The Illusions of the Mind
I wander through the lonely night
With visions of a phantom light
That lures me to a dreadful fate
Beyond the reach of hope or hate
I hear the whispers of the dead
That fill my soul with doubt and dread
They mock... – by conductor | 5 Views added 4 months ago
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A Life of Addiction
I started with a sip, a puff, a pill
Just to feel a little thrill
But soon I craved for more and more
And lost control of what I swore
I sold my soul, my health, my dreams
To chase the high that never seems
To fill the... – by conductor | 7 Views added 4 months ago
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Scotland, My Home
Scotland, my home, where I was born and bred
Where the saltire flies high above my head
Where the bagpipes sound and the kilts are worn
Where the haggis tastes and the whisky warms
Scotland, my home, where the history runs... – by conductor | 2 Views added 4 months ago
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The Rival King
He was my brother once, in blood and name,
The son of Pharaoh, raised in royal grace;
He shared my throne, my glory, and my fame,
Until he turned his back on his own race.
He fled the land, and joined the Hebrew slaves,
The... – by conductor | 3 Views added 4 months ago
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Two brothers, once so close and dear
Now torn apart by greed and fear
One claims he deserves the lion's share
The other says it's not his fault or fair
They fight and argue, day and night
They curse and slander, with no respite
They forget... – by conductor | 2 Views added 4 months ago
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A towering symbol of New York's glory
A marvel of engineering and art
A testament to human ambition and skill
The Empire State Building stands apart
It rose from the ashes of the Great Depression
A beacon of hope in a time of despair
It took... – by conductor | 3 Views added 4 months ago
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We speak of things that none can see
But in the depths of fantasy
We weave our words with magic art
To touch the chords of every heart
We seek the truth that lies beyond
The veil of time and space and bond
We soar above the mortal sphere
To... – by conductor | 4 Views added 4 months ago
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In the quiet of the bog, 'neath the twilight's gentle shroud,
Where the mist doth softly cloak the earth in a spectral cloud,
There, the waterfowl doth dwell, in nature's hush profound,
Their silhouettes 'gainst the dimming light, a sight that... – by conductor | 4 Views added 4 months ago
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Thou sweet and fragrant child of spring,
How fair thou art in every part!
Thy petals, like a fairy's wing,
Enfold the treasures of thy heart.
Thy breath, like incense, fills the air
With spicy odours, rich and rare;
Thy colours, like the... – by conductor | 4 Views added 4 months ago
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Oh, gather 'round and lend your ears to me
To hear a savory tale of Ma Baw-Bugs
Whose culinary skills were such that she
Could craft the finest haggis and meat mugs
From Scotland's lands, where rugged hills abound
She'd blend the flavors,... – by conductor | 8 Views added 4 months ago
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In the realm where imagination takes flight,
Under the canvas of the star-kissed night,
A tale unfolds, both old and new,
A dance of words, for me and you.
With rhythm and rhyme, we set the stage,
Each line a player, each verse a page.
A... – by conductor | 4 Views added 4 months ago
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In the vast and endless sea
Two ships set out to gain their fee
Their crews prepared for battle bold
For the biggest catch, they both did hold
With rods and reels and bait so fine
They jockeyed for position, a fierce feline
For in this... – by conductor | 4 Views added 4 months ago
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Lockers slam, a metal roar,
Then quiet falls, books hit the floor.
No tests today, no homework sighs,
Just whispering leaves and butterfly skies.
Sunlight paints the desks with stripes,
As whispers bloom like dandelion pipes.
Chairs tilt... – by conductor | 2 Views added 4 months ago
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The sheets whisper cool against my worn-out skin,
Shadows dance on walls where laughter used to spin.
My eyes, grown misty, trace the fading light,
And summon forth a face, my guiding star so bright.
Her hair, a crown of gold, spun sunlight in... – by conductor | 8 Views added 4 months ago
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Ink-stained fingers grip the page,
Tremble 'neath the shellfire's rage.
Dust and smoke obscure the sun,
Time is slipping, shadows run.
