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From Within The Shadow

FromWithinJoElliott

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FromWithinJoElliott

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Introduction

I started a different walk in life in 2007.
I have always jotted down ditties from time to time; the ones in this book came about with a massive change within my life.
It appeared sometimes as if I had no control over the flow of words.
The first sentence would come through and that would be that until the poem was finished, regardless of the length.
I started taking a notebook and pen with me everywhere I went so I could write if I needed to.
The last one of the book 'Now' marks the end of an era.
I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I have enjoyed writing them.

Shadows
I was walking along the other evening and I noticed my shadow,,,
Then I noticed more shadows,,,
For each light along the way it cast another shadow, hidden from view then the angle of me walking and the position of the light made it come into view, then go out of view again, sometimes, melting into another part of my shadow,,,,
Mind you, they were all the different artificial lights, street, car, security, etc,,,

I've only noticed one shadow with the light of the sun,,,

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Every Poem Is Your Fault by KindiBayler

Every Poem Is Your Fault isn't just a collection, it's my proof. Every page is what you did to me, every line the hurt you left behind. I wrote the things you'll never say out loud, the scars you keep pretending don't exist. You can lie to yourself. You can lie to them. You can even lie to the life you keep running back to. But the truth doesn't change, it's carved into every poem on these pages. This is for anyone who's been broken by someone they trusted and left carrying the silence alone. These pages hold the weight of betrayal, the ache of what was never said, and the strength I clawed back by putting it into words. Every poem is proof of what happened. Every poem is your fault. Disclaimer This book is a work of creative expression. The poems within it are born from lived experiences, emotions, and imagination, but they are not intended as factual accounts of any one person, relationship, or event. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Why You by possibilities5

Just poems. Some poems that I have written and others from the internet. If you would like to send me poems, I will dedicate that page to you. Or if you want to stay anonymous that's fine, too. Poems that I have wrote will have a '*' at the end. Please don't steal my own poems, because I worked hard on them. If you do choose to steal MY works, I am hurt. Use your own inspiration and creativity, please, it's not very hard (edit: it is very hard) ;) The poems that I have not written belong to there rightful owners. I will not be taking credit for them.

when an aromantic falls in love by edenk4ng

I'm an aromantic, and always have been but found out late... it provided me with lots of clarity. However, I found myself in a deep struggle trying to differentiate between being in love & being lonely since it has happened to me countless times before. So here I write little things now and then about the girl I'm in love with, in hopes that eventually, I can find the truth about my desires. (oct) ----- I'm surely in love, yes. I'll proudly write and show off the girl I'm in love with, I'll tell the world how much I love her, I'll make others jealous about my unconditional love for her all the way through. My Brooklyn. (nov) ----- As much agony as I am in, falling back and forth wondering what my love truly is, I'm trapped. I'm trapped every time I look at her even if I try to look away. it has me sick to my stomach, but I don't really mind. maybe it can end the way I want? (dec) ----- 3 days before confessing. I've given up. I'm closing the book. I'm closing the story, I'll love her in a different way from now on, live a healthy life Brooklyn, I love you. Kiss the stars goodnight for me, my beloved.

Glass Heart [Poetry] by Theodore1999

A collecting of poetry. Mainly love and loss. If you like my personal poetry collection, then check out my on-going new poetry collection: "Blossom" (https://www.wattpad.com/story/212586421?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create_story_details&wp_uname=Theodore1999&wp_originator=jh%2FKhO2mtYl7hfOAgvuUdAIfVZcNfgAobHT64DvrSmzk04Rz1ZN%2BN0UWzGCgq9hlWMqfHz185fWWZdTT08wIx15JyeX%2FFCazDbS8okpI4HixYG3KLP810HW9k61Y01lZ) Hope you enjoy, xo the author. - Completed book -

