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You’ve heard the saying, “The sky’s the limit,”
But let me tell you something true:
The sky is not where dreams should end—
Let your reach stretch far beyond the blue.

Don’t let anyone tell you how far you can go.
Let your dreams run wild,
Let your spirit flow.
You may reach for the stars and catch only a cloud,
But don’t let that stop you—stand tall, stay proud.

When the rain starts to fall and hope fades from sight,
Push through the doubt,
Hold your vision tight.
Some may call it impossible—rise up and defy.
Prove them all wrong; let your courage fly.

With every obstacle, you gathered your might.
You tried once, tried twice,
Tried again through the night.
When they told you to stop, you chose to believe
In the strength of your heart
And all you can achieve.

So remember this always as you journey afar:
When they say the sky’s the limit,
Reach for the stars.
Embrace every challenge, let your spirit ignite—
And reach for the stars
Through each day and each night.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/1tep9wb/midnight_urges/

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/1tho5xu/a_ghost/

Hello, I'm a communication psychologist, and how poets string words together to communicate deep ideas is something that I find to be fascinating.

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I too am a child, you know?
But all you do is search in me your needs
When you go and close the door,
I’m still waiting to hear the sound of keys

Its a kind world if you keep your eyes shut
But I’m not old enough to understand it
I keep chasing the past I smell of your shirt
I have a story too, you just can’t hear me

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/bJ4uYiyxws

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/McfiqfVCBc

Her tattoos are changing shape

I picked our child up yesterday
She stepped outside to say “Hey”

I could not believe my eyes
2 Volkswagens turned into thighs

She waddled out in a dress
Can’t put pants on would be my guess

Flappy arms and turkey neck
Wishes do come true, I guess

Hello r/Poets community, My name is Jamie Lee Hamann and I am the author of Science: Poems and Writings. I wanted to introduce my collection to this community because I believe it was made for exactly the readers gathered here. Science: Poems and Writings is a dual-form literary collection that brings together both essay and poetry in the same volume to take the reader on a journey through the world of science. The essay brings the intellectual engagement and the depth of ideas. The poem brings the sensory beauty and the wonder that makes science feel personal. I did not want to choose between them so I wrote both. It is a delightful journey through the world of science for anyone who loves science or is curious about it, told through the specific dual-form architecture of essay and poetry. I would be honoured if any readers here gave it a look. It is available on Goodreads and I am happy to answer any questions about the collection. Thank you so much for this wonderful community. Jamie Lee Hamann Author of Science: Poems and Writing.

If you are a writer, write "I lied." Without writing , "I lied."

I will go first, " The truth stood behind me, silent, while I handed you something prettier. "

I just want to vent. Was I really stupid to give all of me only to you the other person isn’t willing to have me like I wanted them. When I want marriage, the other person just wanted a friendship. And so I write.

To whomsoever it may concern,
Who was I to you?
Just a random person you met in life
Or someone whom you wanted to tear apart like there was nothing at all
Or someone to use at their convenience
I really don’t understand
You care but do you really care?
Why is it that you reach out to me many times
But then you never want me
You can think about committing with someone else but not me
You were okay to go with the flow
Without realizing you were just going with your flow not mine
Until one day I get kicked out
Kicked out of the door where I already built my home
And now I just don’t know where to go
So all I do is cry until my eyes run dry
Lay down until my mind gives up
Get up only to realize you are gone
And this way, I might not be a spouse but a writer to write a real feelings

But above all I don’t get it how I was and am the person you share your stuff the most.

Sometimes I wonder
Sometimes I just write

#reality (no hidden stuff)
Writer on instagram. Dm to know the username if interested.

Let the world turn to ash and frost,

I care not for the light or the gale.

For I desire to hold him till all is lost,

And kiss him until his lips turn blue and pale.

*-*Shey

Explored our sexuality
Screwed like bunnies
On the porch

Smoked a joint
Lit the torch

Got shitfaced
On cheap wine

Explored options
Took our time

We are two sinners, you and me
Yours are your own but mine aren’t

In the silent handshake, in the absent respect
in the breaking light, and in the crowded subway

Your peace is yours and so is mine
We are two roads that never meet

The steady hand of your father, it was a lie
And the safety too, a practical joke

I left it that but time brought it back
So now there are no lies to hide behind

Mostly comical, these truths are fragile
My brown features a neon sign

You offer me a love that’s easier
But I prefer the numbness from the absence of it

I’m an immoral, impulsive impostor
And you are only as true as my lies

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/bAO04UNz3v

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/3ctU6CCoB5

tips are very much appreciated! (my grammar mistakes are on purpose if that makes sense. It's like a stylistic thing)

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I think about you all the time.

Multiple times a day.

I'd be surprised if you think of me at all.

You remind me of vanilla ice cream

and the tree with the yellow buds in my yard

and raspberry tea with lots of honey

and the way it smells after it rains.

I've memorized the way your eyes sparkle when you smile

and the exact shade of green they turn when the sun hits them just right.

I can picture your laugh

down to the look you get on your face when you're trying not to smile.

I have had many adorations,

but you are unlike anyone i've met before.

And you will never know how much you mean to me

All my love,

S.M.

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His light is fading, will he last another day?
And what am I suppose to say, when they all ask if I’m okay?

He wasn’t there when growing up,
He made it clear only to fill his cup,
What could have been we will never know,
So hold on tight and enjoy the show,

For sorrowed hearts and withered ways,
There’s always a story to pass the days,
Days of old and days of new,
But tomorrow draws closer to,

I cannot stand it,
They shone so bright,
I hope he lasts another night,
We will see tomorrow,
It’s time to sleep now,
Lay upon your beds,
Rest your heads,
Forget the withered threads….. For now…

R.M