Starkman Spoke

'You there in the back it is your turn to read we have heard a poem from everyone else you are the last' The silence was like thick fog rolling in they stared and lightly giggled nervous in a way I sensed that in them, afraid to show any real interest in what I was about to say they had read their pieces on daffodils and daisies sunsets and moonbeans now they would hear what they knew was coming I was the kid they crossed the street to avoid I was the kid that sat alone at lunch not the geek not the freak just the unknown quiet but confident saying everything in my silence by the time I had finished; 'Hollow Man' they knew me better yet the distance became greater they went home and told mommy and daddy that Starkman spoke in class today Inspired by the song 'Jeremy' by Pearl Jam

Deckard

I began writing poetry when I was a teenager and it truly saved me from a destructive path. 'Time Heals' will be on my grave stone'. I have 3 incredible kids who are the greatest gifts that God has given me. If I have advice to give to aspiring...

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