Hidden Poetry by Countryhumanfan4ever

This book contains the poems that I have composed/created. I usually post my poems on Pinterest, but I decided to give Wattpad a try. I hope you all enjoy these poems. Have fun reading everyone. Yours truly, RosePoet Note: First, I would like to apologize for suddenly editing my poems and deleting the borders. You see, I have realized that some poems happen to appear blurry due to the borders. So in order to fix that issue, I have decided to delete the borders. For those who liked my poems with the borders you can still find them in my pinterest account. So I hope this solves some issues and I hope ya'll have a great day. Yours truly, RosePoet Pinterest: Littlemisstaromilktea Achievements: #1- Poetry🥇 5/21/2025 #2- Poem Collection🥈 5/21/2025 #3- Love Poem🥉 5/23/2025 #3- Poetry Collection🥉 5/24/2025 #2- Poetry Collection🥈 5/25/2025 #2- Love Poem🥈 6/1/2025 #3- Love Poem🥉 6/5/2025 #3- Free Verse🥉 6/5/2025 #2- Free Verse🥈 6/5/2025 #3- Poem Collection🥉6/29/2025 #2- Poem Collection🥈 6/30/2025 #1- Poem Collection🥇 9/7/2025 #3- Poem Book🥉 9/7/2025 #2- Freeverse 🥈 9/9/2025 #2- Poem Book 🥈 9/12/2025 #1- Freeverse 🥇 9/12/2025 #3- Poem Collection 🥉 9/12/2025 #3- Love Poem🥉 9/12/2025 #2- Freeverse 🥈 9/14/2025 #3- Love Poem🥉9/14/2025 #2- Freeverse 🥈 11/6/2025 #1- Poem Collection🥇 11/27/2025 #2- Love Poem 🥈 11/27/2025 #2- Freeverse 🥈 11/27/2025 #2- Poem Book 🥈 11/27/2025 #3-Poetry Collection 🥉 11/27/2025 #1- Free Verse 🥇 11/29/2025 # 2- Poem Collection 🥈 11/29/2025 # 3- Poetry 🥉12/6/2025 # 2- Love Poem🥈 12/9/2025 # 2- Free Verse 🥈 12/9/2025 # 3- Poem Collection 🥉 12/9/2025 #3- Love Poem🥉12/12/2025 #3- Free Verse🥉12/12/2025

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Out From Within the Shadow by FromWithinJoElliott

Introduction In March 2013, following the completion of From Within The Shadow, I reached the point of feeling and being like I'd found my way out from within the shadow. With each step it felt like I was opening like a flower: Blossoming, growing stronger, taller, daily. Pushing outwards, the seeds, to attract the honey bee, like a chest being puffed out. Petals like eyes, seeing the world, feeling the wind, the sun, the rain. Dancing, strutting, feeling a part of the world, stretching outwards to reach my full potential. Out From Within the Shadow I now stand out from within the shadow tall, upright and in full glow behind me now is where it is only to visit as I reminisce. Sweeter memories can now be found as all the tangles have been unwound and freedom is now the path for me and with my new eyes the world I see. Jo Elliott Added to Positive Vibrations reading list by WattpadPoetry 07/02/2022 💖

WHEN THE RAIN FORGOT TO FALL by EnigmaExplorers

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Every Poem Is Your Fault

Every Poem Is Your Fault isn't just a collection, it's my proof. Every page is what you did to me, every line the hurt you left behind. I wrote the things you'll never say out loud, the scars you keep pretending don't exist. You can lie to yourself. You can lie to them. You can even lie to the life you keep running back to. But the truth doesn't change, it's carved into every poem on these pages. This is for anyone who's been broken by someone they trusted and left carrying the silence alone. These pages hold the weight of betrayal, the ache of what was never said, and the strength I clawed back by putting it into words. Every poem is proof of what happened. Every poem is your fault. Disclaimer This book is a work of creative expression. The poems within it are born from lived experiences, emotions, and imagination, but they are not intended as factual accounts of any one person, relationship, or event. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, is purely coincidental.