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Poetry Day: Outcasts

(Hard to really explain this poem.  It’s about people who spend their lives struggling due to bad luck.  They always seem to be fighting to keep their lives together.  Every time they find stability, an event happens beyond their control … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Our Pale Companion

(Death . . . Not even subtle about this one.) He is the one We cannot cheat The inevitable fate Of all who breathe Patient for all time He is always with us Living on the fringes Of our lives … Continue reading

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Poetry Day- Our Fiction Fascination

(This is about how humans created and enjoy fiction.  It’s rather unique to our species as far as I know.  We do what we can to explore other words and leave reality behind.  Is it a species-wide form of mental … Continue reading

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Well It Works For Me

(We’ve all heard this one.) This is the way to win It always works for me No other path No other act Shall lead to victory It is genius Look at my proof View my success Listen to my tale … Continue reading

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Poetry Day- Orbs of Mind and Color

(A poem about eyes.  Simple and fun.) Vivid blues to tempt our heart Deepest browns to calm our soul Brilliant greens to enchant our mind Noble gray to ensnare our sight Soft hazel to warm our spirit Rarest amber to … Continue reading

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I Never Made Such Mistakes

(Poem #2 and I guess I should make it clear that the inspiration is seeing how some people respond to posts and comments.  I’m sure we’ll all guilty of at least one of these at some point in our lives.  … Continue reading

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I Hate This

(I know I usually do poems only on Thursday, but I had a bunch of poetry inspiration this week.  So, I’m going to do a poetry week because I’m impatient.  That and I can’t think of writing any other type … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: On This Hallowed Night

(A fun poem aiming for imagery.) Howling winds Across the barren roads Pulsing candlelight Pouring from disfigured gourds Yellow moon rising High above the shadows And coating trees in light Leaping cats dart around Loosing hisses through the night Only … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Ode to the Music Man

(Years ago, I had a friend who was a great guy and big into music.  He was really good at it and had a great energy to run parties.  We stayed in touch after I moved to Florida and hung … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Not Sick Enough

(I think many of us have been in this situation.) Though limbs ache with every twitch And you cough more than your breathe. Your head swims without much cause Turning your stomach instead out. You are made to carry on. … Continue reading

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