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Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer was leading a lonely life working nights at the fukfoorfiffenfimmer factory where he was in charge of loading crates full of fukfoorfiffenfimmers, onto cargo cars destined for the city of Cincinnati. There was such a huge demand for fukfoorfiffenfimmers in the city of Cincinnati, poor Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer worked his hunnyhush to the bone. On one of his few holiday weekends, Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer went to a hair salon for a trim. Here he was attended by a hairdresser named, Henrietta Huckhellopolis. Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer instantly fell for the husky-voiced hairdresser. Gaining enough gumption and gallasisgoppingguff needed to bypass beating around the bush of courteous courtship, Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer asked Henrietta Huckhellopolis if she wanted to leerlumpaloomp later that evening. "I would love to leerlumpaloomp later this evening," she replied, batting her long lashes lustily. And how those two leerlumpaloomped! They leerlumpaloomped long through the night. They leerlumpaloomped so loudly, the neighbours ended up sticking stuffystoils into their sensilivities, in hopes of drowning out the noise. Nine months later, the lovers were blessed with a litter of lullaloonillies—wot with the loud leerlumpaloomping and all. But, of the seven lullaloonillies, four of them had two lumpalots instead of one. Bolstering himself against drowning in despair at the prospect of having sired freak lullaloonillies, Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer helped design fukfoorfiffenfimmers especially meant for lullaloonillies who have two lumpalots instead of one. As the double-lumpalot fukfoorfiffenfimmers were Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer's idea, the owner of the fukfoorfiffenfimmer factory gave Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer a forty percent cut of the royalties. *Fortunately some fairy tales come with a happy ending, because the city of Cincinnati was hit with a record number of lullaloonillies born with two lumpalots instead of just the one. The high sales of double-lumpalot fukfoorfiffenfimmers, enabled Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer and Henrietta Huckhellopolis to quit their jobs and buy into the fukfoorfiffenfimmer factory. Yes, after getting married, Harry Heironymous and Henrietta Huckhellopolis-Huffenhoffer lived happily hever hafter. So did the lullaloonillies.... including those with two lumpalots instead of one.*
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Sep 6, 2011
Sep 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM UTC
When Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer Met Henrietta Huckhellopolis
Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer was leading a lonely life working nights at the fukfoorfiffenfimmer factory where he was in charge of loading crates full of fukfoorfiffenfimmers, onto cargo cars destined for the city of Cincinnati. There was such a huge demand for fukfoorfiffenfimmers in the city of Cincinnati, poor Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer worked his hunnyhush to the bone. On one of his few holiday weekends, Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer went to a hair salon for a trim. Here he was attended by a hairdresser named, Henrietta Huckhellopolis. Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer instantly fell for the husky-voiced hairdresser. Gaining enough gumption and gallasisgoppingguff needed to bypass beating around the bush of courteous courtship, Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer asked Henrietta Huckhellopolis if she wanted to leerlumpaloomp later that evening. "I would love to leerlumpaloomp later this evening," she replied, batting her long lashes lustily. And how those two leerlumpaloomped! They leerlumpaloomped long through the night. They leerlumpaloomped so loudly, the neighbours ended up sticking stuffystoils into their sensilivities, in hopes of drowning out the noise. Nine months later, the lovers were blessed with a litter of lullaloonillies—wot with the loud leerlumpaloomping and all. But, of the seven lullaloonillies, four of them had two lumpalots instead of one. Bolstering himself against drowning in despair at the prospect of having sired freak lullaloonillies, Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer helped design fukfoorfiffenfimmers especially meant for lullaloonillies who have two lumpalots instead of one. As the double-lumpalot fukfoorfiffenfimmers were Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer's idea, the owner of the fukfoorfiffenfimmer factory gave Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer a forty percent cut of the royalties. *Fortunately some fairy tales come with a happy ending, because the city of Cincinnati was hit with a record number of lullaloonillies born with two lumpalots instead of just the one. The high sales of double-lumpalot fukfoorfiffenfimmers, enabled Harry Heironymous Huffenhoffer and Henrietta Huckhellopolis to quit their jobs and buy into the fukfoorfiffenfimmer factory. Yes, after getting married, Harry Heironymous and Henrietta Huckhellopolis-Huffenhoffer lived happily hever hafter. So did the lullaloonillies.... including those with two lumpalots instead of one.*
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*erstwhile a halcyon extant universe incessantly ceaseless cradled itself in hues of violet phosphorescence laced with cobalt shimmering stars perpetually whole it nonetheless sought to know itself encompassing all that is bubbling over in effervescent ebullience intertwined with indescribable catastrophic splendor it shattered into tens of millions of splinters of eloquent efflorescent light shining in the night each splinter heretofore imbued with sempiternal felicity began to conjure sumptuous dulcet elixirs furtively seeking out savory emollients to mollify the pique of separation plummeting they fell into monstrous competition seeking demesne they lost the purpose of gaining awareness and intelligent consciousness surreptitious estrangement overflowed deluging them in excruciating agony thus an epiphany was born the carving of the beleaguered fragments inked with tremendous pain created a transfiguration of splinters to crystals hence enlightenment commenced as the gems magnetized together constructing a world where omnipotence shines the ineffable beauty formed by the reintegration of crystals far exceeds the original as they dazzle with universal light bursting from diamonds etched in deep wisdom flooding the firmament with kaleidoscopic rainbow strobes cascading the sky ©2016janetaylor
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May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016 at 1:23 PM UTC
crystals of light
