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Derek Earl Houghton Poems
Welcome my blog. The intention is to publish every piece of writing that I have churned out for the past 10 years. Some pieces have a story behind the story, some lyrical poems have become songs. We have hundreds of poems, stories, songs, lyrics, and life musings. Subscribe and every Monday receive a story to start off your week. Art is created by Amina & AI.
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Fairy Tale
The truth is that there may not be one. It may be that whatever is passionately declared becomes a truth in so much as it is made so by...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 26, 20251 min read
Travel Tips
Don’t think big. Think small. That way, when you change your mind You only need to pack an overnight bag, Instead of hiring Two Guys And...
Derek Earl Houghton
Sep 29, 20241 min read
Leaving Love
It is our task to leave love, like a three year old child running ahead of a watchful Mother. The child turns, gleefully laughing to see...
Derek Earl Houghton
Sep 15, 20241 min read
Diary of an Insomniac
He woke up at around 2:00 am. He went to the sink to put a few drops Of water directly and only on his eyes. Enough to rinse the sleep...
Derek Earl Houghton
Aug 18, 20242 min read
Love Sick
Do not call me into your heart only to have me standing in the waiting room, shoulder to shoulder with the love sick. Do not make me part...
Derek Earl Houghton
Aug 4, 20241 min read
When Love Exposes Your Heart
When love exposes your heart Your heart will in all likelihood Get thrashed about, It will in all likelihood reach The near breaking...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jul 28, 20241 min read
Terror Man
If you are terrified I will blow apart your terror With my super powers I will swoop down from behind a rusted out neon sign In...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jul 7, 20241 min read
When Lovers
When lovers become co-conspirators its game on. Derek Earl Houghton
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Cruel Measures
Cruel measures encourage one to Investigate the soul. Cruel measures are defining. Without them one would barely exist And hardly...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Love Math
Love isn’t a four letter word. It is a twenty six letter word If you add all up all the pain and suffering. Derek Earl Houghton
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 8, 20241 min read
You.
You are my agenda. There is no subtext. There is no fine print. There is no addendum. You are all that matters now. Derek Earl Houghton
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 8, 20241 min read
His Raison D'être
When called upon he will engage you as no other He will envelope you with the warmest tidings and Attentiveness and yield all that he is...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 8, 20241 min read
The Vault
It took a little time To break inside That vault you like To call a heart Your hair too wild Your thoughts piled so high they almost...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Air Kisses
It's not like we are friends. We can go through the motions When we are out in public. We can glad hand and pat each on the back We can...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 6, 20241 min read
In this quiet hour
Draw up to me in this quiet hour Too much has been said so my head spins. Your embrace will bring stillness. Your affection will...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Wondering
Wondering when this will be over Wondering when the storm will pass This hurting feeling is on me And I feel I'm slipping And I...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 6, 20241 min read
A Memory
While I can no longer hold you in my arms, my heart can still embrace you, releasing my old demons. And I am better for it. Derek Earl...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 4, 20241 min read
The Other Kiss
A beautiful girl he had been seeing, stood up at the restaurant table in front of him, leaned over, clasped his face between her hands...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Data Entry
There was a day, the date unclear, they stopped kissing each other goodbye They each believed they alone made the decision. We have...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Investment Strategy
Authenticity is a better hedge against inflation than love. It holds its value far better in tough markets. Dear Earl Houghton
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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