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Poem / Poetry

February 27, 2025

Observations on a windy day Read More

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Comments: 3

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

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"I love this. It is the perfect balance of whimsy and wisdom. It got a double Like from me (first pre-login) and I shelved it. I love the pers..." Read More

Poem / Humor

February 12, 2025

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Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

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Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Ironically, I came across this poem the other day- I had forgotten about it, but after all the events that have transpired since, it almost reads like a prophetic message and holds much more meaning to me now Read More
A Thanksgiving Reflection on Love, Loss, and the Time We Have Read More

Poem / Poetry

November 26, 2024

Reads: 42

Shelves: 1

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Never play by the rules of other, for soon they will trap themselves by their own rules. Read More
In a quiet, overgrown garden, an old man reflects on the passage of time as he tends to his plants. His aches and fading strength are a stark contrast to the enduring lizard that watches him, a silent witness to generations past. Silent Observers explores the bittersweet wisdom of aging… Read More
I am descendant of native Americans -- Indians, Spaniards, Mexicans -- the first pioneers, pilgrims, explores of the Americas -- and now poisoners of the blood of a nation -- enemies of the state -- human imposters -- animals -- or so I am told. Had I been a white… Read More
Like beauty and love -- life is in the eye of the beholder Read More
One night in a hotel, high up on a winter's rainy night, I sat on a window pane, and just started remembering all the people I had been in my life. I realized that I was not the same person I used to be and for some reason, though it… Read More
yearning for connection in silence Read More
In "Ignored Goodbye," a ghost floats above his own funeral, observing the indifference of the attendees in a dreary chapel. As he drifts aimlessly, he finds strange beauty in the dust particles dancing in the rays of sunlight. The lack of grief and genuine emotion among his widow, children, and… Read More
Discover heartfelt stories of reflection. Every Chapter is a new story. Read More
Anna is a young woman who loves antiques. She finds a large oval mirror at an estate sale, which was made in France in 1889 and costs only $50. She decides to buy it, despite the owner's reluctance. The owner tells her that the mirror belonged to her late husband,… Read More

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The Booksie Classic House

A career of being a bad man catches up with the Tulsa Kid. And he comes to terms with it. Read More
"The Journey of Sometimes" captures the ebb and flow of life's emotional landscape. Through vivid imagery and rhythmic cadence, it tries to reveal moments of nostalgia, inner conflict, and the quest for solace. This reflective piece explores the essence of human experience, where light and darkness intertwine, guiding us through… Read More
This limerick depicts a departing sage who, on his deathbed, finds solace in the fact that his profound theories were never fully grasped. With a parting grin, he celebrates the beauty of misunderstood wisdom. Read More
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