Dear Ex-Best Friend, Remember all the times we spent together, everyday started with meeting before classes started because that was the only time we could talk until lunch, remember all the times we laughed so hard we cried? Do you remember all the times we had to hold one another in times of the need because we thought all we had was each other? Yeah.. Me too. We spent all the time in the world texting and calling each other. Things changed a little since I got a boyfriend, but I never replaced you. You always had a special place in my heart, and I think you always knew that. We drifted apart, like two boats at sea. You switched back to the school you came from, and it felt like my life had just sunk. Suddenly I was all alone in the hallways, Coming in to school was like hell, Seeing the spot we used to stand in, Occupied by another set of best friends, Or maybe two high school sweethearts- Making out like there's no one around. It was so lonely without you. You seemed happier where you were though, and at that time, that was all that mattered to me. I walked the hallways with a sad, sorrowful look. Teachers frequently asked if I was sick, or if I needed to lay down. Suddenly I was that one kid that everyone wanted to pick and beat on. (Again.) I was incredibly lonely at school, I couldn't even sit with anyone at lunch because I was so hated by so many people for reasons I didn't even know. Come upon my junior year I got a month and a half into the school year before I switched to the school that you went to. I was reunited with my best friend, Life seemed so good. I was with my boyfriend, and my bestfriend. It felt like nothing could stop me from gaining happiness. You began going through boyfriends, They would come, and they would go. I was put second to all of them. There were days I was so depressed I didn't function correctly, and all we would talk about is what you and your boyfriend did the previous night. I was so happy that you were happy, but I think I forgot the definition of "Happiness." Everyday was full of being ignored and having guys' push past me so they could hug you while I sat in the sideline just waiting there, tears filling in my eyes because I realized that I wasn't significant to my best friend any more. I couldn't help but wonder what I did wrong. I got tired of feeling this way, I grew up, and realized that highschool isn't meant for gaining the love and affection of people. I proceeded to end the friendship because it wasn't making me happy anymore. I understand that a true friend stays there through everything but in no way, shape, or form did I deserve to be kicked to the curb like a diseased puppy. It hurt, It hurt like a ***** But ultimately , I'm gonna be okay in the end. And I hope she ends up okay, too. But, just be okay without me.
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May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017 at 8:30 AM UTC
Dear Ex-Best Friend.
Dear Ex-Best Friend, Remember all the times we spent together, everyday started with meeting before classes started because that was the only time we could talk until lunch, remember all the times we laughed so hard we cried? Do you remember all the times we had to hold one another in times of the need because we thought all we had was each other? Yeah.. Me too. We spent all the time in the world texting and calling each other. Things changed a little since I got a boyfriend, but I never replaced you. You always had a special place in my heart, and I think you always knew that. We drifted apart, like two boats at sea. You switched back to the school you came from, and it felt like my life had just sunk. Suddenly I was all alone in the hallways, Coming in to school was like hell, Seeing the spot we used to stand in, Occupied by another set of best friends, Or maybe two high school sweethearts- Making out like there's no one around. It was so lonely without you. You seemed happier where you were though, and at that time, that was all that mattered to me. I walked the hallways with a sad, sorrowful look. Teachers frequently asked if I was sick, or if I needed to lay down. Suddenly I was that one kid that everyone wanted to pick and beat on. (Again.) I was incredibly lonely at school, I couldn't even sit with anyone at lunch because I was so hated by so many people for reasons I didn't even know. Come upon my junior year I got a month and a half into the school year before I switched to the school that you went to. I was reunited with my best friend, Life seemed so good. I was with my boyfriend, and my bestfriend. It felt like nothing could stop me from gaining happiness. You began going through boyfriends, They would come, and they would go. I was put second to all of them. There were days I was so depressed I didn't function correctly, and all we would talk about is what you and your boyfriend did the previous night. I was so happy that you were happy, but I think I forgot the definition of "Happiness." Everyday was full of being ignored and having guys' push past me so they could hug you while I sat in the sideline just waiting there, tears filling in my eyes because I realized that I wasn't significant to my best friend any more. I couldn't help but wonder what I did wrong. I got tired of feeling this way, I grew up, and realized that highschool isn't meant for gaining the love and affection of people. I proceeded to end the friendship because it wasn't making me happy anymore. I understand that a true friend stays there through everything but in no way, shape, or form did I deserve to be kicked to the curb like a diseased puppy. It hurt, It hurt like a ***** But ultimately , I'm gonna be okay in the end. And I hope she ends up okay, too. But, just be okay without me.
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Saved by the Sunflower A very strong storm was arriving, there were large black clouds coming from the east, strong gusting turbulent winds threatening to snap everything, severe down pouring of flooding rain, as if the clouds were crying out in pain, it did not seem there would be anyway to save the flower garden, nothing could survive this unannounced exploding of nature, this seemingly uncontrollable outburst, something, maybe everything was going to be destroyed, this day turned in to this night of hell, the rain, the wind, the flashes of lightning, this violent death would not be stopped this time, then a small voice could barely be heard, at first it was ignored, flicked away like a mosquito, the voice did not give up though, once again it cried out, once again it was ignored, brushed aside, the voice continued gaining strength, it refused to be shut down, the creator of the storm suddenly took a step back, looking down to see where this voice was coming from, it was emanating from this one lone sunflower, it was the sunflower that had been given the name Perly, Perly would not, could not be denied as she screamed out, leave this garden oh evil storm, I will not except the outcome, the outcome that you predict will never occur, we are fighters, we will never give in to your senseless urges, please wake up and hear my plea for sanity, the storm started to weaken, slowly at first, but continued gaining momentum loosing it's grip on this act of violence until finally succumbing to this cry of desperation from the little sunflower. Gradually, the wind stopped blowing, the rain stopped falling, the sun began peaking thru the clouds. Perly Sunflower had saved the lives of all the other flowers in the garden, and the life of gardens caretaker. A plaque is now erected on this spot proclaiming the bravery of this little sunflower that would not give in, would not accept, would not cower away. The caretaker of the garden professes eternal gratitude and love for this brave creature of Gods doing. Thank you Perly sunflower Gomer LePoet...
