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I have always been a thinker. I immerse myself in knowledge and in reading. I write poetry because it is psychologically pleasing

  March 2023     11 days ago

Submitted Poems 10 total

Enabling

When dissolved,
A brave,good man vanishes without fortitude-
No longer drinking in the magic of the earth,
He wails in the silence of hope,
But no one hears him-
Because first, you must clasp his hand and recognize him for what he is-
Before...

– by Johnny Millican

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Falling Roses

The time for falling roses;

Are when you are knitted in your shroud-

A simple family man;

Who has no attraction to the crowd-


Who has no desire for being famous;

No desire for company-

But knows his worth upon this earth-

For...

– by Johnny Millican

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added 9 months ago
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Betrothed

Spin your heart;

Sweet ember of mine;

To conquer me with love divine.

A sweet jewel of heaven;

We are deeply entwined;

Glowing of gold;

With the taste of sweet summer...

– by Johnny Millican

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added 1 year ago
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Observations On The Subject Of Family

Like a carpenter, we build our lives;

First by using a firm foundation.

In order to build that foundation;

One must build it on a level of moderation.

This level of moderation usually comes from family elders;

For the elders share...

– by Johnny Millican

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added 1 year ago
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The Screwdriver

Loose screws;

Follow the screwdriver;

It’s the only thing they have known.

Loose screws know heartache;

So they are always alone.

They depend on the screwdriver;

To put them in their place.

No one messes with the screwdriver;

...

– by Johnny Millican

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added 1 year ago
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