poems
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Poem: “Paper Heart”
It was hers. Hers to stay alive. Hers to guard. Hers to break. Words were written there. They became hers when she believed them. Letters in permanent ink. Words like “victim.” “Unlovable.” “Untouchable.” “Unforgivable.” “Unchanging.” And words like “pride.” “Pretty.” “Powerful.” “Obsessed.” Her lips and actions spoke the words written. Actions like deceit. Lies and… Continue reading
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Poem: “And He Says, ‘Beautiful’”
Bottom left corner crumpled Pink scribbles across the page A strawberry smudge from snack time And a thumb-sized hole in the middle From scribbling too hard I hand it to him, saying, “Daddy, look!” And he calls it, “A work of art.” Twirling and dancing and tripping on stage Red face, wide eyes, and a… Continue reading
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Poem: “The Facade”
What if I told you, this is a fairytale? What if you knew I decorated the walls of my castle, So that you wouldn’t look inside? What if I told you, I dress up my flaws with pretty words So you can’t see the dead secrets I bury? I stamp my successes on my forehead … Continue reading
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Poem: “Truth As It Is”
You said you want me To tell you about myself. Well, I’m not complicated. You see, I’m friends with Simplicity. I blend in with the light. I get lost easily, but you’ll find me If you look. You see, I’m quiet, But the people who want to hear me will. Some people call me And… Continue reading
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