Written by: The Gatehouse

Hiding

Where did I lose myself? Talking. Thinking. Trying. Hiding. Remembering. Realizing. Struggling. Hurting. When did I lose myself? Burying. Protecting. Finding. Hating. How I lost myself… Avoiding. Here I am.
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June 6, 2023

Family Reunion

I got the invite. I want to SCREAM.
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June 6, 2023

a time.

Once upon me was You.
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June 6, 2023

A Single Word

A single Word Dub poetry Spoken word Beat poetry Slam poetry Transformative poetry Poetry pure poetry Open heart dissolves the chains that once were viewed as unbreakable invites me to see that it is …
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April 11, 2023

One Soul

One soul is living One soul is survivng We smile together One of us is crying They hold our hand One of us follows They broke the trust One of us feels hallow We …
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April 11, 2023

SARALIVES…ON

SARALIVES…ON **Trigger Warning** Never seeing a way out, Corrupted by the greatest enemy of all; …the inner me, "You piece of garbage, Who do you think you are? Why would anyone care for your …
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April 9, 2023

Gall

You took my hand Led me to your imprisoned bed Me, giving up my safety, laden In heaviness, I present my oneness Which was hidden, guarded You stroke my face, that ugliness, uncaring piece …
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July 29, 2022

A Slow Rearranging

The turbulence of these waves could drown you out at sea; swimming in saltwater with open wounds is bound to make you scream This heart, these hands, this brain, they're heavy This body is …
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July 14, 2022

The sum of my parts, makes me whole

Ricky (age 10) No need to shed another tear No one wants to spank or beat you, call you names or sexually assault you You are safe. I will protect you Spend your time…playing, …
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July 2, 2022

As a young gay teenager

Darkness is like daylight only blacker In the darkness you can be standing within a multitude And not know anyone is near you I feel the same way in daylight, only I know no …
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July 2, 2022

The Gatehouse