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Dec 2, 2013
Dec 2, 2013 at 11:00 PM UTC
Saved by the Sunflower
Saved by the Sunflower A very strong storm was arriving, there were large black clouds coming from the east, strong gusting turbulent winds threatening to snap everything, severe down pouring of flooding rain, as if the clouds were crying out in pain, it did not seem there would be anyway to save the flower garden, nothing could survive this unannounced exploding of nature, this seemingly uncontrollable outburst, something, maybe everything was going to be destroyed, this day turned in to this night of hell, the rain, the wind, the flashes of lightning, this violent death would not be stopped this time, then a small voice could barely be heard, at first it was ignored, flicked away like a mosquito, the voice did not give up though, once again it cried out, once again it was ignored, brushed aside, the voice continued gaining strength, it refused to be shut down, the creator of the storm suddenly took a step back, looking down to see where this voice was coming from, it was emanating from this one lone sunflower, it was the sunflower that had been given the name Perly, Perly would not, could not be denied as she screamed out, leave this garden oh evil storm, I will not except the outcome, the outcome that you predict will never occur, we are fighters, we will never give in to your senseless urges, please wake up and hear my plea for sanity, the storm started to weaken, slowly at first, but continued gaining momentum loosing it's grip on this act of violence until finally succumbing to this cry of desperation from the little sunflower. Gradually, the wind stopped blowing, the rain stopped falling, the sun began peaking thru the clouds. Perly Sunflower had saved the lives of all the other flowers in the garden, and the life of gardens caretaker. A plaque is now erected on this spot proclaiming the bravery of this little sunflower that would not give in, would not accept, would not cower away. The caretaker of the garden professes eternal gratitude and love for this brave creature of Gods doing. Thank you Perly sunflower Gomer LePoet...
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In a dream, Or a nightmare, Everything seems            out           of                           place. Things start out right, And then,                                     You’re dropped into an ocean.                You’re naked and drowning,           Sleeping and awake.         Slipping away into a panic,      Floating on a wave of  d i s c o n n e c t. Grasping for anything,      You hold on to thin air. Feeling good with just that,                                      The darkness grabs your s                                                                                          e                                                                                           n                                                                                             s                                                                                              e                                                                                                s. Gaining visual on your position, You swim a short mile.       Lost with no vision, You look outside yourself a while. Your view from up above,      The ocean seemed to move.       God knows how long it has been Below,        The water blackens.                You lose faith,                                                                         The darkness wins again. ©Copyright 2014 Written and Edited by Racquel Davis
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Jul 31, 2014
Jul 31, 2014 at 2:16 PM UTC
Anxiety
In a dream, Or a nightmare, Everything seems            out           of                           place. Things start out right, And then,                                     You’re dropped into an ocean.                You’re naked and drowning,           Sleeping and awake.         Slipping away into a panic,      Floating on a wave of  d i s c o n n e c t. Grasping for anything,      You hold on to thin air. Feeling good with just that,                                      The darkness grabs your s                                                                                          e                                                                                           n                                                                                             s                                                                                              e                                                                                                s. Gaining visual on your position, You swim a short mile.       Lost with no vision, You look outside yourself a while. Your view from up above,      The ocean seemed to move.       God knows how long it has been Below,        The water blackens.                You lose faith,                                                                         The darkness wins again. ©Copyright 2014 Written and Edited by Racquel Davis
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Oh, how I always wanted to live in an 8-bit world Side-scrolling action Duck hunts galore As much currency as a first-world country It’s hard not to love it From Pokémon to Kid Icarus The nostalgia nearly takes my breath away I won’t let problems stack up like Tetris I’m not being chased by ghosts crying, “Wacka, wacka, wacka, wacka, wacka” This isn’t a video game, it’s real life When you die you don’t respawn like nothing ever happened No, this is it. One life. I’m placing blocks in Minecraft Pwning n00bz in Call of Duty Gaining headshots on Grunts like Master Chief Gathering rings in Sonic the Hedgehog Sneaking around like Ezio Auditore da Firenze And delivering newspapers like Paperboy While escaping the mysterious Slenderman I’m living in this virtual world without danger I don’t want to make it on these streets like Frogger I don’t have big shoes to fill like the plumber or the blue blur This ain’t no sandbox or first-person shooter, it’s reality So, live it to the fullest, don’t rage quit
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Nov 30, 2012
Nov 30, 2012 at 8:05 PM UTC
8-bit Feeling
I've been thinking for a while I'm stuck in this stupid riot I no longer know where i belong Starving for a week gaining it back Eating for a week and getting dangerously thin... I'm ****** up I ****** up I'm ****** I ****** **** I can barely fven talk seems like i'm stuck
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Oct 28, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 at 1:53 PM UTC
******
I'm calm, I promise Just don't convert me Just please be honest And don't desert me I'm lost in obsession In all directions Will you be laughing, When I lose possession? My heart's fading But there's no answer To all my waiting It's like a cancer That now controls me It's gaining power I'm fading slowly Under desire The night's a weapon I use against me It leaves impressions On me gently And when the morning Comes in higher Without a warning Comes desire If I'm still waiting When you find me No escalating Just please come find me When it's over All of this waiting All this desire Is never fading
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Jan 17, 2016
Jan 17, 2016 at 1:37 AM UTC
Desire Fading but Not By Waiting
Saved by the Sunflower A very strong storm was arriving, there were large black clouds coming from the east, strong gusting turbulent winds threating to snap everything, severe down poring of flooding rain, as if the clouds were crying out in pain, it did not seem there would be anyway to save the flower garden, nothing could survive this unannounced exploding of nature, this seemingly uncontrollable outburst, something, maybe everything was going to be destroyed, this day turned in to this night of hell, the rain, the wind, the flashes of lightning, this violent death would not be stopped this time, then a small voice could barely be heard, at first it was ignored, flicked away like a mosquito, the voice did not give up though, once again it cried out, once again it was ignored, brushed aside, the voice continued gaining strength, it refused to be shut down, the creator of the storm suddenly took a step back, looking down to see where this voice was coming from, it was emanating from this one lone sunflower, it was the sunflower that had been given the name Perly, Perly would not, could not be denied as she screamed out, leave this garden oh evil storm, I will not except the outcome, the outcome that you predict will occur, we are fighters, we will never give in to your senseless urges, please wake up and hear my plea for sanity, the storm started to weaken, slowly at first, but continued gaining momentum loosing it's grip on this act of violence until finally secumbing to this cry of desperation from the little sunflower. Gradually, the wind stopped blowing, the rain stopped falling, the sun began peaking thru the clouds. Perly Sunflower had saved the lives of all the other flowers in the garden, and the life of gardens caretaker. A plaque is now erected on this spot proclaiming the bravery of this little sunflower that would not give in, would not accept, would not cower away. The caretaker of the garden professes eternal gratitude and love for this brave creature of Gods doing. Thank you Perly sunflower Gomer LePoet..
