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Numbing

Dreams can't be held, they all slip away. The heart ached so much, now it's shrunken and gray. Doused are the fires, ambitions, they die. No more inspiration, the wells have run dry. So dull and empty, so tired and lame. Nothing but a barely flickering flame. The temple has crumbled, worn down to sand. This life has no taste, it's all become bland. The excitement has dwindled, all that's left is a crumb. The body's lost feeling, in fact it's just numb.

short poetry

354 deviations

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Another Year That Mattered (Birthday 2024)

Another Year That Mattered Birthday 2024 By J.C. Solis What is it like to be much older still? For all through this life, I’ve yet had my fill Of the wonders and joy that I have seen Of kindness and hope, of which I still wean What is it like with one year that has passed? Of these memories which I hope will last And the making of more, I will now gaze At the next rising sun, my life’s new phase For twenty-eight years I have come to know The joys and pain that, to me, Life would show And with this, I hope to live for more years Without fear, even as my death draws near And so, I hope, through this birthday so sweet I’ll still have strength not to admit defeat…

Emotional poetry

3246 deviations

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Hark the Herald! Angels sing.

I heard the voice of a friend from the past inside of the flames of a candelabra. The church was quiet save for the murmurs, misguided prayers intended for entendre. From my sad reverie I was rustled as his voice brought back a familiar comfort. Though it did not silence the church goers, whose unkind thoughts had left my mind encumbered, I felt the barest of smiles on my face. Soon his voice was joined by a host of angels. They spoke to me with unwavering strength, renewing my confidence in the faithful. I stood with the weight of the world lightened and made my way to the vestibule's entrance. I returned to my throne over the earth, my devotion restored to its attendance.

spiritual Poetry

352 deviations

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Alone - A Second Verse (Poem)

Alone A Second Verse By J.C. Solis In the sea of millions And yet still a lonesome life The agony of bearing Being one among so many But though the sun shines Among those who seek company I am still living life With a lonesome heart and soul What is this world? Where so many people dwell And yet I still can’t find The courage to now rise The second death of life To one day be forgotten The many who are lost The few who have been found In this world full of plenty Of food, life, and death And yet the starving clamor And so do too the ignorant For the world is an oxymoron Our beautifully ruined home Our tomb and our own coffin Our cradle and our womb I don’t know if I should come Out of hiding and go mingle The narcissistic empaths The villainous saintly masses For I am still afraid And I am still in limbo For I chose to live this life I chose to live Alone But maybe one day soon I shall crawl from out my shell To go out in the morning And come back in the

Life n Human Nature

889 deviations

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Mermaid

Mermaids swim, humans walk on land.

Childrens Poetry

22 deviations

Literature

Desperation

I’ve been writing, supporting your cause, just like a devoted fan… And yet, you still sound so desperate, pushing for lots more. What more do you want, then—that I go back to my past behaviour?

Transgressive

65 deviations

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The Criminals Outside

Guarded you won’t know The world’s only a prison And your freedom’s Such a rare luck You will never think with a free mind Unless you’re not casted out The politics and religions Keeping you inside Maybe good that you won’t know It wouldn’t set you free This consciousness feels just like Flying above the flames You’re only thinking more And more, and more How you’re against this world So many places you’d be killed On our wild planet Earth Glad that you're still alive You couldn’t ask for more Your freedom is to live your life In accordance with your soul No guarantee that you will get What hasn’t been given to you The prison’s guarded carefully By the criminals outside

Sociopolitical

147 deviations

Group Logo

1 deviation

Literature

My Heart Goes Out to You

My Heart Goes Out to You: A Trip to the 9/11 Memorial Museum Here's something oft ignored: the haunted While you with your tourism and falseness walk by the pits, you cannot know the event truly While they, the haunted, as rogue spirits, will roam for years succeeding it in desperate search of solace I did not know you, Jesus Sanchez, but you are known to my parents from a party acquaintance before my birth Your face is on a wall, now, just one of 2,977, but that's not all that's left of you Those who truly knew you will not discard you, like any strangers who see your photograph may I stood on sacred ground today Afterwards, my parents, fi

9 11 poetry

29 deviations

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Free on the Green

Young kiddos around, Enjoying and relaxing. Chatter, games, critters; Playing out in the sunset… Moment of joyful freedom.

Nature

194 deviations

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Because This Is Christmas

Fragile snowflakes are falling this night from the sky, Violet, blue, red Christmas lights are flashing while I'm passing by, Laughter and carols, the joyful sound of bells I'm hearing all around, A white, sparkling blanket is covering now the ground. I lift up my face, At the dark night's sky I gaze, I close my eyes wishing I could feel, The emotion they are talking about, the Christmas thrill, The clock strikes midnight, But my heart still can't warm up from this hollow, shiny light. I kneel in the snow, breathing deep inside, Somewhere on this barren road my soul died, But how could a scrawny light, Break the chain wrapped a

contest winter

11 deviations

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Revolution!

