Tag: man
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Walking On Sand
The ducks swayed in Lake Michigan Underneath a starry sky And the ground gave way under our feet Do you remember the night we walked on the sand? I was your woman You was my man I loved you But failed to understand That being together wasn’t your plan Because you was a ladies man…
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Carrying the Weight
Many people have suffered Weighed down by generational curses They never told a soul Wearing a mask that covers the face But provides no relief An existence tormented by pain and misery I once knew a man that bore the brunt Of his family’s secrets His body became contorted His countenance was haggard In one…
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Just a Thought: Opportunity
You have the look of a weathered man standing at a bus stop with no particular place to go but every opportunity waiting with open arms to greet you. Love always, Ayesha
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Steel Toes
The snow falls like crumpled pieces of off white construction paper On a frigid landscape of charcoal concrete and yellow dashes At the bus stop bench sits a gray haired man In a tan, burly coat smoking a cigarette with a withered hand It has seen the passage of time Held doors open for lovers,…
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The Gift of Prayer
My auntie died two weeks ago and it hit me hard. It feels like every time I come up for air, my naive lungs take in water. But nevertheless, I have come to the reality that time is not guaranteed. It is only granted to blessed souls for a limited amount of time. And when…
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Ringing Bells
How long before the bells ring? Their piercing sound can break the walking slumber of restless souls. Permit the chiming of melodious copper that tolls the heart of man. So that their ears may be opened once more. Love always, Esha <3
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Passenger Side
Fear has no place here. It’s the opposite of peaceful. It rides passenger side with the spirit of anxious. Moving without notice because it lacks patience. But many cater to its needs anyway. They dread the night and allow the day to slip away. Afraid of the impending tolls they’ll have to pay… But fear…
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Faithful Man
I dedicate this poem to my late Father. I love you Dad <3 Faithful Man He is the people’s champ A former player tuned into the channel of romance The dark horse no one ever gave a chance When the sunlight fades His cause will still stand Darkness fails to blemish the heart Of a…
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Short Thought: Politician Without a Cause
Politician Without A Cause Party politics must stand Even if it divides We The People like a wedge If evil is done, I turn my head Like a late kid getting hall passes I give out third and fourth chances No matter the offence As long as you support my next event I will pay…
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