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    Lost Poem #1

    Small town Texas nights,Tiny me atop my roof,an asphalt-shingled perch  to spy upon the stars --There were so many then.Now I would need a ladder  halfway to the heavens  to see such finery  draped across our plains.A metaphor for...

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    • I was way too chicken to get on top of any roof. lol
      But I would lay on a trampoline at night which was so cool.
      Mostly because it felt like I was floating while gazing at the sky. Night or day. Didn’t matter.
      A nice escape – good for adults and kids.
      We all need them to stop thinking about reality sometimes.

    • Oh, I understand. Sometimes a kid’s just gotta do what a kid’s gonna do. And it’s always worth it — especially when you look back at it from the distant now, and realize how much more we had then. I have to think I knew it then, or I wouldn’t have done it. The only way it could last was in my memory.

    • Live in a building where they have locked the roof. But I would gaze out the window and dream. Lived on the top floor.

      • What a shame. I suggest you move to someplace with a roof. Or maybe just find a friend with a roof. Of course, you can always go to the country and find a hill with a good view of the sky. Or vacation in New Mexico or Utah, or some similar “Outside.”

    • hello dearest poet I feel the plight of humanity in and on my own body…we are not all so blind and unfeeling… great write ❤️

      • Thanks for the nice comment, but I’m uncertain of just how you “feel the plight of humanity on your body.” Tattoos? Scars? Burns? Something else? I’m insanely curious.

        • hello yes I have constant internal torure about the plight of humanity I cry when I see the homelss I pray God makes it warner for them and if they need drugs to give it to them…I feel their pain I’m schizophrenic and have been homeless in the past…we are all connected we all feel the despair some are just better at blocking it out…

    • That’s very interesting — and scary. It must be very difficult to live this way. I wish you peace and thank you for sharing.

    • You write the truth.
      Are we as a species , evolving or devolving.
      Keep up the good work as you say lots with very few words.🙏

    • Thank you, M. It’s funny, but I think of that time often, up on that roof. I can still feel the scratchiness of those asphalt shingles and smell the honeysuckle wafting up from our back yard. Wondrous times, wondrous nights.

    • Wow! From the roof, gazing at stars and beauty, to gazing at minds and blackness. I love it. I am still gathering material to my “roof” poem. I enjoyed reading your roof poem. Well done, FD “)

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    perpetuity with the talented Adagio

    with confusing dark my artistry comes forthto wrap around and conjure you forthmy fate dealt I think to take you with me assaulted desire weepsin the salty rain reapthe lovely flowers of the field grin for the sake of heavenwho is...

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    • Thank you for allowing my ink to splatter, Brenda. I don’t know why we don’t team-up more often. My dirge is available even in the throes of my tuna casserole.

      • hello dearest Adagio it’s always a pleasure to write with you and we will do more collaborations I’m sure I’m really pleased how this one came out thank you ❤️

    • This is good. The flow is nicely done. Nice job to both of you.

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    LA FIRE

    LA FIRE Two dykes who lived in LA...Their passion got hotter each day...    Such flaming desire...    Set the city on fire...Burning all...so they couldn't stay!

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    MISSED OPPORTUNITY

    Missed Opportunity Back in the day... She first saw him at the mall buying clothes. He noticed her the first day of school. She liked his hair and smile.  He thought, she doesn't hang in cliques...cool!  Smart and pretty! They were both...

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    Too Many

    So many Had to burn ‘emBad days reflect my sad facefeeling fractured space behind my sternumNobody likes me.I’m pretty sure it’s because there’s nobody like me Not even my shadow beside me can settle the light See?The light shifts...

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    • Thank you so much! It means the world to me. Truly. 💕

    • Very cool! Hey we like you via your writes! You have a lot going on in your head, so therefore you are not boring right? LOL
      I like how you search for what works for you, creativity wise. It reads well as a poem, and then the boom as a song.
      This is great stuff.

    • Truly enjoyed the read then when I reached the bottom and pushed play, it completely elevates your write. Honestly, I enjoy reading first and thinking about how it will sound when I push play
      at the bottom. It’s like the music aspect is desert after the meal/read lol
      Hope that makes sense.
      Keep killing it!

      • Thank you so much Adelphina! It does make sense yes! I really appreciate you 🙏🏻

    • hello dearest Drieks we need hope and no one likes me don’t feel bad…it doesn’t matter what circle I’m in I don’t fit one on one I do great in groups not at all… ps I like you I just have failed to comment much of late… this write you should be proud of ❤️

      • Such kind words Crimsin 🙏🏻 this means the world to me. Thank you ❤️

    • “I’m the echo in a room that never speaks
      Nobody likes me
      Because there’s nobody like me
      I’m the secret even silence couldn’t keep.”

      Powerfully penned, Drieks. Excellent lyrics per usual my friend. That chorus above, next level wordplay! Once again your arrangement highlights your words. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Oh, my god this is so good! I just played this so my wife could hear you again (and me) and it is just phenomenal! And what an incredible voice! Give her some love, girl. Plus the music and arrangement, everything is top notch!

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