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A Girl Dies in Boston
He sat on the window sill,He closed his eyes and cried.He had never felt so alone before,Until yesterday when his sister happened so suddenly,No one thought her life would end ...
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The Day That America Will Fall
The sun will shine from sea to sea Each day will began peacefully. A man on the street is now a man in a mansion, In his new business, he's ...
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What a Wonderful World--REVISED
In the tune of "What a Wondeful World" by Louis Armstrong I see skies of gray, People hungry each day, Nation vs. nation, Forever at war, And I think to ...
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How Come?
How Come? A Song of a Black Boy in 1953 How come my skin is brown? And how come his is white? How come of I disrespect him, He wants ...
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Something We ll Never Understand.
It s like a morning with no sun, Like a bank containing no money, A millionaire living in poverty. Or like a book enclosing no pages, It s a like ...
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Walking Through Fire
Burning and scorching me, My skin is etching away, Permanent scars and bruises will forever remain, I try to prevent the flames, But they continue to keep spreading, Fire is ...
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Gone
And I was just wondering-- Where have you gone? It was just the other day, It was you I relied on. But now, you've gone, And I don't understand. Now ...
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My Existence
I walk alone. My existence-- Means nothing. My very human, Has been forgotten, My utter existence, Doesn't count anymore. When they go counting, They exclude me. I don't amount, So ...
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The Past
I try not to remember,But the past is stained on my heart.I've tried to wash it out,With thoughts of happiness,Yet, I still see the past,Standing clearly and boldly.Life's not getting ...
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I Die
I dodge lightening boltsIn a raging storm.I'm searching for shelter,For all around me is darkness.I'm running in a direction,One I can't identify.I'm screaming for help.But no one seems to hear.The ...
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It Was You
It's a place I can hardly remember,But a place I would like to be,A dream that I once had,A hope I can't just imagine.Everything I hate,Is looking like everything I ...
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No One
No One Is a nobody But not everyone Is a somebody. And I dedicate this poem, For the ones who killed, At Columbine High School.
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The Killing Conscious
I wrestle with my conscious, Something doesn't seem right. I feel like something's gone wrong, Somewhere some how. I look over at the clock, It's two in the morning, My ...
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Some People
Some people have nothing, When all they want is something, But they don't get anything, Because some people have everything.
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Ruined My Life
Why do I do this to myself? I'm causing myself my own pain. It's no one's fault except my own. It was me that put myself here. I looked into ...
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Life's Many Lessons
But there is no sun No clear, cool sky. Sometimes that happens. Happiness, Doesn't last a lifetime. One of life's many lessons.
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What Is This?
What is, What is this? Coming in my life, And changing all that's here? Miracles are happening Transforming all the old to new. What is, What is this?
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Eventually Falling
I'm climbing the ladder, Finally reaching the top, I'm afraid to look down, So I can see who's watching. The crowd cheers me on, They love what they see, It's ...
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Opening the Door and Inviting Him In
She opened her door, Inviting him in, Never really knowing, He wasn't there to help. He came in and smiled, Looked around then sat down, Turned on the TV, Didn't ...
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The Art of Being Unnoticed
I open my mouth, So that I may speak, But words do not come out. The feeling I feel inside, Leaves me confused, Self conscious, and alone. I stand in ...
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No Name Story--Chapter One
Matthew Kingston kingmatt1010: hey samantha sammygirl60: oh...hi...wassup... kingmatt1010: you know chase is moving right? sammygirl60: ??? chase sampson you mean ??? kingmatt1010: his mom got a job somewhere in manhattan ...
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March
I keep my head low, Refusing to look ahead. I walk in slow motion; My speech is slurred. I'm haunted by last March... The things that happened last March... But ...
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Death is Calling
They tell you when you need to come, They tell you when you need to leave. They block your path when you advance, They stand on the side when you’re ...
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Everything but Clear (a song)
Verse 1 Turned around and all was dark, Not a thing that you could see. Faced the front and focused hard, But you're blinding now for good. Pre Chorus What ...
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Forever Hide
It’s not like anyone cares. Or even see you there. It’s not like anyone hears. Or see in you in tears. It’s not like anyone knows, Because you don’t let ...
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Addicted to You
Look Brad! It's not about death! I’ve been meaning to tell you for a good while now, That everything about you impresses me. And even though you seem to ignore ...
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Let Me Cry
Today I fell, And you left me on my knees. So let me fall, Just leave me there. Let me cry, Just watch me shed. Your pride was turned up ...
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Dignity
I haven't even been writing poetry for a year, so this is truly my weakest point in writing. I'm a whiz at essays, reports, realistic and historical fiction. So please, ...
