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Back to Life

A Poem by John Byrd

She wanted a knight that would protect her and not objectify her.By the time night came she was lifeless.Not much was left of her.Being used for so lo..

RIP Capital STEEZ

A Poem by John Byrd

We capitalize every first letter of a sentence,To show it's importance.And to help us understand.King Capital STEEZ.Rest in Paradise.Maybe one day I'l..

I Don't Belong

A Story by John Byrd

I always have wanted to come to a point like this in my life.A point where in a moment I knew I would document it.Where I felt it was so magical and s..

An Unexpected Love

A Poem by John Byrd

Who would have thoughtAll of this would have happenedAfter this peculiar introduction?A social dating application?I wasn't looking for love in Chicago..

My Ride Home

A Poem by John Byrd

I grab my keys in excitement.I missed the breeze I felt on the highway.Staying in the fast lane doing , 80Racing to you.My heart is racing,Pumping vig..

Handicap

A Poem by John Byrd

So much I want to tell you.Handicapped to expression.I physically can not.They would call me Oreo.Black on the outsideWhite on the inside.I thought we..

Captured

A Poem by John Byrd

I had a daydream once.I fell into a dark hole.I could not see anything.All black everything.Maybe they were shadows,All my shadows in a room with me.Y..

Poison

A Poem by John Byrd

You inhibit my body rapidly.Becoming the only gas I inhale.Attacking every will of my body.Telling me no.Telling me to stop.you don't care what I want..

At What Expense?

A Poem by John Byrd

Shoe game is crazy.Hats far too stylish.Stepping stones with swooshes.Halos with rich letters and patterns.The top and the bottom.The first two things..

Mask

A Poem by John Byrd

Ski masksAnd banditsJumping up and down.The masks obviously need faces to coveror they can't move.Gun shotsBullets flyingSouls sailingOne never ending..