Category: Poetry

Because you could You felt Deserved It Because you had You reached Enticed It Because you must You wanted Desired Because you are You lied Desired Because you can’t You picked Appalled

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The second time I woke up, I heard him call my name from above. He asked me, “what the hell you doin’ down there?” I yelled undecipherable sounds and nothing else. He shouted back, “spit the marbles out.” There were many times I wished I had marbles to throw. I grabbed my yo-yo and chucked…

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I’ve seen the wind blow the tall grasses, the cornstalks too. It’s peaceful there with the sun setting, but soon I grow antsy. I want to see tall buildings and see the faces of different people. I’ve heard the train whistle at anyone nearby, telling them to not come close. The reality is hardly anyone…

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Close your eyes and shut them tight. Don’t ever peek. Danger is close. From the moment you speak, to the last breath you take, don’t ask for more and don’t question. Hold the memories and grip them with strength. They may soon be gone and never return. Circumstances aren’t what they used to be. Your…

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I will not compare you to any four-legged animal. Nor will I compare you to any two-legged human. It isn’t right to compare you to someone better. It isn’t nice of me to contradict what you say. I will remain close-mouthed, tiptoeing as a mouse. Space is what you need from me, and nothing else.…

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Mirror, mirror, not on the wall, but behind the door, who is the ugliest of them all? It can’t be me, not him, not her, not my friend, not my enemy. Can it? Mirror, mirror, hidden by a covering, full of five inches of dust, why are you so cruel? It mustn’t be me, be…

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one hour in a time of need, the one i most rely on is gone, i am alone without an objective, the time is almost near. who shall i turn to now? two more hours until my strength offers up, to the resistant violent winds and waves, no one stands straight anymore, slouching toward the…

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Pick up the phone, no one answers. I miss you already, and search for a dial tone. On a cold night, the heat rises too high. Quell the sadness by any means. Unnecessary to state the obvious. There is no headstone and no etched name. Only a dying city.

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Looking in the tall mirror, your vision short. Lagging behind, not ready to move. Hold the bar tight like super glue. Twirl around more than once. Now stop, I’m getting dizzy. It’s amazing you have survived.

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Open up wide, deeper. Here I come, ready or not. Grab me with your fingers. Spin me in circles on your palm. Easy now, so I don’t fall. It’s a wonder you are alive.

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Motorcycle or car, I see them. One riding next to the other, or one sitting beside the other. Don’t look at them for they might return the stare. It’s not safe to ride alone, for them or me but I do. They never are interested in me. I must be doing something right. Always ahead…

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My need for cleanliness broke the toaster. I could not have done it all by myself. My neurosis jabbed deeper into my brain. I had to get out the crumbs. My need to get that last piece of toast. I was stuck in the four corners too. My psychosis whispered into my ear. I hear…

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I leaned and put my finger to my temple, all my energies gathered in one place, overwhelmed by the definite departure, my brain has slowed. How much control is left for me? My death might bring greater reward, but I won’t know until it happens, and then it will be too late to go back…

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