Category: poetry
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Zante
On a sun-drenched Greek island The sun is scorching I’m so glad the hotel has air conditioning Almost everything is on show No need for many clothes A light relief from the heat A dip in the pool or sea This is a real pleasure to me Listening to the waves swaying too gallantly Showing…
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Petrified
“Petrified” A word out of touch “Petrified” I am running out of time. Emotions infused with glum Feelings I can’t explain Painted blue, Only with pain. Petrified A voice disguised by disgust I am not blind Rather numb Petrified In a room full of roses Knives in chamber Nearer to my end Waiting for a…
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Cape Verde – Island Queen
I am Cape Verde Africa’s beauty, I stand here in majestic bliss My arms wide open Whoever comes to me, my lands embrace. From my lands Sisters abide, My shores make them see My lands make them stay Oh, what a sight I have. Sister Portugal My heart is your throne, You made my shores…
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A Shattering Thought
A thought came into my mind The beginning was fine Just like the future we thought of Living in the same house And working our dream jobs I said that I would be late getting back home But I didn’t think it would be this late That’s when I open the door I found you,…
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For When You Feel Lost…
Sometimes we feel so lost that we are unsure if we will ever find our way back. Doubting that life will get better. But let this be the reminder… Nothing lasts forever. Every cycle must come to an end so another can begin. And when it does, there will be a day when you wake…
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Society’s Sight
We think we’ll be okay. As long as our bills are paid. More money, more money Will keep our skies sunny. Few see the fate we forge, The coming senseless scourge Sweeping through our world, Our blind greed unfurled. The price we all pay For the rich to pillage and play Is subtly sickening our…
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Inscribed
Description: This piece is dedicated to my late grandfather, who passed away in 2018. He played a significant role in shaping my love for reading and writing, and many of my fondest memories are tied to the stories we shared. Through this work, I hope to honor his memory and the ways he continues to…
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Words I Swallowed Yesterday
Walking with jots in vain Secrets kept in dismay I swallow my pride and try not to drive myself astray I stayed in the corner Bit my tongue While my voice wilted My feelings heightened My life shrunken. I swallowed every smile Erased every vow And hid from every crowd Confused rugs for a lie…
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The List
Below is a list of solemn promises I had bound myself to My only weakness Was driving as only I had the key I promise I was sober Ascetic, clear-headed, cold sober But adrenaline was rushing through my veins Heart in drums as I vowed “Shalt I lose heart I will climb mountains To secure…
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Red, White, Blue
Red, the color of rage, Of passion that would never cease. Red, the color of a nation Born of blood and tears, Where the cries of the forefathers rang Out across the Appalachian mountains Red spilled the ground Of voices wishing for a voice Red bloomed the flowers Promising a new freedom granted once more…