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    The title is taken from the song, Maria, from Paint Your Wagon. The poem itself is a bit tweaky and here and there but I've been crying... give me another ...

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    Elizabeth - Dec 5, 2006 - 2 min read

  • Poetry » Other
    I Speak Of Shadows
    6

    I speak of shadows Filter the night The long distance stars Shine on me so bright I watch the future Fade in your hand There still is so much That ...

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    Darkeye - Dec 5, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Lyrical
    New Mother
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    Tiny white knuckles, gentle baby's knees. The way that changing a foul diaper never offends. True baby's breath. Not as flowery as a bouquet, but just as sweet, and twice ...


    Trident - Dec 5, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Dramatic
    In Memory of Kelsey
    10

    My friend died.She was beautiful.I'll remember her forever. Oh please, this girl was getting stoned on my couch every day, run down in her boyfriend's boxers, burning through whatever would ...


    xanthan gum - Dec 4, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Lyrical
    Parallel
    6

    Again, all thoughts and comments are appreciated. The middle section doesn't seem to be working that well, but I've no ideas on how to fix it. The food imagery is ...


    Revere - Dec 4, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Other
    Cool College Cats
    3

    (Er... another lame attempt of mine at poetry. Do not be too lenient. I must learn after all.) One of those tepid nights where the coat-less shiver and fools play ...


    Trident - Dec 4, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Other
    Respect
    2

    Respect Is just re-used compliments Dipped in chocolate And served to a woman On a silver platter Men don’t make respect They steal it From another chef And serve it ...


    dancing_goth_cat - Dec 3, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Other
    Revised Addiction
    6

    The make up it stains your face and you know it On the outside you’re laughing, smiling, deceiving Waiting for you to crack They say don’t play with fire But ...

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    metritis - Dec 3, 2006 - 2 min read

  • Poetry » Other
    Son of Mine
    3

    Through his eyes the world is perfect. Everything is in its place, Nothing deserves a second thought. Through his eyes the stars sparkle in the night. The moonlight filters in ...


    Via - Dec 3, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Dramatic
    Years Race By
    5

    You always have the capacity to surprise me, Incan I think that's what I like best about your poems: you can tell they're yours, but they never get boring because ...


    bubblewrapped - Dec 3, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Other
    The Way It Is
    7

    The Way It Is A great land of arrogant fools Forces thoughts on the unsuspecting Sheds the red of shadows Of a source unseen Destruction and death on one side ...


    Alteran - Dec 3, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Lyrical
    Let me be in dark alone
    3

    Sitting alone here in the dark Drenched in pain I think of life Its all a game Of win and lose Of breaking through Its all fake Just a game ...


    Samar - Dec 3, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Lyrical
    Joy of Fight
    6

    Flapping,breathing cold crisp air. A rider on my back, Hearing him laugh in sheer delight ,and knowing he to enjoys the flight, Is music to my ear. Reluctantly I come ...


    EstelPax - Dec 3, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Dramatic
    Gorgotten
    6

    Reverse into the field of nothingness and melt into the scenery so no one notices as you slowly DISAPEAR


    dancing_goth_cat - Dec 2, 2006 - 1 min read

  • Poetry » Dramatic
    Lost
    9

    Im not sure where this came from...deep down I guess. Its funny how emotions can be hidden so well, yet found so easily. -ibelieve_inme Moral meant more to you than ...


    ibelieve_inme - Dec 2, 2006 - 1 min read


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