Category: Poem
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Like Me, Like Me
We were Lila and Arnold It was just a dream but it was horrible I raced to you at our friends’ house, brought you chili You said you loved me but we could never be married It was the worst heartache I stood there with a sunken feeling in my chest I beckoned, with all…
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Scrolling
I don’t go on social media anymore I deactivated my account a few years ago I imagine it was like dying It felt good to let go But it’s interesting how I found myself redefining my values And not being obsessed with what people think of you Thumbs up, another dopamine hit Staring, posting, scrolling…
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Surfboards
Remember when we were just 16 I can still smell the ocean We wore tankinis because they were modest Back then we were just deep down hoping to be the hottest Our dads looked over us but I think now we both know It was divine providence In our 30s now, it’s obvious We averted…
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Better than Dr. Seuss World
Sometimes I feel like I live in Dr. Seuss land In the height of summer Walking in the garden is grand The humidity is a bummer The crepe myrtles have exploded – bright pink They shed bark like water from a leaky sink The sunflowers burst over me They give joy to the bumble bees…
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Aspire
When I was in high school there were some kids I looked up to I thought if I could be like them I’d be cool There were the surfer kids Oh, those big beach houses where they lived When I got older I realized beach houses cost money And that the beach isn’t always sunny…
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Raccoons and Robins
For the past few months a raccoon has lived in the pine tree behind my house That one raccoon somehow turned into three I was sad to realize this week that they’ve all moved out That mama raccoon used to stare at me I’d stare at her Her eyes were masked Would she say mine…
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The Path
It’s amazing to me this is right here This lush path along the water With You I have no reason to fear My Golden retriever leads the way Next to the river We walk among the cinnamon ferns and voodoo lilies Banana plants aplenty I think of my failures and all the things I’ve learned…
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I Do
I do Want You with me If You go into the wilderness I’ll follow Today, tomorrow, for always Let me rest in Your shadow Every day Tattoo Your name on my heart Be the only one Your words are a dart Have all my affection I’m flawed, I have a disease But You are perfection…
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The Boulevard
I planned my day before I left the house Scribbled in my journal and said a short prayer Laced up my shoes then pounced I turned left onto the boulevard I was running in the heat, running hard What a gift for my heart to beat like that My legs felt strong It was my…
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The Shadow
There’s a shadow outside my window when I go to bed at night It’s crumpled at the base, a little bit of a fright At least I don’t see a face But it’s a little taller each night Every day I watch the sun start on one side then go down on the other What…
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