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His Truth
His throat clogs with an indecisive spasm. His lips part but the words do not flow as a steady stream of thought. He grips the edges of the podium, taking strength from the sturdy oak to calm his rattled nerves. He was taught to always say the right thing. But sometimes the right thing isn’t… Continue reading
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Behind The Blogger Book Tag
This is my first time being selected to participate in a writer’s tag and I’m so happy to be included! Thanks to The Introspective Blogger for thinking of me for this one; it means so much. Be sure to visit her blog for some of the most thoughtful and creative pieces I’ve had the pleasure… Continue reading
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Facing Monday
She stands on the roof, watching Monday slink away into the growing shadows of dusk. She feels its ire in the lingering heat scorching blisters across the ashen sky and her chest blossoms with a victory cry. She outlasted Monday’s dizzying torment and its burden ebbed with the dismissive wave of a cool wind. She… Continue reading
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Misunderstood
This meditative silence Torn by agonizing staccatos Of frustrated anger As I rip apart My paper heart Shred after shred Of flimsy flesh Fall at my feet Spilled ink Of my veins Wasted To make sense of these feelings And give them to you Cohesive Beautiful Untainted But I only hold These haunted scribbles Madness… Continue reading
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Vulnerable – Weekend Writing Prompt #103
Her vulnerabilities were exposed in the obsidian depths of his bewitching gaze. But though it unnerved her, she couldn’t look away… Another great prompt from Sammiscribbles. So far, this is one of the best weekends I’ve enjoyed and I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Also thank you for helping me reach 100 followers!… Continue reading
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Moment in Paradise
I’ve found a little pocket of serenity In nature’s cradle Where the wind Takes lazy strolls by the trees And sparrows lull me to sleep With their sweet soft song A precious moment in paradise I wish would never end Continue reading
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Daddy’s Little Girl
I loved climbing youLike a treeSeated on your sturdy branchesI touched nature’s blue veilAnd gave kisses to the sunBut the winds of adulthoodWhisked away those precious yearsStill you comfort me and sayI’ll always be your little girlDaddy’s little girl Continue reading
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Meaningless
Meaningless! Meaningless! The chant drums on With persuasive sway Mimicking the earnest protest Pulled from my chest Where breath settles With contemptuous loathing For all the worldly cares Thrust upon me In a twist of irony I must care for the material To satisfy the abstract fulfillment Of hope Joy Happiness Purpose Yet the things… Continue reading
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Summer Air
Sabe felt summer’s vehement call for attention in the hot breeze that bruised her cheek. The sky was a bare blue arm stretched wide, offering no reprieve from the suffocating humidity. Each breath she took felt thinned of oxygen, yet heavy with languor. It was only a few days ago that snowfall left a refreshing… Continue reading
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Broken Marriage
Wine glasses and vinyl records Displace discordant hollows Down the ruby stream Into a mellow Neverland Of marmalade skies And silken winds Humming groovy jazz Drowning echoes Of vengeful dysfunction Bottled in intoxicated giggles Strained on wistful chords For an elusive romance Ruptured by sobs As the fleeting euphoria Cracks beneath sobriety Splintering into The… Continue reading
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