Ten Years After – The Conclusion of the Class Reunion Dilemma
She smiled, flirtatiously stalling while mentally calculating Again and again, running through the lists of faces and names Yet the
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Author: R J Schwartz
Stop Politicizing Tragedy
#StopPoliticizingTragedy Each life is precious; every soul important Whether man, woman, or child Every life has meaning;
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Atlas Shrugged – Coming Soon
Atlas Shrugged A tale once considered fantasy Now perhaps a hint of reality… People defying regulation Angry mobs and
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Ten Years After – Class Reunion Dilemma
She arrived wearing a rented dress and borrowed wings Pumps a bit too large, purse that didn’t quite match Her
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The Underworld’s Fair – Where It’s Halloween Every Day
Step right up, Come One and Come All Prepare yourselves to enter the Hall! Welcome everyone, to the Underworld’s
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The Singular Connection of Failing to Connect
The singular connection of failing to connect Two bodies passing on a crowded street Like-minded souls without synchronization A world
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Fascination
Fascination with the mythical world whilst Aspiring to understand that which is truth and that which is Superimposed, like an
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Echoes on the Moors – A Halloween Stroll
‘Tis the Witching Hour Time for things no longer living Even worse, it’s All Hallows’ Eve… Too long past the time
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Steel Bristle Paintbrush – Art From A Tattoo Machine
Permanently decorative… Experiencing a new, dimension of ascension Working in perfections with amazing attention Coaxing the skin to enter
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Colorful Night – Finding Light Within the Darkness
Colorful nightObservations of effortless change. Evening languishes with the sun’s last rays Hanging effortlessly on the edge of the sky
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For Forever – The Words That Bind Two Souls
For Forever… On her bed, I do lay Languishing in the soft comforts Amidst the lace and carefully pleated ruffles
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Mary Celeste – Ghost Ship of Fascination
December 5th, 1872 Calm seas and skies blue The Del Gratia – By the Grace of God Stated in the
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Rave Dance – Feeling the Music
Sun going down Going to a rave… People perking up Hand in hand… Entering the lights M’Lady… Walk to the
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Being Human – A Visit To Your Brain
I’m not quite sure what to call the style I’m presenting here. I’ve been a poet for most of my
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Professional Victim – The Sowing of False Seeds
They’ve been wronged; can’t you see? Thus demanding all your sympathies Everyone’s attention; in the highest degree To smooth and
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Remembering September 11th – In My Own Words
I wrote this article immediately after the tragedy on September 11th. I’ve reposted it each year as a personal reminder
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Sleeping Beauty – Exquisite Slumber
The darkness once again surrenders to the day The silky glow of the moon softly retreating Gently bowing towards the
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What To Wear This Halloween – The Costume Dilemma
The clock is ticking, Tick, Tick, Tick, The hours slipping Slip, Slip, Slip Howling winds Stormy Skies The night goes
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Preaching to the Choir at the Church of Naivety
WELCOME! Naivety is our only requirement… Nameless, faceless masses Endless lines marching in lockstep Filing into the
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Situational Humor Do’s and Don’ts
Situational humor can be amazingly hilarious, or, give you that uncomfortable deer-in-the-headlights feeling that leaves you hanging in the balance waiting for
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Many Souls Will Be Awakened
Many souls will be awakened Upon this moment of happening In what the universe calls An activation of the catalysts.
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Letting The Words Speak – Escaping The Prison of One Dimensionality
I’m becoming one dimensional My life consumed by a narrowing focus No pleasure found errantly Only the pain of
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The Creative Exiles an anthology of poems: Let the Words Speak
The Creative Exiles Writing Group is comprised of more than 50 writers from across the world. Each contributor adds a
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