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May 11, 2010
May 11, 2010 at 9:50 PM UTC
Saved by the Sunflower
Saved by the Sunflower A very strong storm was arriving, there were large black clouds coming from the east, strong gusting turbulent winds threating to snap everything, severe down poring of flooding rain, as if the clouds were crying out in pain, it did not seem there would be anyway to save the flower garden, nothing could survive this unannounced exploding of nature, this seemingly uncontrollable outburst, something, maybe everything was going to be destroyed, this day turned in to this night of hell, the rain, the wind, the flashes of lightning, this violent death would not be stopped this time, then a small voice could barely be heard, at first it was ignored, flicked away like a mosquito, the voice did not give up though, once again it cried out, once again it was ignored, brushed aside, the voice continued gaining strength, it refused to be shut down, the creator of the storm suddenly took a step back, looking down to see where this voice was coming from, it was emanating from this one lone sunflower, it was the sunflower that had been given the name Perly, Perly would not, could not be denied as she screamed out, leave this garden oh evil storm, I will not except the outcome, the outcome that you predict will occur, we are fighters, we will never give in to your senseless urges, please wake up and hear my plea for sanity, the storm started to weaken, slowly at first, but continued gaining momentum loosing it's grip on this act of violence until finally secumbing to this cry of desperation from the little sunflower. Gradually, the wind stopped blowing, the rain stopped falling, the sun began peaking thru the clouds. Perly Sunflower had saved the lives of all the other flowers in the garden, and the life of gardens caretaker. A plaque is now erected on this spot proclaiming the bravery of this little sunflower that would not give in, would not accept, would not cower away. The caretaker of the garden professes eternal gratitude and love for this brave creature of Gods doing. Thank you Perly sunflower Gomer LePoet..
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The man of deeds who lacks the word is simple, stupid and absurd. He works and struggles all the day for nothing more than mindless pay. He loves the rich and thinks them smart for gaining through their lack of heart. He loves his boundaries; worships rules; considers those who break them fools. His mind is closed; his world is small; he has no words to think at all. His conversation tends to stink because he never learned to think. His only drive is buying more; he's little but a Hoople ***** He does and does and that's enough, if he can just keep buying stuff. He never questions what he's told; he's just a thing that's bought and sold. And when it is his time to die; he'll lack the words to wonder why. - mce
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Apr 5, 2015
Apr 5, 2015 at 9:58 AM UTC
The Good Citizen Poem
*Nice, Slick, Steady, Unbuttoning... She makes Naughty Things So Forgivable.* © 2014 J.S.P.
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Jan 11, 2015
Jan 11, 2015 at 7:45 AM UTC
Gaining Composure (10W)
The greatest demonstration of freedom in the history of the nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. A great beacon light of hope. Seared in the flames of withering justice. One hundred years later, the ***** still is not free. We’ve come to our nation’s capital to cash a check. This note was the promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white, men, would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Now is the time to make real promises of democracy. Now is the time to make injustice a reality for all of God’s children. There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the ***** is granted his citizen rights. In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. You have been veterans of creative suffering. Go back, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed. I say to you today, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. A deeply rooted american dream. A dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” I have a dream where little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the context of their character. I have a dream today! That little black boys and girls, will be able to join hands with little white boys and girls as brothers and sisters. I have a dream today! The rough places will be plain and the crooked places will be made straight, “and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together." This is our hope. This is the faith I go back with. With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. When we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children --- black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics --- will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old ***** spiritual, “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.”
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Oct 26, 2017
Oct 26, 2017 at 8:26 AM UTC
Freedom and Equality - Found Poem - I have a Dream Speech by Martin Luther King Jr. - School Project
The greatest demonstration of freedom in the history of the nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. A great beacon light of hope. Seared in the flames of withering justice. One hundred years later, the ***** still is not free. We’ve come to our nation’s capital to cash a check. This note was the promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white, men, would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Now is the time to make real promises of democracy. Now is the time to make injustice a reality for all of God’s children. There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the ***** is granted his citizen rights. In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. You have been veterans of creative suffering. Go back, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed. I say to you today, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. A deeply rooted american dream. A dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” I have a dream where little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the context of their character. I have a dream today! That little black boys and girls, will be able to join hands with little white boys and girls as brothers and sisters. I have a dream today! The rough places will be plain and the crooked places will be made straight, “and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together." This is our hope. This is the faith I go back with. With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. When we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children --- black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics --- will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old ***** spiritual, “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.”
