lucbyard

That which inspires me

is what cannot be known.

What cannot be said

and what cannot be shown.

What should not be heard

And should not be seen.

What sleeps in the shadow

And wakes in the dream.

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What suppresses the walls

And entices the door.

What makes you step through.

What makes you want more.

What crosses the line

And to hell with...
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I love my cat.

The sharp cutting pain of claws on the back

of my legs. A less usual way of ascending

to her nest on my shoulders pretending

And believing that she,

with higher status is here to oversee

And meow her commands.

Sat with that damned

Look of self imposed superiority

Like she’s the one who decides how it ought to be.

....
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Don’t forget to apologise,

It took so long to reply

Don’t forget to make sure

That everybody knows why

Or what will they say about you?

In the digital shadow

Will they conclude

That you’re selfish and rude

Do you fear they’ll exclude you tomorrow?

A group full of text

Which profile picture will be next

Be it gracious or vexed in their tone.

Or...
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The rattle of rain on the metal

Heavens outpouring, unrelenting, unfettered.

All the woes and worries of a world in tears

While I stand here and listen... tell me your tale, unburden your heart and see the sky

I cannot give you answers. What good would they do?

But release your troubles and sorrows and tomorrow, the sun may shine.

It can be easier telling strangers than people you know

about the things that you normally try not to show.

It's got something to do with how you think they'll react.

How much they'll accept what you say to be more exact.

And it's not like I haven't already tried

to find a way to describe to them what's going on inside.

to find a...
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I once met a man with a penchent for walking

on ceilings with feelings outpouring while talking.

I asked him the way to the Moon, he replied -

If I could he would love me to find him a bride.

"On the Moon?" I asked, not thing Women were there.

"But of course, it's the source of the rarest of rare."

"But surely." Said I....
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