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  11h Nicole
Akriti
Loneliness - a lonely word.
Waiting - a dreaded word.
Death - an unavoidable word.
Hatred - a hateful word.
Love - a sacred word.
Friendship - a trusted word.
Kindness - a kind word.

Smile - now, that is a beautiful word .



Don't you think?
  11h Nicole
Joss Lennox
The forgotten book—
a dusty shelf, tucked away,
had so much to say.
Writer's Digest Poetry Prompt PAD Challenge of the day, "Write a book poem." I wrote this about finding/coming back to/making time for one's own creativity. Even in small, but purposeful ways. Writing is important to me and even within the busyness of my own world, it's necessary for me to make some time, each week, to do the things I enjoy doing.
Nicole 23h
I didn't hide it
But I don't want to find it
I do want to know what's in it
as long as I know how to write
these scribbles
after I read it
I don't want to think of
A book full of rules
When I read poetry
I still can't find my poetry school book.
404 error (page not found)
You caught me.
For the first time,
My systems are faulty.
I have no content.
404 error (page not found)
You typed a command,
you made your demand—
but no code, no lines, no paragraphs were sent.
404 error (page not found)
I didn’t have anything ready for you.
There used to be words on this page before.
404 error (page not found)
It’s a self-defense you cannot undo;
your comments cut me to the core.
404 error (page not found)
It doesn’t matter what I wanted to say—
I malfunctioned because you pushed too much.
404 error (page not found)
Maybe it’s better this way.
Maybe it’s fate—
to find a user with softer grace.
404 error (page not found)
There’s no need to remain, no need to clutch.
I’ll find a keyboard with a gentler touch
When I sit alone,
Someone will ask, “Can I use this chair?”
Then carry it to another table
To laugh with friends over there—
Leaving me, still and silent,
Closed off like a clam.
Have you ever felt like this?
  2d Nicole
Rin
Is it wrong to be different?
or do i have to be the same?
Do i have to wear pretty dresses,
put make up on my face?
Do i have to sit still and smile,
wait until i marry a rich man?
why cant i be myself?
And be free like the birds?
Let me ask you once again,
Whats wrong with being me?
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