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Opinions like dough, gruesome and cloying, sticking to the tongue like self righteous peanut butter. Sitting up for the wrong reasons, though it's difficult to get out of bed alone. Counting calories like counting the number of eyes that pass over this form. Glances flitting like shadows on cheekbones that aren't cutting, too rounded. Running towards expectations on the necessary incline towards beautiful. Sweat and pounds and £s for form fitting clothes, like sickly scales. Weight resting on the soles of the right shoe for the right path towards the right body. Weight lifted, muscles straining like Atlas with the weight of the world's eye view. Memberships paid for, memberships given to the society of those who fit into society. Take the leftovers, it's funny because the sight of us does not suggest the leaving of necessity. Tightening belts until the loopholes leave us love even though we lack what is expected. Leaving our food and gaining what you want.
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Jul 8, 2013
Jul 8, 2013 at 6:05 PM UTC
The World's Workout
Recovery, Initially, is about knowing;  Knowing that change is necessary, Accepting that your life is not where you want it to be,  About facing up to your fears and anxiety Then taking the first step eventually… When you, and you alone, feel you are ready. Recovery, Critically, demands pure honesty, requires the utmost integrity Most Especially, when confronting your past traumas, your history Though it may make you feel angry, sad and often times guilty This process is key if you really want to move on, to change truly.     Recovery, Truthfully, is far from easy,  It can be fraught with challenges, setbacks, difficulty. It can hurt physically and even worse emotionally, Testing your will power to the extremity. It takes great Strength, Courage and Bravery; Determination, Resilience, in the face of adversity Recovery, Thankfully, need not be a lonely journey, Though you alone must take ultimate responsibility. There are lots of supports out there happily; from good friends, family and in your community Though it can be hard to ask for help, understandably…Let not pride undermine your recovery. Recovery, Ultimately, is about getting where it is you want to be, about starting anew daily About achieving realistic goals you have set regularly, Learning from the process; what worked successfully Starting to believe in yourself gradually, Gaining an insight into what you are capable of ...potentially Finally, Recovery is for all, a lifelong journey, Guarding against ambivalence, relapse, constantly. Knowing that every day will, in reality,  pose real threats for you in your recovery But every day also presents an opportunity… to engage with, enjoy, your life more fully.
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May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 at 12:59 PM UTC
Recovery....
Recovery, Initially, is about knowing;  Knowing that change is necessary, Accepting that your life is not where you want it to be,  About facing up to your fears and anxiety Then taking the first step eventually… When you, and you alone, feel you are ready. Recovery, Critically, demands pure honesty, requires the utmost integrity Most Especially, when confronting your past traumas, your history Though it may make you feel angry, sad and often times guilty This process is key if you really want to move on, to change truly.     Recovery, Truthfully, is far from easy,  It can be fraught with challenges, setbacks, difficulty. It can hurt physically and even worse emotionally, Testing your will power to the extremity. It takes great Strength, Courage and Bravery; Determination, Resilience, in the face of adversity Recovery, Thankfully, need not be a lonely journey, Though you alone must take ultimate responsibility. There are lots of supports out there happily; from good friends, family and in your community Though it can be hard to ask for help, understandably…Let not pride undermine your recovery. Recovery, Ultimately, is about getting where it is you want to be, about starting anew daily About achieving realistic goals you have set regularly, Learning from the process; what worked successfully Starting to believe in yourself gradually, Gaining an insight into what you are capable of ...potentially Finally, Recovery is for all, a lifelong journey, Guarding against ambivalence, relapse, constantly. Knowing that every day will, in reality,  pose real threats for you in your recovery But every day also presents an opportunity… to engage with, enjoy, your life more fully.
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As this world wretches behind the piles of our institutional bones, I turn to look the other way. When the beggars graze my pant leg, I don't stop mid stride and feign over their disparity, For gaining the holy marksmen’s approval. When Judas kissed sanctity’s cheek beside the frames of broken-hearted men, I shook the feeling from my sleeve.   And I no longer feel guilt, shame, Out of mere cerebral obligation. So, have me for a worthless sinner. I will fall to the dust before I bring myself to stand beside the husks of humanity that so many have become; spewing their filth on unfortunate blindfolded men, expecting me to follow suit.        Well, **** off, kindly.       I’m living for the god that answers to no titles, and parsonages none of these black suited scumbags. I’m living for the god that inspires harmony, and lifts my fingers to dance for liberation, and pleasure, and hopeless longing. I’m living for the god of progress who shakes pieces of enlightenment from his gray beard, and swallows up the offerings of his every wounded child. I’m living for the god of no religion, Never saying “God,” For this name is tainted by old customs. Cheapened by the misguided nature of man.
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May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012 at 1:15 AM UTC
Say, "God."
i've forgotten the painful, unexpected blow of the harsh truth that you're fading out of someone's life like an old rusty bicycle that's full of memories from your childhood, left alone, forgotten in the attic when you got a new one. your life is evolving without me you're gaining a lot of expensive vehicles by losing a lonely broken bicycle. i guess my world stopped when you left, and your world started the second i am gone.
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Jan 5, 2015
Jan 5, 2015 at 10:06 AM UTC
replaced
And in the end, You begin to realize who your true friends are. The ones who stand by your side Through thick and thin Trial, error, and sin. In this day and age, Not many stand the chance In nomination For the sacrificial commencement of honour. Nature plays its part indeed. Because it is only in time The veil is lifted. Root by root, Seed by seed. Humanity reveal their true colors. Next thing you know, You've been cursed by a plague. A whole school of fish Swimming to discover their own island. That is only for thyself. You've been contaminated By the human race. Look at the social media blow up. The narcissistic selfies, The I, me, my's, Gaining daily acceptance All in disguise. The public audience is their show. It's needed for everyday approval. Nobody really cares about you It's all about "Look at me!" "Look what I can do!" "You are so cool." "Thumbs up to you!" I'm going to abuse the word "love." Forget the hoopla Here today Gone tomorrow. Everyone feeding off of Self loathing attention. There is no more room for pitiful sorrow. Truth is Sheep lie among the prey Victims... Don't be another "Nodding Acquaintance" A distortion of the facts. Don't get fooled. Not by social grace Not by exploitation of the face. You'll just be a bargain commodity, For their convenience. Stand true True to yourself Because in the end, Nobody else really cares.
