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  • Come to Me

    Mar 2, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry

    Come to me In my paradoxical land Of chilling comfort And deceptive hands   Find me in the bright shadows Where ideas live and die Where ego asks If I’m truly alive   Seek me in the pits of freedom Where past…


  • Mirror

    Feb 23, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry, Uncategorized

      When you look into the mirror Do you ever question what stares back? Sure, the reflection is you But what does it lack?   Do you notice it’s hair Grey, scattered, or gone? Or it’s face Tired, broken, or sallow-drawn  …


  • February 18th update

    Feb 18, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in News and updates

    Hello everyone! There will be no poem post tomorrow. Just taking a quick day off of posting. I’ll continue my regular Monday and Thursday posting next week! See you then! -Justin


  • When We Die

    Feb 16, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry

    Do you ever wonder What happens when we die? So many people think on this Instead of asking why   Some think of a beautiful place Called the afterlife Where they soar in the sky Until the end of time…


  • Dreams

    Feb 12, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry

    I dream of dreams Where my imagination runs Enjoying the sunshine and having fun   I envision a place Where truth can be My mind can be free And my points can be made   I picture a land Where…


  • Thirty

    Feb 9, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry

    Thirty Three Decades A third of my life What have I accomplished In this limited time   I have a family Full of love and life A path forward Through any future strife   Behind me a path Of actions…


  • Old Father Time

    Feb 5, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry

    Old Father Time That undefeated foe Yielding to no one Accomplished and bold   Yearning for the past In his presence, a mistake His will is absolute Your memories, he will break   But old Father Time Is a misunderstood…


  • The Shadow

    Feb 2, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry

    The shadow A Grim reflection that stares Like looking into the pale waters Of a lake, calm and bare   The shadow knows me He has seen it all He knows that which makes me rise Or that which causes…


  • Bored

    Jan 29, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry

    When was the last time you were truly bored? Where nothing stopped you mind From being able to soar   No screen to blankly stare No sounds to fill your mind Nothing but your thoughts For looking ahead and behind…


  • Enough

    Jan 26, 2026

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    by

    Justin Lauderdale
    in Creative Works, Poetry

    Am I Enough? This question, I ask a lot. It is motivation, and degradation Wrapped into a single plot   Am I enough To my family and friends? Do I reach out enough Or do I sit idly on my…


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