Submissions by Amorous_tryst
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
A poetess? I shall leave that determination to others.
Apathy
Some misconstrue my nature for apathy.
Be assured it is not.
For it is only the sight and sound
of cogs interlocking as the gears
within my mind slowly turn before
the clutch engages the mouth.
Be assured it is not.
For it is only the sight and sound
of cogs interlocking as the gears
within my mind slowly turn before
the clutch engages the mouth.
#PopCulture
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Boulder or Pebble, Your choice.
A trouble is like a stone:
Bring it up to your eye and it blocks out everything before you.
Hold it at arms length and it can be recognized in it's true context.
Throw it at your feet and it will be seen for what it truly is,
just another pebble on the pathway of life.
*** Paraphrased from something I read years ago by an unknown author***
Placed here for your consideration, for it has served me well through my life.
Bring it up to your eye and it blocks out everything before you.
Hold it at arms length and it can be recognized in it's true context.
Throw it at your feet and it will be seen for what it truly is,
just another pebble on the pathway of life.
*** Paraphrased from something I read years ago by an unknown author***
Placed here for your consideration, for it has served me well through my life.
#PopCulture
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Reflection
One can beat a dog for not acting like a human
and yet show it love and it will be more human
than the one who beats it.
I say, better to beat the human for not acting like a dog.
and yet show it love and it will be more human
than the one who beats it.
I say, better to beat the human for not acting like a dog.
#love
#dogs
#ShortStory
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Trials and Tribulations
It is not the trials and tribulations
of life, that defines who we are.
But rather
the way we choose to accept them,
moving forward on our journey.
of life, that defines who we are.
But rather
the way we choose to accept them,
moving forward on our journey.
#rebellion
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The children of, not long enough.
Ponyhenge
As I sit and gaze into the misty dusk of twilight
upon this oddity, I close my eyes and imagine..............
Is this their calling, the reason here
these broken ponies of yesteryear?
Do they await, for a loving clutch
from the children of, not long enough
I have these thoughts, that I hold dear
which pour forth droplets of my tears.
And as they cascade, from my eyes
within my mindscape, I can spy.
Their frolic romps, and play escape
here in this field, within these gates. ...
As I sit and gaze into the misty dusk of twilight
upon this oddity, I close my eyes and imagine..............
Is this their calling, the reason here
these broken ponies of yesteryear?
Do they await, for a loving clutch
from the children of, not long enough
I have these thoughts, that I hold dear
which pour forth droplets of my tears.
And as they cascade, from my eyes
within my mindscape, I can spy.
Their frolic romps, and play escape
here in this field, within these gates. ...
#animals
#LifeAsAWriter
#LifeChangingMoment #SelfDiscovery
#LifeChangingMoment #SelfDiscovery
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Night Watch
From the helm of his mighty ship
oft to dreamland, he did slip
to fight our battles upon the sea
and keep from harm, both you and me
For you see, it is his plight
to guard us all though out the night
and he shall be a forthright man
a righteous soul, will be his stand
Let not a rogue or pirate creep
not on his watch, within his sleep
for king and queen he will protect
unbridled bravery, he does project
His musket, cannons and sharp edged sword
save many...
oft to dreamland, he did slip
to fight our battles upon the sea
and keep from harm, both you and me
For you see, it is his plight
to guard us all though out the night
and he shall be a forthright man
a righteous soul, will be his stand
Let not a rogue or pirate creep
not on his watch, within his sleep
for king and queen he will protect
unbridled bravery, he does project
His musket, cannons and sharp edged sword
save many...
#faith
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Smoking Withdrawal
Stopped smoking two and a half days ago.
Cold turkey, no patches, no meds., just quit buyin' 'em or bummin' any. Why? Cause was getting hard to breathe and decided I wasn't ready for oxygen yet.
Hasn't been as difficult as I thought. Every time I get a craving for one, I get up and go do something that takes my breath away. Hard to smoke a cigarette when you can't breathe.
