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Keep Poking the Tiger. I Dare You.

Ever have a day Where people poked and prodded? Not caring of your mood Deciding you’re too docile To act beyond a snarl Breathing comes in heavy bursts Red edges all you see Still they carry on Verbal sticks upon … Continue reading

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Generations of Immaturity

You scoff at our decisions Because they are not the ones you like You criticize our choices Because you believe you know best You crow about your experience Because you refuse to be told no You swear that you took … Continue reading

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Carob Tree

It grew from nowhere To help Two starving men A brightening miracle In a cave Of darkness For twelve years It nourished them And when it thought it was done Another year must pass The men studied Prayed And ate … Continue reading

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Championship of the Ages Round 2!

It’s Round 2 of the Championship for the Ages being run by We Drink Because We’re Poets.  This week we have the following match-up between two amazing poets: Rara versus Ionia Martin Go and vote for whoever you think has … Continue reading

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The Crying Demon

A demon with a tear An emotionless mask My mask If I am this mask Why does my heart decide? It is an organ of caring But that should not push me Do not misunderstand I do care I want … Continue reading

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Extreme Words to Live Inside by Estella Aguilar

We have a debut poetry book by Estella Aguilar.  This is a 418 page poetry book with a wide range of topics.  Here’s the description: Nothing is off limits in this poetry book compilation. Delve in and get lost amid … Continue reading

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Feeling Helpless

Like a screaming child I feel lost and scared As I hear your plight Too far to give a hand And barely lend an ear I can only sit and wait For flitting chances To be the friend you need … Continue reading

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Swords on My Mind

Because Sahm King inspired me to write it.  A poem about swords. Katanas and flamberges Dancing through my mind Towering over the simple gladius Held by a hardened soul Estocs and claymores Waiting patiently in sheathe Jealous of the cutlass … Continue reading

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Heart

My heart The beating troublemaker Inside my chest He thinks for me And causes confusion I fall for girls That he won’t let me talk to I do good things That he doesn’t explain For once in my life I … Continue reading

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Curbing the Beast

The final dot is made My writing done for the day Still I hear that monster Scratching at my mind I had to let him out To make the scene complete Easing on the chainThat wraps around his throat I … Continue reading

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