Author: Deborah Marchant’
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To Help Heal Betrayals
Betrayal is a universal wound, seeping into our very existence. This reflection urges us to excavate not just personal betrayals but the primal betrayal of being born into a treacherous world. We’re all caught in this cycle. It’s time to confront these pains, not just for ourselves but for those who betrayed us.
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On the Road at Nightime
The content portrays the noisy environment created by loud cars, music, and roadside bars, likening it to animals calling for mates while disturbing others’ peace.
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Can’t Make a Big Decision?
The text explores the complexities of decision-making about life and mortality, using vivid imagery of nature and memories to illustrate the interconnectedness of past experiences and wisdom. It emphasizes that answers to life’s challenges lie within our shared existence with all living beings.
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How Do You Know When You’re Right?
Do we find satisfaction in others’ pain or near-misses? This reflection interrogates our darker impulses, challenging the morality behind fleeting glimmers of happiness.
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Stop Digging Little Holes
They’re not getting you anywhere away from a divorce death of a child and a violent assault Nor will this digging shallow escape you from overcrowding witnessing violence, and a guilty conscience Avoiding, denying, targeting, attacking, are the little holes you keep digging into There is no escape found in them to be found. A…
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What We Can’t Sue
Ever thought about suing life? It’s a tough case because gravity, tornadoes, and even your grumpy old bones can’t take the stand. Imagine the chaos as earth tremors, viruses, and an avalanche try to defend themselves! Spoiler: courts don’t recognize them as defendants! Good luck with that!
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Will I Be Shocked?
when I suddenly die? Some say I won’t. But I don’t know about that, “She didn’t suffer”. Will the shock I feel last a few seconds, minutes, hours or days? How will I feel the waves of grieving in my dead body? Will I lie dead, silently protesting, when I already knew ahead about the…
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In the shower
In a world where shower thoughts take a bizarre turn, our narrator wonders about everything from soap’s cleanliness to the existential crisis of peeing in the shower. Amidst the hilarity, there’s a heartfelt plea for affection wrapped in musings about the weird, recycled water. Who knew showers could become so philosophical… and eew?
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What to Do When It’s Futile
In this heartfelt piece, the author encourages small, nurturing actions to regain a sense of control and comfort amidst life’s chaos. Through simple tasks like washing dishes and gentle stretching, the emphasis is on self-care and kindness, culminating in loving hugs for oneself, fostering connection and compassion.
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What Haunts You
In a moment of raw truth, a comment on death anxiety provokes a visceral reaction—flagged and erased. Why suppress the haunting reality that gnaws at the psyche? The fear of mortality is pervasive, lurking long before any jarring words. Deleting the comment doesn’t exorcise the ghost; it amplifies it.
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For Yourself: A Stolen Family Inheritance
The speaker expresses feelings of betrayal and isolation within their family. Accused of narcissism and unloved by their sister, they reflect on being the family’s scapegoat. The speaker finds solace in their freedom from materialism, contrasting it with their family’s envy and denial of deeper issues, ultimately mourning a lost sisterly bond.
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A 5-Beat History of Poetry
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https://artsandculture.google.com/story/a-five-beat-history-of-poetry/2wUxoqZSUG44hA?hl=en
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Where We Die Has Meaning
The poem reflects on the inevitability of death, illustrating various places and circumstances in which individuals may die. It emphasizes that our deaths often mirror how we lived, portraying a spectrum of life experiences from joy and relaxation to tragedy and loss. Ultimately, it suggests that the context of death holds significance.
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No Apology Greeting Cards
In a town where only attorney-approved greeting cards are available, genuine apologies for serious wrongdoings are banned. Instead, generic cards celebrating occasions dominate the stands. This highlights a troubling reality, where heartfelt sentiments are stifled by legal concerns, leaving no space for authentic remorse or acknowledgment of hurt.
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My poems help solve social problems
They go in sideways, silently and unexpectedly, with different perspectives. They make things better, not worse. Thank you for being here.
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The Blogger’s SEO Angst
Poet Deb expresses anxiety about the dangers of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for her blog. She highlights the risks of using ineffective strategies like keyword stuffing, duplicate content, and excessive ads, which could lead to disastrous outcomes for their blog, ultimately stating that improper tactics could result in its demise.
