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The Idea Of You

A Poem by Ben Taylor

I found a mountain,a scintillating tower,stretching up into the morning sunlight,defying all attempts to climb.I lived at the base,chiseling a cavernw..

Trimmed

A Poem by Ben Taylor

Warm rain in chilly Rochester,feta cheese crumbledon both of our meals.We share,as always -these things are bettertogether.Hospital visits,exhausting ..

With Distance

A Poem by Ben Taylor

I am sitting bolt uprightin my straight backed chair,wooden and unyielding.I am yanked outdoorsby the summer winds,by the creaking and groaningof old ..

Sorry To Bother You

A Poem by Ben Taylor

I am writing you toapologize, to acknowledgethe pain I caused you.A stupid boytrying frantically to avoidthe difficult thoughts,the desperate decision..

Wet Concrete

A Poem by Ben Taylor

iridescent oils play in gutter puddlesand parking lot ponds,fracturing and reflectingthe gaze of surrounding street lamps.a concrete desert,refusing t..

I Am Listening

A Poem by Ben Taylor

the sun fades to nothingabove our private canopy,until I can barely see youin the gloom -despite there being onehammock for us both.as the embers crin..

Bird's Eye View

A Poem by Ben Taylor

The great city below is a glittering crescent,wrapped around a bay of cobalt sea,water gleaming harshly in the heavy noonday sun.Sails bulge and rippl..

Sept. 11 (Bionicle)

A Poem by Ben Taylor

school ends early,parents are called.1st grade, Mrs. Muellerlooks nervous.I'm sent homewith parents,given a toy(the red and yellowbionicle frommcdonal..

Recycle

A Poem by Ben Taylor

you gave me cardboardand I trusted it like stone.my foundation,the first things I learned -the cornerstones of myliteral personality.I had to build on..

CFS

A Poem by Ben Taylor

I ama rusty barrel.Filled to the brimwith guilt, themurky, unresolvedreligious self-hatredthat oxidizes my edgesand weakens my abilityto love.I am a d..