Jeffrey Sparks

Joined June 2022

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Adversity is kindling I choose to burn to keep my hands warm in winter ensuring my words will stretch beyond the years that turn my bones to dust.

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Tortured by Realty
I hold happy thoughts that keep me afloat. As if treading water next to a boat, But fuck it, try as I might, The TV's stuck on "Love at First Sight,"
By Jeffrey Sparks9 days ago in Poets
Worth the Trouble
Melo as a puppy Big boy Melo taking a nap Life is hard, and you’re in need of a smirk. Find one who greets after long days of work;
By Jeffrey Sparks9 days ago in Poets
Who Me?!
Been taught my whole life not to cry , Brave men are loyal and never lie, That was before my divorce, Her boyfriend’s lack of remorse ,
By Jeffrey Sparks9 days ago in Poets
Puzzle Piece Lullaby
Sing a puzzle piece lullaby Honey sweet to my ears Bringing back pieces of me Taken home as souvenirs Lay them on the table
By Jeffrey Sparks13 days ago in Poets
In a Queue
I stand in a queue and make nice Because that's what I am told to do. But my patience is starting to wear thin While I wait for the green light's permission to start again.
By Jeffrey Sparksabout a month ago in Poets
You Win
Congrats are in order. Here I am in my defeat, I am finally shattered, all that’s left is for you to collect your winnings
By Jeffrey Sparksabout a month ago in Poets
Tasteless, Odorless, With a Hint of Willing to Help
If you are anything like me, you are probably heartbroken by the recent earthquake that occurred in the middle east. Who knows what the final death toll will be, but in the meantime, please keep them in your thoughts and if you can donate or help in anyway, I am sure every little bit is going to make a huge difference as those affected try and piece their lives back together.
By Jeffrey Sparks2 months ago in Poets
Rivers Do Not Go In Straight Lines
If there ever comes a time when you feel you can offer nothing exciting and can describe yourself as vapid, keep in mind even our ri—
By Jeffrey Sparks2 months ago in Poets
Achromatopsia
Like most of you, I enter a lot of Vocal Challenges and although I have never won, they have made me a better writer. This is because the Vocal Challenges have forced me to think outside the box.
By Jeffrey Sparks2 months ago in Poets
Dammi Tutto di Te
This is my first attempt at poetry in another language. I hope this makes sense to native speakers. I speak Italian, but I am out of practice and I would hardly call myself fluent anymore.
By Jeffrey Sparks2 months ago in Poets
Drive
You start to wake, turn towards me, voice cracked after sleeping in the passenger seat, you say, “Are we there yet?” I don’t know how much longer I can wait.
By Jeffrey Sparks2 months ago in Poets
Left to Spoil
At what point did you decide I should parish? Left on the shelf to let bacteria dine. Are you happy now that I am spoiled?
By Jeffrey Sparks2 months ago in Poets

Jeffrey Sparks

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Tortured by Realty

Worth the Trouble

Who Me?!

Puzzle Piece Lullaby

In a Queue

You Win

Tasteless, Odorless, With a Hint of Willing to Help

Rivers Do Not Go In Straight Lines

Achromatopsia

Dammi Tutto di Te

Drive

Left to Spoil

Stories (133/0)