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a poet's playground

dream of me

won’t you dream
of me
when your eyes close

when you go
to that place
that no one knows

where reality changes
and silent slumber begins

won’t you dream
of me
out of memories

of days we spent
seeking shelter
from sudden storms

laying naked

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there is a storm

there is a storm
a raging
evolving
developing off shore
rising from the sea
meeting the sky
as far as one’s eyes
can perceive

there is a storm

a raging
it’s magnitude immense
the anger
is not from the heavens
yet it feels

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random act

it was a random act
one detached
from thought
one that
should standout
one that
many would shy from
criticize
declare insane
close eyes
or just plainly walk away

it was a random act
nothing attached
nothing asked for in return
a

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Jewish Drama Queen

actually
that’s my grandmother
a photo from the 1920’s
she was a Ziegfeld girl

that was way before your time
before mine
too

they were famous
you know
at least that is what i was told

a dance troupe
and i understand nudity
was part of

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William Tell

mom told me to practice
everyday
at 5:00
after homework
before dinner

i did
but
couldn’t she hear
the strings
didn’t sing
they whined in pain
as if being tortured

i was

how could i explain
i’d be no better
with any bow

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when push comes to shove

you’re such a dick
put on your boxing gloves
go ahead
take a swing at me
if you’re that upset

what pissed you off
anyway
it doesn’t matter
you seem to be at a loss for words

you just
want to flail your arms
in hope

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