Submissions by ReflectionOfMe
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
I love the use of words and do as I am able to celebrate them. If I can paint a literal picture or impart emotion, mission accomplished.
STORY POEM
Published
28th Jun 2017 8:55pm
28th Jun 2017 8:55pm
The Fall of the Rider
Please don’t go,” she said as her plea, holding close to the Rider
“You know I must, so please, Love, don’t fuss” placed deep terror inside her
The Rider had but one more trek to complete his urgent mission
The letter soon, before the full moon, would at last arrive in person
Never before had the Rider come short in any one of his duties
This time though a dangerous show came from one of his enemies
He donned his hat at took one last bite of his dinner of ham on rye
He made his way through the saloon girl foray, not one of the ladies were...
“You know I must, so please, Love, don’t fuss” placed deep terror inside her
The Rider had but one more trek to complete his urgent mission
The letter soon, before the full moon, would at last arrive in person
Never before had the Rider come short in any one of his duties
This time though a dangerous show came from one of his enemies
He donned his hat at took one last bite of his dinner of ham on rye
He made his way through the saloon girl foray, not one of the ladies were...
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
22nd Jun 2017 8:37pm
22nd Jun 2017 8:37pm
Chronicler of Sad Things
I am the chronicler of sad things
I listen as I hear the story about how she never felt pretty
She hid behind a fake smile but felt empty
A boy told her the things she needed to hear
Made her feel how she longed to feel
But he was still a boy
And could not be a man when she needed one
I am the chronicler of sad things
I watch as children feel they aren’t good enough
Aren’t smart enough
Aren’t funny enough
Who feel they can’t contribute
They defend against word forged weapons are sent to kill, maim, and destroy
For no other...
I listen as I hear the story about how she never felt pretty
She hid behind a fake smile but felt empty
A boy told her the things she needed to hear
Made her feel how she longed to feel
But he was still a boy
And could not be a man when she needed one
I am the chronicler of sad things
I watch as children feel they aren’t good enough
Aren’t smart enough
Aren’t funny enough
Who feel they can’t contribute
They defend against word forged weapons are sent to kill, maim, and destroy
For no other...
568 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
22nd Jun 2017 8:03pm
22nd Jun 2017 8:03pm
This is Not Normal
We are steeped in events that run day to day
Or blissfully ignorant staying far, far away
No matter your stance from your side of the isle
This is not the right time to stand by and be idle
This is not normal we can surely agree
The antics that play out on our LED screens
The discord that comes when all that you hear
Are the shouts of those loudest coming in loud and clear
“Don’t agree? Then you’re wrong” is what we learn nowadays
No opposition is tolerated, hang your head in dismay
To stand for what’s right and speak out the truth
Is...
Or blissfully ignorant staying far, far away
No matter your stance from your side of the isle
This is not the right time to stand by and be idle
This is not normal we can surely agree
The antics that play out on our LED screens
The discord that comes when all that you hear
Are the shouts of those loudest coming in loud and clear
“Don’t agree? Then you’re wrong” is what we learn nowadays
No opposition is tolerated, hang your head in dismay
To stand for what’s right and speak out the truth
Is...
499 reads
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EROTIC POEM
Published
16th Jun 2017 7:17pm
16th Jun 2017 7:17pm
A Night Out of the Blue
I pulled up at the time you asked I arrive, a little unsure to the nature
Your request was vague enough to enslave my mind so I left straight to meet you
Upon the knock of your door you bade me come in from somewhere dark and unseen
I quickly stepped in to your den set for sin, not wanting to seem rude or mean
I found you displayed on your bed in a way, so calmly awaiting my presence
No one would dispute the vision you were, all for me, my very own present
You smoothly got up with a warm, welcome smile, displaying your red fitted lace
And came up to me...
Your request was vague enough to enslave my mind so I left straight to meet you
Upon the knock of your door you bade me come in from somewhere dark and unseen
I quickly stepped in to your den set for sin, not wanting to seem rude or mean
I found you displayed on your bed in a way, so calmly awaiting my presence
No one would dispute the vision you were, all for me, my very own present
You smoothly got up with a warm, welcome smile, displaying your red fitted lace
And came up to me...
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SELF POEM
Published
12th Jun 2017 8:00pm
12th Jun 2017 8:00pm
Same Coin
I miss the crowd I had
Before I went my own way
To pursue a larger dream
And where that dream still is alive
And I know new people and have a great sense of support
A cheering section
I still miss those who were before
who knew a different part of me
a little darker
edgier
who wrote of skin, want, and exchange
My new friends I doubt would know what to do
With my words in the dark of the shade
I'm hesitant to say and share those words of
intimacy
They aren't for everyone
I now go back and forth...
Before I went my own way
To pursue a larger dream
And where that dream still is alive
And I know new people and have a great sense of support
A cheering section
I still miss those who were before
who knew a different part of me
a little darker
edgier
who wrote of skin, want, and exchange
My new friends I doubt would know what to do
With my words in the dark of the shade
I'm hesitant to say and share those words of
intimacy
They aren't for everyone
I now go back and forth...
602 reads
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EROTIC POEM
Published
2nd Jun 2017 8:02pm
2nd Jun 2017 8:02pm
A Sight to Behold
She followed me close to my room at the party
Her interest no longer in crowds
Thoughts brought to more of an intimate one
No concern if we went on too loud
The dress that she wore left little to wonder
More displayed of her sleek silhouette
It came off as easy as I’m sure it went on
Not a moment spent here in regret
She lay back in sheets as I slowly explored
Each curve from her neck to her foot
Until her want could no longer be held
Her hands guided me where they would
The moans that she made paired with flick of my tongue ...
