Maple666
Poem Published
Yesterday 8:06pm
Yesterday 8:06pm
My birthday.
There is 365 days of a year . I am sure that’s correct as I have felt every one by myself . Triple interest rate rise on your mortgage when you can barely survive as it is but you know this is life . I mean what are you going to do about it suck it up and shut up . Your health takes a nose dive as stress mounts up it’s not a hill now it’s a mountain. Your cat of 14 years that makes five thousand and one hundred and ten days was your text messages every one of those days with you got this with paw prints of love . He didn’t miss a single one even though food truly was his first love . Now as...
#sadness
#mother
#family
#aging
#bittersweet
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Poem Published
Yesterday 5:06am
Yesterday 5:06am
As Above...
a child and broken
silent and left unspoken
it turns to violence
lost the innocence
lost my hope along the way
lost the willingness to pray
gained the conciousness to say
take my hand or get out of the way
buried in memories we left behind
never seen again, but never far from mind
five into one, one and done, done and gone
sunday morning comes and I'm left alone
lost my wings so could learn to fly
discarded halo only brought glancing eyes
gave in and never looked away
gained the conciousness to say ...
silent and left unspoken
it turns to violence
lost the innocence
lost my hope along the way
lost the willingness to pray
gained the conciousness to say
take my hand or get out of the way
buried in memories we left behind
never seen again, but never far from mind
five into one, one and done, done and gone
sunday morning comes and I'm left alone
lost my wings so could learn to fly
discarded halo only brought glancing eyes
gave in and never looked away
gained the conciousness to say ...
#family
#religion
#healing
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Green_Arrow
Poem Published
27th Nov 2023 7:28pm
27th Nov 2023 7:28pm
Talk About A Holiday Gift Sending Mix-Up
Amanda's gift...
a portrait
of her naked...
was supposed to go straight
to her boyfriend Mark's place.
But instead, it went to
his parents who were so shocked by it.
a portrait
of her naked...
was supposed to go straight
to her boyfriend Mark's place.
But instead, it went to
his parents who were so shocked by it.
#family
#lover
#confusion
#art
#sensual
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wolfatthedoor1966
Poem Published
25th Nov 2023 11:27am
25th Nov 2023 11:27am
childhood memories (one of many)
this is a memory that takes me back to childhood again. one that reminds me of the family, the farmhouse i'm missing. to the southern ground my bare feet walked on, ran on. played on, lived on. those much simpler times of being so young, of feeling free.
remembering all the faces associated with these heartfelt thoughts, my mother, father, brothers and sister. they are all back there, alive and well, gathered together again. waking up together, spending time together.
the large backyard where the chickens, the goats were kept. the horses being in a barn across the...
remembering all the faces associated with these heartfelt thoughts, my mother, father, brothers and sister. they are all back there, alive and well, gathered together again. waking up together, spending time together.
the large backyard where the chickens, the goats were kept. the horses being in a barn across the...
#childhood
#family
#food
#memories
#responsibility
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jmcchesnie
Joylyn
Joylyn
Poem Published
25th Nov 2023 2:52am
25th Nov 2023 2:52am
Christmas Tradition
Last year I made the mistake of saying,
"Let’s make Christmas a little more fun,”
“And buy all our gifts from an auction."
Oh, how I wish those words could be undone.
Our son thought that was a great idea,
and he started some online bidding,
on many lots of miscellaneous junk,
sadly, he was winning.
For his dad it was a bin of well-used tools,
which made him very pleased,
Dad said, “Thanks so very much son!”
“I can definitely use all of these.”
My son then handed me a gift.
Oh, I wonder what it could...
"Let’s make Christmas a little more fun,”
“And buy all our gifts from an auction."
Oh, how I wish those words could be undone.
Our son thought that was a great idea,
and he started some online bidding,
on many lots of miscellaneous junk,
sadly, he was winning.
For his dad it was a bin of well-used tools,
which made him very pleased,
Dad said, “Thanks so very much son!”
“I can definitely use all of these.”
My son then handed me a gift.
Oh, I wonder what it could...
#family
#Christmas
#holiday
#ShortStory
#WritingPoetry
50 reads
6 Comments
jmcchesnie
Joylyn
Joylyn
Poem Published
24th Nov 2023 2:57am
24th Nov 2023 2:57am
Thanksgiving Time is Here
It’s such a special time of year,
good food, family, fun and laughter,
tables decorated in Thanksgiving cheer,
with a feast so lovingly prepared,
of turkey, ham and sweet potatoes,
mashed potatoes and gravy too.
Don’t forget the dinner rolls and cranberry sauce,
stuffing and green bean casserole.
Woohoo!
And then if you’re still hungry,
there are many delicious desserts to try,
apple, peach and pumpkin pies,
cake, cookies and whoopie pies,
just to name a few.
