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POEM STARTER

Submitted by Amari

'Every tear you shed sparks a fire in my chest.'

Write a poem opening or concluding with this line.

Writings

Tear

I can’t stand to see you sad

I just want to see you smile

I would walk a million miles

If it seemed worthwhile


Do you love me

Or no

Do you cry out of spite

Out of fear

Or a drainage of might


I want to fight you ever made you cry

For every tear you shed

Lights a fire in my chest...

Candle

Every tear you shed sparks a fire in my chest,

Like a candle desperately seeking revenge.

The water pouring from your face

Only makes the anger in me grow.


Whoever has done this horrible thing to you,

I shall set this candle in their house,

Until the fire has either grown too large

Or until it knocks over.


I would kill anyone for you,

And do it without a second thought.


If only you loved me so

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Protect You

Every tear you shed

Sparks a fire in my chest.


Every drop of blood you shed

Is like a test…


Of my strength.


I couldn’t take never bear

The thought of one for whom I care

Shedding any blood or a single tear

Though all of their years.


The fire in my chest

Burns all throughout my body,

Giving me the strength to pull though

Any of life’s tests.


I will do anything to protect

Those for whom I care...

Golden Cry

Every tear you shed sparks a fire in my chest

I can’t describe this feeling

I hate to see the tears you shed

But I love to see you cry


Your tears remind me that when you cry

A piece of yourself leaves

They run and trickle down your golden face


Your golden face makes me forget that you are human

It is so perfect

So pure


That’s why I love to see you cry

When you cry

It reminds me that you are hum...

Weeping Willow

Silas looks at me in the hallway.

I walk without making eye contact, and I push my hair to ensure it covers the bruises.

I don’t want him to know.

I don’t want anyone to know.

The noise of conversations bring me at ease.

I am okay.

I am okay.

I am-

Not okay.

I feel Silas’ molten stare burn into me.

Do I risk a glance? Yes. I look over and sure enough he’s staring.

But not out of worry, n...

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Promise 2…

Wind howls, tornados swirl.

Lightning flashes, thunder roars.

Trees snap, people fly.


ā€œYou said you wouldn’t leave!ā€

ā€œYou promised!ā€


We stand in the middle of the winds.

Amongst the calmest of the storm.


Muted screams, deafening cries.

A tear shed, raindrops fall.


ā€œWhere are you?ā€

ā€œWhy did you leave?ā€


He stands, raindrops in his eyes.

Muddy colored eyes like the wet ground.


ā€œI’m sorry.ā€

ā€œYou...

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Breaking Me

I want to take your troubles away

All the worries and all the pain

Watching you crumble is breaking me

You are all l ever wanted to be


You brought me into this world

I can't watch you leave it

That thought hurts

I never want to see it


I want to hold you and take it away

For a while you haven’t been the same


Every tear you shed sparks a fire in my chest

All you do is try your best


Please be st...

The Tearing Of Mrs. Canvas

Explicit. ā—ā—ā—šŸ¤¬



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A spotless canvas - little covering.


Displayed with the flashing

lights and clangorous music.


The smell of

cheap beer,

loud pot,

and sheer lust

clinging to the air.


Music vibrates the stage.

The sound resonates

off of the pole

- as she clutches it

between her legs.


The canvas moves to the melody.

...

Mournful of Mourning

Every tear you shed,

Sparks a fire in my chest.

I am jealous of the feelings,

Jealous because I am impressed.


I couldn’t feel a tiny thing,

For my emotions have turned numb.

There wasn’t room for any pain,

When my long day was done.


I wish that I could hurt that way,

A way that makes me sad.

But I take every giant loss,

And pretend that I am glad.


Denial is my favourite thing,

Though it makes m...

For Jude

Every tear you shed sparks a fire in my chest

I know I should have you back in my arms

You cheek nuzzled up against my breast

Mother and son

Just chilling and in love

I never meant to break my word

Everything I’ve been doing

Is to get back to you

You are my quest

My person

My son

And the best thing

I’ve done on this planet...

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