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I've always loved poetry, not all poetry, but the stuff that makes you laugh or cry. I've been writing poetry for family and friends since college but have resisted pushing my poetic style to a public medium until I found Helium.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Roses: 1 of 121
Roses SpeakWords of love I longed to saylay silent in my heart.My shyness held my tongue at bayterrified to start.I had to find a way to tell youof my love for you.And if by chance within your heartyou hid these feeling too.So rather than the words of loveI longed to say to you.I gave you colored rosesthat spoke of love so tr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Regret: 3 of 300
My Bag of RegretHe sat on a bench in the park that dayI couldn't help notice, as I passed his way.Sitting and staring down at his shoesmumbling the words "I am you".A tattered bag he held by his sidehis clothes all worn, his shoes untied.His hat couldn't cover, all of his hairhe looked quite the bum just sitting there.He beck... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a child: 2 of 163
Little Boy BlueHe ran with a limp, my Little Boy Blueas I bent to give him a hand,his words flowed, open and warmas I listened to every command.Hold me and tell me just once morehow someday I'll run that race.I'll run as fast as everyone elsecause I won't need a brace.I scooped him up in my arms so tightand threw him high in ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loving you: 1 of 58
Loving YouLoving you has brought to mea world I never knew,a paradise in which I loveand live for only you.You are the smile upon my lipsthe melody in my heart,the reason for my lonelinesswhen we are far apart.When I feel lost, and insecureor beaten as a man,you lift my spirit with a touchas only your love can.My paradise wil... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Challenges of love: 5 of 252
THE CHALLENGE Recall the memories from your past......you'll know the hate and hurt will last.Perceive the past is all but dead......you'll swallow tears and words unsaid.Watch the days devour your youth......you'll live with fears, conceal the truth.But live each day with feelings new.......and sense the love I feel for you.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Birthdays: 2 of 75
A Birthday Wish I wish you sunny days without a clouda blue bird's song so clear and loud.A rainbow bright for only youa loving kiss shared by us two. Some time alone in silent prayerthe grace of God present there.I wish you laughter, a child at playas life goes on, not just today. The peace of mind you feel ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Daddy's little girl: 1 of 35
My Girl She had blue eyes, blonde hair and a curland ruled the roost. . . .Daddy's Little Girl.The moment I saw her I knew she was mineand forever would be my Valentine.She brightened my day, just like the sunwith giggles and questions, a million and one.A smile that owned my very soulmy days and nights were her's to control.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Midnight: 1 of 29
MidnightThere is a minute in the nightthat casts a well known fear.For when the clock strikes midnightthe Grim Reaper will appear.A sense of doom calms the nightand all hope fades away.A sixty second portal whendeath comes out to play.I have often heard it saidat midnight every nightall the mortals in their bedare subject to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Bullies: 1 of 27
BulliesHe looked so sad when he got homeI asked him, You alright?He slowly turned, and faced me,I could see he'd had a fight.Quietly he sat beside mehis hair so curly red,looking up with that black eyehe turned and sadly said.Tell me Pa, I got to know!When you were small like me,what you did and how if feltwhen pushed by som... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Gifts: 2 of 46
NO GIFTS FOR ME!No roses red, or candy sweet,No blanket of flowers at your feet.No words of love to shed a tear,No songs of love for you to hear.No valiant Knight upon a steed,No poet with a verse to read.No bubbly wine or candle light,No special hugs or kiss tonight.No gifts of any kind you said,Perhaps you think my love is ... More..