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Jul 22, 2016
Jul 22, 2016 at 10:07 PM UTC
Social Science
For the first two months of college I didn’t speak Convinced everyone here are hillbilly freaks Then you asked to borrow my paint brush Long brown hair in a bun and brows so lush I gave it to you in a heartbeat Because you were the first person I thought was neat Im still not sure how I got so lucky to befriend you I’ve never felt a connection this real and true When we sit in the forest smoking **** and cigarettes And you’re still wearing the same paint covered sweats Singing to Rihannon by Fleetwood Mac I felt myself gaining my soul back I can’t decipher what’s hiding behind your dark brown eyes But your passion for art is as tall as the skies You inspired me to change my point of view Maybe this place isnt so bad, who knew Your kindness cracked my heart’s thick shell And painted the lines with shades of pastel No boy ever told me they cried when they moved away Your open and truthful soul makes everything ok The freckles sprayed on your cheeks are like artwork That’s a companion piece to your crooked smirk I cried thinking we would drift apart once school’s done But you told me we’ll always be friends in the long run So Thank you Thank you for being my friend Thank you for being who you are
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Feb 1, 2016
Feb 1, 2016 at 1:30 AM UTC
Fleetwood Mac & Cigarettes
I knew the orange on the orange tree you had an ache in your shoulders uncomfortable in an unnatural way yesterday I passed you talking to flowers you hadn't moved you hadn't strayed but hiding in the leaves was a forced disguise the omens told me something quiet and unceasing reminding me of a slumbering domesticated cat dreaming of cutting yourself loose from truncated ease dropping down from the branch with panther steps licking fruit lips ripe with revealed acidic petals riddled with a past you revelled mixing in with zest shocking chances stepped in for the next dance sleep taken aback by wings cut from a dark sky the sidewalk pitted and cracked beneath the pounce relief escaped the twigs with a spring like waking prey pressing into night foliage shaken from a nice balance as I saw you take control with nothing to mask your face on the surface too smooth for violence was laughter of glowing gloom to embarrass and deter such rebellious arrogance with a twist struggling from a lame curse its flavours sharp against your sweetened perfume muscle expecting you to build a limestone shed for tears rather than take on the night with a mind to wrestle the outside aches for your physical attraction gaining courage from the purpose in your eyes tense as the tightness of your dress' intention demanding that my hands draw from such lines the sinuous heat of pulsing flesh's invitation curved upon seeds not chaste but not quite refined which I try not loving with some cool disambiguation you left me the taste of syrup of grenadine too reputable to ripple vain red tipple eyed on a table spilt with pink gin and mandarin sharp teeth tingling a tartness into my hand sliding slowly at a tilt like drops of sweat on skin focus dwindling into the clasp of an escaping shade wrapped carefully under soft rice paper and then tucked under a heel with a pointed kick like a blade only to feel you relent and burst open soft in appeal again and again
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Jul 19, 2014
Jul 19, 2014 at 3:28 PM UTC
Orange Drops
I knew the orange on the orange tree you had an ache in your shoulders uncomfortable in an unnatural way yesterday I passed you talking to flowers you hadn't moved you hadn't strayed but hiding in the leaves was a forced disguise the omens told me something quiet and unceasing reminding me of a slumbering domesticated cat dreaming of cutting yourself loose from truncated ease dropping down from the branch with panther steps licking fruit lips ripe with revealed acidic petals riddled with a past you revelled mixing in with zest shocking chances stepped in for the next dance sleep taken aback by wings cut from a dark sky the sidewalk pitted and cracked beneath the pounce relief escaped the twigs with a spring like waking prey pressing into night foliage shaken from a nice balance as I saw you take control with nothing to mask your face on the surface too smooth for violence was laughter of glowing gloom to embarrass and deter such rebellious arrogance with a twist struggling from a lame curse its flavours sharp against your sweetened perfume muscle expecting you to build a limestone shed for tears rather than take on the night with a mind to wrestle the outside aches for your physical attraction gaining courage from the purpose in your eyes tense as the tightness of your dress' intention demanding that my hands draw from such lines the sinuous heat of pulsing flesh's invitation curved upon seeds not chaste but not quite refined which I try not loving with some cool disambiguation you left me the taste of syrup of grenadine too reputable to ripple vain red tipple eyed on a table spilt with pink gin and mandarin sharp teeth tingling a tartness into my hand sliding slowly at a tilt like drops of sweat on skin focus dwindling into the clasp of an escaping shade wrapped carefully under soft rice paper and then tucked under a heel with a pointed kick like a blade only to feel you relent and burst open soft in appeal again and again
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Losing you feels like my body ripping at the seams (Losing you feels like birthing a new purpose) Losing you feels like the cry of an abandoned babe (Losing you feels like a new search is beginning) Losing you feels like foundation crumbling in my fingers (Losing you feels like rebuilding myself) Losing you feels like all the pain of a lifetime bottled into a single jar (Losing you feels like love is present everywhere now) Losing you feels like a rage from the core of my being (Losing you feels like making every action purposeful) Losing you feels like breaking everything I once deemed as sacred (Losing you feels like now I understand what it means to hold something as sacred) Losing you feels like the sky will always be black Like it will always be raining (Losing you feels like a new duty has been cast upon me from the heavens Like the feeling of rain on my skin) Losing you feels like the burning Like the old scars no longer matter to me at all (Losing you feels like the fire is now warmer Like there are new wounds scaring over) Losing you feels like gasping under crashing waves Like drowning (Losing you feels like every breathe is important Like the first gasp of air) Losing you feels like a forever famine (Losing you is like planting a single seed to feed a million) Losing you feels like a life long battle (Losing you feels like an initiation to become a warrior) Losing you feels like the universe is void (Losing you feels like you’re filling all the holes inside of me) Losing you feels like a death of my own Like I will never be the same (Losing you feels like an opening Like life has taken on new meaning) Losing you (is gaining an angel)
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Aug 7, 2018
Aug 7, 2018 at 9:37 AM UTC
Losing You
