poetry
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Jellyfish
December, 21 2026 It isn’t the giant tidal wave, the one that happens rarely, that signals an oncoming tsunami that scares me. It is the gentle whisper of intuition that causes ripples and real change, and it has me clutching the white poodle in my lap like a pillow. I once believed all the power Continue reading
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Oh, What a Beautiful Night
November 16, 2025 As winter nears, I feel the cold wrap around me like a blanket. I try to loosen its grip, but it whispers, “I’m not as bad as you think. Embrace me like you would the sun.” I search for warmth in the chill of an empty hearth. The cabin is sodden, run-down, Continue reading
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The Road Not Taken
October 22, 2025 Sometimes, like a wet stone, etched and sanded smooth by water, I am tested and challenged so my life can flow again. Some things in life can hurt, and I’ve come to accept that. Like a punch to the gut, losing someone precious, swallowing harsh realities, and realizing that the world at Continue reading
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Painted Faces
08/19/25 My bedroom walls are painted with ghosts that howl at me and rush by whenever I need a solid interruption. I can’t tell why they choose to bother me—especially at night, when the moon has reached its peak in the sky. The moon rises and falls with the memories that put me to sleep, Continue reading
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Golden Bridge
08/02/25 My relationship with change is complicated because if I could only embrace change instead of giving in to my stubbornness, which feels like a raging waterfall flowing out of my chest, I would enjoy life much more. I would also save myself a lot of stress, tension headaches, and backaches. I’d probably get my Continue reading
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