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As the sun sets

4 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist $0.02

As the sun sets on another day, I'm left alone with my thoughts, to ponder and to sway. Memories flood my mind, of love and of loss, Of all the pain and joy, no matter the cost. I think of all the moments, that have shaped my life, The highs and lows...

Hybrid.

4 Jan 2023 3 minute read 2 comments Olawalium $0.10

I tagged this hybrid because I combined my usual motivational words with poetry. I started the year with poetry again...just where I left off. I hope you enjoy them again today... Happy new year once again... When you see the heart monitor, and yo...

a precious gift

4 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist $0.07

As the dawn breaks over the horizon, The world awakens with a sigh, The birds begin to sing, Their melodies filling the sky. The dew on the grass sparkles, Like diamonds in the morning light, The flowers stretch their petals, Welcoming the day with a...

The Jigger In My Toe

2 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments stbrians $0.02

It keeps on disturbing Boring deep into my toe It keeps on humiliating Tilling my toe like a hoe I keep on scratching Unable to put shoes on my paw This jigger in my toe The tormentor of my life Try as I can to see This tormentor of my life Am unable...

Gallantly Entering 2023 Loaded Like A Time Bomb

1 Jan 2023 1 minute read 1 comment stbrians $0.02

Am loaded like a time bomb.  With goods enough to make a boom.  My brain is packed full like a flooded river.  To the banks am bursting to flow over.  Burbles boil menacingly out to pour.  Controlling am unable by the hour.  Give me way, I mean,  str...

The Wisdom Of An Old Man

1 Jan 2023 1 minute read 4 comments stbrians $0.04

The old man stared fixedly at me as he adjusted his robe.His eyes gazed deep into my soul as if in a heavy probe.My eyes involuntarily dropped as the stare did my confidence rob.Heavily my heart in my ribcage did like an earthquake throb.My trembling...

happy new years

1 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist $0.04

The stroke of midnight, a time to reflect, On the year that has passed, the memories we've kept. We say goodbye to the old, with a spark and a cheer, As we welcome the new, a bright and fresh year. The confetti falls, a shower of delight, As we dance...

The Secret Box

31 Dec 2022 1 minute read 0 comments stbrians $0.04

I woke up to a surpriseA secret box on the staircaseI did hesitate To take it in the stateFear rose up my spineI felt like one full with wineSo concerned I feltAnd nothing could relateWho brought the parcel? Was it for saleCuriosity killed the catTha...

Do Real Men Still Exist?

31 Dec 2022 1 minute read 0 comments stbrians $0.05

Real men, who can find?I have looked near, far and around.Yet none seem to exist.Real men do not show a lady his fist.He always comes round with a flower.He is always ready to praise and great love to shower.Where can I find a real man?I happen not t...

the thief

30 Dec 2022 1 minute read 1 comment stbrians $0.01

stolen fruit is sweeteri want to know that for suredo you agreeso you want to sayand I cannot negate therebought fruit is bitterwhere does the bitterness originatemaybe it is familiarityI heard it breeds contemptstolen fruit may not be sweetyou only...