• April 4th, the Compass Forgets Its Duty

    The 4th takes my north,
    reduces my compass
    to a mere spasm of air
    shivering through the half‑open window
    on the left side of the house.

    It doesn’t steal direction violently.
    No, April 4th is far too elegant for that.
    It simply rearranges the wind,
    tilts the light,
    and suddenly every cer…Read More

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    Damage

    I got caught in your damage And I think it left me cold I thought I lost the bitterness But it has just grown old Your wounds feel too heavy here And they're more than I can hold   I never asked for your innocence You shouldn't...

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    • The way you move from accusation to release feels measured, almost gentle in its clarity.
      That closing stanza settles like a door quietly closing. Beautifully written.

    • Powerfully penned, Brandon. Excellent write lots of layers my friend. I too have a vault so I can relate. Nicely done as always. Appreciate you.

      Damian

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    Chocolate Bunny

    Chocolate BunnyChatper-1The air in the lodge is thick with the scent of pine, expensive bourbon, and the rising musk of seven men in peak condition.I stand by the floor-to-ceiling windows and watch the early morning mist roll off the...

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  • editin out the madman

    I catch him
    at the tip of my tongue
    right when he starts pushin thru
    jam him back down
    hand over my mouth
    til the noise dies off
    and what comes out
    sounds like the me
    they said could stay

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    • Sometimes though, staying is not what is needed?? Sometimes…. wait, my madman is loose, damn. Is this why I never get invited to any parties!!?? Sorry TwoFiftyThree, next time I’ll make sure the madman is left at home. Enjoyed reading your poem!! -Curt

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    Wasting Away In The Dew

    Looking for shelter from the rain Looking for life away from pain Nothing to leave, to take, or gain It's all too dark but very plain Things are cold And I'm out of the blue Wasting away in the dew   If I'm too silent I can...

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    • Powerfully penned, Brandon. Oh, the nostalgia of teenage angst, I can relate. Excellent write with amazing wordplay you really know how to turn a phrase my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.

      Damian

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