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Poetry by Jose

Bury us in a sunless pit of obscurity, Imprisoning flaws mercilessly, Isolating guardrails which hold us back, Guardrails on the…
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August 7, 2023
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Poetry by Darryl

They got my body not my brain I still got the freedom of thought Tried to break the chain But…
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August 7, 2023
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Poetry by Ubaldo

Raindrops camouflage tears Raindrops let one know if it’s a scattered shower or storm.
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August 7, 2023
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Poetry by Ubaldo

As a child I hid inside of myself My allies books & homework, it took Me a while shift &…
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August 7, 2023
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Poetry by Alyce

Lakes dying, drought reigns Tindras melt, oceans warming Mountains quake, earth slides
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August 7, 2023
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Poetry by Alyce

Dilapidated dorms, cloistered court yards Wrinkled sidewalks, rutted roads, pit holes thump Squawking doors, crunching windows- toilets rage Locks explode,…
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August 7, 2023
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Poetry by Osbun

My Dearest Brotherly Beloved David, Sitting here listening to some smooth soulful jazz of David Sanborn “Pearls.” I am reminded…
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August 7, 2023
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Poetry by Manuel

My heart’s been shattered. I’ve been beaten and tossed. Like a tiny pebble drifting to the bottom of a pond.…
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July 24, 2023
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Poetry by Charles

I take full responsibility for the crimes I committed Developed insight into why I did wrong But the fact of…
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July 17, 2023
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Poetry by Cory

For so troubled is he, But his soul is free. With Faith and a smile He comes smooth with style.…
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July 10, 2023

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