Tag: Poetry
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Not Clowning Around
They said that I was funny That I was the perfect clown But I must confess that lately All I really do is frown The trapezist stole my lunch bag And the ringmaster’s a dick I want to stuff him in a cannon And fucking launch that little prick He withheld my freaking paycheck ‘Cause…
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Flow
In a world so rigid, we must flow For if we don’t, we cease to grow Like water ’round a riverbend We learn to flow, we start to mend Like tranquil oceans, summer sands Like water flowing through our hands If we learn to flow, we move so swift Roll like a stream through nature’s…
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Picture Perfect (Reality In Autumn Night)
A picture perfect moment On a perfect Autumn night It is nothing but illusion Whims of fancy taken flight Reality is different It is often cold and cruel It will leave you feeling broken Leave you looking much the fool I once swallowed these illusions Now I’m wiser and I know That the world will…
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Through Halls of Glass & Mirrors (The Disregard of Memory)
In a hall of shining mirrors As I walk upon the glass I look at moments faded All these things I slowly pass Some stir up emotions Some stir nothing up at all Some make me want to shatter See the shards of memory fall I force myself look forward There’s no need to look…
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The Die That’s Cast
It’s all within my hands I have the power to destroy I knew that I was different Knew it since I was a boy I was mocked for being special I was beaten, bruised and scarred It left a chasm in my soul My faith in man forever marred And now the time is coming…
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The Father/The Son
The Father This is your birthright. Your destiny… Why do you reject it? Why do you deny what you are? What you are meant to be? From the day of your birth, your path was determined. And yet, you walked… No. You ran away from it. Foolish boy. You dared to defy me. No matter.…
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Outrun
Incoming sighted Approaching NYC Panic in the streets Military mobilizing Bug out The day I’ve predicted for so long It’s here Knew it would come The path was set so long ago Selfishness Avarice Hate Power It was plain for all to see If they only opened their eyes I saw I knew Get out…
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No Theme Thursday: 08.01.24
Hello, and welcome to this week’s edition of NTT, and the first NTT of August. Summer will soon be in the rear view mirror for another year, and it’s amazing how quickly time flies by. Thank you once again to all for your excellent poems, articles and short stories last week. Excellent contributions from all,…
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NTT Showcase: 07.25.24 Edition
Good day to all and welcome to this week’s Showcase! Apologies for not having been around a ton, but with all the goings on lately, I barely know which direction I’m facing. Hoping it calms down soon now that some stuff is settled. In the interest of letting you get to the reading, I am…
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Become the Phoenix
You say you are forever down You wear your sadness like a crown A badge of honor, wear it proud You speak of things you’re not allowed You question all your worthiness You treat yourself as if you’re less I say to you right here this day That you must learn a better way This…
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No Theme Thursday: 07.25.24
Welcome to this week’s edition of NTT. A huge thank you to everyone who participated last week. Massive turnout! Y’all rock! This week is particularly hectic, so I am going to cut the chatter and get down to it! Please try and have your posts up by Tuesday, 07/30/24 if at all possible, and please…
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NTT Showcase: 07.18.24 Edition
Good day, and welcome to this week’s NTT Showcase! A ton of posts this week, so I am going to keep it short and sweet, with a big thank you to everyone for all the awesome takes! Very much enjoyed, indeed. If I have missed a link, please let me know ASAP so that I…
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On Eternal Edge
On eternal edge, a final stand Will you seize your moment by the hand? Will you take a look before you leap? Are fears within what you shall keep? Will you spread your wings and try to fly? Will your dreams all wither, waste and die? Are you afraid of meeting earth? Only you know…
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No Theme Thursday 07.18.24
Good day and welcome to this week’s edition of NTT! I have a hectic day on tap and do not have a ton of time, unfortunately, so I must be brief. Thank you all for a another fantastic week, and here’s to the upcoming one! Please pingback or leave a link in comments. If possible,…
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Only One Rule – FFFC #277
Photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash Once these streets were full of life Long before the pain and strife The stories that this pavement told They now lay empty, barren, cold And now I drive amidst the rust A monument ensconced in dust I move along, I must take care Although unseen, the eyes are…
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NTT Showcase: 07.11.24 Edition
Hello one and all and welcome to this week’s edition of NTT Showcase! A huge thanks to everyone for participating and showing off all your incredible talents! Right off the rip, I will apologize for posting this so late. It’s a very hectic time at GHQ these days, and I’ve had some “life” stuff to…
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Eyes of Night
The eyes of night A watchful moon The forest sings A quiet tune Along the path So far away Free from shackles Of the day A magic woman On magic flight Only she can see Through eyes of night ©The Beginning At Last
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Phantom Rider
Once, I was an evil man. I lied, I stole and I killed. Rattlesnake Martin. I was his right hand. Rode together since we were boys. Together ’til the end. The end came when I least suspected. He got greedy. I got dead. As I drew my last breath, I saw the bullets, They cut…
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Gods of Steel
As we charge up ragged hill Within my veins I feel the thrill Of combat close, a burning need On flesh and bone my blade must feed It’s thirst be quenched with blood like wine A sacrifice to gods divine No shield shall hold my sword at bay The Gods of Steel shall smile today…
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Hopes and Dreams
Here on the job Another day Her mind is somewhere Far away Somewhere she sings Upon a stage Somewhere she’s free Free from this cage No pushing broom Or cleaning spills Somewhere her voice Inspires chills Somewhere she’s touched Another soul Somewhere she plays A different role Somewhere within Her freedom rings Somewhere she flies…
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No Theme Thursday: 07.11.24
Welcome to this week’s edition of NTT. Thanks very much for another stellar showing last week! Y’all rock! 😎 I’m going to keep it short and sweet, and get right down to business here. Please try to have your posts up by Tuesday, 07/16/24 if possible and please pingback or leave a link in the…
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NTT Showcase: 07.04.24 Edition
Good day all, and welcome to this week’s edition of NTT Showcase! Once again, there are a ton of top notch poems, stories and articles for your reading pleasure. Thank you, as always, for your continued participation and support! If I have missed any links, please let me know ASAP so that I may update…
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Imitation Is…
Who is this devil I see? Why, he’s almost as handsome as me! He’s watching me, I’m watching back Why don’t you go find a small mouse to attack? Stop mimicking me, foolish cat! I’ve really no interest in that Why are you tilting your big head at me? You’re not funny at all, don’t…
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Seductress In The Temple
**Heads up: Content intended for mature readers who aren’t easily offended. Thanks much.** A tired, weary traveler Walks a lonely path at night Through the eyes of his exhaustion He can see a gleam of light In the distance, he can hear it Sound of laughter, honey sweet He drags his body forward Where he…
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What Do You Seek?
What is it that you seek In these darkest woods at night? Why do you venture here And leave the safety of the light? Are you looking for an answer To the questions in your mind? Are you looking for a vision Are you scared of what you’ll find? Do you revel in the darkness…
The Beginning At Last 