ThePolymath

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  December 2021     3 months ago

Submitted Poems 5 total

In the Depths

In the depths of darkness, a journey began,
A recovering soul, seeking a helping hand.
Through the haze of addiction, he stumbled and fell,
But his wife's unwavering love, his heart could tell.

With patience and understanding, she stood by his...

– by Joseph Mitterando

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A Veterans Lament

He sees the loss of innocence, the shattered dreams,
And the haunting echoes of silent screams.
Yet still, he fights, with unwavering resolve,
For he knows the cost of freedom's absolve.

In the aftermath, when the battles cease,
The good man...

– by Joseph Mitterando

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The Silence

In the realm of stillness, where moments reside,
Dwells a mysterious presence, often denied.
Silence, they're called, unseen by human eyes,
Ever watching, yet overlooked, to our surprise.

In the space between breaths, where tranquility lies,
...

– by Joseph Mitterando

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To Quiet the Clockwork of my Mind

As clockwork gears my mind races ever on,
endlessly pondering what has yet to come.
These thoughts often believed ludicrous by some.
Ideas and plans night and day rage through my head.
I'm unable to stop them, even when I take to my bed.
So...

– by Joseph M Mitterando

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When a Good Man Goes to War

When a good man goes to war,
he knows NOT what lies in store.
Reluctantly, he marches on, until the battlefield he reaches, then fights until he's won.
Now, the battle's over, his friends and foes lie dead.
Now the unfathomable begins to unfold...

– by Joseph M Mitterando

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