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writing on the wa...

poem by isabel clouatre

The writing on the wall Watch the words fall through my mind To pass the time Tears sting my eyes I can’t focus on reality Nothing seems real to me But i guess that’s just how i live There’s no medicine to ... Read more

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A Rainbow

poem by Jessica Gussman

Red like apple, Orange like sunset, Yellow like a lemon, Green like grass, Blue like ocean water and Purple are like plums. Read more

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Teddy bear

poem by Jessica Gussman

Teddy bear are cuddly to sleep with. It comes in different color. It never leave your side. Teddy bear are great listener. Read more

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Chocolate

poem by Jessica Gussman

Chocolate is sweet and messy to eat. It can be chewy or crunchy. It can give you energy. Read more

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Blanket

poem by Jessica Gussman

Blanket is soft and cozy. It comes in all colors and sizes. It very comfortable to use. Read more

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Whispers of Magic

poem by Jessica Gussman

whispers of magic pirouetting on the breeze the power of youth Read more

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Motes of Notes

poem by Jessica Gussman

Magical, motes of notes dancing on the breeze, to carry you away to your fantasies. Read more

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Moonlight Magic

poem by Jessica Gussman

Sweet moonlight shone down on earth A single beam broke through the clouds Dancing across ripples in the lake Sneaking into a window pane Where a pair of eyes open wide in awe Little feet patter on the floor Tiptoed Read more

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Chips

poem by Jessica Gussman

Chips come in all flavors. Chips come in all sizes. Chips can have salt or no salt. Chips come in big or small bag. Chips is great for snack. Read more

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Visiting the Don

poem by Dawn

I watch as the roaming sea (whose wandering rivulets unravel posthumous biographies with nuances corroding the mystery of untouched sands) fills rivers with muffled words. My eyes travel (distances beyond our curdled whites ... Read more

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stars

poem by Nemo Nemees

I was best friends with the moon. He told me stories about the stars. He told me how they saved him. from the all loneliness. He says only he can hear them. He says that its his gift. He says that they tell him of who they u... Read more

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Flaunting Melody

poem by Dawn

It slipped into my fantasies a forbidden kiss upon a brow, tenderness that longed for passion without the threat of tears. I fancied myself a courtesan and dared my dreams to yawn beyond. Centered on an intriguing glint no br... Read more

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Posthumous Postur...

poem by Dawn

Were I an inking virtuoso a veritable genius with the quill I’m sure the applause would be thunderous and I— would be dead. Read more

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Closer to God

poem by Jessica Gussman

Lord Jesus, fill my heart with joy and May my heart be a consolation to you Read more

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A drop of Ocean

poem by Jessica Gussman

A drop of water on desert sands oh, what life the drop provokes hidden, microscopic it might be But life it is, as great as any. Read more

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God saw

poem by Jessica Gussman

God saw that you were suffering And a cure was not to be,So he put his arms around you And whispered, “Come with me”. Through tear filled eyes, We watched you suffer And slowly fade away. Although we loved you deeply w... Read more

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I don't

poem by Nemo Nemees

Sometimes, The sun gives me headaches. And although I need, To absorb the endless, possibilities, That spring air brings, I dont. Because I hate my headaches. Sometimes, Waking up, Makes me sad. And although I need, To ... Read more

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Habits

poem by Gerry Legister

They will smile and look into your eyes They’ll avoid the truth, and you will believe in their lies, Where the path to hell runs smooth. Our habits are a bit of a riddle, A checkered course, no reason to cry And bec... Read more

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Dancing with the ...

poem by Rose Headway

The night is surrounding you with her veil, Your eyes are shining brightly, Let this fascinating light to guide you, In your reality The night is dancing with our MINDS, The hours don't exist, We are just 'One' Th... Read more

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Dancing with the ...

poem by Rose Headway

The night is surrounding you with her veil, Your eyes are shining brightly, Let this fascinating light to guide you, In your reality The night is dancing with our MINDS, The hours don't exist, We are just 'One' Th... Read more