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GOODBYE HEART

poem by Ja Ja

You begged for my heart So I gave it to share But, you snatched it away And then left me bare I asked for it back Or else I would die But you didn’t care You just said goodbye BOEMS BY JA 505 Read more

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Never a dad....

poem by Frank Hornby .

"You died an alcoholic, a very long time ago, it's only through my recent research, that I finally got to know. You found your way to New Zealand, to maybe start another life, "Why didn't you do the right thing "dad," and make my m... Read more

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Ludwig II

poem by Martyn Grindrod

Ludwig ii A Bavarian King with no bone bad A Bavarian King introverted not mad A king who lived life by night A king who stayed out of sight The Swan king was his given name from Bavarian bloodstock he came Maximilians ... Read more

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The end

poem by Lilly Ellison

The flow of time can be cruel and unfair The things we've always taken for granted What happens when they're no longer there? And how long can we afford to wait? For each second can feel like torture But we knew this time was... Read more

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A familiar light

poem by Lilly Ellison

'Tis true what they say I've seen the light in the tunnel It was bright as the day I felt no need to struggle I felt peace, and serenity I didn't want to return I could have stayed for my eternity 'Tis what I'd have preferred... Read more

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Tears in the rain...

poem by Lilly Ellison

Another dark morning, still early I rise. The trees now starting to glisten with their sparkling eyes. And the airs still heavy, and the clouds still remain, upon here where it poured the heavy, thunderous rains. Though the drops ke... Read more

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I'll be me.

poem by Lilly Ellison

I've always been a bit of a strange one, I'm still somewhat an outcast. Your meaning is different to what I call fun, but I can deal with the minor contrasts. I'm told my looks and beauty can stun, but I've a mind that is what shall... Read more

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MY QUIETUS

poem by Ja Ja

Having long ago gone past The equinox, of my being Now, it’s only atrophy In myself I’m seeing Yet, I grudgingly march on To the solstice in my life A meeting with that grim And hooded thing, with scythe B... Read more

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Life Goes on.....

poem by Frank Hornby .

"There comes a time in your life, when you unfold the years, you remember the laughs, and also the tears. The days in Lodge lane, are memories that I recall, not having our own house, sticks out most of all. Moving to Kirkby, is s... Read more

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My Best Friend Lo...

poem by Marie Donaldson

When you move away You make plans with your friends To text each other everyday and talk at least once a week The plan seemed like it was a mutual thing at first The first month or so the plan follows through But at a certain... Read more

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A GHOST IN A SHAD...

poem by Chris Cleverly

A place between dreams of sentiments to quell fragments of silence pierce the living hell. Lost are those who know the cold and dark of time true substance of horror cruel emptiness to hide. Leave me sorrow now go calmly from... Read more

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Questions...

poem by Frank Hornby .

"Where are you dad? I'd love to know, why did you leave me? Did you really have to go? Did you know I was born? Did you know I was there? Did you ever see me? If you did....did you care? Did my mum ever love you? and did you ever ... Read more

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The Roll of the D...

poem by Frank Hornby .

"She is lost within her own thoughts, now slowly losing her lovely mind. Once a devoted wife, and mother, why is life so unkind? Sadly losing touch with reality, dementia takes a cruel hold, no memory of her loving family, now ey... Read more

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What A Shame

poem by Kitana SpillsHoney

What a shame Did you think I was your piece of meat ? When I am the Never-ending course meal a gentlemen wouldn't get full of What a shame Did you see the top of my head but couldn't look through ? When the sun reflects on my ... Read more

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Jesus

poem by Summer Duncan

Jesus, if you’re there I want to tell you: I don’t understand I don’t want to doubt you I don’t want to doubt your plan Why is life so painful? Why so much suffering? How can we know the meaning? How... Read more

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Love your Mum...

poem by Frank Hornby .

"It must've been hard, rearing four healthy young boys trying to earn some money for nice clothes, and new toys. But mum managed somehow to cope on her pittance of pay, to bring up her lads, in her own special way. The headaches, ... Read more

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Shake and Steal

poem by Theresa Taylor

You appeared in my world and split it with all the subtleties of an earthquake, it shook me You stood right in front of me and banged on the doors So I let you in I didn't know I would fall in love with you That piece of me wi... Read more

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child in you

poem by Theresa Taylor

a child needs comfort inside of you don't hide in the darkness with your mistakes squirriling away and holding onto the ache Just show me what's broken Let's explore those pieces together I'll show you that the cracks are what m... Read more

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Shush!!

poem by Tony matthews

What do we want when we ask for silence? What is it we hear when we want our silence? Silence is the sound of nature. Pitter patter of tiny rustling feet. Birds singing at the break of dawn. Silence is the sound of nature... Read more

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The Nightmare Tha...

poem by Olivia Fletcher

For so many years For me there was only you But you started to change You weren't who I knew I wanted a family For us to have a life But you were more concerned about bitches And snorting your next line Before you ... Read more