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A failed attempt at writing a haiku
Recently I purchased a book of haiku. So I had to try writing one. Well even though I wasn’t very successful at this, I decided to put it out in the world. If I continue to attempt these, it will be fun to see my progress unfolding in this space. What do you think? Autumn…
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At home: A love poem
What other hobbies do you have apart from reading/writing poetry? I love to paint. So I added a dash of that in this love poem. You were talking about something that I don’t remember But I can still paint the way the dappling sunlight Danced over the smooth curves of your face. I can even…
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The darkness around your spotlight: A poem about quiet support
This is a poem appreciating the people who quietly support their loved ones in their journey towards success. They are the ones who push you into the spotlight while supporting you from the darkness. One day, this sweat and exhaustion will turn your palace of dreams Into a full blown 3-dimensional high definition reality. When…
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Things I really want to say: A poem
These are four separate poems that were inspired by a prompt in a poetry workshop. You can also try it. Write about the things you really want to say. What I really want to say is that I don’t want to meet you again Because it took me 10,000 hours in therapy To get over…
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The meaning of travel with you
I am someone who loves to travel. But the meaning of travel has changed for me over a period of time. What does travel mean to you? Before you, I always thought that traveling meant museums and adventures. With you, I found out that it means long afternoons spent lying in the sand by new…
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I am not the poet you want me to be: A poem about poetry
This is a poem about not wanting to meet the expectations that others have from a poet. Let me know what you think about this poem about poetry in the comments below. Sometimes I want to write about pretty things like mountains and seas. Sometimes I want to care about rhyme scheme. Sometimes I want…
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I wonder what magenta tastes like: A poem about colors
Have you ever wondered what magenta tastes like? Well, I have and this poem about colors is my answer. I wonder what magenta tastes like. / Does it burst over the tongue And leave sweetness in it’s wake Just like a round fat black grape? Or maybe it’s salty Like the cheese cracker I got…
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Sparks At A Sports Bar: A first meeting poem
Have your met someone and instantly felt that spark? This first meeting poem is all about that initial feeling of excitement. Enjoy! This is only a part of the poem. To read the full poem, join my Buy Me A Coffee. Spark at a sports bar We met at a sports bar under strange circumstances.…
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The anti-vacation: A poem
Has your vacation ever been disrupted by something unpleasant? What was it? How did you get back in the vacation mode? This is an anti-vacation poem about one such instance and I ended up using books to get back into the vacation mode. Enjoy! The anti-vacation The blah blah and blah Of the politician on…
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How to make your morning run bearable?: A ‘How to’ poem
This is the latest poem in my How To series and it’s a Buy Me A Coffee exclusive. You can read the full poem by becoming a member. buymeacoffee.com/oreganooranges/how-make-morning-run-bearable / Ignore the cheap talk of the finance bros By plugging in your phones and getting lost In the power playlist which is your girlfriend’s way…