All to be shared,
with friends and family
as we laugh,...
good food, family, fun and laughter,
tables decorated in Thanksgiving cheer,
with a feast so lovingly prepared,
of turkey, ham and sweet potatoes,
mashed potatoes and gravy too.
Don’t forget the dinner rolls and cranberry sauce,
stuffing and green bean casserole.
Woohoo!
And then if you’re still hungry,
there are many delicious desserts to try,
apple, peach and pumpkin pies,
cake, cookies and whoopie pies,
just to name a few.
All to be shared,
with friends and family
as we laugh,...
#family
#holiday
#food
#memories
#WritingPoetry
49 reads
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BrokenBeats
Poem Published
23rd Nov 2023 11:13pm
23rd Nov 2023 11:13pm
Bubbles in Sunlight
They call
Ask when will be
the next visit
No pressure applied
Simple truth
of presence missing
Absence
deeply noticed
Something warms
In the vicinity
of broken heart
Not alone
As previously thought
There's a bubble
of something
Rising
Strongly resembling
HOPE
Ask when will be
the next visit
No pressure applied
Simple truth
of presence missing
Absence
deeply noticed
Something warms
In the vicinity
of broken heart
Not alone
As previously thought
There's a bubble
of something
Rising
Strongly resembling
HOPE
#hope
#family
#support
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2 Comments
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Poem Published
22nd Nov 2023 7:19pm
22nd Nov 2023 7:19pm
Say Anything
if i ever say anything at all
i'd say watch for the fall
if i knew anything at all
i knew it'd be that easy
afterall
hanging from the same tree
buried six feet below
the only way to be free
is letting go of the halo
if i ever say anything you'd hear
i'd let you know i'm sorry
i gave you something to fear
if you'd know anything of me
know that i wish you the best
and the love, you couldn't find here
handcuffs and a rosary
no keys and a checklist
the only way to be free ...
i'd say watch for the fall
if i knew anything at all
i knew it'd be that easy
afterall
hanging from the same tree
buried six feet below
the only way to be free
is letting go of the halo
if i ever say anything you'd hear
i'd let you know i'm sorry
i gave you something to fear
if you'd know anything of me
know that i wish you the best
and the love, you couldn't find here
handcuffs and a rosary
no keys and a checklist
the only way to be free ...
#relationships
#family
#memories
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Poem Published
22nd Nov 2023 6:10pm
22nd Nov 2023 6:10pm
trust
delicate dispositions
menial faith rots and lies
as questions persist
and leave you in what if
fragile feelings
words said in vain
spare the truth
live in fabrication
excitable eccentrics
feed the propaganda
hidden from light
books burn bright
I am a speaker
I am a seeker
I will leave you there
I will not reach down
hill tops and mountains
reveal the distance
one step back
into the knife's point
i was your son
i was your only
but you...
menial faith rots and lies
as questions persist
and leave you in what if
fragile feelings
words said in vain
spare the truth
live in fabrication
excitable eccentrics
feed the propaganda
hidden from light
books burn bright
I am a speaker
I am a seeker
I will leave you there
I will not reach down
hill tops and mountains
reveal the distance
one step back
into the knife's point
i was your son
i was your only
but you...
#family
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Redamancer
Poem Published
20th Nov 2023 8:58am
20th Nov 2023 8:58am
For My Father
#love
#family
#sensual
#son
#fatherhood
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Green_Arrow
Poem Published
20th Nov 2023 2:25am
20th Nov 2023 2:25am
It Happened On This One Thanksgiving
While the rest of the
family kept on chowing
down on the turkey,
Mickey saw his aunt Ethel
look and smile at that one kid.
family kept on chowing
down on the turkey,
Mickey saw his aunt Ethel
look and smile at that one kid.
#family
#birds
#holiday
#fiction
#tanka
64 reads
2 Comments
jmcchesnie
Joylyn
Joylyn
Poem Published
19th Nov 2023 4:18pm
19th Nov 2023 4:18pm
Aunt Freda’s Chili
Aunt Freda's Chili is oh so good!
She probably makes it more often than she should.
As it won't be long before our stomachs start to rumble,
we’ll all be running for the bathroom, hopefully not to stumble.
The gas is building unbelievably fast!
Oh my, did I just see a cousin running past?
Don’t tell me somebody fed it to the little dog too.
I hope no one steps in that it’s hard to get off your shoe.
Aunt Freda’s chili is mighty tasty, yes indeed.
It’s time to go back for more and enjoy the chili feed!
She probably makes it more often than she should.
As it won't be long before our stomachs start to rumble,
we’ll all be running for the bathroom, hopefully not to stumble.
The gas is building unbelievably fast!
Oh my, did I just see a cousin running past?
Don’t tell me somebody fed it to the little dog too.
I hope no one steps in that it’s hard to get off your shoe.
Aunt Freda’s chili is mighty tasty, yes indeed.
It’s time to go back for more and enjoy the chili feed!
#family
#food
#rhyming
#funny
#WritingPoetry
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