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Trapped in a web of deception, the speaker clings to the illusion of change as time slips away. A mask of beauty hides something far more sinister, its poison sinking deep, twisting reality beyond recognition. Shackled by unseen chains, they whisper promises to themselves, promises they may never keep. But… Read More

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Poem / Memoir

February 27, 2025

Reads: 18

Comments: 2

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"Mama, What Happened?" is a heartfelt poem that explores the emotional journey of witnessing a mother’s transformation through hardship. Through vivid memories of love, music, and sacrifice, the speaker grapples with the pain of watching their mother change under the weight of life’s struggles. Yet, beneath the sorrow lies an… Read More

Tags: poetry, life, memoir, true, single-motherhood

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In Blossoms to Fruit, Betty Caprelli captures the quiet magic of an ordinary autumn day that became the beginning of everything. What starts as a tender reflection on apple picking unfolds into a poignant meditation on love, destiny, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. With vivid imagery and… Read More

Tags: love, family, romance, poetry, new-beginnings

Excerpts from my published work, Living Life With Death. These entries tell of finding an unexpected guest during a body pick-up and a death that strikes a little to close to home. Read More

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Poem / Horror

February 25, 2025

Reads: 31

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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Book / Poetry

February 25, 2025

Reads: 1255

Shelves: 1

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older poems written in Australia Read More

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Poem / Poetry

February 25, 2025

though it is not said, this is a battle between myself and my own heart. i hate myself at times. i hate my heart for feeling this way. so, i decided to convey this feeling by saying this to my heart. sometimes it seems like i would repeat myself, then… Read More

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Poem / Poetry

February 25, 2025

A poignant journey of growth, desire, and realization. Read More

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Poem / Poetry

February 25, 2025

Through cracks in identity, ‘Pursuit’ reveals the weight of desire, the masks we wear, and the endless cycle of losing and pretending. Read More

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Poem / Romance

February 25, 2025

Reads: 13

Shelves: 1

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"Paper Hearts" is a reflective poem about the transition from childhood innocence to the complexities of adulthood. It contrasts the joy of exchanging paper hearts in elementary school with the emotional distance and resentment that can grow over time. Through vivid imagery and poignant metaphors, the poem explores themes of… Read More

Tags: love, friendship, poetry, loneliness

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Short Story / Horror

February 25, 2025

Reads: 6

Comments: 2

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Book / Poetry

February 24, 2025

Reads: 115

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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A collection of poetry. Themes range from hope to regret, from warm happiness to cold sadness, from love to loss and everything that exists in-between. Their only connection to each other is that they are all feelings that come from the same person, a person that only wishes to live,… Read More

Tags: love, poetry, anger, sadness, deep-feelings

Unmapped is a lyrical journey of discovery and intimacy, where a road trip becomes a metaphor for exploring the contours of a lover’s body. Through vivid imagery and sensory detail, the speaker traces the landscape of their partner’s form, each valley and ridge representing a new discovery. As the journey… Read More

Tags: love, romance, poetry, sexual, intimate

Poem / Poetry

February 24, 2025

Reads: 43

Comments: 5

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Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryqLr9ehn7Q I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, It's Just a Hop, Skip, and a Jump to the Madhouse, available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Its-Just-Skip-Jump-Madhouse/dp/B0DY4XDQYC/ref=sr Read More

Tags: poetry, readings, slams

Marked by Your Muse is a sensual, lingering reflection on intimacy and memory. The poem explores the lasting imprint of passion—both physical and emotional—through evocative imagery of touch, scent, and time. As the speaker repositions their hourglass, they are content with the permanence of once thought to be a fleeting… Read More

Tags: romance, poetry, sexual, intimate

Excerpt from my book, Living Life with Death. A poem about the first embalming I saw in funeral school and my first day on the job doing body removals. My podcast, Living Life with Death, will be dropping soon. I will read excerpts and share more details about the stories.… Read More

Tags: dark, poetry, weird, memoir, new-author

Book / Romance

February 23, 2025

Reads: 250

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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Astral a man after suffering through a tragic accident regains his memories through the love of his twin brother and his wife. Read More

Tags: fiction, romance, poetry, drama, short-story

The first entry from my book, Living Life with Death. Read More

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Poem / Romance

February 23, 2025

Reads: 25

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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"Waves of Silver" weaves a vivid portrait of the complexity and beauty in a person’s features. Through the metaphor of the ocean, the poem reflects on the passage of time, with silver waves of hair and golden flecks in the eyes symbolizing both wisdom and depth. The face becomes a… Read More

Tags: romance, poetry, precious, ocean, depths

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Poem / Romance

February 22, 2025

Reads: 31

Comments: 1

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Tags: poetry, life, poem, existentialism, existentialistic

Book / Religion and Spirituality

February 21, 2025

Reads: 2818

Comments: 2

Shelves: 2

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My inspirational poems are based on my love for God that has helped me overcome the many challenges of life. They are all spiritual poems and the last lines are often the resolution to the conflicts experienced earlier in the poem. These poems have elements of intuition in them as… Read More

Tags: poetry, inspirational, spiritual, hopeful

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"Absolutely beautiful and amazingly, perfectly true " Read More

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Poem / Poetry

February 21, 2025

Reads: 12

Comments: 1

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A poem about what was once the duality of me. Read More

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Poem / Horror

February 20, 2025

Reads: 16

Comments: 3

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Poem / Poetry

February 19, 2025

Reads: 27

Comments: 1

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A poem about the beast that may lay within our minds, the insecurity, the doubts, the trauma and how it devours us. Read More

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A poem about how much of a contradiction I can be. Read More

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Poetry of the free mind. Read More

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