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    Latchkey Kid—and Proud of It

    ⸻We didn’t need a manual.We had parents who were there—not hovering, not micromanaging,just there.And that was enough.So we learned to handle life.Alone. Early.And just fine.We were told what to doand when to do it.No debates, no feelings circles.No “gentle...

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    • What a ride. This is fantastic. I was one of those latchkey kids as well. We did it and made it work. Ingenuity & creativity. It made us for what we are today. We weren’t kids sitting in the corner crying about spilled milk or some lame ass shit they cry over today. Nice work here.

      • Hi there Vision, I don’t know, I’ve been on this whole spinnaker of how life used to be. I think it’s the fact that the past 30 + years, life in America has just been decimated and eliminated; everything America was, is truly gone. And I’m feeling the burn. It’s not like generations before, where things would change and that was the way life goes, but it hasn’t just changed, It’s just gone.
        Thank you for visiting. I always appreciate your presence on my page❤️
        Jackie

    • I don’t agree with everything but that’s okay. Your work makes you think. It’s a topic that is right at the front of the world but everyone is ignoring it. I like how you just tackled the issue in the room.

      You might enjoy Ray Bradbury’s short Story “The Veld” it echoes what you are highlighting here.

      Keep up the intensity my friend
      I really enjoyed this

      James

      • Nice to see you James. I appreciate you coming by to read me. It’s just a crazy world we live in. That’s all. And I will check out Ray Bradbury Veld.
        Thank you my friend
        Jackie

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    Toxic Enema

    Your body is limited by ropeEyes of fear, as your molested & gropedGo ahead, try it, you can't moveHeart pumping so fast, you do not approve He asks you if he can pound your assIt doesn't matter, as he rams...

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    Living the 'merican dream

    Checkout at the marketThere she is21 years oldDropped out of high school at 16Baby in one armFive year old at her feetTwo different fathersThey both left as soon as they knew she was pregnantShe lives with her mom &...

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    • Powerfully written, highly realistic, and illuminating poem on some people’s lives. You wrote this so well, my friend. The ongoing tragedy is captured with vivid and clear storytelling that gives the reader a glimpse into what is going on with this woman through observations so clear that I can empathize with her. She seems to be a result of an upbringing that left her lost. And you illustrate this perfectly here.

      John

      • Tragedy & the dark. As you can see that’s what I love to write about. It comes easy for me to illustrate. Thank you John.

    • It is a sad reality for most. But her priorities are fucked! Thank you my friend. Appreciate the feedback!

    • Truth be told. Life is often cold.

    • Another write that punches you in the gut. Well done!

    • Powerfully penned, Keith. Priorities lead to choices, great write my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Priorities schmiorities… it is indeed a sad reality for many as Adira stated. But I mean come on??? I’d free bleed if it came down to feeding my kid, something’s gotta give here…

      Also hope the POS who gave her the bruises got what he deserved..

      Well done my friend, you’re amazing as always!

      xx
      ~P.G💋

    • You did a great job with this, dear Keith! You are a precise observer and fantastic and non judgmental storyteller who léaves it to the reader to make up their own mind. Concerning me, I pity the woman but at the same time I can’t understand that her baby isn’t her first priority. If possible, breastfeeding would be a wise idea to give the child a solid basis for a healthier life. Maybe, just maybe this baby could be the person to break the vicious crcle of violence, poverty and hopelessness.

      • Hello Sappho. Options were there for this woman but she chose what mattered for herself, not the baby. You hope the kid has a brighter future, but the % of that is very slim. Thanks my friend.xo

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    She was tricked

    You and me Let's do it!The rooftop tonightLife hasn't been so good to usShe agreedWe arrived at the top of our apartment complex10 stories down is the sidewalkI looked at her she looked at meI turned aroundShe threw herself...

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    Couldn't Read My Eyes

    Memories painted by a disgruntled brush Dysfunctional thoughts falling short of wise Won a game of poker with a busted flush I bluffed a demon who couldn’t read my eyes     Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2025

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    • This is a clever write. After reading your work, I’m sure you could bluff a demon.
      I enjoyed this, Damian.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Alexandria. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I would hope I could, in that situation. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Nice work my friend.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • If you can be stoïc enough to successfully embody that poker face……maybe you are the demon…😉

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Jade. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Interesting theory, maybe I need an exorcism. lol. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I’m kinda hoping I remember how, in case I run into that demon again. lol. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Sparkling beautiful, my friend.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, PAR. So glad you enjoyed the write my friend. Appreciate you.

        Damian

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