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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 3 of 455
HOW TO SAY GOODBYEToo many stars out in the sky, too beautiful to share aloneAs the nights go passing by, wishing you were homeThe day we had to say goodbye, we'd chosen different roadsWe had a love we couldn't deny, the memories on holdHolding back the tears, I can only tryYou're the only one who makes me man enough to crySo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Politicians: 1 of 18
RAISE TAXES When people are struggling Their bills they are juggling When credit scores are muddling We'll just raise taxes When private industry is down And Wall Street is bound By shady money hounds We'll just raise taxes When people lose their homes As banks double the rates on their loans ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Day and night: 6 of 39
When The World Turns In When the world turns in for the night And the events from the day slip away My inner voices no longer have to fight To compete with the hustle of the fray There is relief within my bedroom quiet I can finally hear myself sigh The haze from my nicotine diet Out of sight of disapproving... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 149 of 915
GIVE AND TAKEIf I could have a momentIf you could lend me your earThis is not all about meI'm not just reaching out in fear But those moments where I am humanIs when I need you the mostI'll carry you over the rainbowEven if I cannot chase away my own ghostsNo extra effort from you is neededJust a smile and to know that you ca... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark soul: 20 of 84
Endless ReflectionsIf your life ever flashes before your eyesWhat is it that pops up first?Is it people, is it places or a simple songOr the inability to quench the thirstWhat motivates you to chase a dreamWhen you decide it's all too steep a hillWhen people tell you it's all a fantasyOr that love doesn't pay the billsDo you ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Arrogance: 13 of 46
BLIND LEADING THE BLINDThe human spirit need not be definedor rewarded just for what we agree toDiverse paths that lead to common goalsrejected only by a fool's narrowminded viewThe arrogance of assuming only your way is rightPainfully blocks any chance of progressionOpinions are sharpened and jabbed into soulswithout regard ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflecting on your life: 57 of 195
Searching For WisdomAnd the old man running out of steam, he lays down for his final scene Words of wisdom, the memories are racing like a monkey swinging from the treesAny words, any last advice? He just gives me a smile and closes his eyesHe said son you know all the answers you'll find are in youOnce upon a cold winters' n... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Infatuation: 14 of 47
Dead End StreetWhat's this sense of love, I can't overcomeIt never started, there is no endWho's this special lady, I've so overratedWhen we were never more than friendsI just can't seem to conquer it, I just can't seem to understandWhen I see her smile, I am in denialI see us walking hand in handI've got love to give, I've g... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Finding love: 73 of 168
The Gypsy And The RoseA lifelong drifter, his dusty feet so weary in his shoesHad hung his hat everywhere with a destination of nowhereThe burden of responsibility was a stranger lurking in the shadowsThe stench of failure reeked from each abandoned lairA simple flower, planted in the promising garden of hopeSurvivor of many ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When I think of you: 49 of 56
MAGGIE'S SONGWhen it comes to love or matters of the heartAfter years of walking through life blindI feel like I've been given a brand new startThese feelings are too strong to ignore the signsThe nervousness, the goosebumps, the sweaty palmsWondering what you're doing, every minute of the dayThe anxiety gets me wired, your v... More..