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      Renee.

      There’s a poem that will remain unfinished;its shadow willdrip ribbons of blood.Her imagination was forcefully executedthrough brazen authorityand the bursting ballad of bullets.The verses posted will replace her;will replace her voice;will have to, now.It's one less poet for mankind,one...

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      • Powerfully penned, Tim. Excellent tribute my friend. It’s a tragedy indeed, sometimes I don’t recognize the world anymore. Appreciate you.

        Damian

      • Silencing beauty is one of mankind’s (and I use that term loosely here) gravest mistakes. We need beauty to get through what comes

      • This is the kind of poem that doesn’t ask permission—it reports from the wreckage. “A poem that will remain unfinished” is a brutal, honest truth, and the blood imagery isn’t sensational, it’s earned. I like how you refuse comfort here—no soft landing, no false resolve. The idea that the poems must replace her voice because they have to is devastating. This reads like a witness statement, not a performance. Necessary, angry, and painfully clear.

      • This one hits hard. I’ve watched that video over and over again.
        I saw another where an agent told a protester, “If you raise your voice I will erase your voice”…while I’m thinking, then the thunder of the masses will drown him if he does that. I can’t wait for the trials and all the video evidence.
        We will say their names forever so they are never forgotten.

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      Dead Poet

      © 2026  Dead Poet   dirty crimson winterpoet takes an icy lane   more slippery than most   greybound skies soon splinterwith the echoes of her pain   the screaming of her ghost   we  could only watch thismany miles from where she lay ...

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      • This is a beautiful tribute, and I will follow your lead and write one in honor of her.

      • I’m sure Renee would approve of any kind word through verse from another poet. Nice tribute.

      • I think I see the changes. It’s a beautiful, yet powerful poem.

        • Thank you, Tim. I must say, with all that’s happening, I am exhausted. That’s not a complaint, just the effect of all this on my mind as much as my body; I’m getting too old to be even a word warrior, especially when I must be concerned for the safety of my family. I’ve been to several protests here in Austin, though it’s hard to get around even with a battery powered wheelchair. I don’t relish doing that when ice (water ice) comes to cover streets and sidewalks. And yes, that does happen here — snow sometimes, too. But ice of any kind is not welcome here. With Texas having a very large border that is NOT fenced off, and our very large migrant community, it’s a bit odd we’ve not been swamped by ICE or Border Control. But then, we’ve got a Republican governor. However, that may change soon, I think. And then what?

          • Getting old is no fun. I’m sorry to hear you’re confined to a wheel chair. That can’t be easy. As I’m getting older my eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, and these aches and pains in my feet are no fun either. I have this weird feeling like Trump is not going to finish his term. We’ll see if I’m right.

            • You are not the first to suggest Trump may not finish his lterm. . Not only have I heard that by some one else, I’ve said it, too. He’s one year older than me, and surely under much more stress., so it wouldn’t surprise me if he doesn’t finish the job.

              And I’m not confined to a wheelchair, But I can’t be on my feet for more than about three minutes, max, so I have the wheelchair. It helps a lot.

      • Great tribute dude, as we said this is just starting here in America. There is more than two more years of of rights lost, invasions, and lies. Prepare

      • I felt the need to honor her myself this morning. I’m glad to see you arrived first. When they’ve silenced a poet, we must step up and carry on. I am…overwhelmed by the atrocity. And bracing myself for what’s to come from the hit squad next. Beautiful memorial

      • Cold, stark, and unforgiving—this grips the chest and won’t let go. You feel the frost, the loss, the helplessness. A bleak landscape carved from grief. Raw, precise, and brutal.

        • Thank you, Thomas. I didn’t even know you were here. I’m just now preparing to do an audio version and will ost it in the Spoken Word category when I’m finished.

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      Evermore

      Don't fear the dark, for the dark fears all but itself Rather consume it, and digest all its wealthThe stronger you glint the more opaque silhouettes cast Burdens keep glee, pride and joy in the pastI dont feel just...

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      Loving me - Coop Faith Maree and Gus

      Hoi hoi!An American friend wrote beautiful poems/lyrics for songs that didn’t happen.I thought it would be a very nice idea to change that.Plus, I could never write such a romantic poem!Listen closely please, this is romantic love!Not between Faith...

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      • This is so beautiful, I can see why you both were complimented.

      • Chère F.,
        Thank you so very much for your listen!
        It really means a lot!
        Faith and I salute you!

        Warm regards, Gus

        • This is really a fruitful and beautiful collaboration! The poem is intense and lovely, the music as always skillfully and artistically composed and arranged. Both of you did a wonderful job!

          • Chère S.,
            Hope this finds you well.

            And I love it very very much that you took the time to listen (and read).!

            This is what dream pop/shoegaze is all about. Why treat the voice differently than any other instrument?

            I’m looking forward to writing lots of music and hopefully another coop with you!
            Also on behalf of Faith Maree, grateful for your listen.
            Warme Wellen (sagt GTranslate that’s when I wave to you?) und
            Herzliche Grüße, Gus

      • I’m looking forward to further compositions of you, dear Gus! Of course, i would also appreciate a further collaboration with you.
        In German there is a big difference between the substantive and the verb.
        The wave = die Welle
        To wave at someone = jemandem zuwinken. In German you can simply say
        Herzlich (Warmly),
        Elke

      • Great collab. This is beautiful.

      • Hi Kay
        We’re grateful for you listen and comment.
        Much appreciated!
        Kind regards, Gus

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