Crumpled trench, my resting place,
Death whispers 'cross my bloodied face.
Enemy eyes, like vipers cold,
... – by conductor | 6 Views added 4 months ago
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Hark! Not to moonlit sonnets I incline,
Nor sweetened oaths of ladies fair and bright,
But to the alley's filth, the tavern's wine,
Where shadows dance in dim and flickering light.
No velvet cloaks nor polished wit I wear,
Just grimy... – by conductor | 8 Views added 5 months ago
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In Scotland's Rannoch Moor, where nature thrives,
A diverse wildlife population comes alive.
Alongside heather and hills, creatures call it home,
In this untamed wilderness, they freely roam.
The moorland teems with life, both big and small,
... – by conductor | 5 Views added 5 months ago
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In ocean's depths, where sunlight fades,
A beast of Neptune, whispers and wades.
No scales nor fins, no coral crown,
But fur like kelp, and eyes that drown.
Its roar, a wave that crashes ashore,
Its every step, the seabed's core.
With tusks... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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As the clock strikes twelve, we bid farewell,
To the passing year, its tales we tell.
With champagne's sparkle, we gather 'round,
To welcome the new, with joy profound.
In this realm of possibility's embrace,
Let resolutions bloom, with... – by conductor | 13 Views added 5 months ago
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As dawn breaks, I stir from my nest,
Hidden in the marsh, a quiet rest.
I, the Clapper Rail, start my day,
In the wetlands, where I stay.
The morning tide brings a feast to me,
Crabs and mollusks from the sea.
With a quick dart of my beak,... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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In the city's belly, where glass giants loom,
Christmas arrives, dispelling gloom.
Lights flicker in hues of pine and wine,
In the grimiest metropolis, you'll ever find.
Santa's chariot, silent on the street,
Where aspirations are trampled... – by conductor | 9 Views added 5 months ago
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You are a spider, spinning your web
In the corner of my room, above my bed
You don't care about me, or what I do
You just do your thing, and I do mine too
You catch the flies, and I catch the words
We both feed on what we can, in this absurd... – by conductor | 3 Views added 5 months ago
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Beneath the ancient oak tree's shade,
Where wildflowers bloom and rivers wade,
A lover waits, in quiet glade,
For his dear lass, in sunlight bathed.
The lark sings high in blue skies,
Its song of love, pure and wise,
Echoes the lover's... – by conductor | 7 Views added 5 months ago
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The aroma of coffee fills the air,
As the donuts sit on the table with care.
The steam rises from the cup,
As the donuts are ready to be picked up.
The coffee is hot, the donuts are sweet,
A perfect combination that can't be beat.
The... – by conductor | 8 Views added 5 months ago
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Angels' vs Stars
The war is over, the battle is done,
The angel toppers have emerged victorious, they've won.
The stars put up a good fight, but it wasn't enough,
The angels have claimed the crown, it's time to strut their stuff.
The stars... – by conductor | 2 Views added 5 months ago
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I walked in and pulled myself up to the bar,
The place was dingy and smelled like sour beer.
The people all had that same stare,
Inebriation wrinkles covered their faces.
"Give me a scotch on the rocks," I yelled to the bartender,
An old man... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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The seven seas are rough and wild,
And war has come to make them riled,
Two captains strong, both with their goals,
One for his country, one for his flag, both with their roles.
The first captain stands tall and proud,
His ship a fortress,... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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I wander in the gloomy night,
And search for any ray of light;
But all I see is endless dark,
And all I hear is silence stark.
I do not know how long I've been
A prisoner of this dreadful scene;
I only know that I have sinned,
And that I... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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You are the star that guides me in the night
The gift that fills my heart with delight
The fire that warms me in the cold
The joy that never grows old
You are the song that lifts me in the day
The light that shows me the way
The spice that... – by conductor | 2 Views added 5 months ago
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In the dark of night, as slumber takes hold, I find myself in a strange place, so different and unknown—
A land filled with mystery, where shadows and secrets are tightly entwined,
A place where moonlit fields shimmer with an eerie glow, whispers... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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My Sunday Walk
I walk
to the park
on a sunny day
the air is fresh
the sky is blue
the earth is green
I see
the hills and valleys
the clouds and rainbows
the flowers and trees
they are beautiful
they are alive
they are changing
I hear
... – by conductor | 2 Views added 5 months ago
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In twilight's grip, I stand alone,
My love, departing, toward battles unknown.
