Author: MCJ
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Bothered
Crossing lines made up in the mind, Breaking down boundaries without care. Complaining and yearning for better days, Transferring anxiety and depression onto others. Angry eyes clenched fists, and a locked jar, are all things preventing from communicating effectively. Felt singled out and blame-worthy, conversations replaying in the head. Head bowed, praying for change, Seeking…
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Lost Letter
The pain, trauma, and hurt felt for a lifetime, Seeps through my pores elevating anxiety and mental blockages. Constantly placing myself in a self-inflicting punching bag, A well-intentioned letter begins to formulate. Fumbling with words to muster up the courage, stating how I feel, Can’t explain the emotions internally felt, Riling inside my mind, Placing…
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Time Lost
Time is on the side of those that cherish its value. It cannot be bought, even though some have tried, It cannot cannot be measured, even though we try to control it. Time is a friend not foe, A hero is not vague, They are earned and grown. How can one value and spend time,…
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Brush of Light
Sitting in a dark abyss Paralyzed with fear and doubt Of the unknown Bouncing and blocking out Rival forces seeping within The mind. Mocking and moaning Laughing aloud filled with hatred Ready to pounce on any glimpse Of weakness and fragility. They feast on the fatness Of opportunistic unity of the The poor, afflicted, and…
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Fight or flight
Hands in the air, Knees on the pavement, A familiar setting. Gun in holster Ready to pounce on sudden movement. Clenched jar, silent tears, expressing fears Of death and glorified Name on a T-shirt. Bystanders with cellphones in hand, Recording every frame without fail, Raising awareness about injustice. Shots fired, heard throughout the streets Red…
Meagan C. Jefferson 