Losing you feels like my body ripping at the seams (Losing you feels like birthing a new purpose) Losing you feels like the cry of an abandoned babe (Losing you feels like a new search is beginning) Losing you feels like foundation crumbling in my fingers (Losing you feels like rebuilding myself) Losing you feels like all the pain of a lifetime bottled into a single jar (Losing you feels like love is present everywhere now) Losing you feels like a rage from the core of my being (Losing you feels like making every action purposeful) Losing you feels like breaking everything I once deemed as sacred (Losing you feels like now I understand what it means to hold something as sacred) Losing you feels like the sky will always be black Like it will always be raining (Losing you feels like a new duty has been cast upon me from the heavens Like the feeling of rain on my skin) Losing you feels like the burning Like the old scars no longer matter to me at all (Losing you feels like the fire is now warmer Like there are new wounds scaring over) Losing you feels like gasping under crashing waves Like drowning (Losing you feels like every breathe is important Like the first gasp of air) Losing you feels like a forever famine (Losing you is like planting a single seed to feed a million) Losing you feels like a life long battle (Losing you feels like an initiation to become a warrior) Losing you feels like the universe is void (Losing you feels like you’re filling all the holes inside of me) Losing you feels like a death of my own Like I will never be the same (Losing you feels like an opening Like life has taken on new meaning) Losing you (is gaining an angel)
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please get out of my head. get out of my head! it's so painful to have you here yet i'm always fighting for you to stay so do me a favor just get out i know you don't care you don't act like it you ignore me you neglect me you reject me and yet you said you loved me? how could you? to be honest.. how could i? to fall for your lies... i'm such a **** fool why do i love you? it makes no sense i have to block you for some peace, until i come crawling back in hopes of gaining your attention it hurts so much all of this, caring about you. i'm crying so much i took my glasses off i can barely see the screen on which i'm typing almost like i can barely see my feelings as something important to you sigh i have so much to do homework studying meditation i even have a potential relationship and yet i can't do any of it none of it keeps my focus why? because of you! why can't you listen to my plead? i don't know Please, Just! Get! Out! Of! My! Head! before i blow you out with a bullet.
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Jan 8, 2018
Jan 8, 2018 at 8:08 PM UTC
Get Out
I went to church today I don't know what I was trying to find Hopes? Dreams? A figure to follow and some worthy morals? I wanted advice, I wanted to feel alive I left there with these words resonating in my head "Homosexuality and suicide are abominable" a short phrase that sums the fancy and elaborated speech of the preacher Only the sinful suffer, and I guess that's why I am troubled. I've thought of suicide jokingly and seductively more times that I could possibly count I have kissed girls and I am openly attracted to them I am not afraid of saying it and with respect, showing it. According to the bible; Lesbians and gays was a punishment for not obeying God Suicide is a way of controlling your faith And the only one that has power over you is the Lord. God gives you what he thinks you deserve He knows you since before you where born and because of that he is more responsible of yourself than yourself itself. Your brains are too small how dare you to contradict the all powerful one with such disturbing thoughts? He created all and everything, all and nothing He knows what he is doing, and in no way you can try to question him I felt more small and insignificant than ever, How did a invisible figure matter more than my logical arguments? Can't I decide what I want? Isn't it my body and my emotions the one in play? There's other 8 billion people and you try to guilt trip me because I want to end it all? Sinners will suffer only the prayer can save you, you can't save yourself, God will save you. Isn't it better to try to put myself together? Wouldn't I be learning more with that experience? Instead of repeating words of prayers, shouldn't It try to save myself or solve the problems? How dare you to contradict the all powerful one with such disturbing thoughts! If God chooses to give you what he believes is right Then why am I the one in so much pain? Why good things doesn't happen to good people and to the bad ones bad things? Is it because the bad ones will always pray? I went to church today I tried to find support, I wanted to confess "Hey, I want to **** myself" I thought that well... If so many people could feel happy by worshiping I didn't loose anything by trying I instead ended up gaining: guilt, trouble, and a feeling that I will burn in hell
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May 22, 2013
May 22, 2013 at 2:31 AM UTC
I went to church today
I went to church today I don't know what I was trying to find Hopes? Dreams? A figure to follow and some worthy morals? I wanted advice, I wanted to feel alive I left there with these words resonating in my head "Homosexuality and suicide are abominable" a short phrase that sums the fancy and elaborated speech of the preacher Only the sinful suffer, and I guess that's why I am troubled. I've thought of suicide jokingly and seductively more times that I could possibly count I have kissed girls and I am openly attracted to them I am not afraid of saying it and with respect, showing it. According to the bible; Lesbians and gays was a punishment for not obeying God Suicide is a way of controlling your faith And the only one that has power over you is the Lord. God gives you what he thinks you deserve He knows you since before you where born and because of that he is more responsible of yourself than yourself itself. Your brains are too small how dare you to contradict the all powerful one with such disturbing thoughts? He created all and everything, all and nothing He knows what he is doing, and in no way you can try to question him I felt more small and insignificant than ever, How did a invisible figure matter more than my logical arguments? Can't I decide what I want? Isn't it my body and my emotions the one in play? There's other 8 billion people and you try to guilt trip me because I want to end it all? Sinners will suffer only the prayer can save you, you can't save yourself, God will save you. Isn't it better to try to put myself together? Wouldn't I be learning more with that experience? Instead of repeating words of prayers, shouldn't It try to save myself or solve the problems? How dare you to contradict the all powerful one with such disturbing thoughts! If God chooses to give you what he believes is right Then why am I the one in so much pain? Why good things doesn't happen to good people and to the bad ones bad things? Is it because the bad ones will always pray? I went to church today I tried to find support, I wanted to confess "Hey, I want to **** myself" I thought that well... If so many people could feel happy by worshiping I didn't loose anything by trying I instead ended up gaining: guilt, trouble, and a feeling that I will burn in hell
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Keep it close, do not disclose, That thought you had, don't let it be told. Spiralling downwards, gaining momentum, Familiar now, fermenting the unscented. Just one step towards the darkest past, Listen to what you once were told, "Take two steps forward, one step back". Letting fears unwind, twisting the truth, A blanket of confidence unveiled, Now that your no longer you.