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”Invictus” is a motivation poem about heroism and the denial of death
This content expresses Deb’s journey of using poetry as a heroic response to death anxiety, aiming to inspire and alleviate destructive reactions. Through sharing her work, she hopes to foster understanding and compassion among all.
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I Hate My Bad Boss
Bad bosses thrive on control and humiliation, inflicting pain and despair while their victims languish in silence. Escape seems impossible in this toxic hierarchy.
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A book about “What Poetry Brings to Business”
https://press.umich.edu/Books/W/What-Poetry-Brings-to-Business
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Butterfly Penises
This is a poem about the automatic biological drive of human males to procreate, regardless of the wellbeing of human females.
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Paid to Be Positive
A boy dreams of getting paid for being positive, and as he grows up, he, along with others, makes a living by spreading positivity.
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At Peace with Politics
It’s about staying calm in politics while promoting love, honesty, and creativity, and finding peace despite life’s challenges. Embrace beauty and positivity!
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Free Schooling
Sign up for No Cares College! Tuition’s zero, lessons in lounging by a lake, and exams? Nah, just enjoy life. Who knew ungrading could be so fulfilling?
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The Misunderstood Word
Lost in a wordy haze, I thought my book was a snooze-fest—turns out, I was just poorly interpreting it! Who knew vocabulary could be so colorful?
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Will I Look Mean When I am Dying?
A haunting dilemma: Should one confront sudden death or endure a drawn-out end? Reflection brings solace—after all, even in solitude, one’s impact endures.
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Free Music
A magical, unseen melody enchants all creatures at home, from playful dogs to curious fish, celebrating the free spirit and the beauty of interconnected life.
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Female Rising
The era of male dominance is crumbling. Women are rising, resilient and forgiving, ready to lead alongside men. Embrace this transformative moment of unity and strength.
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The Center of the World
The poem expresses a preference for deep, meaningful love with one partner over fame and many relationships, emphasizing the peace found in a loving marriage.
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Your Brain is Jesus and Your Guardian Angel
In a fervent ode to the brain’s chemistry, Deb Poems glorifies the ecstatic dance of neurotransmitters, exalting their divine role in salvation and joy. Alleluia!
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The Melancholy Cheerleader
In a moment of collective discontent, a profound transformation occurs, shifting from frustration to joyous laughter, bringing players and fans together in vibrant connection.
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Breathe
The content reflects a sense of urgency and distress in modern life, where people are overwhelmed by a rapid pace that leaves them restless and unfulfilled. It urges a need for a pause, encouraging individuals to reconnect with the Earth and themselves through slowing down and breathing deeply.
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A Place Called Recognition
Recognition is a unique destination characterized by trust and understanding. Visitors often feel a deep sense of connection and belonging, as they encounter familiar figures like Faith and Hope. This place offers unconditional acceptance, making lost souls feel known and loved, creating a remarkable experience for all who enter.
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Listen
I am wondering what we sound like – out in space. What with the bombings, we must appear to be noisy angry neighbors – to the stars. But maybe no one is listening – out there. The violent shrapnel is useless, when it comes to being heard. Maybe we all can for just one day,…
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Fragile Hugs
There are hugs made at arms length, no bossums touching where the heart lay. Afraid of breaking a heart that is cracked, and glued, fragile hugs are taken and given like a fair exchange of goods. ©️2008 Much Love, Deb Poems http://www.muchlovedebpoems.com
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Foreclosure
A worthy home, lesser things are lost. The treasures of a lifetime, bought and sold, and now gently tossed. Life lingers on in empty halls and full boxes, a life without clear signs. Clearing room to room every joy and heartache, never more, or less forgot. The emptiness of the home once made, is now…
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Hawaiian Lions
Inside the eons of caverns exist Hawaiian lions far from suppression and deaden pain. Thick wind in their manes, Hawaiian lions fly on glistening redden wings, out of craters every night. And bathe on ocean reefs far from the missions of politicians and religious impositions. They bite speakers of leaden words and stiffen jeans. The…