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PAR (Paulo Acácio Ramos) posted in the group National Poetry Month
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,
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Thank you. Your words always mean a lot.
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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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twofiftythree posted in the group National Poetry Month
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
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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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its what you never get invited? the madman was why I always got invited to parties. appreciate it.
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Read MoreLooking 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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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.