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Dec 10, 2014
Dec 10, 2014 at 1:23 PM UTC
Acting in Life's Production
Walking through a field, Bountiful with flowers, Their aroma caring my senses. Green grass in plenty, The sun shining down, The ultra violet rays lightly touching my skin. With so much beauty to scan my eyes over, I’m not entirely sure where to begin, Within a few steps Im paralyzed. What I see is absolute bliss, A single lotus surrounded by wildflowers, By roses and tulips. I’m set back by the luck I have to come across this. Unsure of what do first, I stand back and gaze at the perfect and breathtaking natural beauty. Yes there is a few broken leaves, Yes there is other lotuses in the universe. However, this lotus has come into my life. At a time where im walking alone, Where my mind is flooded by screams. I decide to take a step closer, And another, Then another, Till finally the lotus is within my reach. The screams have ended, In their place is a beautiful song being sung, Overcame with joy I lean down and smell the lotus, At that moment im sent through the galaxy, Witnessing pure amazement, Simple pleasure, My heart swells and my throat tightens. I feel a single tear leaving my eye. I begin spending moment after moment admiring the lotus, My eyes transfixed upon it, I forget im even in a field surrounded by other wild growth. Then I notice the sunset, The moonlight shining upon the lotus, Revealing that within its broken leaves there is light and color. I’m entranced. I reach out to touch the lotus But stop. I realize I cannot pick this flower for it would stop growing. Instead I go day after day, Watering and caring for it. Watching it grow, Watching it become more gorgeous by the minute. With every hour spent my happiness grows. With every second passing, It’s my heart I surrender for the lotus to hold. Several years pass, Still I visit this magical field, Still I care for and water the lotus. Learning patience, Gaining strength. This lotus is conforming me into a better man. I’m growing older now and soon my life will end. When that time comes I hope to be buried in that flowery field. Next to the lotus ive surrendered my soul to yield. With hopes that I can spend forever with it by my side, Sprouting into something as blissful and breathtaking as the lotus. To my lotus, for taking my heart.
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Jun 22, 2018
Jun 22, 2018 at 10:07 AM UTC
Lotus
Walking through a field, Bountiful with flowers, Their aroma caring my senses. Green grass in plenty, The sun shining down, The ultra violet rays lightly touching my skin. With so much beauty to scan my eyes over, I’m not entirely sure where to begin, Within a few steps Im paralyzed. What I see is absolute bliss, A single lotus surrounded by wildflowers, By roses and tulips. I’m set back by the luck I have to come across this. Unsure of what do first, I stand back and gaze at the perfect and breathtaking natural beauty. Yes there is a few broken leaves, Yes there is other lotuses in the universe. However, this lotus has come into my life. At a time where im walking alone, Where my mind is flooded by screams. I decide to take a step closer, And another, Then another, Till finally the lotus is within my reach. The screams have ended, In their place is a beautiful song being sung, Overcame with joy I lean down and smell the lotus, At that moment im sent through the galaxy, Witnessing pure amazement, Simple pleasure, My heart swells and my throat tightens. I feel a single tear leaving my eye. I begin spending moment after moment admiring the lotus, My eyes transfixed upon it, I forget im even in a field surrounded by other wild growth. Then I notice the sunset, The moonlight shining upon the lotus, Revealing that within its broken leaves there is light and color. I’m entranced. I reach out to touch the lotus But stop. I realize I cannot pick this flower for it would stop growing. Instead I go day after day, Watering and caring for it. Watching it grow, Watching it become more gorgeous by the minute. With every hour spent my happiness grows. With every second passing, It’s my heart I surrender for the lotus to hold. Several years pass, Still I visit this magical field, Still I care for and water the lotus. Learning patience, Gaining strength. This lotus is conforming me into a better man. I’m growing older now and soon my life will end. When that time comes I hope to be buried in that flowery field. Next to the lotus ive surrendered my soul to yield. With hopes that I can spend forever with it by my side, Sprouting into something as blissful and breathtaking as the lotus. To my lotus, for taking my heart.
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Identifying this domain, naming it life, Thinking am I the main, just hiding in disguise, Exploring the world gaining in size, Singing endless stories to my side, Working for the day when answer will become one, Myriad possibilities are there to come, Questioning is this the one or someone else has to hum, The dreams becoming reality, when life will be calling and acceptance will come. All will fathom one and one will fathom all. A journey will welcome a journey in rise. One will start understanding the blunder, And never will the veracity of a dream be in plunder, A proliferating uncovering will arise, And Sapiens will ask Is this world suffice?
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Jul 19, 2018
Jul 19, 2018 at 12:55 PM UTC
A Life to come