Poetry
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The Middle Way
I sit entrapped by a torrent of fury. My hands are stiff, jaw is clenched, eye brows tensed. I see all that should be different. I see all the disappointments. I’ve nothing left to offer, nothing more to force. Waves come but never pull me under. For a moment, I find contentment, thinking i’ve managed… Continue reading
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A Star a Billion Miles Away
A star might have already died, that’s a billion miles away. But for a million years, that star will still shine, able to brighten even the darkest of skies. Love is what will be remembered when it all fades away. Love is all that’s left, when your body is sits like ashes in a tray. … Continue reading
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Beauty of the Butterfly
Little butterfly, fly, fly away. The sky is blue, Just for you. The wind is gentle, But carries you through. Up in the clouds where the heavens are. Where God will meet you Where life never ends. Where the sky never darkens, without honey to sweeten the amber sunsets. Out of spring comes your blossoms.… Continue reading
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Fate
You made out the dull sight of hope. A fire dimly lit the cavern where we spoke. Flickering in the night, the flame burnt. Flickering in the night, your fate woke. The bricks on the walls dutifully held onto the light, But the ridges remained rough and unfinished—casting sharp shadows. Talons that clawed their way… Continue reading
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Here I Remain
What do you have more than me? A brand-new purse, a pair of fake teeth? What do you have more than me? A fancy house and a Lamborghini? What do you have more than me? A job you deserved because of “hard work.” A salary that pays even when you are away. Does love pass… Continue reading
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An Off Night on the Town
We were electricity in the night, A spark that shined so bright. Our lips pressing together, warm hairy thighs grazing against each other as we step in and out. Strangers in sync in motion. The music drowning the world out. Energy locked in, eyes staying in alignment, hands interlocked. We stood breathless in each other’s… Continue reading
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Give Me Your Hand—I Promise You My Own
I want to know if it is okay.My efforts are not missing.My intentions—given weight. What I know is the best I can do.There is nothing more I would wish for than the best for you.To know exactly how to be and how to show up.To know exactly what is needed,it’s the thing I keep dreaming. But I… Continue reading
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Beyond the Steps
I create art with my eyes. Colors catch like sunlight shimmering through thick, syrupy honey I create art with my ears, Hear the songs that penetrate deep into my bones. I watch the world from my porch. White columns. Three steps leading down. Cars that stop at the quiet intersection. Children that cross at the… Continue reading
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The Strength to Conquer Hate
To you I am erased. To you I have no face. But don’t I ever get a say? People take your tongue, and tie it to puppet strings. Pull you around in whichever ways fulfill them until they’re pleased. Make balloon animals out of the words you speak. Force feed you what you must mean. … Continue reading
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Love me as I am
I saw his face in the dimly lit street-puddles. I ran my fingers slowly along the sides of his face. I felt the scruff of his thick beard. I saw his face when looking up at the constellations in my dreams. I wondered how on earth I would get up there. I felt his warm… Continue reading
