been all those ungainly shades of black. Her eyes wouldn't have been encircled by blue. All she had to do was obey and not tell anyone but obey. Her brain rebelled. Her brain rebelled. Her body, for once, obeyed. She stumbled through the hallway She knocked down her favourite frame- Their daughter on a pony. Kitchen, her sanctuary. She broke her favourite China. Hurled her utensils. "I arranged them last week, you ***** And then she saw them. The knives. The knives. They were inviting   Her hands were pale, waiting. His heart corrupt, hating. "Knives to your left, darling."
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Her world was golden her world was sleek Designed for the brave Any second minute, day or week. She waited and she waited For that special moment to come She had read in her paperbacks What thoughts to think overcome. Petals began to fall on her in disgust The Magnolia had worked this one out. Leaves encircled her feet, leaving dust a lonely image, imprint of her shadow. Hope began to question itself in her heart Should she stay or should she go. I suppose a little longer just to play the part of an excited young lady, would not matter. She started to whisper to herself, words of encouragement, so as not to cry. The Magnolia shed its tears hours ago. She could hear footsteps, nearer they came This could be him, the love of her future life But she had only got herself to blame. It was a milkman delivering orange juice "Not much call for the white stuff nowadays" he said "I'll soon be out of a job" he chuckled. His words went in and straight out of her head She half smiled and looked beyond in hope. Looking at her watch, at last she saw sense. The Magnolia had thrown caution to the wind a long time ago, but sent its emotion to line her path. If it could hug it would have done I imagine. She went home, he appeared, late, to a wilted leaf.
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Mar 31, 2015
Mar 31, 2015 at 1:24 AM UTC
Beneath The Magnolia
Chum floats the pool encircled by sharks and piranha a pity, nature's fool as fearful teeth do their work. Could they be as bad as I? Apex predator, Invasive species where it means to die as a means to live. Growth from a spineless cherub to a spiteful formless entity possessing a cunning golden scarab controlling wheels of fortune. Slaves to our own demands aren't we antagonists to someone else? With machinations of wicked plans to justify righteous intentions. Hypocrites line the tank tapping their fingers in rumination Abandoning morals, faces left blank. I am not your foil, I am a mirror.
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Aug 29, 2014
Aug 29, 2014 at 2:04 AM UTC
Apex Predators
Peter built a paper boat Which he could float about the sea To hidden spots of lonely coast Where not a ghost or man would be He painted words along her bough That soon would plough and skip and trot Between the waves that rose and falled The boat was called 'Forget Me Not' He bid his wife a fond goodbye The tide was high when he embarked He drifted from his tiny cove While weather drove and seagulls larked He set his course horizon bound For solid ground of ****** shore As darkness came he made a bed To keep his head above the floor The voyage took him straight and true Across the blue, toward the sun But soon a tongue of lightening spat And thunder rattled like a gun The waves encircled hungrily And angrily about their prey The tempest heaved with no regret It blew Forget Me Not away He found himself all caked in sand And on a strand of desert beach Forget Me Not had run aground But safe and sound from tidal reach He folded down his paper yacht And found a spot to build a home But saved the sail and rudder strings To forge some wings and daily roam He glided high and long and wide Past mountainside and shore to shore And through the night he forged a blade And with it made a lumber saw He felled the trunk and snared the beast And cooked a feast to celebrate The rain it sought to disagree But quick was he to remonstrate The moonlight waxed and waned apart And on his heart a longing formed For home and his beloved bride For fireside and there be warmed And so he took the house he'd made From humid shade of seldom oak He set the island to his aft And cried and laughed the words he spoke They matched the words he'd lately hewn Beneath the moon in shady spot He carved into that seldom tree 'Remember me, forget me not'
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Feb 11, 2013
Feb 11, 2013 at 10:23 AM UTC
Peter's Paper Boat
Peter built a paper boat Which he could float about the sea To hidden spots of lonely coast Where not a ghost or man would be He painted words along her bough That soon would plough and skip and trot Between the waves that rose and falled The boat was called 'Forget Me Not' He bid his wife a fond goodbye The tide was high when he embarked He drifted from his tiny cove While weather drove and seagulls larked He set his course horizon bound For solid ground of ****** shore As darkness came he made a bed To keep his head above the floor The voyage took him straight and true Across the blue, toward the sun But soon a tongue of lightening spat And thunder rattled like a gun The waves encircled hungrily And angrily about their prey The tempest heaved with no regret It blew Forget Me Not away He found himself all caked in sand And on a strand of desert beach Forget Me Not had run aground But safe and sound from tidal reach He folded down his paper yacht And found a spot to build a home But saved the sail and rudder strings To forge some wings and daily roam He glided high and long and wide Past mountainside and shore to shore And through the night he forged a blade And with it made a lumber saw He felled the trunk and snared the beast And cooked a feast to celebrate The rain it sought to disagree But quick was he to remonstrate The moonlight waxed and waned apart And on his heart a longing formed For home and his beloved bride For fireside and there be warmed And so he took the house he'd made From humid shade of seldom oak He set the island to his aft And cried and laughed the words he spoke They matched the words he'd lately hewn Beneath the moon in shady spot He carved into that seldom tree 'Remember me, forget me not'
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A life is of vigor and flame No two truly the same Campfire encircled by stone Never shall freedom know Their days are prolonged But when they are gone Nothing but nothing remains Infernos that through forests rage Leave a burnt blackened stain A mark left behind From a life quick to die Living forever Deserving the name Of "Flame"
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Nov 11, 2018
Nov 11, 2018 at 5:30 PM UTC
Flame
Rush around in circles like a headless chicken running Diminishing to spirals in a blue encircled churn Giddying to balance in unsteady equilibrium, Whilst canting to the left on a gyroscopic turn. Vaulting to the heavens in gymnastical maneuvering, Launching into ether in fanatical escape, ****** features grimacing through muscular contortion With abdominal contractions in a pantomime of **** Yowling to the darkness in a feline form of vocalness Hissing through the teeth in a serpentine display, Bellowing the bellicose of bovine innuendo And bleeding feet in gumboots on a ****** raining day. Rush around in circles like a headless chicken running With ****** features grimaced on a ****** raining day, Yowling to the darkness with abdominal contraction In a bovine innuendo of a serpentine display. Bellowing the bellicose of bleeding feet in gumboots, Vaulting to the heavens in fanatical escape, Giddying to spirals in contracting equilibrium Just a ****** innuendo of a gyroscopic shake. Marshalg Victoria Park Tunnel On a ****** raining day. 7 August 2010
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Aug 6, 2010
Aug 6, 2010 at 6:17 PM UTC
On Gyroscopic Turn
Honeysuckle infused those summer nights Painfully sweet perfume that dulled thoughts Like narcotic-fueled fantasies Replacing will with complaisance While children plucked the soft posies Eagerly ******* their sweetness like free candies All season long tendrils encircled and wound Around each bush in a push from ground, Thieves stealing away life-giving sun Choking old life from the garden Unnoticed, leaf by leaf perishing, dropping 'Til shrub and tree stood each a lifeless scaffold
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Sep 12, 2009
Sep 12, 2009 at 8:20 PM UTC
Honeysuckle