Do Not Call My Name The shower chain clinks and clangs against the fence, dancing with the wind. The birds bathe in the pool, fluttering their wings in the sparkling water The sun glistens in the bright blue sky, with a single dark cloud its only blemish. I do not want to move. I...
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My Love for You Has Passed My love for you has passed It was only a momentary passion I am sorry It should have lasted longer I should have loved stronger But my love was lonely You never loved me back You could not I know But still My love was lonely My love...
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Hermes My thoughts – many at this moment, neither brilliant nor noble. Waiting for the minutes to pass – waiting till the moment arrives when I can attempt to find solace in the voice of a friend. Is it friend or lover? Can it be both? Let Hermes...
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The Brass Ring Faded dreams, wishes outgrown, and hope turned to sorrow. The morning after, the lights have faded, the music has stopped, and alone we are left. What matters now – scattered pieces of what we dreamed might be? The carousel has come to a standstill. The ride is over, and the...
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Ode to You There should be an ode to you. Would it begin with Congratulations? Or Condolences? Which is appropriate? Perhaps neither – But what of Courage? Yes, I do think Courage. It takes courage to dare to imagine a better life; even just a different life takes Courage. We like the Same. The...
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Did Your Dreams Let You Down How are you? The question was simple enough, but you did not answer. I am well, should have effortlessly rolled off your lips; instead you were silent. Did you have a Happy Birthday, I ask? I see the drooping streamers, burst balloons, and half eaten cake, it must...
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Unkind The years were not kind to us. I do not know you anymore; and you never knew me. You are now just a memory. I wish that you were more, but you are not. We could not survive the passing seasons; there have been those muted sparks, flickering for a moment, before quickly...
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A Secret Life We say our prayers, kiss goodnight, and off you go to sleep tight. I run away into my words. Not just my words, but all of the words. I read them, I write them, and recite them. I find comfort Someone has come before me, and already felt what I now...
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