Author: Joe Salazar
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Today I was reminded how unpredictable the state of world is in the world we now live in. On a calm Sunday, in the peaceful and affluent city of Boulder there was a terror attack during a “Run For Their Lives” walk/run. I was present during this time and it felt bittersweet in the shadow…
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I can still taste your lipsDismantling me every minute and secondSavoring your exhale one last timeThe train starts to pull awayYou become a dot in the distantResembling the feelings we no longer possess The late afternoon is suffocatingNot a cloud in the sky as I glance aroundThe storm has been triggered inside of meNo warnings…
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Gloomy MorningLost in a dreamLiminal spaces appearReality, no longer near The mist rolls inThunder fills the hillsThe sun continues to hideHaving no rules to abide Half-awake nowSummer cool, into the windowBring another day to meAfter the fog lifts, I’ll finally see
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Gloomy Memorial Day Weekend hiking trip.
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Newdrivehome Blog #63
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“…Off I go, back to Brooklyn feeling like The Only Living Boy in New York”
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(From time to time I’ll invite guest writers to add to the site to share their art and thoughts. This poem was written by Seth Serda from Pueblo, Colorado) 12:20 AM I lay awake setThe alarm for 4AMI flip my glitter bottle overMultiple times watch it settleWhat’s the noise I hear nonstopOh yeah my roommate…
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Dew begins to attack everything aliveDawn starts to stretch for the dayWe gaze at each other, nothing to sayThe planet is on pause for nowThere’s nothing to fear about what’s aheadAt least, from the rumors I’ve readThe reports are uncertain, like usThey’ve closed the cities and townsOur souls get lonely…our society drownsOur secret passion is…
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“I’m dancing with the dark”
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The last light escapes the skyBringing orange, red, and purple colors aboveThe evening brings silenceAs the day starts to die A night breeze begins to coolAn open window invites it insideWelcomed by the new changeFeelings of sereness begin to pool The first planets and stars appearTomorrow the week starts once againSo, I’ll absorb everything felt…
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Today I feel weightless Soaring above the ground With only the jetliners sound The sky’s almost clear Cotton candy clouds near But there’s nothing to fear Im okay getting lost up here Alone and free up high Breathing slow as I sigh Time to come down As my day starts I’ll be okay, aloud I…
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3AM comes quick Eyes wide open Mind unstoppable Heart racing Stars still awake World, sound asleep Nights quiet I’m alone Restless in bed Thoughts lost control Why now? Why me? Sleep is lost Fatigue sinks in Chasing dreamworld Still losing Tomorrow is here 3AM wins again.
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You’re my favorite distraction Between the trees by the lake Your smile, the icing on the cake Body warmth balances my cold mood The words exchanged fuel this blaze With every sentence, I’m more amazed Your tone, cadence, and expressions unique Absorbing the thoughts you think Allowing every letter enter and sink Your secrets are…
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