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BensonLawson
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Writing poetry is the only way I can seem to cope with my emotions, so if you read my poems, you can tell I’m pretty emotional.

Joined: July 2023 Last seen: 8 months ago

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A Perching Crane I was erected in solitude, the burden of my being evident to the unsettled setting; the burden of trivial existence being held for a time, but now too much to bear. Architecture of the building that life is has steadily decayed due to drafts of... – *by Benson Lawson*	3 Views added 9 months ago	Rating
The Chapter of Interlude Chapters of life happen naturally, some realized, some not. The chapter I knew, the chapter I called “epiphany”, has sung its swansong. Prior to its spotlight, the world around me mustered meaningless monochrome, my soul knew music, but what... – *by Benson Lawson*	53 Views added 9 months ago	Rating
Awaken Me This Morning Four stems come from one, one you chose, one you sought: selfless, selfish, sorrowful; Authentic. he who wears a mask for society, he who turns from benevolence, he who drowns in tears; His true self you made manifest. Each one shares a... – *by Benson Lawson*	4 Views added 9 months ago	Rating
Through These Meadows Through These Meadows We share our cycle: a scarlet flow, anticipation again and again, often it brings a cold snow. But with comes beauty and holly, the poppy oft presents a peaceful sleep, but its rest isn’t yet for eternity; Repeat,... – *by Benson Lawson*	4 Views added 10 months ago	Rating
Remember The Moments Remember the anticipation that lied with seeds of our early years, recall the prospect that came with roots of careers. How have these yearnings been shaped by our minds, our puppeteers? Goals were granted, holding an uncertain result; some... – *by Benson Lawson*	3 Views added 10 months ago	Rating

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I often find myself hiding emotions and this poem captures how I feel during the times when tears beg to be let loose.

8 months ago

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