Looking into the proverbial trophy case,I see lots of awardsWon by peopleThat worked hard (or not)In an array of creative talents,I often wonderIs my turn to shine coming?Sure, some people are morePopular than others,Does it mean thatIt's a popularity con...
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ladysharon
Over 90 days ago
United States
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Thieves' Paradise
This poem is dedicated to the writers who have become victims of plagiarism.Trolling around story sites Looking to prey on Independent writers. Seeing well-crafted stories posted by The original author. Picking one with a high Number of votes, It gets snatched and Posted in the thief’s Username, passing it off As his or her own....
I fell for someone hardOnline.Seemed like the perfectFit for me.A number of steamyText messages and Instant messagesGave birth to Two hot stories.Everything came toA screeching halt.No connection online,No greeting on my profile,Not even a phone callTo he...
Another birthday came and went. Big fucking whoop. When you’re a child, you relish on the fact that you have a birthday and everyone gets to share it with you. That only happens when your birthday is during the school year. If you were born on a holiday,...
The Going Away Party
A party brings back memories and a harbored secret.Today is Austin’s last day in Detroit. He is heading to Dallas to teach classes on economics at a university while working towards his doctorate in the subject. One of our coworkers decided to throw him a surprise going-away party. I was hesitant, but dec...
Ain't It Funny?
Precursor to ReunionBoy meets girl Girl meets boy They become close Hanging out, Sharing secrets, Swearing to protect One another Girl marches across The stage; Boy graduates from summer school. They lose contact, Secretly wishing they Will meet again. Several years later, G...
The sun has setHumidity has notPeople gatheredOn their porchesListening to music.Couples enjoying the nightKnowing summer's comingTo a close.A cool breeze comes through Bringing down the humidity.People go back into Their air-conditioned homesFor game nig...
The hot sunWarms my skinSky-blue heavens,Not a cloud in sight.Birds chirping awayIn their bird languageChildren chasing The ice cream truckFamilies gathered togetherFor a cookout in the parkBeach goers swimming inThe rivers, lakes and Swimming holes.As fo...
Anniversary
A couple celebrates their wedding anniversary with a surprise.I woke up on a bright Saturday morning to the birds chirping and the sun shining in my face. Today is our wedding anniversary and I have something to tell my husband of one year. My gift to him is one he’ll never expect. I look up and see my husband carry...
Crossing the Line
The one thing not to do with your closest friends.You want to know the real reason why sleeping with your friends is a very bad idea? I learned that lesson the hard way back four years ago when I hooked up with Billy. We started out as friends back in high school until we lost contact with one another. W...
Twelve yearsOf blood,Sweat, and TearsCulminate on This night.The class BrainiacPrepared hisOr her speech To the class.The class presidentHas a few words to Say.The rest of the classIsn’t hearing it.They’re waiting To go toThe wildest Graduation partyThe s...
Ah, the high school prom A rite of passage For those In high school. The young ladies: Spa treatment Hair, gossip, Nails, And the Perfect prom dress. The young men: Fresh haircut, Rented vehicle Or cleaned out Vehicle Brand new tuxes Shined shoes Corsages...
On a cloudy day like today, I think of loss Friendships Lovers Family members Opportunities Not what I wanted To happen In my life. Cloudy days Allow me to Reflect on my Life, and what Exciting new adventures Life has in store For me Down the road. I look...
Ah, the high school reunion,Seeing the same old faces,That you abhorred,All those years ago.Some have matured,Others stayed the same.Your best friend from,Way back when.Pick up right where, The two of you, Have left off.Old enemies apologize to you,Everyt...
We Used to Be Lovers
For those who have gone through a breakup.Home alone, once again. You’re not here To hold me, Comfort me, Lay in bed with me. Why did we break up? I miss the weekends We spent all day In bed, cuddling, Kissing, Touching. I remember the First day you said I love you To me. I was on cloud nine That...