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  October 2024     29 mins ago

Submitted Poems 110 total

Streets Of Survival

They call it illegal, a crime, a disgrace,
A swarm in the city, a cluttered place.
Yet every morning, they still return,
For empty hands cannot wait their turn.

A license costs more than a family's meal,
Yet they demand it,demand they kneel.
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The Price Of A Smile

It’s tradition, they say, a cultural game,
To bargain, to barter, to whittle down names.
A dance of the tongue, a battle of cents,
A ritual woven in coins and intent.

At the supermarket, we pay without pause,
No questions, no haggling, no...

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Love In Ruins

They will call him a monster,
but monsters do not rise from nothing.
They crawl from the wreckage of themselves,
stitched together with grief,
sharpened by the echo of slammed doors
and the hollow ache of returned footsteps.

He was a man...

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The Illusion Of Living.

They say, "Why suffer? Life is short."
So they wrap themselves in ease,
trade sweat for softness,
let comfort cradle them into quiet decay.

"What’s the point?" they chuckle,
watching the runners, the lifters,
the ones who trade mornings for...

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Unspoken Codes

He moves like mist, smooth and slow,
Slipping through cracks only few would know.
A practiced hand, a careful grin,
A game where losing is the greater sin.

Across the room, another glance,
A shift, a step,a mirrored dance.
Two ghosts in...

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This one pulls me in like a dream I don’t want to wake up from. The idea of searching for someone in a place where you don’t exist is unsettling in the best way.

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This one lingers. The weight of loss is heavy in it, but there’s something real in how you capture that connection. It’s more than just fabric.

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Feels like a hymn in motion. Solid rhythm, and the message carries well.

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These are powerful thoughts, each one with its own bite. They push you to think and challenge the status quo. There's a lot to reflect on here.

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I really like how the poem creates a sense of darkness and tension. It captures the battle between light and shadow really well. The way the shadows are described feels both haunting and powerful.

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Your piece really dives into the complexity of fear and love. The way it shows the internal struggle is powerful, and the emotions feel so real. It's like you're pulling the reader into that conflict with you. Very impactful. 

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I like the way you express the longing for connection and the hope that keeps moving you forward. It's simple yet powerful.

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This piece really makes you think. It's raw and real, hitting on some deep truths. I like how it challenges the way we see the world.

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This is raw and powerful. The way you describe the struggle with addiction and the decision to break free is so personal and moving. It’s a real testament to strength and the courage to let go of something that has held so much power over you. 

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Your poem really speaks to the mix of good and bad we all face. The way you show both the light and dark moments of life is really powerful and makes you reflect on everything we go through.

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I like how this poem captures the emotions of leaving and starting fresh. The mix of sadness, strength, and hope is really moving. It’s a beautiful reminder that growth often comes with both pain and possibility. Lovely piece. 

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I like the way this poem explores the idea of change and transformation. The questions about identity and purpose feel really powerful, and it leaves you thinking about how life shapes us over time.

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I like how this poem captures the beauty of nature and how it reflects something greater. It feels like a peaceful moment of seeing the divine in everything around us.

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Your poem really speaks to the feeling of wanting to be noticed and the struggle with self-worth. The intensity of the words captures the inner battle perfectly, and it leaves a lasting impression.

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This is such a soothing and uplifting piece. The flow is gentle, and the message of gratitude shines through beautifully. It leaves a sense of peace and reflection.

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