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Infinitesimal

dimensional
cellular division
the genomic sequence

time is a light matrix
encoded in
0’s & 1’s
goes on forever …
and, in that order
10, 9.

A singularity
and absolute zero

the big freeze or heat death

he said no one can help us
when, asking the universe
for answers

what, times any number
… is nothing other than zero

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Blue Moon

This tidal,
ebb and flow
of our own
mixed feelings
as a solution,
salted tears …
we are 60% water
with
these waves of emotion

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moon   newmoon   fullmoon   ritual   magic   magick   spiritual   spirituality   metaphysics   metaphysical   god   occult   nature   love   poetry   poet   poem   poems   writing   writer   fashion   makeup   beauty

Blue Moon

This tidal,
ebb and flow
of our own
mixed feelings
as a solution,
salted tears …
we are 60% water
with
these waves of emotion

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moon   newmoon   fullmoon   ritual   magic   magick   spiritual   spirituality   metaphysics   metaphysical   god   occult   nature   love   poetry   poet   poem   poems   writing   writer   fashion   makeup   beauty

Family Ties

ancestors
shackled
and put in line
following the customs
of those, who
came before them
 

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nature   USA   god   spiritual   spirituality   metaphysics   love   poetry   poet   poem   poems   writing   writer   beauty   makeup   fashion

Moral Support

We shouldn’t be embarrassed
to talk
…. about our problems
to a therapist

always looking at me, before you speak

I’m here for β€”You
if ever
you feel the need to talk about anything.

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therapy   depression   mentalhealth   love   poetry   poet   poem   writer   writing   metaphysics   occult   god   USA   fashion   makeup   beauty   nature

Trojan Horse

Generation X
plagued
with
this ease
that is,
going viral…

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sex   love   baby   spiritual   spirituality   metaphysics   god   creation   poet   poetry   poem   poems   writing   writer   nature   fashion   makeup   beauty

smooth...

They say he has his way with the ladies
the bruiser at the door
thought to himself
hey, let’s not get carried away

what a light weight ...
they had been seen leaving together
after a fightβ€”being broken up
over a year at least

she said to all her girlfriends
β€œit was like I was blinking
then my eyes rolled back
into my head and everything went black”

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alcohol   bar   drink   love   god   spirituality   spiritual   metaphysics   nature   poet   poetry   poem   poems   writing   writer   fashion   makeup   beauty

Bible on a night stand

intermingling with a demon in the flesh
you realize your life was a lie
and your soul suffers in hell
for what feels like an eternal
date with death

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god   spirituality   bible   spiritual   metaphysics   occult   nature   love   poet   poetry   poem   poems   writer   writing   USA   fashion   makeup   beauty

Ebonics

A child
talking black
to their parents
acting out of character
arguing about upbringing
taken back
some things are best left unsaid…

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USA   crime   america   poetry   poem   poems   poet   writer   writing   love   nature   god   spiritual   spirituality   metaphysics   makeup   beauty   fashion

Dark Side of the Moon

prophesied
the premonitions
foreshadow people
who live lives with
similarities parallel to our very own

when your third eye intakes light
and all the shades disappear in the night
their life is vibrant
the dream seen as an auric phenomenon
it’s either that
Or, are you completely isolated
in the back of the black of your eyelids

see an oracle or dream interpreter,
our aura’s rainbo...

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Fog of War

smoking barrels
in talks β€”about the past
around the campfire

you could cut the tension with a knife

the only thing needed is a good sense of humor

And,
…try not to lose your self along the way

the buddy system
marchingβ€”
side by side
do you trust that man with your life?
willing to take a bullet for them?
behind every great man is a great woman…

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war   usa   crime   army   love   poet   poetry   poem   writer   writing   nature   metaphysics   spirituality   god   makeup   fashion   beauty

Sweating in my Sleep

This is a dream full of desires,
and I like to think
when we go to sleep eternally

our soul
will not be without
the rest in heaven.

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From Your Little Moon β€œDear Mom..”

Dear Mom... 

Every morning, the scent of warm rice from the cooker,  

Along with the echoing rhythm of your footsteps,  

And the sound of boiling water poured into a coffee cup,  

Never fails to wake me up.  

 

It’s a harmony I always long for,  

A melody I always wish to hear,  

It is etched vividly in my mind.  

 

Dear Mom... 

Your voice through the phone gent...

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mother   family   love   unconditional love   pure love

Flowers of Misfortune

In the silence that resonates,
a lament of absences,
the flowers bloom in the shadows,
whispers of a life that fades away.

Eyes searching the horizon
for a trace of hope,
but pain, like a poem,
is sculpted in the words of the day.

The city is a labyrinth of steps
that reflects solitude at every corner -
laughter dissolves in the wind
like falling petals,
disguised in the chaos.

...

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flowers   eyes   life   hope   poem   words   day   love   lost   yes   beautiful

Unexpected Feelings

Your feelings for me were beyond what you lead on

Did us talking regularly 

Soften your heart unexpectedly?

Unknown to me but very known to you 

It came to the point where β€œlove you” became β€œI love you” 

Slight change to our goodnights 

Nothing to overthink 

We’re friends right? 

