u/Junimost

The sun never seemed so near

So dramatic in its expression

Bound by void, touched by emotion

By what standards does it fear?

Terrified by its own creation?

Maybe the destination?

As bright as you burn, you carry a tear

No, you seek not perfection

But whispers of connection

The sun never seemed so near

Please stay, cry, no need for correction

Bask beautifully in my protection

As you’re the most beautiful my dear

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/iDQMKvKqk5
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I'd love to hear thoughts on this, any feedback is loved. Thank you.

I must've turned the pages apace

Chances are I misread a word or two

Each sentence volleys one after the other

And each letter further grows my muse

I've never been too much a reader

I write with ink my brain reused

Fact is my hearts a story teller

Mixed with love and abuse

I must've turned the pages apace

Hoping to get to you

Chances are I misread it all

Thankfully it's not through

Inching closer to all the best parts

Whether or not I know

I'd be happy if it were you

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/GxPELK4Lhi
https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/nKHWkbHh28

I hope you don’t see this, but I wrote this for you Sarah.

Rivers of love never cease to flow

The rains of trust insist that droughts are bound to come

Rocks full of emotion erode away, only to be birthed anew

However, the water will never know

Untouched by perfection, yet just as beautiful

With new direction, and new truths

Rivers of love never cease to flow

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/SlMXiA510v
https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/1oz59H5wxA

Please enjoy, any feedback is very much appreciated. I worked on this one a lot, and really really tried to make it as good as I could, if there's anything that you believe could be better let me know! And if you just enjoyed it, let me know as well!

When willow trees weep

All moss grows weary of rain

Swamped with memories

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/h4lgfTriMy

My first haiku, I'd love to hear all of your thoughts on this. Any feedback is very appreciated!

Yes, I am angry

The worlds complacency angers me

The weak accept consistency

What creature accepts abuse?

Humanity fosters neglect

Through and through, we offer proof

We will deny what you expect

Draining the innocence from your baby

Forced to complain in the booth

Yes, I am angry

And you should be too

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/ZE3OzeHHWt
https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/fH8acF0kxU

I free versed this in my journal and thought I should share. Just curious how well my free verse is, any input is loved!

I find myself becoming more poetic in your absence

The sharp air piercing my lungs reminds me you’re not here

The creaking doors and leaking floors weep beside my tears

Every crack and every facet held you oh so dear

All at once the rug was pulled and taken to the car

An empty home, a kiss goodbye, a ridiculed heart

The ruined couch served well for a time when the bed had fallen apart

Unseen surfaces spread like plagues due to lack of action

Yellowing whites with darker nights and words that carry passion

I find myself becoming more poetic in your absence

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/wdSdn7uM68
https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/u8b6TLp6lV

Wrote this late at night. Trying to work on my imagery as I normally am too direct. I'm having a great time reading the few comments I do get. Thanks for your time and feedback, it is loved.

tough times form the strongest souls

cruelty creates courageous hero's

how long until the fights end

the struggles bellow throughout my body

hoping smiles invoke positivity

what more can I do than make amends

perfect pain placed upon my heart

no longer do I wish to play my part

when will I break after so many bends

will these tough times strengthen my soul

will this cruelty give me courage of hero's

maybe one day this fight will end

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/bivFWbCXFx
https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/CxCfKggxHX

My most recent writing. I know it's a bit on the darker side, but these are my words. These are my feelings poured into little letters on a screen. Once again, all feedback is loved.

I outran my faith, I outran my love, I outran my trauma

I raced so fast I changed my past.

But the past predicted my future, a series of patterns and ill behavior

I transferred my faith to you

turned to you for prayer and forgiveness, creating a savior

I forged new love from the love of my god and gave it all to you

The weight of the world was on our shoulders and it's all I knew

I forced my trauma on you, taking my burden from god and placed in your hands

How unfair, that golden heart took it all, how far could I have ran?

I'll take back the pieces I left with you instead of handing it off again, I'll keep it here with me

My body will feel my faith, my heart will feel my love, my soul will grasp that trauma, and I will be

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/GZXHM1MTsI
https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/RV99dWTzVG

Made this one a few months ago, any feedback is loved. I am enjoying this subreddit so far and love hearing all of your art. Unless it's made with AI, then leave.

Late at night the black and white static screeches

Loud and disorganized filled with lies while it teaches

Buried deep within the screen, clarity seeps between the seams

Forced to face the cracks that bleed, altering ways that you believe

Black serves as nigh a lie

White yearns to tie the time

To find the one that's right

Observe between the lines

When will you find it?

All that gray behind it.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/JEuYwrCp6E
https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/suht649lWr

Thought this would be a good first poem to share, any feedback is loved.