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Category Archives: Despair
Rainy Afternoon
Wet fingers tapping on my window Restless clouds tumble across the sky The wind freshens A new scent fills the air Melancholy pervades my being I retreat into solitary hours Spent in reflection Lost in myself Isolation hangs heavy Restraints … Continue reading
Posted in Despair, Free Verse, Life, Poetry, Rain, Reflection, Storm
Tagged Alone, Free Verse, Life, Poetry, Reflection, weather
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Run
Run Ignore the smoke of fear Be not afraid Run Midst the debris of hate Do not look back Run A saddened nation cheers you A shaken world observes Run Shed not tears of despair You will not be defeated … Continue reading
Posted in Body, Bravery, Death, Despair, Fear, Free Verse, Inspirational, Life, Loss, People, Poetry, Tribute
Tagged Body, Death, Fear, Free Verse, Inspirational, Life, Poetry, Tribute
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Homeless
Shuffling down the sidewalk His life in plastic bags Societies discarded remnants A dog of suspect lineage Frayed rope for a leash Diverted glances avoid his being Wide birth given to his course Downcast eyes try not to notice Hurt … Continue reading
Posted in Despair, Free Verse, Life, Loss, People, Poetry, Sad
Tagged Alone, Despair, Free Verse, Life, Poetry, Sad
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