A time is among us, where I and you, as the people, must make a stand, Revolution! I say, this is what the world needs, Uprising you must hear things are starting to happen, we need a change, And a part, in what we have to say, A new set of rules with a new way of life, Viva La Revolution! Is all that's on my mind, Yes my dear... this is what the world needs

inner human contest

19 deviations

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My Hero Academia Song Parody: Just a Man

DEKU I look into your eyes and I Hurt so bad I want to cry. You’re as tired as I am, living like it’s war. Will we outlive these dark days, And avenge the slain? Is all that is left endless pain? Don’t let these questions misconstrue, I’m trying to help you. I’m just a man, who’s trying to do good, Helping out whether or not he actually should. I’m just a man, who’ll take on any trial, If it means there’s even one chance that all of you can smile. I’m just a man… But when does a cape become a battle flag? When does a quirk become a blade? When does a hero become a monster? When does an outstretched hand become a fist? When does a symbol start to dismay? When does a hero become a monster? CROWD When does a cape become a battle flag? When does a quirk become a blade? DEKU Forgive me! CROWD When does a hero become a monster? DEKU Forgive me! CROWD When does a hero become a monster?! DEKU Forgive me! I’m just a man…

Devious Folder

13 deviations

My Hero Academia Song Parody: Just a Man by Ghostpaint1, literature

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My Hero Academia Song Parody: Just a Man

Halloween Short Story by Happyhedonic, literature

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Halloween Short Story

I was in love and by every indication, I felt Christine was in love with me. With Christine I felt a warmth and closeness, I’d never experienced before. We shared our times together joyfully, like small children wrap up in a blanket of wonder and innocence. It seemed that nothing could ever break the bind. Through her, life held purpose, but like a child, my innocence was soon shattered. We had planned the trip only days in advance, but it seemed right the moment we uttered the words. New Year’s Eve was near, and we decided to rent a Honeymoon cabin in the mountains. No, marriage or anything as conventional as that was ever discussed. Who needed marriage when the perfect Honeymoon could be arranged? We already lived together and felt we would do so for the rest of our natural lives. The cabin itself was only a two-hour drive but a world away in so many ways from our home. We packed up the necessities and headed to our dream car to begin our adventure to the mountains. The car was a

Steven Universe Change Your Mind Parody:Pink Alone by Ghostpaint1, literature

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Steven Universe Change Your Mind Parody:Pink Alone

White Diamond: You love to play your little games, Causing quite the fuss. Turning Homeworld upside down, Vexing all of us. You ruin everything you touch, Wherever you may go. Even your friends, you’ve made them worse, All for your ego. Steven: There’s nothing wrong with my friends, There’s nothing wrong with me. Their flaws aren’t something to be fixed. How can I make you see? White: There you go defending faults, To justify your own. Steven: That wasn’t me, you mean my mom… White Diamond: Starlight, now you need to be shown! You’re Pink Diamond, always have been! Her memories you keep seein

Steven Universe Change Your Mind Parody: Steven U! by Ghostpaint1, literature

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Steven Universe Change Your Mind Parody: Steven U!

WHITE DIAMOND: Steven U, Just look at you, Merely pretending. Encouraging flaws, Yes, you’re the cause. Just look at your crew. You’re dull and pathetic like them. The truth is there in your gem: There never was a boy named Steven U! STEVEN: What? No…I’m not Pink Diamond! CONNIE: Steven! She’s just trying to-! WHITE DIAMOND: Steven U, Wholly untrue, Really Pink Diamond. Playing a game, A crying shame, But what can you do? Except put an end to the lie, And that, Starlight, is why I’ll make Pink come out and say hello, So let’s get ripping and see her glow! She’s been set free, And

My Hero Academia Song Parody: You're Welcome by Ghostpaint1, literature

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My Hero Academia Song Parody: You're Welcome

Ok, ok, I see what’s going on. First time meeting your idol, and it’s strange. You’re stuttering and your palms sweat, It means a lot! It’s nice to know that fan clubs never change. Please keep calm, there’s nothing to fear. Yes, it’s really me, it’s All Might; I am here. It surely can be quite the show, Being saved by the top superhero. What can I say except “You’re welcome”? For making the crime rates drop. Hey, it’s okay, it's okay, You're welcome. It’s just what you do when you’re at the top. Hey! Who showed up straight from out of the sky, To save you fr

Steven Universe Parody: Death in a Gem's Guise by Ghostpaint1, literature

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Steven Universe Parody: Death in a Gem's Guise

This report is about you. Beware, beware, this renegade. With her words, her words, so retrograde. Seems in holy light bathed. She is Death in a Gem’s guise, do not believe her lies. ‘Poor lost lamb, we may still tame this lion.’ ‘Doubtful, by the way, death to every Diamond!’ Homeworld stop her, stop them quick. Rose Quartz doesn’t play fair and her allies use cheap tricks. How could you Betray your people and turn away From your duty and status? Tell me why you brought this hell on, Staging a rebellion over nothing. For the crime you did that day, I’ll make you, make you pay. A Jasper never ever

Stronger Than You 2: Super Watermelon Boogalo by Ghostpaint1, literature

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Stronger Than You 2: Super Watermelon Boogalo

Hey Malachite, you're going down. We're going to turn that sadistic grin into a well-deserved frown. Cause we're really getting sick of you clowns. The three of us aren't going to lose to you. Hope you've had your fill ‘cause now you're through. Let’s go, make like a bird. Fly away, because you're outnumbered! Go ahead and try to beat us if you're able. We're going to win because you are unstable. Together we're a divine creation, It's you who's the abomination! You cause too much harm when you're together. We're gonna split you up forever. Break you apart, put an end to your fun, And keep you from hurting anyone. We are mad

SEEKING WHOVIAN ARTISTS!!!! by Ghostpaint1, journal

SEEKING WHOVIAN ARTISTS!!!!

Sep 19, 2014

link <-Really quick plug for my latest Whovian Netter article. It is an analysis of Clara's relationship with the Tardis. Check it out! Now, onto business! For the longest time now I've had an idea for a Doctor Who webcomic that I feel I just have to have made. As you may have been able to gather, I need an artist to help bring my vision to life. So I offer to you prospective artists a few details on the project. Without giving away too much of the plot(that comes after you take the job!), my idea revolves around the 50th anniversary special, and would be roughly ten pages in length. I'd like it to be done in the style of "Fade Away" by

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