Running wildly, and steeped in burning sweat Darkly arrested by fear, and entirely fettered, By thoughts darkened by the outcome of an audience with the assailant right behind. An alley materialized up ahead – holding an exit To the green earth of safety – thank goodness! Fueled by pounding hope at the sight of liberation […]
Poetry – Lost To The Darkness
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Poem – Rooftops
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From the thatched rooftop of my grandfather’s hut I wonder what happens beneath the other roofs. All these houses put on either grass or metallic caps to protect their inhabitants from the rain and the wind; from the sun and human eyes And so that God will not see the sins that are committed everyday beneath […]
Poetry – Broken Diaries 1
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Another morning. I can tell the cafe down the road is already open for business, and I’m suddenly craving pancakes to go with. Downstairs, dad has the Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ playing out loud, And mom’s laughter has that beautiful ring to it, As they try to waltz in time to the song around […]
Poetry – A Lady
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A LADY My body is a temple I revere it So others can find comfort I am a galaxy I shall give birth To thousand stars But I must know, My place, in the Universe I must protect my jewels Not dangling them in daylight If stolen, Some blame me Some take down the thieves […]
Poetry – Wings of Love
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As I watch you sleeping, in childlike innocence, A smile crosses my lips, two tears drop from my eyes, Tears of contentment, joy, pride and happiness, My perfect love you are lovelier than dotted butterflies. Having made a commitment to be your shelter, No easy feat for a guy, who gets lost in a crowd, […]
Poetry- My poems
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I still write poems, at the verge of the oculus Where the birds learn to fly, The wind blows secrets to my mind. I gaze out always, How beautiful the sky and it’s wonder of clouds align, And the dying orange sun, If only I could tip a nickle to stand on when I write, […]
Poetry – A Perfect Guy
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He told me he would love me till death tears us apart Hold my hands even if the wrinkles make them look horrible Kiss my lips even if my teeth are missing Make breakfast in bed for me everyday And carry me to the car with the doors open Make me blush till blushing get […]