janis nicole townsend Biography

I hate the feeling of waiting
for someone to call.
They never do.
So, I say, “If anyone calls
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Borrowed Love

As we begin on this journey
of desires to fulfill
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my blood clots too fast
to kill myself
(I just found that out)
and my hearts too strong
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I’m done—
done writing all this ‘good’ poetry about you.
I’m through.
No more bestsellers feasting off my pain,
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Window stains are all I see
As I stare in search of you
Fingerprints and watermarks
(this is all I ever do)
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