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Watch the Watchers Watch
Eyes darting into the dark corners of the room, avoiding mine, even though I look right at you, I see the pain that won’t leave, the reason that has gone astray the fear that took up residence in your soul. … Continue reading
Middle of the Night
An awareness wakes me at 3:00 am the bed beside me is empty again, nights alone, The days I exhale trying to cleanse my lungs from the tightness that bounds my chest as my life becomes an island exiled by you … Continue reading
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Rejection endured
I accidentally brush against you your body flinches and recoils like a snake that just struck a caress of gentle loving fingers wanting to feel the framework of your body an uncharted territory since explorers are not allowed embrace a … Continue reading
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Disjointed PTSD
P lease allow me to t ouch you s ense you d estroying yourself is not the answer p ain does not become you t ension so high we could both fly s oring into never did it happen … Continue reading
The Gift
Golden rose-tinted silver-grey sky optical illusions of distance play with the senses as budding trees and fresh mowed grass tickle my nose. The orange glow and yellow center burns brightly when the sun gasps its last breath of … Continue reading
Disconnected
the desert inhales you, S.A.T. phone disjointed words humming lost call disconnected lost in satellite vacuums and com* shut downs in bed, blankets bunched emptiness reaches out disconnected meals in L.A.V.s** nutrition not food conversations on patrol avoid feelings as … Continue reading
Double Exposure
vulnerability exposed. in naked flesh. as bare souls reveal truths enmeshed. while capturing ghosts from the past. as you gasp for air exhaling your doubts. peel away the insecurities held tight. in your arms absorbed. peace and acceptance while overused … Continue reading
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Live reading season finale
Wrapping up the season with a bang I was voted poet of the month by my fellow poets shared with a young man Ross McDonagh. I am honoured to know that my voice is reaching out strongly. What a year … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan war poetry, Canadian Veterans, Canadian Veterans Support, Military, poems, poetry, r.m.jacobs, war poems, war poetry
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Memory’s Dark
Alcohol drownings before a night’s rest a new ritual to blind the darkness and muffle the haunting screams as blankets cover lies in a cot of familiarity that provides context to the nightmares staggering in the corridors of memory’s place … Continue reading
The Silent Cry of a Veteran
Our military made them, the machine trained them to shut down ignore their inner voices carry out orders – no questioned asked The soldier now a walking billboard Fight Fear, Fight Distress, and Fight Chaos as actions of politics Wake … Continue reading
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