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Zipping merrily through sweet paradise Yellowish skies with ribbons of blue Xeranthemum fields play compliment to Waterfalls of rich chocolate fondue Vines of licorice spiral and climb Upwards around cotton candy covered Trees nesting lively marsmallow peeps Singing tunes of visible colors Rainbows that glimmer emerging from Quartz rock candy scattered around Perfectly iced giant cupcake bushes Oh, what a delicious scene I've found! Night falls upon this magical garden Moonlight litters the air
Tender tears of surrender Stroke velvet saffron skin Erecting it's fragile barrier Concealing vulnerability within A virgin to the insects Too shy to open up Made to feel belittled Snubbed by rosey shrub Blushed in crimson skin They feel no contrite Unlike the humble tulip Satin skin gleaming light
The question is "How are you doing?" Immediate answer is "Good, you?" I smile even though inside I'm hurting, Because society fears the truth: I'm not okay. If one were to open up and say "I'm really not doing very well" People would withdraw and back away, So we hide behind fake happy shells. We're not okay. Our first world complaints are frivolous To third world countries in poverty. Our daily luxuries are limitless, While their dishes are hand-
Buds are not quite flowers Breezes try to break the ice Impatiently counting days, hours Until the air is full of spiciness My skin yearns for summers heat How it's missed sun's warm embrace My toes crave hot sand 'neath my feet Cooled by waves that move with grace And if summer could kindly forget the bees, Leave behind the spiders too, and I'll be pleased.
She's blonde and plastic, completely fake: A grown up evil barbie doll. She's just a superficial flake, Who practically lives inside the mall. She's a spoiled rotten brat - With no real need for men, Unless she knows your wallet's fat, Then you become her temporary Ken. But please don't let her decieve you Into thinking she really cares, Her declarations of love are untrue: You're just a financial affair. The bit*h will drain your bank savings, And then she'll leave you high and dry. Then as you
My disappointment with the world's Selfishness Is a constant battle going unheard. Must Such a widespread virus to exist Always be With such a sardonic twist, Forgiven Every time? Indeed sanity requires it, You know, Our pointless bitterness must be quit, Because It will eat away at our spirits. There is Not an ear in sight that wants to hear it, No But this pandemic does not have a prayer. Hope of Healing foregone, selfishness does not bear A cure.
Whilst reading other poet's pieces, My amazement never ceases: The talent that these poets possess, Their ability to write with such finesse. The vocubulary so well-versed, Making my own seem simple at worst. Their stanzas are full of imagery and wit. In comparison - mine seem so unfit. Just how do they know so many terms? Words like 'ethereal' and 'pachyderm': I need a dictionary just to read, Before the commenting can proceed. And in an attempt for mine to excel, My next writes put my mind thr
Relationships are like a rose Fragile, beautiful - with some thorns If neglected, will decompose Relationships are like a rose The more you care, the more it shows And weathers better through the storms Relationships are like a rose Fragile, beautiful - with some thorns
Is there really a point in living life, If we have no one with whom to share it? Living can suck without husband or wife To credit your daily life with merit. We need someone to listen to our stress: Calm down our anger, console our grief, To celebrate with us in our sucess, And after a rough day, be our relief. To whom else can we turn when life's unfair, When everything's wrong and we need a friend? To comfort us when it's too much to bare, We need someone on whom we can depend. We need someon
Wind's slow, languid breath lifts hair from my face Calming my heated skin from sun's long kiss Freshly cut grass, and fragrant flowered trees These delicious aromas fill my nose Ivy-laced lattice, vibrant hues of blooms Bronzed, sandy beaches pleasing to the eyes Children's amused laughter, birds cheery tunes Water being splashed - music to my ears Lovely sights and sounds, perfumed silky air Senses come alive: first taste of summer
Your poisoned words are killing me You are nothing more than a snake Attacking victims visciously Your poisoned words are killing me Crippling me emotionally Trusting you was a huge mistake Your poisoned words are killing me You are nothing more than a snake
Dear mother - this loving ode is for you To relate to your ears how my heart feels An attempt to convey the gratitude Regular conversation might conceal I'm convinced without possible question No daughter could be as lucky as I Your loyalty shone through your depression You've always been there, my faithful ally My sister and I, how lucky we are To be so well loved without condition And many thanks can only go so far For all the time you spent in the kitchen So mother this is your dedication: My
Nature's subjects bow down gratefully Appreciating her regal Presence, her graceful M o v e m e n t s Accompanied by MAJESTIC Roar, she isn't to be trifled with Her never ending beauty is grand Though her wrath can be unforgiving.
Soft fur Keeps me cozy, As I soak up the sun Lazing around the house all day. Love me, You know I'm irresistable. My purring will soothe you When you pet me, Meow.