Side effects:
"Shit's gettin' done around here at a furious pace"
Cold turkey, no patches, no meds., just quit buyin' 'em or bummin' any. Why? Cause was getting hard to breathe and decided I wasn't ready for oxygen yet.
Hasn't been as difficult as I thought. Every time I get a craving for one, I get up and go do something that takes my breath away. Hard to smoke a cigarette when you can't breathe.
Side effects:
"Shit's gettin' done around here at a furious pace"
#alcohol
#drugs
#marijuana
#tobacco
#addiction
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Effects
I do not write for affect
but rather for effects
to instill a thought
or elicit a feeling
which brings forth
a response
from the mind or heart
and enriches the soul.
For if not, I would just as soon not write at all.
but rather for effects
to instill a thought
or elicit a feeling
which brings forth
a response
from the mind or heart
and enriches the soul.
For if not, I would just as soon not write at all.
#WritingPoetry
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Table Manners Extended
Once upon a trip down South
not with family nor with spouse
far too young to realize then
a lesson in life would soon begin
at a fine restaurant we did eat
the intent at the time, her daddy's treat
when I inquired "How much money did it cost?"
an opportunity to teach he insured not lost
"You may look at the check, if you feel you must
but rest assured, in my words you can trust"
"For the one who picks up the bill to peek
is the one who's turn, it becomes to treat."
but, being a child of about nine or ten
I...
not with family nor with spouse
far too young to realize then
a lesson in life would soon begin
at a fine restaurant we did eat
the intent at the time, her daddy's treat
when I inquired "How much money did it cost?"
an opportunity to teach he insured not lost
"You may look at the check, if you feel you must
but rest assured, in my words you can trust"
"For the one who picks up the bill to peek
is the one who's turn, it becomes to treat."
but, being a child of about nine or ten
I...
#funny
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English
As I sit here and ponder the English language,
how so many words have different meanings,
yet are spelled the same.
How many words though they sound the same
are spelled differently.
So many derived from words the world over.
And we all unthinkingly accept them without measure.
I wish we all were as accepting of the human race,
comprised in like fashion.
how so many words have different meanings,
yet are spelled the same.
How many words though they sound the same
are spelled differently.
So many derived from words the world over.
And we all unthinkingly accept them without measure.
I wish we all were as accepting of the human race,
comprised in like fashion.
#philosophical
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Love Chosen
A vessel of beauty on the surface
yet void of mechanical means
will take one no where on this journey of life
and becomes but an anchor.
They say you do not choose who you fall in love with. And although this may well be true,
we most certainly do choose what we fall in love with.
I will choose the not so pretty tugboat which is strong of character
over the luxurious yacht with hollow hull
yet void of mechanical means
will take one no where on this journey of life
and becomes but an anchor.
They say you do not choose who you fall in love with. And although this may well be true,
we most certainly do choose what we fall in love with.
I will choose the not so pretty tugboat which is strong of character
over the luxurious yacht with hollow hull
#love
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Things that PMO in general
That package of meat found amongst the boxes of cereal when grocery shopping.
The cigarette butt in a beautiful flower garden or the beer can on a scenic overlook or water shore.
T.J. (hearts) L. B. carved into or painted on a picnic table or worse.
Watching the flight and crash landing of an empty drink container, ejected from the vehicle in front of me,.... when my .38 is locked in the trunk.
These are but a few of the things that PISS ME OFF.
The verbal abuse I suffer at the check-out, because the item...
The cigarette butt in a beautiful flower garden or the beer can on a scenic overlook or water shore.
T.J. (hearts) L. B. carved into or painted on a picnic table or worse.
Watching the flight and crash landing of an empty drink container, ejected from the vehicle in front of me,.... when my .38 is locked in the trunk.
These are but a few of the things that PISS ME OFF.
The verbal abuse I suffer at the check-out, because the item...
#anger
#frustration
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