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This Modern Guilt

An apology between friends That kiss of words on lips Seductive in its subtlety Longing to make things right When love’s been abandoned Tossed like so much dice A startling black on white Acquiescence of a sort Designed to mollify To knit a pattern of beauty That will stand time’s test And yet it ends … Continue reading This Modern Guilt

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Firework Dreams

The streets are wild With firework dreams Of red and gold Bursting into flames Bold like defiance In a dry season Amidst chaotic sound Booming from above As if from heaven Throbbing beat heavy Like a metronome Shaking the ground As the skies explode Drawing in the night Transforming it to day A beautiful sight … Continue reading Firework Dreams

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Starlight and Blame

He hits the wall Staccato quick Like a gunshot That clears the air Before morning A starlight’s instant Full of sound fury And avarice A missed glance That haunted sigh Leaving him breathless Judgment’s glare Blazing in his eyes She runs away Adrenaline rush Pushing her hard Regret tinged In her cool margins Escape a … Continue reading Starlight and Blame

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This Echo

There is joy In this echo And the silence That comes after So succinct Like gathering rain Searching for land Warm and distant There is laughter In the solitude That descends swift And as delicate As a puff of air Moving sideways To tickle your neck Such a fragile touch There is music On the … Continue reading This Echo

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Traces

She never knew That convoluted love The push and shove Together but alone It changes things While she stands still Waiting for the dawn To bring her back to life Fresh as morning dew Or her bitter tears When he said goodbye Her forever love That lasted a night And left her wanting A certain … Continue reading Traces

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Forged Mettle

We scaled the castle walls In shining armor Glistening in the sun Heavy as a sigh Resplendent even With aching bones And a cunning guile That belied our position As arrows flew Wild and rampant Clattering to the ground Like an avalanche In fits and starts While we stood above Banners waving In the oncoming … Continue reading Forged Mettle