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Let Me Cry
I know this poem needs a lot of fixing so I need all the advice and crtiqiung I could possibly get!!! Thanks!!! I watched her hit you without swinging, It ...
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Over Forever
I have never known I could be so happy until I met Travis. It all started at Bransby Outdoor YMCA about five minutes from my house. It was July 6, ...
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The Fire Still Burns
I loathe(hate) this poem with a passion...However, if you think differently or find potential, I'd really appreciate suggestions/comments. Somewhere back in the past, I remember that I met you. I ...
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Our Dreams -VERY OLD POEM
NOTE: This is a very old poem. Perhaps, one of the first I ever wrote... Our dreams are the things That only we can see Only in our minds, Do ...
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Can't Always Depend on Me
I can’t stay right beside you all the way, I have to leave you now, Sorry, but you can’t always depend on me. I was there in the beginning before ...
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Listening to Your Stories
well, here's a poem of mine that doesn't make any sense. it's also in the random section, but even though it makes no sense at all, I LOVE IT...and yes, ...
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Going Solo
It’s a sad commentary when you’re approached by a seven year old at the skating rink asking you, “You don’t have any friends, do you?” I felt like strangling her. ...
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The Perfect (MAJOR CHANGES)
She was lost at the bottom of her bed--her sanctuary-- As she stared across at the poster-filled wall That had been there for years. Sitting there, year after year, thinking ...
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Tickle-Me Elmos
I couldn't think of another title, so, that's why it's called Tickle-Me Elmos. Her scuffed black Adidas, inclosing numb feet, The obtrusive blue apron tied tightly around her waste. Her ...
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Give a Boy a Gun (MAY OFFEND)
There's no place to start, Excepting the ending maybe, Where you're sure to feel the impact. There's no one to talk to, Except the tombstone maybe, But you wouldn't get ...
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Andrew--True Story
The reality of the darkness I feel was found in your eyes, From two years ago until now. Things will never be the same. Racing up and down the parking ...
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And My Uncle?(just trying to get point across)
This is a really stupid poem I just wrote about me...and my uncle. It's true. And I know it's stupid but, it's the only way I could put it. something ...
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ten years (very...pathetic...I CAN'T WRITE ANYMORE!!!)
skeletons trapped in the back of a closet no one knows they belong to you up a narrow staircase the back corner of a hall. darkness also known as the ...
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Drowning (Just the chorus)
I wasn't waving, I was drowning, In a sea of all That I'd done wrong. Did you think I was ...
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I have lost the ability to write.
Sahjsa ------------- there are too many knives, sitting patiently in the corner of a kitchen drawer. the same tale of ...
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Another Chevy Disaster
My long black curls were cut off long ago making me uglier than I already was I ditched the harp ...
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Lies
For a season I live by the lie we call love— A temporary insanity I held onto Yet I knew ...
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My Living Hell
NOTE: It is really difficult writing a poem based on something that's 100% true and that actually happened. I already ...
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Corduroy Summers
In the darkest time of twenty-four hours, His name is carved in a cement wall. Sweaty palms with visible calluses Grasp a pocketknife and start to chisel Wrapping his arms ...
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crevices
you cup your hands when Mysteries rain down. let's play detective before they run away slipping through your fingers and giving way to gravity falling upon a cracked and chipped ...
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stop(an idea)
NOTE: this poem sucks...i know. but a friend of my friend's hung himself in his back yard and i wrote this for him. strong critquing is needed...i would really love ...
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Story of a Guitarist
This isn't exactly a short story. More like Chapter One to a very big book. This happens to be the shortest chapter, I think. But it's the first. Anyway, tell ...
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Living Through Reflection
Verse One walking through remembrance swimming to unforgiveness we're bound in the chains of a dead man Pre Chorus 1 i need to get away somehow i'll get away Chorus ...
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Highway
Verse 1 Another station's bleeding through And I heard a better song And I get the chance to sing again Should've been listening all along Chorus Sixty miles per hours ...
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If No One
Verse 1 In the heart of the city Where the music plays Down in an alley Just off the highway Lives a different part of life No real reason to ...
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Not So Good
why does it matter what goes on in your room on the side of the bed that no one sees? does it matter if you're alone and writing of a ...
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Second Summer - Summer Ain't No Reality Part II
NOTE: If you haven't already read it, I would encourage you to read this: forum/viewtopic.php?t=1377&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=summer+aint+reality before reading the following poem. -
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Color Blind People
Capo 1st Fret Standard Tuning (EADGBE) Intro Am C G D(2X) Verse One Em C G Darker tone, Lighter eyes Em C G Different style, Different life Pre Chorus Am ...