Her interest no longer in crowds
Thoughts brought to more of an intimate one
No concern if we went on too loud
The dress that she wore left little to wonder
More displayed of her sleek silhouette
It came off as easy as I’m sure it went on
Not a moment spent here in regret
She lay back in sheets as I slowly explored
Each curve from her neck to her foot
Until her want could no longer be held
Her hands guided me where they would
The moans that she made paired with flick of my tongue ...
736 reads
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SELF POEM
Published
31st May 2017 6:49pm
31st May 2017 6:49pm
The War Within
I have been conflicted as of late
I am at war with my flesh
I make a good face for those around me
But inside my mind is a mess
My thoughts cascade to a variety of things
That I dare not say out loud
At times I don't recognize myself when I muse
Some thoughts are so dark, mean, and proud
My eyes are the worst
They go to where they know they should not go
but still
they go
My imagination takes over and creates a fantasy
A fallacy
Where I entertain with my senses of what is not there but only in the theatre of...
I am at war with my flesh
I make a good face for those around me
But inside my mind is a mess
My thoughts cascade to a variety of things
That I dare not say out loud
At times I don't recognize myself when I muse
Some thoughts are so dark, mean, and proud
My eyes are the worst
They go to where they know they should not go
but still
they go
My imagination takes over and creates a fantasy
A fallacy
Where I entertain with my senses of what is not there but only in the theatre of...
689 reads
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EROTIC POEM
Published
31st May 2017 5:47pm
31st May 2017 5:47pm
Inner Desire
I came here tonight looking for you
The object of my inner desire
The one whose sight dismisses my thoughts
Selfish want is strong and inspired
I'm aware you know what you do to me
A small pawn in the game you are playing
All too happy be played at your whim
With one glance you keep me from straying
We have gone back and forth each not giving way
For a few nights that felt like forever
It's your touch on my arm where you indicate your want
I'm off guard so I let go a shiver
Leaning in close you whisper to me
What my bones have...
The object of my inner desire
The one whose sight dismisses my thoughts
Selfish want is strong and inspired
I'm aware you know what you do to me
A small pawn in the game you are playing
All too happy be played at your whim
With one glance you keep me from straying
We have gone back and forth each not giving way
For a few nights that felt like forever
It's your touch on my arm where you indicate your want
I'm off guard so I let go a shiver
Leaning in close you whisper to me
What my bones have...
1015 reads
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
11th May 2017 4:47pm
11th May 2017 4:47pm
Living in Grey
For as long as was possible
I dismissed its existence
Like a shadow it followed me
Ever the champion of persistence
It gripped my warm heart
In its cold, grey grasp
No matter my efforts
There was no escaping the past
I still laughed but dared not a smile
There was no joy to draw from
I sang a sweet melody
Though my intent was all wrong
A master in my craft of fallacy
I deceived like no other
I stayed alone in the darkness
Wanting no help from a brother
The hole in my chest
Refused to be filled ...
I dismissed its existence
Like a shadow it followed me
Ever the champion of persistence
It gripped my warm heart
In its cold, grey grasp
No matter my efforts
There was no escaping the past
I still laughed but dared not a smile
There was no joy to draw from
I sang a sweet melody
Though my intent was all wrong
A master in my craft of fallacy
I deceived like no other
I stayed alone in the darkness
Wanting no help from a brother
The hole in my chest
Refused to be filled ...
613 reads
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
9th Feb 2017 3:22pm
9th Feb 2017 3:22pm
The Boldness of People
I miss the boldness of people
The passion that just can’t be ignored
The drive that causes you to lose sleep at night
No one could dissuade you from what you were sure
Words meant something when they were said
Because they carried with them weight
Action and promise were in the bones of strong people
Leaders struck a chord in which others could relate
There were no lame excuses or shameful, sad looks
The truth was in what people believed
People spoke with conviction in each thing that they said
Never content with the feeling of relief ...
The passion that just can’t be ignored
The drive that causes you to lose sleep at night
No one could dissuade you from what you were sure
Words meant something when they were said
Because they carried with them weight
Action and promise were in the bones of strong people
Leaders struck a chord in which others could relate
There were no lame excuses or shameful, sad looks
The truth was in what people believed
People spoke with conviction in each thing that they said
Never content with the feeling of relief ...
796 reads
10 Comments
FICTIONAL PROSE
Published
5th Jan 2017 8:40pm
5th Jan 2017 8:40pm
The Tidal Wave
She walked along the beach and felt the sun beaming down. It was the perfect weather to be outside. The air was warm but had a cool breeze that made the day feel refreshed with each wind. She moved down the beach at a leisurely stroll, feeling the sand move between her toes. Looking down the beach, she could see children playing in the sand while their parents relaxed in chairs under the bright sunny day. Today was perfect.
It began as a dull roar that sounded like a strong gust of wind but began to grow louder. She looked out over the ocean and saw a dark shadow in the...
It began as a dull roar that sounded like a strong gust of wind but began to grow louder. She looked out over the ocean and saw a dark shadow in the...
745 reads
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NON-FICTION PROSE
Published
2nd Jan 2017 7:00pm
2nd Jan 2017 7:00pm
A look back and then ahead
In hearing people talk about 2016 and how it went, you tend to hear it mostly in a negative connotation. Personally, this last year was a pretty good one for me. I got a job promotion that I had been working over a year to get, I began writing - first some poetry - then on to write a full manuscript for a novel. I've started a blog and met some amazing writers and bloggers. I've rediscovered my love for the theatre and submitted a proposal for my directorial debut. Today my family is closer and stronger than we have been before and even though we are not where we would choose to be, we...
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