Eclipse of the moon by Fiona Goodwin

I clutched at a crystal Clinging to the power of intention Under the eclipse of the moon It was a little desperate perhaps And the sky was overcast So I actually saw nothing But at 3 am aching from my first encounter with Pickle Ball – I wondered what my crystal would do Or what…

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Night Has Won by Terra Kay

the pillow still concave where your head rested extra shoes placed under the chair loyally await your return undisturbed in absence your scent your sounds carry on through my walls night has won without reprieve no mourning the loss of your dear company for all you leave with me entertains the days charmed solitude contains…

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True Hearts By Kristi Kirby

The old is left Behind Beyond the river Velvet tongues Did not turn aside Soft sounds float Finesse with Light The most beautiful object Le Is inside A heart With faith and Hope Phenomenal The song to the Lord God of Heaven So gracious and Merciful Made all Uniting in prayer Illuminating Golden grains Daily…

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Mother by Fiona Goodwin

Imprinted on my mind Vanishing, fierce, Fiercely loving, Hilarious Protective, icy cold, Caring, cake making, Doing the best she could I took that mother into my heart and mind Like a blueprint, And I learnt to apologise, To dodge and dive To seek out those Who would would be unkind So that I could be…

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FAMILY ON PAPER By Annsofi Hjärtström

Got a letter from the authorities On a paper In black and white It was written; ”As a relative of this person…” Relative? Are we related? Family? On a paper In black and white In words Yes – We are But we were not When I was a child and needed you We were not…

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To________TEDI B. by Beth Haist

all my bobby mcgees have died or passed on In some sort of purgatory- of drinking and smoking, Reeking havoc like a centrifuge spewing all Smoke and mirrors- surrounding themselves- With solutions And back handed compliments– TO keep it Swirling coughing smoking death drinking ,drugging hilarity- Rollercoaster ride With Enabled Wisdum: Fueled by self-hate &…

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Unpack by Terra Kay

So what can I do now waiting for you while the afternoon of my life has come into full view we’re not done yet you know I’m waiting as you reform your plan reinvent yourself again unpack the baggage please—leave it behind I have no semblance resemblance to her I am new to you no…

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EMPTY by shelly may dayze

I’m empty I’m empty I’m sure that’s what they see So closed off A bypasser In a life An existence Yes maybe that’s me But a shard I think that’s what it is A shard Of hope A light Maybe Because I’m not empty Despite what you see I’m me I’m me I’m me.

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