Mallory Baskin

Web Developer and Ghost Writer

Poem

Mallory Baskin

Logical Love

Everyone says “Love isn’t a feeling” “Its a choice” That terrifies me Only relationship I’ve ever had has been long term And real But I’ve always been good at smart decisions Logical choices What if this thing Me and her Is just the logical choice Not fate or stars or magic No more butterflies or …

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Mallory Baskin

Gay Christian

Maybe that’s why it hurts so much Almost a shock Before, when you were younger They spoke of His love unconditional Explained he was a comforting omnipresence And you bought it Sold your soul to save it They change their tune so quickly Suddenly He is full of anger Ever-present glaring eyes All because of …

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pen with flowers on paper

Dear Little Jersey

Dear Little Jersey The days grow short Time expands Flashforward Eyes closed Still sunlight I hear you laugh Your grin When it’s alright The sad half smile Only your back recognizes The secrets I struggle to hold The ones you half show But I’ll wait Because I learned Only yesterday Friends end fast So I’ll …

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Sidewalk in Sunlight

Poem #01

Poem #01 – Just Me Don’t face me I’m not your flag to salute Don’t look to me I’m not your savior to say thank you Don’t blame me I’m not your darkness to fall prey to Don’t hate me I’m not your past to run from Don’t love me I’m not your other half …

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