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  November 2021     1 year ago

Submitted Poems 10 total

Peace

A truce will not last
If an outstretched hand is not
Accepted...

– by Ramona Betancourt

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Fear of Falling

Saints who were sinners
Hold virtue in a tight grip
While vice keeps...

– by Ramona Betancourt

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Supplication

Please do not leave us
You were the last to arrive
And deserve more...

– by Ramona Betancourt

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Riding High

While idling on a slow-moving line
Resist taking sips of red wine.
If the wait is too long,
And your system’s not strong
You’ll be charged with a...

– by Ramona Betancourt

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Hidden Scars

Demure grin, flawless skin
Mask the injuries within.
Palpitations, clammy hands
Always careful where she stands.
Self-effacing, anti-dating
Exhausted from the sleepless nights.
Migraine headaches, depressed spirit
All seems dark, where is the...

– by Ramona Betancourt

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My favorite of Jesus Betancourt’s poems so far.

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Thank you for your past service on behalf of the citizens of the United States.

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Very poignant piece which will resonate with many.

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Imagination can be the cheapest form of escape at first, but potentially the costliest one in the long run.

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I, also, enjoy writing poetry and coincidentally share your surname. Look forward to reading more of your work.

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