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In Vain

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To thinkA thoughtIs a pain When thinkingThat thoughtIn vain.

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment January 28, 2023 1 Minute

Aging

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A walk on the stairsUnaware my caresSo Dark!Balance in my prayersMy life in the glaresRemark!Toes now need repairsThe back took its sharesBenchmark! This poem is an example of poetic form lai. A lai is a 9-line rhyming scheme poem that follows an "aabaabaab" format. The "a" lines are 5 syllables and rhyme, while the "b" … Continue reading Aging →

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 1 Minute

Living

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I live a longer lifeStumbling and living,To see you moreWith wrongs so giving… But less has the consequenceOf less days to live. . .So, fill my heartTo find a will to give… Through more goodbyesAnd changes too,If only I could share. . .But goodbye was so soon. I must honor your lifeAnd my gift of … Continue reading Living →

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment December 13, 2022 1 Minute

Different

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Crazy became different

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment December 11, 2022 1 Minute

Manipulation

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I think I knew who you were. .Before you did,And that’s hardBecause I loved you anyway…And now “The Empty”-Though predictable-Is sad nonetheless.

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment November 17, 2022 1 Minute

Blur

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It’s a tiny breakOf life itselfNo longer about the neededOr who I could help Just some minutesOf muted brainReleased of stressOr what was to gain It was a blessingAnd also a curseFor which sobrietyWould always blur.

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment November 11, 2022 1 Minute

Victim

11/6/22. 5:40am - You fell down 2 stairs with Nala. Said people were there who weren’t (your parents and Jason). Kept getting out of bed to go to your parents or Brian’s at 8:30 in the morning thinking it was later. Thought you drowned something in your gallon of water and stated a fish was … Continue reading Victim →

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment November 6, 2022November 6, 2022 1 Minute

Coward’s Weakness

Why? Why would you deny anyone their anchor? Whatever it may be? Unless to only show a coward’s weakness. You keep your weakness I have my anchor

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry, True Story Leave a comment November 3, 2022 1 Minute

Day of the Dead

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Watching your stupidity- That the living lasts

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment November 1, 2022 1 Minute

Isolation and Peace

You wishWhat I am PerfectionTo K-Mart’s planI restIn perfectionSomehow different In your reflection Pay attention To my peaceIt is the answer To all you cease.

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment October 23, 2022 1 Minute

You Know!

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They don’t know who I amYet something to be…If I’m something to fear-Maybe just what you see… I’m not a lambAnd far from a devilBut I’ll challenge you!To meet your level There is a huntBut it’s inside the soulPaying a priceWhile saving a toll… And as you huffI’ll blowBecause everything you missedWas all that I … Continue reading You Know! →

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment October 13, 2022 1 Minute

Crazy

Sometimes you just say NOTo crazyNonsenseAnd the lazy… Because lifeWas built on the realNot you…Or how you feel. So restWeep and weary-For in the morningYou’ll see more clearly.

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment October 8, 2022 1 Minute

Excuse You!

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You had everything to lose

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment September 28, 2022 1 Minute

Lucky?

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But I am fortunate to see life! To see God in my life.

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Article, Poetry Leave a comment September 20, 2022 1 Minute

LIFE

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Getting tiredIs part of the cycleIt comes with seasonsAnd I’m in the title … Life they call itIt comes and goesAnd if you are livingYou surely know- All is shortAnd often repeatedHistory you knowReveals the cheated… Until you eraseWorst to best-Confusion takes overAll of the west… But directionIs what many seekDespite the lossGone are the … Continue reading LIFE →

PenAndPaperStoriesblog Poetry Leave a comment August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 1 Minute

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