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reader, read her

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"reader, read her"


at 2 AM, your screen dims then brightens— 
a single stanza pulses in the corner, 
waving like a lantern in the fog.

you swipe past: new playlists to follow, 
coupons to clip, endless feeds to scroll, 
poets you’ve liked, genres you’ve bookmarked.

but she—this blinking poem—leans closer,
her words unfurl, constellations expanding, 
beckoning you beyond your morning latte 
and the ping of everyday rewards.

suddenly, the page expands: 
high peaks glint in verse, 
oceans breathe in meter, 
and horizons widen within your heart.
open your eyes—she’s waiting. —read her, now.

 

 

 

 

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Red Brick Keshner

Mon 15th Sep 2025 23:18

That has been a tremendous frustration of late dear friend. I remember Charlie from back in the day but he seems to have outgrown us and poetry. Quite sad, really.

<Deleted User> (61557)

Mon 15th Sep 2025 20:21

I don't think Charlie cares about keeping the Cafe going.

I found this site and one other and am testing the waters.

I have commented on many poems here but have only gotten one comment back...the other site is Poem Magnum something...Hopefully, one of them will serve as a replacement...was on the cafe since 2008....

j.

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Red Brick Keshner

Mon 15th Sep 2025 14:29

Thanks so much @jacob Erin-cilberto. 🌷🕊🙏🏻 Bit in a quandary as to the state of the café… is migrating in the cards, perhaps? Freds.

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Sat 13th Sep 2025 06:53

Sometimes reading a poem is like being on a date with it. We immediately develop likes and dislikes...traits that pull us in and traits that repel us.
I opened my eyes, read this one...and wanted to walk it home afterward.
j.

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