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poetry
2018-05-23 12:41
True Colors - Day 77
Just below the surface, Waiting to reveal The splendor of your glory -True colors appeal Currently subdued By the mask of chlorophyl, A necessary venture Though slightly overkill. It’s life giving function
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2018-05-22 16:59
Marvels of Magic - Day 76
Tall majestic creatures scan the forest floor, Softly humming wisdom hoping one will heed their call, As small egotistic figures just kick rocks to the side. Pushing, shoving, shouting Crowding out the
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2018-05-21 12:25
Fallen - Day 75
Inspired by the song I Dare You to Move by Switchfoot. Lost in a moment. Frozen in time. I’m barely breathing. No reason or rhyme. People walk by Like I don’t exist. Have they written me off? Am I on their
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2018-05-20 12:18
Beyond the Veil - Day 74
Is life beyond the veil -Just a symmetrical pattern? The perfect unfolding of what we’re beholding. The line of demarcation Just a place of acclimation As we cross into salvation. Is life beyond the veil
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2018-05-19 17:26
Sanctuary - Day 73
Dark waters foment, Awakening the deep. Cresting waves surge As momentum builds. High tide engulfs me Cutting me off. Riptides grab my calfs And pull me under. Frantically, I kick and thrash Against an
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2018-05-18 14:25
Call of the Wild - Day 72
The rain has stopped- And the remnants huddle together, Whispering temptation. Calling my name. Giving me pause. I remember the excitement From days gone by. Anticipation of the aftermath Of a stormy day,
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2018-05-17 13:45
Daydreamer - Day 71
First one here Or last to go To tell the truth I don’t even know -I’m just a daydreamer Noisy room Meets quiet stare No reply But I do care -I’m just a daydreamer Lookin down Walking slow Almost fell And
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2018-05-16 13:22
Palette - Day 70
Inspired by my granddaughter @intelligenteagle All the color of the palette Within the colors of the palate Infused by Mother Nature Flavors dancing on my tongue Nourishing my mortal flesh All the color
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2018-05-15 20:20
Trinity - Day 69
SEED Drought, dry - Thirsty Cold, dark - Lonely Rocks, hard - Empty The Spirit Pours The Son Shines The Father Tends... THE SEED ABOUNDS SOUL Hurt, anger - Abuse Pressure, fear - Panic Hopeless, apathy
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2018-05-14 14:06
I Wonder - Day 68
I wonder How long is this train What caused that stain How fast does it go Why did it slow What makes it move Will it stay on the groove ARE WE THERE YET? I wonder Is there more than this? Just a candy
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2018-05-13 20:13
Ellen - Day 67
Love you and miss you so much Mom. True grit Mom to your siblings At only thirteen Raising your own All on you own Taking in strays Both kids and pets Worked achy fingers Straight to the bone True fun
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2018-05-13 01:23
My Promo-Mentors Writing Challenge: What Would You Do If You Had No Financial Worries
@evecab hosted this fun challenge sponsored by Promo-Mentors. I recently joined their discord server and am very excited about this community and their commitment to support, train, and encourage new
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2018-05-12 18:46
Transitions - Day 66
Just where am I headed? Should I change direction? How much am I vetted? Will I face rejection? Can I turn back now? Or is it too late? Should I break my vow? Or is it just fate? What can I expect? Will
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2018-05-11 20:25
Definition - Day 65
What defines you? Is it the clothes you wear The cut of your hair Your unusual flair Your defiant stare The things you share The times you err What gives you a scare Or makes you despair? Who defines you?
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2018-05-10 14:22
Just Kick it - Day 64
It’s just sitting there. Begging for attention; Begging for action. But you just circumvent. Ignoring it’s presence; Denying it’s appeal. -An exercise in futility. But it’s still sitting there. Seemingly
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2018-05-09 12:51
Congested - Day 63
Billions of microscopic organisms war within Filling the war torn battlefields of breath With a thick mucous of bloodied dead soldiers Shutting off my air supply. Rush hour quickly grinds to a halt As
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2018-05-08 16:25
Make Way-Day 62
Make way! We are coming through. Chop down your trees; Dig up your dirt; Chase away life; -So we can have our way. Make way! We are coming through. Dam up your streams; Mine all your ores; Suck up your
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2018-05-07 16:26
Lift Up Your Head - Day 61
Crenelated compaction pushing you down, Trying to fight with those sharp thorns for a crown. Dizzying distraction buzzing around The best place to focus is on the ground. Disappointing deficiencies get
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2018-05-04 18:21
Leaking - Day 58
I’m leaking Energy, power, force, source Steadily seeping through my cracked soul As I desperately try to refuel And delay the inevitable Quick fixes don’t fix I need a permanent cure I’m leaking Anguish,
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2018-05-03 16:39
At Least That’s What They Say - Day 57
People say a lot of meaningless things with good intentions when trying to comfort someone who has suffered loss. But a hug in silence works better. There’s always time, At least that’s what they say.
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