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Rose Coulter

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Rose Coulter

11
Writings
2
Followers
2
Following
Just a Dream

Rose Coulter

1 min read

I wonder what you’re like When there’s nothing to celebrate I wonder what you’re like In the mornings before your big day

You won’t see my smile Or the laugh I have when I’m tired You won’t feel my skin After I’ve spent a day in the sun

I can spend my time Wondering what it would have been Or I’ll tell myself gently Farewell, my almost lover....

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What Beautiful Eyes

Rose Coulter

1 min read

I saw her in a brief moment riding the train, A book in her hand, what beautiful eyes.

We went to the movies, but I watched your laugh, Delicate lips, what beautiful eyes.

The long ivory dress slipped across your hips, Flowers in your hair, what beautiful eyes.

A bump on your stomach, I kissed our baby, She has your eyes, what beautiful eyes.

We walk a little slower, but I won’t leave your ...

Poetry

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Sleep

Rose Coulter

1 min read

The desert’s silence held ancient whispers Secrets of humanity lost long ago. They fly through the air As the lonely birds of the sky

“Hush,” they whisper, don’t wake the Devil Who hides beneath its feet in sleep For the world is better without The perils of the people...

Poetry

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Growing up

Rose Coulter

1 min read

1/23/2006: I’m so sick of this town. I can’t wait to get out. Can’t even get a decent movie theater here that doesn’t cancel movies!!

8/12/2006: Jack and I had the best time at DQ! Chocolate oreo m&m blizzard. We hung out with Mason and Luke at the skatepark. Mom says I can go back tomorrow after she’s home from work!

3/7/2028: Out for drinks at the pub tonight. Packed house. Billy brought hi...

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Take-off

Rose Coulter

1 min read

My first kiss as your wife, take-off for life Our first home, and our trip to Rome It all started so high.

We moved to LA, for your role that paid You made friends, and I did the shopping The descent began.

Late nights at your desk, I slept restless Mornings alone, Easter at home Seatbacks upright.

A baby in the Fall, to fix our misfalls Less love, and definitely less sleep Grab your oxygen ma...

Poetry

Romance

Sleep

Rose Coulter

1 min read

On my first night alone, my shoulders relaxed. On my sexond night, I saw it wasn’t so bad. You say it’s my fault you’re sleeping at your dad’s, But really I couldn’t care less.

Before you left, I tip-toed on glass, Couldn’t be too loud, or I’d wake your wrath, Or too quiet, or you’d call me a dork.

Now I’m sleeping on clouds through the night So thank you, Alicia, for the scars, And of course, w...

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Big

Rose Coulter

1 min read

Anxious thoughts Cloud my mind That I’m not enough To be called a feat

Im not that special Not that wise Not particularly A trophy or prize

But I guess we should All try our best To clear those thoughts And make something big...

Poetry

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Roses

Rose Coulter

1 min read

Dinner by candlelight, I wore my best dress You bought me roses, In your grey suit.

It was our first time Without the baby When you told me You had something to say.

She was a mistake, Not anyone I knew A woman you met A few months ago.

Now these roses Are hidden away Behind the jars of Soft pears and milk.

Its been three weeks And I haven’t said If I’ve chosen to leave Or stay for us.

I t...

Poetry

Romance

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Fly

Rose Coulter

1 min read

I’ve been thinking about leaving him for some time now. We were young when we met, and we loved too quickly and deeply. Now our lives are intertwined. His likes are my likes, and I can’t seem to breathe without him.

I’ve practiced a few steps without him, but I feel like a baby learning to walk again, except I’m 31. As soon as I’m ready to fly, I’ll be out the door.

Where to go, that will be m...

Romance

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Dimples

Rose Coulter

1 min read

They say when you take your first steps, you walk towards things you love the most. Your big brother, the toys he will finally share, or maybe the family dog who has been part of your world since the day you were born.

What we miss, though, is who was behind us, with her dimpled cheeks and brown eyes. The woman who taught us to walk and let go at the perfect time, all while letting a part of her ...

Poetry

Romance

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