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What Is
Verse 1 What is peace What is kind Do we have a clue at all What is right What is true Do we even know at all Do we know ...
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Switching Lanes
I don't have the music for the whole song but I'm working on it. verse 1 C Am Em G look at me now Am C Em G do you ...
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vague(i really cannot write anymore but i keep trying)
no one sees what you put your heart into in a scratched up binder bent out of shape. their papers flapping in the wind you don't care when they get ...
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I dreaded all those hot summer days that never end.
This poem was written January 19, 2005 aka looooong time ago. I just felt like posting it.It's kind of stupid though. I dreaded all those hot summer days that never ...
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i've damaged my fingers over you.
I think this poem is missing something but I can't quite figure out what it is so therefore I can't add it. Please help me if you can! you know, ...
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For Poetry, Not Songs
Please be mindful that "Lyric Poetry" does not necessarily mean Lyrics. With that in mind, this is not the forum for songs. "Lyric poetry expresses the wishes, the hopes, the ...
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"life is just over." EDITED
summer is really getting away while we french kiss walls and talk about jesus’ pound cake i will never tell anyone that because our virgin minds and sober thoughts are ...
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million blurry memories
blood spreads across the linoleum and i fight to find tears the stains in the satin are showing in your face. your closed-eyes say, "it is finised." i loved you ...
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Edge of Time PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS!!!
The chords for the whole song is F G C Am--two chords per line. Verse Wake up to a brand new day But down here it always feels the same ...
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coke and pain
Drink Coke and try again... Can't remember the last time you peered under a bottle cap and actually won. Glare at the receipt no refunds, no returns so shake the ...
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Tom
Old Mad Tom laughs when little boys burn to death and four-leaf clovers give him heart-ache. his brother's name was Edgar; a little boy who burned to death east of ...
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Laughter is Softer and I LOATHE this poem
Rain comes harder as Night grows older Laughter is softer as Tears come closer I'm not to leave the circle You drew around me in the sand Laughter is softer ...
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(Wondering About) Anonymous
Verse One We pretend not to know As if it didn't show We pretend not to care As if he weren't right there Pre Chorus This pain is real This ...
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Thorns on Roses
-Thorns on Roses- (It needs a lot of work) Verse One I fight to get reality back Storing it away in my possesion I find that happiness is elevated once ...
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three seconds is a long time
this is the worst thing I have ever written. even worse than my rhyming poems way back on the first page of dramatic poetry. you feel so unispired tonight when ...
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peace and agony
her eager eye finds the the agony in peace while her desperate heart finds the love in war she's driven home by a lonely stranger who offers her a few ...
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Silent Tonight Under this Man Carved Stone
Note: You may recognize that some of the lines from my poetry will be found in this song. Verse One the answer to questions will find itself around so uncup ...
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Atomic Number 50
Verse One your heart's an achor so afraid to leave your heart is anger so afraid of defeat atomic number 50 never burns out obligation is your number one doubt ...
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beside your open morale (another poem for andrew)
I can't remember if I posted this or not...and if I did, just tell me and I'll delete it. Strong critiquing--PLEASE. you speak paradoxical phenomenons and your heart is an ...
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broken recalls
This is a song as well as a poem. But I figured it would get more attention being posted here. It may seem a little redundant but if you were ...
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The First Mile
Verse One the outskirts of your world now ripple on the end and they'll lie you underground with all the other dead men life is a small fragment of a ...
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Photographic Memory
I would post the chords but I don't feel like it. Just know that it's in the key of C. Intro Ah Ah, Ah Ah, Ah Ah, Ah Ah Verse ...
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Someday
I wrote this song for Hurricane Katrina and Tsunami Victims. But please, don't feel that you have to critique lightly becaude of that. Verse One The water comes up from ...
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I hate the way the world is growing without you
Okay, so I know I'm not a poet but this is what I got in attempt to write a song...it's about a girl who's (guy) best friend dies, and he ...
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Yet Another Jealousy Story
I don't know what's gotten into me with this sudden cliche rhyming scheme but God, I pray it goes away. and if you had taken me away, the way you ...
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Myspace
This is an article I wrote for parents who feel that their kids need to get off Myspace. I might have to post in parts considering how slow my computer ...
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The Ghost of Kilburne Heights
The Ghost of Kilburne Heights Morgan Harper April 15, 2006 Verse One ghosts don't really talk they've got nothing to say ghosts walk very slow so to find their way ...
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Second Hand
I've found that the second hand fell from time to the missing person and that one girl remembering everything about him that made the world pause for anything that could ...
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laugh. shiver. choke. die.
I opened the car door and remembered those times in September when we'd ride out to 722 with Hillsong in the background with the sun still up there was always ...
