poetry – Kristen's Notes

December 13, 2025

Winter Morning

When you fight the darkness All winter long It is exhausting Draining Absolutely desiccating. But a winter morning, Sitting in the dark With my electric fire Cup of tea A warm muffin And a lit tree Enjoyed from beneath a faux fir blanket With calcium eye patches clinging to my cheekbones Might be my favorite…

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comfort, personal, perspective, poetry, stories, winter
November 18, 2025

Outer Shell

At the table, she sits. Unsmiling. A vision of fashion. A matching set. Cute shoes. Hair done. 4th grade royalty. But on her wrist sits A mismatched beaded bracelet. Made by her little brother And it makes her smile If you ask her About it.

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growing up, poetry, school, stories, students, teacher life, teacher thoughts, teaching
May 15, 2025

Kite Flying

I am a kite on a beach. Dipping, rising, twisting, diving. I spread my arms and catch the air And it drives me skyward Laughter escapes as I scare myself. Then turning I dive towards the sand Faster than I should Risking destruction The spectators scatter as I plummet Waiting for bright colors to shred…

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btj, personal, poetry
May 4, 2025

Brain Games

The day we met. I had no idea. How many yesterdays. We would someday have. Tomorrow is a hope. A dream that might come true. No one knows. What lies ahead. But we have today. And today is here. And so are we. Anchored in the present.

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btj, poetry
April 30, 2025

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There is no real. There is no meaning. Only us. We might be alive,Or perhaps just 1’s and 0’s.Maybe we are simply a dream. But I love you.And you love me.And that’s enough.

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Justin, personal, poetry

Tag: poetry

Winter Morning

Outer Shell

Kite Flying

Brain Games

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