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Low Point

Low Point

A Poem by Ben Taylor


When I take a deepbreath,let my lungsexpand and pause,I remember beingyoungand beinghappy,and before Ican exhale,I am crying,sobbing intomy nothings,f..
Telescopic Traveler

Telescopic Traveler

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I am stretched thin by velocity,accelerated to dizzying speeds.A streak of consciousnesshurling through the cosmos,tears evaporating in the vacuumto f..
Companions

Companions

A Poem by Ben Taylor


The sun is warm,and the wind is cold.It unravels sweatersand new haircuts,cool fingers caressingwhat they find underneath,wicking away the sweatand fr..
Stretched

Stretched

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I've never wanted to relocate,I've only ever wanted to leave.The thought of unhooking everyweight threaded through my skin,of evaluating who and what ..
Disassociated for Days

Disassociated for Days

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I am diffused,spread out particleshanging above my own head,glittering mites sparklingin the fresh morning sun.A cloud of smoker's cough,a mist of s**..
to do list 2:37 AM

to do list 2:37 AM

A Poem by Ben Taylor


there's nothing to writebecause im not fighting anynotable demonstonight.im wiping tearsfrom my thumbs andelbows,but its just allpart of the process.i..
i awoke, gasping for air

i awoke, gasping for air

A Poem by Ben Taylor


sunlight trickles throughthe morning mist asspring stretches herdew-dropped arms,reaching for the warmthwe have all been deniedthese past months.i am ..
The Bad Ex

The Bad Ex

A Poem by Ben Taylor


I always assumedbad people had bad intentions,that one could not accidentallywaltz through the gates of hell.But apparently, here I am.I wanted desper..
The Idea Of You

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

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 ..