Big Ol’ Oak
This giant oak tree in my yard is the tallest in the entire neighbourhood. It towers over my house, the power lines, and radio towers (from where I stand). I…
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Within Appalachia
“Within Appalachia” It is within these mountains which I reside, That I find peace. Peace within the tallest oak trees, within the squirrels darting about, Making their way through the…
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My Better Half
I talked with myself in the moldy mirror He frankly and intensely reminded me of my insecurities but I nod, knowing I remind him of them too. He gave me…
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We Looked to Be On Fire, By Aimee LaFon
Setting our paces at a day job Undeserving of the lighter things And unhopeful of something more. We looked to be on fire, falling from the sky Like meteors or…
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Emerald By Jacob Wilkinson
If only I could see life as you do my Friend, born from the void of tangled hair, You strut confidently into the room and announce “I Have No Idea…
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Extant by Jacob Wilkinson
Scott County, VA. Photo by Susan Tichenor I exist only in your thoughts, in your words, As I am perceived so I am My most pressing flaws as you list…
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King With a Heavy Crown by A’Sun
Old memories seem to shatter like broken mirrors in a sea of black ink because Routine days tend to ruin my dreams so I often back think To bright days…
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To Cupid and His Sisters by Aimee LaFon
When time moves slow, sleeping between Every thought, as viscous and adhesive As pine pitch, I know that my Subconscious is preparing a Sacrifice - a pyre to inflame The…