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Cold-Blooded
What calamity, to have wit but no soul
Breath without heart
A bloodless manner, in its stead
Crave the taste of it on your tongue
Thrill at the acrid tingle
Barely sigh at its sight
Consciousness bereft of conscience
Of dust you are made
To dust you shall return…
July 2, 2025
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Adieu Winter, Adieu
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*Illustration reference origin unknown Love is decisive and definite Full when in flower and infinite Explicit when questioned, genuine...
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Positivity
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Dear Companion
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Disinformation
*Illustration reference: Ms. Marvel drawn by Olivier Coipel and Laura Martin Like clockwork I’m here every day I dive headfirst into the...
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Feb 16, 20241 min read
Love Hangover
The day after Valentines, the sun dawned the brightest Making my brain feel it’s screwed on the tightest My head and my wallet are...
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Feb 15, 20241 min read
Forever And A Day
Illustration reference: Senior Japanese couple Bon and Pon To those who mark this special day In all the long-established ways A bouquet...
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The One
If there’s conditions to your love Ideals you hold too far above If you require certain text Then list off traits with testy, “Next!”...
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*Illustration reference: Jan Van Beers (1852-1927) “Conversation Romantique Au Lever De Lune” Tis natural to seek delight Hope hook and...
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Besieged
*Illustration reference: Photographer, Efcarlos I do not suffer fools too lightly Sitting, writing, whinging, nightly Lamenting how to...
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