You got β€œbusier”

Our talks lessened 

I still see you partying though 

I’m confused 

...

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life   love   friendship   pain   Heartbreak   past

The Last Carriage

I sit on the waiting seat on the station,

Not alone,

Many friends are waiting as well,

We share the same destination.

 

Not long after, the train arrives.

I look at my ticket,

"Ah, not my train", I say.

Some friends board,

They wave their hands,

We exchange smiles,

I'm left with the unfinished puzzle in my hand.

 

Not long after, another train arrives.

I l...

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lifejourney   farewell   human journey   Self-discovery   self   relationships   life story   love   lost reality

22five22

my heart screams in echoes
and
I wish you could see
how far I've come since
you died.

how I brave the unknown
with my face in your hands.
how I leave no trace of fear
dripping from my mouth.
how every "yes"
is said with my whole chest.

this is how I love.
and every step I take
is with you

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poemoftheday   love   brave   grief

Dear Absent Friend

Dear absent friend
Are you still there?
Do you still lurk in the places we used to?
Or have you moved on to pastures new?

Dear absent friend
Do I ever cross your mind?
Even on days with no rain from the skies 
It rains from my eyes

Dear absent friend
I long to hear your voice
For your asks I could not fulfill 
But I miss you still 

Dear absent friend
I hope that you are happy
H...

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longing   heartbreak   love   friendship   loss   healing   sadness

A love only Grandma can give

There isn’t enough hugs that grandma can give me that I’ll be satisfied with 

If I could I would enveloped myself in her arms for eternity 

The safeness that I feel within her warm embrace is not something this world can replicate 

She embodies the love that people in this world long after

Her love shines brightly on her face whenever she sees me 

And my cheeks can’t help but hurt w...

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love   family   heart   loss

Ancient Times

I see the past as a brighter place, noble friend
Beyond stone walls and castles old
Where hypocrisy hides in velvet’s embrace
And troubadours sing of love and sorrow bold
Life then was clear, as abundant as mead
Rich with jousts, tournaments, tales to reveal
From the heavens above to the stone floors beneath
We rode without reins, our spirits free

Love, like a magical potion, made us dre...

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castle   past   times   medieval   falcon   love   life   king   free   ancient

The Rich Want To Heal The World, But I Never Knew It Was Sick

You A Masterpiece 

On My Kurt Cobain Swagger 

Can I Ask You Please 

Will You Be My Courtney Love?

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poetry   poems   poet   love   lyrics

conjure

I asked the universe
for you.
I asked for the scar
on your face
so I knew it was you.
I asked for 
the soft strength in your voice.
I told her 
that your eyes were made of gold
and you'd love books too.
I told her you were
quiet and patient.

and she listened.

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poemoftheday   love   manifest

dear diary, it's me again

Falling in love can feel like failing when you look at it in the right light. Like surrendering to the unknown when you brush against the familiarity you once knew but now on a new face. A face you knew you'd meet months before it happened. When something in your gut told you he's coming and to stay put this time. When you dream about a scar that marks the person like hidden gold on a treasure map...

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poemoftheday   thatsnotpoetry   love   deardiary

gently mad

it began with a glance,
a fleeting spark.
eyes meeting in silence,
washing away the dark.
the universe held in pause
while time stretched thin,
his hand brushes mine,
he feels familiar
against my skin.
a little less buried
with each time we kiss.
I cannot help
but to be swept 
further into bliss.


 

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poemoftheday   love   fallinginlove

Dubbed Subtitles

what I say goes β€”
if I say so -
don’t allow an application to control anything
they need permission in these settings
and turn down your background music
β€œfor what?”
if I’m going to green light your on screen time

we cannot have anyone getting an extreme close up
portray a picture perfect image

believe me...

flash forward,
when you’re using the front camera shutter you’ll see

y...

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spiritual   spirituality   god   metaphysics   nature   love   poet   poetry   poem   fashion   makeup   beauty

I am capable of love

Words can be weaponised
Be careful with the words you use
What might be a throw away sentence to you
Forever imprinted, taunting anothers mind 

When you chose these words 
Did you remember the things about me which only you know
The secrets I don't share freely 
But entrusted with you 

People have preconceived notions
Ready to label and validate assumptions
You saw behind the mask
Y...

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love   hurt   loss   heartbreak   longing   sadness   reflection   growth   healing

the loneliest tree in the desolate yellow

it's all so violent,
to live and feel connected.
the things we do
and say
and make
and break
in the name of love

how many times we've waited
for the dust to settle before
we stand up and brush
the wreckage from our cheek
only to fall again
and again
and again

how we fold ourselves
so deeply into each other
only to recognize the vacant space
they used to hold for us

and when...

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poemoftheday   yellowchestedswallow   lonely   love

Hooked

Your love isn't something I would willingly give away 

I wouldn't dare make a mistake, so that your love would decay

They say I'm on a leash but I wouldn't care anyway 

Your love is for me like a flower on a rainy day

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love   happy   inlove   honesty   lovers poems   courage

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