Poetry
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Poem: “Things Like This”
Sticky citrus juice splashed on cheeks while biting an orange Barefeet on asphalt A summer’s day Parents watching from the front porch as we play Catching creamy ice cream with our tongues It’s the things like this That helps us stay Children and laughter Warm baths at night Bible stories in the kitchen And PJs… Continue reading
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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: “Almost Poetry”
There’s a section in my Notes app That I titled “Writing Notes.” You ask me what it’s for, So I tell you, “I like to jot down ideas before I forget them.” But really, it’s almost poetry. Forty pages worth of scattered thoughts. Fragments of my imagination. You ask to read it. “No.” It’s almost poetry:… Continue reading
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Poem: “Someday, I’ll Write About You”
Someday, I’ll write about you. I’ll do that magical thing that can turn dead hearts into poetry And resurrect sweet memories. I’ll store nostalgia on paper And let my wounds bleed with the ink of my pen. I’ll turn what once was into words. Someday, I’ll look at the transcript that used to be us… Continue reading
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