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Read MoreThe Rent Whips my back Leaving deep scars The Rent Keeps me from sleep It keeps me from sleep The Rent Binds my dreams The Rent Binds my thoughts Snuffs my desire Dousing my fire The Rent Wrecks my mind My mind is all I have And I'm going insane My mind is all I...
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Thanks for reading.
I feel we over pay for every breath you take.
Regards James
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Over pay is right. You exemplify that very well in this piece.
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Oh my goodness, I really like how intense that reading is. I agree that the rent is too high
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Yes, the rent of living is high. Every thing is rented. The air, the time, the moments of our lives, every second is paid for. And it goes up every day.
Thanks for reading and listening
Regards James
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hello dearest James I know the feeling this is wonderful I feel the pain of it ❤️
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Every moment costs money and it just rises and rises. I feel it. I see what it does to people.
It cost a lot to exist.Thanks for reading
Regards James
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The darkness has a power of its own at times. Especially when one is alone and thinking of someone that sets them on fire with lust. This is one of those dark writes, but an alluring one to. Well done, crimsin. 🙂
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hello dearest Tim thank you graciously for your insight on this write it’s deeply appreciated ❤️
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Your poetry lives deep within my heart forever. Even if I don’t get a chance to read your work for a few weeks, your words and poetry always amaze me. xo
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hello dearest Keith I’ve missed you… you do me great honor with your thoughts thank you my friend…I deeply appreciate the love you show me the affection is returned ❤️
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![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Passionately penned, Brenda. Amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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thank you graciously dearest Damian you move me with your thoughts ❤️
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Read MoreI hold dear the distant glow of happiness and I’m drawn to it like a moth attracted to light.
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Read MoreI want to talk to you about finding strength in weakness. I am vulnerable, and I feel there is only so much I can do to solve my weaknesses. I’m deeply touched by those who claim to be helpful,...
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Read MoreToo many years wasted, life poorbecause I spent them unwisely.So quick to be a have-not,squandering a wealth of days. Befitting then, to staya silhouette, asideyour passing light.My hat in my hands;have mercy for me.Be as generous as I hope you are.May the moon that glows upon you,be a white coin, enriching my night. Someday, when I burn,when what's left of mewill be urn'dinto crack-rocks of bone,chop me, linear and longlike I always was,with a starter credit card.Pretend I wasn'tso close to worthless after all. But, I can't stop you,if you want,from laying me pronein the ground.Holding me down,with a tombstone;Come read, anytimewhat I meant to you.A love that went away,spent with quartersof the partial moon. ~ I will tell the other ghoststhat we were fantastical.You, a unicornwith your black mane, andpiercing eyes.One of a kind, thatI, the dragonleft the hollowof my mountain for. I faked fire with my words.Yet it still felt warmwhen you were cold.And with you whenI stretched in bed,arms overhead,it was the closestI ever came to flying.As your smile offeredsilent applause.Maybe that was my best-effort at rising, eclipsingthat white coin.And I can saythat I was a dragon once. ~ Tonight, still alive,I crack the window;a slot between glass and sill.The one white coin slips through,and I'll spend my portion on you.With all of your ample generosity;It's the least I can do. ~~~
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I’m proud to say I’m a writer when I read poems like this. It has integrity and image. You’re a great writer, Styx.
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Well I’m glad that you continue to write in here, Tim. To me, this is a group effort for all of us to enhance our abilities.
For years, decades even, I kept my material mostly to myself. A shy writer. LOL. Yet, no, open up and give and take.
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This is sweet and has many layers to it. I do like the way you say the moon is a coin.
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Hello Fia!
I liked the idea and then I just wrote. But I had no idea where it would go or what the outcome would be. I surprise myself sometimes, with my results. I’m an audience to my own writing, if that makes sense!
Thank you for the nod, too.
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This poem reads like a quiet confession beneath the moonlight. I love how the “white coin” becomes a symbol for time, memory, and love — spent, lost, and offered again. The dragon and unicorn imagery gives it a fable-like weight, while the emotions remain deeply human. It’s wistful, tender, and quietly generous in its final offering.
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Thank you for that thoroughly kind comment. I wasn’t sure what I was after, when I decided to start writing “something’. So it is sort of a mosh perhaps. The contemplations of life and love making it through it all, I suppose?
Your comment is quite generous, thank you.
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Your use of symbolism is a joy my friend.
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Everything is something…
As I age, I’m trying not to be a hoarder! LOL. Yet I like lots of random things, trinkets, etc. But I do need to thin out my stuff. I may be moving sooner rather than later.
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Oh how to comment on this! It’s stunning and heartfelt.
Truly an epic write. My eyes got a little teary and my smile kept smiling throughout the whole read.
Each section took me somewhere new but the emotion carried over smoothly.What a talent you are and a blessing:)
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Well, I am definitely blessed the past few years. Finding DUP, and the many talented and electic writers, seemed to have inspired me to write more.
And then, you. Incredible fortune to have you in my life, baby. I love you.
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Beautifully penned, Mark. Into the book it belongs! Love the depth and layers of this one my friend, excellent storytelling per usual. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you Sir Damian. I’m surrounded by some wonderful writers in here, so I have to pull my weight yaknow! LOL
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Kinda like a romantic Lord Of The Ring or Game of Thrones, like this along with your word play within the piece. Tight
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What’s up!
I feel that too many times my endings suck. LOL. Yet I tend to ramble too long in a write as well. I’ve been working on shortening my writes lately. Hopefully it pays off.
I was definitely looking at this as a bit of a romanticism, yes. Not over done though. Sappy is softening us all. LOL
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Thank you for sharing this. A very direct and insightful poem, I really appreciate the “whipping” euphemism for rent. Hit the nail on the head!