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I Can

A Poem by ashleydawn

I can do Your work hereaway from the pewsand the hallelujah-ers.I can do Your work hereaway from the pulpit hoggingpreachers and their perfectpreacher..

Mr. Cable Man

A Poem by ashleydawn

You roused me from my sickly sleepwhen you pounded on my door;asking the most trivial questionsand referring to previous conversationswith my parents...

Enemies

A Poem by ashleydawn

Busynessandtimeare the enemiesof myprose.

Rebellion at its Finest

A Poem by ashleydawn

You told menot to journalabout this.but the rebellious spiritin mejust had tobecause you saidI couldn't.

Paradigm Shift

A Poem by ashleydawn

I've noticed thatit is easierto be excitedabout our conversationswhen I stop thinkingof you as a monster.

Carrying on the Tradition

A Poem by ashleydawn

I sleep beneaththe expectationsI set before myself.Carrying onthe traditionmy mother set for me.

We're Making Progress

A Poem by ashleydawn

You and Ispoke of God today.God and Religion and The Church.You didn't curse.I didn't cry.We didn't end on a bitter note.I'd say,we're making progress..

Family Values

A Poem by ashleydawn

I foundmy family valuesunderneath the bedon a Sunday eveningin augustwhen my mother decidedto move furniture.

Gas Station Man

A Poem by ashleydawn

Hello gas station man,you look quite nice today.Do you mind if I talk to youfrom behind the windows of my car?Do you mind me watchingyou and your frie..

The Chosen Paths

A Poem by ashleydawn

I want to be the childwho creeps from her bedto lay with a flashlightcompleting that final chaptersimply because morningis too far.Not the one whoslip..