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I watched it happen from the window, I saw him finally let himself go. He hadn't been out for long over a week; I didn't think it'd be this bleak,
By rebecca7 years ago in Poets
We sat in front of each other. On the coffee table between us A metronome. The room full of rustic furniture Leather upholstery, you can smell the age.
By Bernard Aquilina7 years ago in Poets
Don't know why, but it's so very hard on me To keep this going in circles in my own mind I try hard to move on, my life must go on
By Sanah N7 years ago in Poets
Mummy has a cupboard, she shares with Santa Claus It’s where she hides the presents, and the gin of course. In it are the next sized coats, and bigger shoes and clothes
By Pink Joker7 years ago in Poets
I don't want to stay here. I want to explore, I want to travel, I want to know. I don't want to be stuck in one place.
By Marina H.7 years ago in Poets
I wouldn't cut my wrists Or stick coke up my nose I wouldn't chase the dragon In shoes with pointy toes I never wear tight jeans
Bare your heart and soul Let us know what makes you whole Is it the words on that book Or, your lover in this room. Dance,
By Arlette Martinez7 years ago in Poets
There was a man who didn’t text, Or say “I love you too.” He played football, always worked late, And liked a pint or two.
Do you ever feel yourself sinking? You've been swimming for so long you've forgotton what it felt like Your positive thoughts are long gone, but you can't put your finger on why
By Ecarg Nosive7 years ago in Poets
Like matter and antimatter We two should never meet But magnetism drew me and threw me at your feet Like matter and antimatter
I love his imperfections, and count his every pore. I stroke his bitten fingertips, his grey hairs I adore. I kiss his moles and eye bags, his smelly morning breath. I worship every part of him, each wrinkle and each cleft.
dear me, i’ve been looking for you seems like you’ve gone away for quite a while maybe you’ve been thinking about coming back
By Alexus Davis7 years ago in Poets