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PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos) wrote a new post

• 2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Day of Empty Skulls and Full Time

Poetry

April 7, 2026

6

April 7th risesnot like a dawnbut like a curtain being pulled backon a stage that has been waitingfor centuries. It is the day of empty skulls,not dead,not forgotten,just hollowed cleanby the slow, patient erosionof everything that once matteredtoo much. These skulls...

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5 Comments
- Fia Naturie
  2 weeks ago
  
  Damn the skull is an empty chalice waiting to be filled. This is so deep with hints of darkness all through it. Nicely done
  - PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos)
    2 weeks ago
    
    Thank you, Fia.
- PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos)
  2 weeks ago
  
  Thank you, Keith.
- Damian DeadLove
  2 weeks ago
  
  “April 7th brings the other kind:
  the sharp, unsentimental forgiveness
  that strips you bare,
  that names your mistakes
  without flinching,
  that empties your skull
  so something truer
  can echo inside it.”
  
  Powerfully penned, PAR. Into the book it belongs! What an amazing write with a flow the moves like the wind my friend. So many excellent stanzas brother, but the one above hits like a freight train. I can relate. Excellent read. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos)
    1 week, 6 days ago
    
    The Old Man at the Window and the Immortal Cats is next. Thank you, brother.
PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos) posted in the group National Poetry Month

• 2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Day of Empty Skulls and Full Time

April 7th rises
not like a dawn
but like a curtain being pulled back
on a stage that has been waiting
for centuries.

It is the day of empty skulls,
not dead,
not forgotten,
just hollowed clean
by the slow, patient erosion
of everything that once mattered
too much.

These skulls are not…Read More

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3 Comments
- NAVINA
  2 weeks ago
  
  Wow very nice PAR… it’s a story that’s both sad but with a positive reason too. Good job.
  - PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos)
    2 weeks ago
    
    Thank you, it’s just me, versing!
    - NAVINA
      2 weeks ago
      
      No problem 😊
Ghosteen wrote a new post

• 2 weeks, 1 day ago

New York After Twilight

Poetry

April 7, 2026

2

Rhyymes over crimes verbs divide as knives plunged deep into keyboards, if God was drunk at the Last Supper the chalice fell from my mantlepiece Litte Miss Poetry came to my room wearing a red typewriter, did I really see a folded negligee on empty pages and would you have straddled me licking pearls from last...

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2 Comments
- Fia Naturie
  2 weeks ago
  
  The twist and turns you have going here had me laughing and then my mouth was hanging open. Interesting piece
- Damian DeadLove
  2 weeks ago
  
  Powerfully penned, Ghosteen. Another excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
Damian DeadLove wrote a new post

• 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Endless Thrills

Poetry

April 7, 2026

14

sinister eyes lurking everywherecapturing blackmail possibilities so far gone seeming not to carechaos breeds fragile sensitivities sleeping with the fear of normalcylusting for more than being humanhate spins big consuming a galaxythis sleeping giant collapses in ruin bending words into vile manifestos designed...

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13 Comments
- Fia Naturie
  2 weeks ago
  
  “they distort sex, drugs, and even God” That is 100%. Good piece
  - Damian DeadLove
    2 weeks ago
    
    Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the write my friend. That they do, and sometimes it’s impossible to unsee it. Appreciate you, Cuz.
    
    Damian
- Willow
  2 weeks ago
  
  I sometimes wonder if you realize in the writing how prophetic and on point your observations are. We had more than an inkling at the time of inking, but who could have predicted how awful it would get? And they’re not done yet. This is a beast of a powerhouse, my friend
  - Damian DeadLove
    2 weeks ago
    
    Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I’ve been accused a couple of times in this life of being prophetic in my observations. J.J. Burton was the first to tell me that, even Joey G. has said it a time or two. I just go where my muse leads me, and jot down the thoughts that come to me. I think this one is more fuel for the bonfire my friend. Appreciate you.
    
    Damian
- Styxian
  2 weeks ago
  
  Interesting in how such a write could be penned in the 1960s, til now. It’s a never ending cycle of promises and BS, with military interventions along the way. We the people just try to eek out a decent life, as unscathed as possible.
  Intuitive write, sir. Prophetic.
  - Damian DeadLove
    2 weeks ago
    
    Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mark. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It could have been penned in the 60’s and every era in-between I agree. It’s a rabbit hole that never ends, a collection of puzzle pieces I try to put together, I’ve been chasing for answers my whole life. Sadly it often leads to more questions, because the actual puzzle is ginormous with lots of moving parts. It’s all part of my journey it would seem. My wife and kids are my happiness it only took a little over 20 years to figure that one out. lol. Better late than never I guess. Appreciate you.
    
    Damian
- Damian DeadLove
  2 weeks ago
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It would make great lyrics, you never know with me, it could end up going down that way. Appreciate you, brother.
  
  Damian
- Neville
  2 weeks ago
  
  Some things just have to be said out loud and wrapped in poetry .. it’s too hard to write them in stone .. Nice one Damian
  - Damian DeadLove
    1 week, 6 days ago
    
    Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Very true, very true. Appreciate you, sir.
    
    Damian
- Adelphina
  1 week, 6 days ago
  
  Hey amigo. Everything is so unstable and messed up. I’m just trying to get through my day feeling like a decent person. It’s all too much. And I feel it in this write. Well done
  - Damian DeadLove
    1 week, 6 days ago
    
    Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Adel. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Ain’t that the truth. It sometimes feels like a horrible nightmare I can’t wake up from. Appreciate you.
    
    Damian
- Tim
  1 week, 3 days ago
  
  This reminds me of the book 1984. They’re changing history through numerous means and we’re all suffering under it. Good one, Damian.
  - Damian DeadLove
    1 week, 3 days ago
    
    Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It does feel that way indeed. Thank you for your continued support. Appreciate you.
    
    Damian
redzone posted in the group National Poetry Month

• 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Diversity

Being a city boy
with Native roots,
I have always loved the feel
of cool, dew-laden grass
licking my toes;
the scent of pine needles
on the forest floor;
the way a blue butterfly
will sometimes land
on your outstretched hand.
As I wrap all these thoughts
inside my heart,
I begin to see the balance of life.
We are, all of…Read More

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3 Comments
- NAVINA
  2 weeks ago
  
  Very good…. I love this part the way a blue butterfly
  will sometimes land
  on your outstretched hand.
  As I wrap all these thoughts… A beautiful metaphor.. like if a butterfly can sense our thoughts . I do feel they sense those things too. Nice work… Keep it up
  - redzone
    2 weeks ago
    
    Thanks Navina, I am glad you found this poem enjoyable. It means a lot and I appreciate your comment
    - NAVINA
      2 weeks ago
      
      Of course .. poetry is always good to read. My mind is always thinking so I write it down haha.
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