Category: poetry
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A stranger’s eyes
I tossed and turned all night. My heart nearly leapt through my chest as my mind spun me senseless. Your words replayed over and over again as I tried to forget them. My heart is heavy today as I remembered what was and could have been. As the sweat trickled…
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Poker face
I sat in the window, overlooking the world. Children’s laughter suddenly fills my ears. The familiar sound of passersby trying to familiarize themselves with one another. A knowing glance, possibly even a certain stance It was enough to say hello. It was enough to say goodbye. My hands sprang forward…
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Crimson tide
A gentle rock back and forth is all I have left of this calm. The moment I open my eyes to the nothingness that’s left behind I will know Nothing is safe here. Not anymore. I rest my cheek upon my knees and whisper the words of comfort. “Everything will…
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Portaled souls
I’ll say a little prayer for you while your soul heals Mine a weeping mess in comparison, but I’ve got to do this. I will rise in the moments of your departure with hopes of being your savior. As the sun sets behind me and you look into my eyes,…
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One with the vampires
If just for a day I could be free to go on living and doing as I please— No one to answer to, not even you. If just for a day I could be numb— No more emotions to ruin the little bit of happiness that I’ve conjured up and…
Nicole Johnson 