charlieboy

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I'm a published author, I have written three books with poetry and am currently working on number four. I live in the small town of Sedro Woolley Wa and reside with my big brother Robert and his wife Denise. I am a recovering drug addict and have six years clean time.

  May 2024     23 days ago

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The Budding Warrior’s decree

Right now is all there is, not yesterday,
nor tomorrow.
Contentment is choice, as is joy with much sorrow.
The hands of time move forward and ticking.
I came into this world, crying and kicking.
The negative thoughts that rise up to chain me....

– by Charles Bateman

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Subdue your enemies

I’m standing with my enemies, they have me surrounded.
BUT! In that circle I am preparing myself to go to battle.
In the space between us I have room to move,
My enemy sees the weapons in my arsenal, my short sword for up close fighting, my five...

– by Charles Bateman

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Quiet the silence

Silence the quiet, peace undisturbed, watching
the drops of the rain.

How to describe it, there are no words, choices
I cannot explain.

Our course found on river's, we take heaven by
force, angel's we may need to fight.

Bless all the...

– by Charles Bateman

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This was written for a good friend who was struggling with his addiction

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My poetry i have recently written a few poems with a Zen style conforming to the teachings of my mentor Master Mu

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