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  Internal Conflicts.

  By Shelby M., Rootstown, OH

  These internal conflict only bury so long. I desire to be acceptable, yet unconventional. Creativity sparks, but is quickly left to die. I can see myself, but I am a mile away. That person is who I want, but can't reach. Everything I do is controlled and planned. Compulsions a...
• Poetry > Song Lyrics
  The Sound Of Music.

  By Shelby M., Rootstown, OH

  The sound resonates through the hall. The voices singing in perfect sync. Instruments ringing with brilliance. Melody and harmony paired so perfectly. They follow the Conductors lead. Produced is something remarkable. Each trill of the violin, Each blast of the horn, Each...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  How The Time Passes.

  By Shelby M., Rootstown, OH

  Have you ever just had one of those days when you wore a masked smile? Said so little, and went unnoticed? Claimed to be really tired, but in all honesty, you were just genuinely sad? Have you ever had one of those weeks? One of those months? It's funny how...
• Poetry > Free Verse
  The Still Voice

  By Shelby M., Rootstown, OH

  He sits in the jail cell, lost and broken. Drank too much, drove two fast. A family of five killed. Two infants, one three year old. Even the pet dog. They were returning from vacation. Pure and innocent, simple and young. The song playing was their favorite. It was their tradition. And fo...
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  A Crab? Or a Monster?

  By Shelby M., Rootstown, OH