Laughton J. Collins, Jr. Poems

i was the firstborn
in my father’s house
all of the sadness
belonged to me
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The doe and fawn
Traveled through the dawn
Through shrub and brush
All the while remaining a-hush
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the edge of truth
is sharpened with
silence no noise
no laughter
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I sit and watch,
The cars go by.
My life seems,
So motionless.
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Sing, Oh, Mountains, the faithful tune
The valleys try to understand
Sing it often, sing it soon
Your masterpiece so grand.
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I'm alone in this room
The room you banished me to
Away from the love and laughter
And everything that comes after
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Somewhere in my house of cards
there’s a place for you
among the jokers
and the games of poker.
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My heart cried in distress
My soul tried to confess
Every action of love
In my hearts treasure trove
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As a child
I succeeded only
In getting older
As an adult
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