Fear lingers, as shadows encroach,
For he may never return, fate's harsh reproach.
Dreams hold his visage, etched in my mind,
His touch, bittersweet, a love... – by conductor | 5 Views added 5 months ago
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Freedom is a dream that we all share,
A hope that we hold, a vision that's rare.
We seek it out, we yearn for its light,
We fight for it fiercely, with all of our might.
But sometimes the journey is long and hard,
And we find ourselves lost,... – by conductor | 2 Views added 5 months ago
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'Twas the eve of Christmas, the air crisp and cold,
Not a creature was stirring, as the night took hold.
Stockings were hung, carefully with care,
In hopes that a special guest soon would be there.
With thoughts of sugarplums and bright... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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On the track, the engines roar, anticipation fills the air,
As racers line up side by side, ready for the dare.
The countdown starts, excitement spikes, hearts race in tune,
Adrenaline pulses through each vein, under the
smell of gas
... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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She was the flower of my life,
The rose that bloomed in spring,
The lily that shone in the night,
The song that made me sing.
She was the joy of my heart,
The light of my soul,
The grace of my art,
The whole of my whole.
But fate, that cruel... – by conductor | 3 Views added 5 months ago
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In the cozy glow of Christmas lights,
Families gather on festive nights.
Laughter rings in the chilly air,
As folks exchange gifts with love to spare.
The tree adorned with ornaments bright,
Reflects the warmth of this special night.
Carols... – by conductor | 8 Views added 5 months ago
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In the chill of winter's breath, they roam,
A homeless family, seeking a home.
Through icy streets, their weary feet tread,
Hope flickering, as darkness spreads.
With each passing day, their spirits wane,
As snowflakes fall, like tears in the... – by conductor | 3 Views added 5 months ago
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In a world so big, where dangers may roam,
A dad stands, wishing his kids could stay at home.
He sees them growing, ready to explore,
But in his heart, he just wants something more.
"Stay little," he whispers in the quiet night,
Wrapped up... – by conductor | 7 Views added 5 months ago
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What if I were to whisper
Of a miracle bestowed upon me?
A profound blessing, divine and pure,
Anointed by the Spirit of the Lord.
What if I were entrusted
With a message meant for the world?
A sacred truth, woven with love,
Meant to heal,... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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In the virtual realm where pixels softly gleam,
'Neath the glow of screens, where dreams find their theme.
A lone coder typing, lines of code unfold,
In the digital symphony where stories are told.
Each line, a silent algorithm in the cyber... – by conductor | 3 Views added 5 months ago
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To Autumn
O Autumn, thou art here with all thy charms
The mellow fruits, the golden leaves, the breeze
That softly whispers through the fields and farms
And fills the air with sweet and spicy scents.
Thy beauty is a feast for every sense
The... – by conductor | 3 Views added 5 months ago
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In a land of dreams where stories play,
Children laugh and sing in a sunlit day.
With teddy bears and dolls in tow,
They dance in gardens where rainbows grow.
Tiny footsteps, pitter-patter light,
Chasing butterflies, a pure delight.
In a... – by conductor | 8 Views added 5 months ago
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In pastures green, His tender care bestowed,
The Lord, my shepherd, leads the chosen road.
Beside calm waters, restoration flows,
His presence comforts, and my spirit knows.
As morning light reveals a grace untold,
His steadfast love, a... – by conductor | 7 Views added 5 months ago
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I walk through the cemetery where my dreams and heart have gone,
Among the silent gravestones, shadows linger on.
A somber journey, where echoes of love reside,
In the hallowed ground where dreams and hopes have died.
