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  The Perks of Being Lied To

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  When all you want in all the world Is to stroll through the grass With your eyes on the stars And forget the fear of losing your way, All you need is the gentle reassurance Of your hands intertwined With a stranger’s. A stranger you once loved. To stop abruptly and blindly Caress his sw...
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  Bittersweet

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  Every day for six years, I whined and complained and objected and criticized and protested and grumbled and nitpicked. It was only fair, since I lived so far from school and had to wake so much earlier than the other girls. That was my defense. So friends and family alike let me carry on negati...
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  Selective Hearing

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  It’s 23 degrees outside. You hardly blink despite the sting of the callous winter wind. We’re shivering close together, our noses almost touching, But not quite. And you’re running your mouth again. Yet for some reason, I can’t hear you this time. Perhaps you’re voice is being oversh...
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  Lesson Learned

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  I think I may have learned my lesson, For there are things in life you must avoid. I’ll list them here for you so that your sanity won’t become devoid: Never keep high expectations, Never let yourself lose sight, Don’t repeat too many iterations, Don’t be too comfortable in the light...
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  Hypocrite

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  What do you do when there is nothing left to do? When the things that you did Don’t turn out to be true? When your long to-do list is full of don’ts, And Won’ts, And Can’ts, And Mights, And Fights, And What Ifs? I don’t know what to do for I am lost and lacking focus. The plans...
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  2 A.M.

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  It’s 2 hours past midnight. I should have been asleep hours ago. But 12 A.M. came and I couldn’t seem to put myself to bed. Then 1 A.M. tiptoed by quickly without notice. Now it’s 2 A.M. and I’m stuck at a crossroads Between insomnia and delirium. I wish I could just crawl into bed, ...
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  Nonsense Leads to Wonderland

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  Have you fallen down the rabbit hole recently? I noticed you were on your knees By the willow tree last week- Were you looking for something that you lost? Have you lost track of time again, my love? There are only so many positions That can be held in a matter of hours… Have you met the...
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  Another Day At Wuthering Heights

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  You finally assembled the strength To speak the words you practiced A thousand times over in your bedroom mirror Reciting them repeatedly Just to make sure there was no room for error Or misunderstanding. Now you make the ultimatum- Your lips are shaking. Is it cold in here, love? But t...
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  Playground Mentality

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  I just can't make sense of it. You left me so confused. I thought you couldn't see me. But now we're stealing kisses like little kids in a candy store. Behind the backs of others – They wouldn't understand. But secrets never leave me satisfied. If only one person knew. Just one...
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  Winter Song

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  The window frosting in the early morning light. The warm hot chocolate in my frozen, shaking fingers. I couldn’t ask for anything more than the unique beauty of each individual snowflake, like powdered sugar on the front lawn. But the only thing that is ruining this perfect moment in time, is...
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  Expectations

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT

  I was always waiting for something. First anticipating Winter, Then chasing Spring, And evidently counting down until Summer’s start. I detested the idea of being average. I never wanted to be stuck in a monotonous, infinite, daily routine. But your eyes slowed me down like an unexpected ...
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  Summer Day

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  A Summer Sign

  

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  Strange Boats

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  Crazy Light

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  Bright Night Boats

  

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  Bright Night Boats

  

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  Lost Number

  

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  Ladybug

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  Twilight

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  Night Boats

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  Night Music

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  Confusion

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  Confusion

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT
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  Silhouette

  

  By glohnn959, Southport, CT