Poetical Musings

Somniphobe

Tonight I cried From the weight Of sleeplessness Lids pried open Afraid to fall Knowing each night That I’ll wake Alone

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I’m a poet and didn’t show it

I have maintained for a long time, that I write primarily for myself. Nowhere is this more true than when it comes to my poetry. I never read my poems out loud and don’t generally draw attention to the fact that I even write. Some of this stems from a pretty deep-rooted fear that my writing is not good enough (a specific 8th grade literature teacher springs to mind). This, even though, usually when I do share my writings the response from people is positive. Admittedly, although I don’t broadcast the existence of my poems online, I have commented previously

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Sick inside

Belly cramping Ball in my chest Eyes glazing over Mind in a daze Hands clenched Throat closing down Sick from and of it Tired in so many ways

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Emptiness

A quiet house A vacant space A restless  mind A silent yearning Begging to be filled

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Is it too late?

Can I say I’m sorry For the pain that I caused I never realized who I hurt It wasn’t my goal To threaten your peace I never realized what you lost I sit where you were Alone as you must have felt I just realized what I did

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Music of my life

At first there was only silence My life had just begun Then you stepped in  on a roaring wind You said you were the one It seemed a bit like magic From air a symphony sprung You took my hand to be my man And so began our song You found the rhythm of my soul The melodies racing through my mind You took them all, made them your own You are the music of my life Originally written November 14, 2008

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Breathing room

A slow intake Refreshing the spirit  You flow through My very soul Deeply absorbed My body renewed Exhaling softly Again. 

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Do you remember?

The whispered words Barely restrained Hands drew me close The frenzied kiss Hungrily shared Breath on our skin The raging heat Completely scorched Bodies in an embrace The quiet goodnight Softly welcomed Lips as if in a dream

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Not strong enough

I really don’t think I can do this again Will I be your lover? Or perhaps just a friend? Should I stay right here Or try to walk away? Maybe block you out Or hear what you say I want you to be there But it’s getting too hard Maybe I will have to Be friends from afar

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Reversal

The strong one Who doesn’t need help Who gets the job done Who supports you Who lends a hand Is struggling, is scared And needs someone strong

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