The air is heavy with the... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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Beneath the cobalt heavens, myths unfurl,
An island's tale told, in the sun's warm swirl.
Amidst the palms, a verdant ballet,
A choreography of tasks, in the island's sway.
Fishing boats gently sway, tales left in their wake,
Nets entwined... – by conductor | 4 Views added 5 months ago
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In the silence
At the threshold of your absence
You haunt me
With the same laughter
I had heard in a memory
Where I lived before you.
On every journey, you are my shadow.
On sidewalks, I see your echoes in the falling leaves.
When the day... – by conductor | 6 Views added 5 months ago
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In the orchard's boughs, where autumn sighs,
Crimson leaves fall, like tearful goodbyes.
The sun, a golden orb in the hazy sky,
Nature's elegy, as summer waves goodbye.
A russet landscape, where the zephyrs play,
Whispers of the season, in a... – by conductor | 5 Views added 5 months ago
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Along the waterfront where the piano keys play,
A harbor of echoes, where notes gently sway.
Keys like ripples in a tranquil bay,
A melody of inlets, where echoes stay.
Frequencies murmur with the ebb and flow,
In the salty air, where... – by conductor | 6 Views added 5 months ago
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In a sunny patch where flowers bloom,
A little kitty, in fluffy costume.
Whiskers twirl and tail held high,
Underneath the vast blue sky.
Furry paws and a curious nose,
Through the garden, the kitty goes.
Chasing butterflies, dancing light,
... – by conductor | 9 Views added 5 months ago
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My bonnie lass, ye are my heart's delight
The fairest flower that blooms in nature's bower
Your een are like the stars that shine at night
Your lips are like the rose that scents the shower
We wander by the burn, we walk the glen
We breathe the... – by conductor | 3 Views added 5 months ago
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Joy is a Painter
Joy is a painter who splashes the world
With colors of laughter and light
She dips her brush in the hues of the sun
And paints the sky with delight
She strokes the trees with shades of green
And the flowers with rainbow... – by conductor | 6 Views added 6 months ago
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Upon a branch, a canary's bright delight,
In the morning sun, it takes its flight.
Each tweet, a giggle, a feathered friend,
A happy tune, a joyous blend.
In sunny hues, its feathers gleam,
A little artist in a golden dream.
The tree, a... – by conductor | 8 Views added 6 months ago
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Oh, weeping willows, guardians of grace,
Your slender branches, like tear-stained lace,
In gentle sway, a dance of solace and ease,
Whispering secrets to the rustling breeze.
No structured verse can capture your might,
Your beauty unfurls in... – by conductor | 6 Views added 6 months ago
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Bury me deep in the earth's embrace,
Let my flesh and bones find their resting place,
Where willows weep and their branches sway,
And sprouts of life emerge, night and day.
In the soil's cradle, let my body lie,
Where secrets whisper and... – by conductor | 9 Views added 6 months ago
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Let the heavens weep and mourn,
As Life and Death, their fate is sworn,
In this war of souls, where rage shall keep,
Death's icy touch, at bay, and reap.
Rage, rage against Death, the poet cries,
With every word, the battle tries,
To turn... – by conductor | 8 Views added 6 months ago
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In the quiet of the meadow's hush —
A lone bee's hum, a soft-winged brush.
Amidst the grass, where breezes play,
Nature weaves its quiet ballet.
A daisy nods in the morning air,
A sunlit secret, sweet and rare.
The world in... – by conductor | 9 Views added 6 months ago
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In the dim-lit corners of forgotten bars,
Where smoke dances with fallen stars,
I nurse my whiskey, neat and strong,
Lost in a world gone wrong.
The jukebox hums a melancholy tune,
As I drown my sorrows, glass by glass, noon to noon.
The... – by conductor | 3 Views added 6 months ago
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Amidst the dusty shelves of a pawned past,
Where sentiment and struggle forever last.
Each item a chapter in a life's design,
Pawned for a moment, a sacrifice in time.
