lazy_poet

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lazy_poet
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A novice poet from New Jersey, living in Savannah, looking to hone my skills, and express myself.

  January 2024     3 months ago

Submitted Poems 2 total

Muse

They say the greatest works of art,
are created from that of pain.
So, I don’t know whether to love you or hate you,
for driving me insane.

I used to think having a muse would be lovely,
now I find it to be cruel.
You inspire me to create,
...

– by Layna Martinez

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Lovers Tango

I’d drink you like absinthe,
and get lost in your realm.
Unaware of time passing,
or the fires growing in hell.

I’ll get drunk on your presence,
sedated and pleased.
Stumbling like an alcoholic,
full of raging, perverse, need.

I’ll...

– by Layna Martinez

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This poem struck a deep cord within me, and reminded me of the loss of my mother, beautifully written.

3 months ago

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Beautifully written, deep, and soul touching about the mental anguish that is love.

3 months ago

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First time submitting, excited to read everyones poems, and get feedback!

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