Guide

Countless nights searching Crawling through my dreams Looking for you Finding nothing but a ghost An image of someone I didn’t know Aimlessly Hopelessly Crying out to the Universe Begging for a sign you were real Walking past me daily Hidden in plain sight Reaching out wanting to hold me I over looked you blinded…

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Wondering

The biggest lie I tell people Is that I’m ok… On nights like tonight I’m my own worst enemy Listening to the voices in my head telling me it’s all going to be ok, but Knowing that they’re fucking lying to me My friends, loved ones They all say it’s going to be ok but…

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I Can't

Stuck in traffic and no one to flirt with except truckers. Not happening. My phone rings and I don’t recognize the number. I answer. It could be the school, my doctor, or a random hot stranger. It could be. It wasn’t. It’s the ex-girlfriend. She flirts. We talk. She wants to grab lunch. I tell…

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The Devils Desire

Under stars like the blanket that cover you I kiss your lips Heaven bows to the majestic view of your form As I marvel in your greatness Bowing only to your whims Bending to your desire I follow the road signs to your inner thighs Slowly and gracefully You succumb to my will You overflow…

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I Surrendered

“Stay…” She said softly As I turned to walk away “Please, won’t you?” Her voice carried on as if it was the only sound I’d ever heard So clear So demanding Yet soft and subtle I stopped at the door My jacket in hand It’s already 3 AM It’s already too late My head was…

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She Dances

A silver men’s watch rested on her wrist Like her soul it was broken long ago It was worn as a reminder of her past She has no need for time She’s never in a hurry The world stands still and marvels at her as she dances by herself With her selves Many forgotten memories…

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