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May 30 · 40
Poetry Heals
unnamed May 30
poetry can soothe
the written word a cure all
your path becomes clear
the ink, your blood , sweat and tears
the paper, your mortal flesh.
May 29 · 48
Found
unnamed May 29
I have known great pain
I have seen grave injustices
but now I've found me
May 29 · 38
Him
unnamed May 29
Him
will you hold my hand
may I touch your handsome face
let me live the dream.
May 29 · 55
Unkindness
unnamed May 29
You've become unkind
always putting yourself first
novelties wear off.
May 29 · 109
Dreams
unnamed May 29
dreams within nightmares
feel the real world real world slipping past
I am a candle
candles can shine so brightly
but only in the darkness.
May 29 · 46
Idolize
unnamed May 29
media idols
famous for being famous
milking the spotlight.
May 29 · 44
Flying
unnamed May 29
birds can fly so high
but cant feel love's sweet caress
or fulfill a dream.
May 29 · 82
Choices
unnamed May 29
what does freedom mean
pursuing one's dreams at will
making own choices
May 29 · 50
Distance
unnamed May 29
You're loved from afar
a secret admirer
shy and insecure
May 29 · 33
Time's Passing
unnamed May 29
how does time pass by
in a foamy ocean wave
or a gentle breeze.
May 29 · 59
Higher Power
unnamed May 29
you created life
inspired hope, faith and love
you designed the earth
May 29 · 75
Truth
unnamed May 29
acceptance is dear
people don't differ that much
inner beauty pure.
May 29 · 97
Eyesight
unnamed May 29
I'm legally blind
is some blindness illegal?
I am so confused!
May 29 · 79
Blind
unnamed May 29
justice may be blind
but injustice is wild eyed
innocence impure.
May 29 · 48
Paintings
unnamed May 29
beauty speaks his name
van gogh turns an ear to hear
flowers in a vase
May 28 · 42
Thanks
unnamed May 28
manners are thankless
courtesy is not welcomed
please tell me I'm wrong
May 28 · 45
News
unnamed May 28
bad news all around
newspapers are folding up
pages folded down
May 28 · 50
Mental Pain
unnamed May 28
sensitive to touch
scars are painful reminders
of days without end.
May 28 · 47
Royalty
unnamed May 28
kings and queens took strolls
in their gardens made of stone
court jester in tow.
May 28 · 49
Slumber
unnamed May 28
pills taken in haste
not really wanting to die
just some peaceful sleep
May 28 · 53
Old Love
unnamed May 28
perfume on my wrists
reminds me of an old love
fragrance fueled the flame.
May 28 · 46
Popularity
unnamed May 28
unpopular me
not at the cool kid's table
plain jane not their style.
May 28 · 37
Monkeys
unnamed May 28
staring in their eyes
monkeys seem so human like
some are quite polite!
May 28 · 56
Loyalty
unnamed May 28
loyalty unmatched
A dog is fiercely protective.
tail wags are their smiles
May 28 · 44
Eyes
unnamed May 28
staring in their eyes
monkeys seem so human like
some are quite polite!
May 28 · 53
Lunch (Haiku)
unnamed May 28
lately ladies lunch
patty melts, pies and punch
tips total tallied.
May 28 · 43
Lunch
unnamed May 28
lately ladies lunch
patty melts pies and punch
tips total tallied
May 28 · 70
Old Love
unnamed May 28
perfume on my wrists
reminds me of an old love
fragrance fueled the flame.
May 28 · 73
Beautiful
unnamed May 28
beautiful orchids
adorn my windowsill
elegance and grace.
May 28 · 48
Writing Poetry
unnamed May 28
you have tried to write
something meaningful and deep
but you're too shallow.
May 28 · 39
Scars
unnamed May 28
I don't believe you
behind me you played around
my back bears the scars.
May 28 · 62
Gambling
unnamed May 28
tried a game of chance
to win back all the the love lost
the odds did not pay.
May 28 · 49
Love Comes Back
unnamed May 28
you returned a heart
love carried off with the wind
set it at my door
May 28 · 26
Photos
unnamed May 28
in a cardboard box
piled high with old photographs
I found you again
May 28 · 38
You Saved Me
unnamed May 28
near or far away
you've rescued my heart from harm
by saying you care
May 28 · 389
Emotions
unnamed May 28
writing is needed
as an outlet and release
when sadness builds up
May 28 · 24
Ghosted
unnamed May 28
You have ghosted me
said you didn't break my heart
I've got the receipts
May 28 · 40
Rude
unnamed May 28
politeness be ******
people rudely cut you off
while you're mid sentence.
May 28 · 76
Broken Hearted
unnamed May 28
disappointment hurts
yout whole world yanked away
Your heart rubbed raw
May 28 · 69
Fears
unnamed May 28
so afraid to love
what will become of my life
will I die alone?
May 28 · 48
They Play
unnamed May 28
a fear of the dark
monsters play in your closet
ghosts under your bed.
May 28 · 74
Freedom
unnamed May 28
american flag
the stars and stripes of freedom
old glory unfurled
May 28 · 69
Agoraphobia
unnamed May 28
in a kind of hell
agoraphobia lives
breathes life into fear
prisoner in your own home
Where life has forsaken you
May 28 · 93
Despair
unnamed May 28
hoplessness is cold
uninhabitable place
doubt goes there to thrive
May 28 · 59
Dating
unnamed May 28
he whispered in my ear
he said I was just his type
"you think I'm a creep"? I shouted
May 28 · 50
Happy Dogs
unnamed May 28
the dogs were barking
tails wagging in a circle
Its the ice cream man!
May 28 · 167
Self Esteem
unnamed May 28
self esteem is gold
like a family heirloom
pricing it is hard
May 27 · 42
You Have Changed
unnamed May 27
you've changed for the worst
you're who they want you to be
never to be free.
May 27 · 37
Your Smile
unnamed May 27
You have blessed my day
your smile could light the earth
now I've found my way.
May 27 · 39
My Shell
unnamed May 27
this shell feels lived-in
it's the only home I know
away from changes.
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