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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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Common Sense
Common sense can not embrace the ambiguities Of the human mind and spirit. It can not address the vagaries of human emotion Or choices in...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 7, 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
Death As A Sexy Woman
He had never known Death. He would have remember had he Met her. The idea of her however filled him with the most Voluptuous sadness She...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Other Writers
He did not seek out the company of other writers. They were boner killers. His self righteousness and personal sense of divinity was...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Being Alone
It is hard being alone and not being alone. He sat inside his pain looking out Like a caged animal locked inside itself. He decided it...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 6, 20241 min read
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger wasn’t alone. He had Tonto. He also had his faithful steed, Bullet. They wore masks. Bullet didn’t wear a mask. Bullet...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 6, 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
The Never Ending Battle
The never ending battle Just ended It was a fairy tale. Lets just call it a general misunderstanding The battle was never against...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 6, 20241 min read
A mirror facing a mirror
One may travel should they so desire. One may stay in a room looking out upon the world. Enjoying a tuna salad sandwich. It is the same....
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
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
Green Pilot Light
In the dark stillness of night the green pilot light On her notebook cast an ominous shadow. This would be his near death experience....
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Old Warrior
Old warrior. You may sheath your weapons now. You have conquered the worst of your fears. You have slayed the dragons. Old warrior. You...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Press Send
“Press send” “Press send” Never were more ill-fated words conjured. What relationships destroyed What tears shed. What fates sealed. What...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Postal Service
The night is an envelope that I slide into and mail back to myself. Then, I can't wait to open it and see what's inside. Derek Earl Houghton
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 3, 20241 min read
A Sudden Decision
I'm going to go along with your fairy tale. I'm tired of trying to make sense of things And your world of make believe is...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 2, 20241 min read
The Subtle Difference
It is far better that one told they are hated, rather than be told they are no longer loved. In the former one still occupies their...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 2, 20241 min read
Hurling Cookies
I disregard all life lessons. I am only interested in a quick fix. Something to get me through the minutes leading up to you And the...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 2, 20241 min read
Dancing Monkeys, Dancing Bears
He felt strength leaving his body Like a traveling circus folding up its tents Getting ready to leave town. The Ferris wheel was rusted....
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 2, 20241 min read
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