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a poet's playground

darkness doesn’t win

i cannot remember
a day
when darkness
didn’t cover me
in a cloak
when light
barely broke
through a crack
in the shade
when opening
the door
took every bit
of strength
that i no longer
had

you kept on calling

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oh my child

oh my boy
exhausted be you
rest
while the party
continues
music plays
in the street
and i feel
my feet would dance
for a few more hours

oh my son
fatigued you be
rest
while the chores
be through
in

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passing – in gray

he slipped away
unnoticed
as light dimmed
into dull grays
his breath
no longer with life
he found his way
by angel’s wings
caressing with endless love
they carried him
to

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and the wolf

from his hollow
he crawled
spying his delight
a silent stride in his stealth steps

desire flared
his insides burned
as he drew near

unaware
she stripped her attire
baring her skin
to the elements

contemplating
will a plunge in

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tiger eyes

fearless
a stare
that draws one in
there lay a softness
in his eyes
disguising
an intent
concealing
focus

lingering
in a state
of repose
camouflaging
emotions
with subdued strength

waiting

in a perception
of appearing passive
preparing
with

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i’m confused

woke up this morn
clear headed
i thought
my dreams
had me lost
in the meaning
of life

head screaming
get more rest
my arms and legs
unable to move
my pillows and blankets
have formed
a nice warm nest

feeling so cozy

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