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The Immortal Wize 3,946 poems

OUTAGE

the power goes out suddenly the bright city remembers what darkness is all about windows blackout one by one streetlights surrender traffic…

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I Dreamed Of This

I dreamed of this day, I knew this was possible and the world did not even bend to my will. I looked inwards, asked and the answer was…

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The Immortal Wize 3,946 poems

Walk Away

answers never came in spoken words in the silence of a room plans were delayed and calls went unheard shadows formed where trees should…

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Colette 219 poems

Hours of Operation

When you have a business or even go to a business establishment, there are “Hours of Operation.” Meaning, a time from which the business is…

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love_supreme 1,028 poems

Heaven On Earth

I wonder if you have ever experienced heaven on Earth, its a wonderful mindset. You wish for what you want in the world, then see it all…

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MissEricaChanel 16 poems

Sweetest Girl

I used to be the sweetest girl until I was turned sour. I used to be the sweetest girl until that continuous darkest hour. These days I'm…

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LEEPAUL 46 poems

Anxious Distress

How far-fetched is it to think that my present hardship comes from some cruel act I've not done yet? Even with regret, trouble still…

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2b2b2 549 poems

Dunkin' Hinds

It’s your birthday, it must be birthday cakes Hooray, yay! Invitees lit like trick candles…

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Black Is Beautiful

Black is beautiful but I think you already knew that. It still helps to state facts and our influence is far reaching. Its all about the…

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