The pawned guitar, once strummed with grace,
Now in a corner, a memory to... – by conductor | 3 Views added 6 months ago
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In the city’s roar, loud and clear, A taxi driver works, shifting gear. His cab spins tales, from near and far, In his yellow taxi, people are who they are.
Through traffic he drives, from dawn to night, The city’s paths, he knows just right. A... – by conductor | 4 Views added 6 months ago
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Amidst the golden expanse, a dance,
Wheat fields sway in a sunlit trance.
Crows, like shadows, weave their tale,
In the golden spectacle, they set sail.
Oh, the wheat, the wheat, bathed in sunlight's glow,
In the gentle breeze, they ebb and... – by conductor | 1 View added 6 months ago
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A poem that's not quite right,
Lines that don't take flight.
Words that stumble and trip,
Verses that lose their grip.
A rhyme that's slightly off,
A rhythm that makes you scoff.
Metaphors that don't make sense,
Imagery that's quite dense.
... – by conductor | 10 Views added 6 months ago
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Dear younger self, in the mirror's gaze,
Brimming with dreams and youthful haze.
Fear not the unknown, embrace the quest,
Life is a journey, not a test.
Cherish each moment, let your spirit fly,
Reach for the stars in the night sky.
The... – by conductor | 4 Views added 6 months ago
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As morning breaks, under the sun's golden drape,
I embark on the path, the day's journey to shape.
The dew on the grass, like tiny orbs of light,
Mirroring the dawn, oh what a sight!
Trees stand tall, their leaves whispering tales,
Of seasons... – by conductor | 8 Views added 6 months ago
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The Busy Office
In the busy office, where the papers fly
And the typewriters clack their endless song
There is no room for beauty or for joy
But only for the drudgery of the throng
The workers toil from morn till eve, and then
They hurry home... – by conductor | 5 Views added 6 months ago
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In realms of old, where shadows softly creep,
A tale unfolds, of secrets buried deep,
A world so dark, where ancient whispers fly,
Where myth and lore beneath the moonlight lie.
In murky depths of time, a land now lost,
Where legends dwell,... – by conductor | 21 Views added 6 months ago
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The sunflower seeds, a simple work of art
That make the earth a patchwork of delight
In beds of brown and red they play their part
And catch the sun's bright beams of yellow light
They form a quilt of colors and of shapes
That spreads across... – by conductor | 4 Views added 6 months ago
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The field stretched across the plains, A sea of yellow sunrays reigns. Sparkling on the crests it glows, Of little hills of haystacks rows.
Swirling and soaring across the fields, A sight that nature’s magic wields. On a throne of wheat and... – by conductor | 8 Views added 6 months ago
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Pins and needles sewn across the bed
In threads of yellow-brown and rosy red
Stitched across my sheets, embroidered to my bed and pillow
Eye to eye with pins and needles, a prickly pair
Pinned to my bed and pillow, they lay bare
The prickly... – by conductor | 11 Views added 6 months ago
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Cameroon, oh Cameroon,
Land of beauty and grace.
Your splendor I embrace.
Your people, proud and strong,
With hearts that beat as one.
Their voices rise in song,
Beneath the African blue skies.
Cameroon, land of the rising sun,
Where the... – by conductor | 15 Views added 6 months ago
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The end is near the time is here listen to the news,
for prophecies by prophets shout aloud.
into my ears, and visions
of miracles and wonders
descending on clouds of thunder
seven in procession and the glory will appear.
and the people... – by conductor | 5 Views added 6 months ago
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Sunflower seeds embroidered
And sewn to the ground in rows.
of beds of browns and rosy reds.
Pinned down by the sun's rays.
With warm golden threads and fabrics of yellows.
Stitch by stitch blues and greens stretch across.
landscapes into... – by conductor | 217 Views added 2 years ago
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The mighty moon broke through the clouds.
Like a powder puff sprinkling silver snow across the face of darkness.
Giving just enough light to see the outline of her majestic beauty.
A moment to behold, a moment to warm your soul.
Untouchable and... – by conductor | 14 Views added 2 years ago
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