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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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Dare I Must
It is hard to imagine a world without me, however, imagine it , I must. Derek Earl Houghton
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
Casa Boho Café
Spring shows its face. He is outside on the Case Boho patio with a drip coffee two cream no sugar. There are soft white Snowfall...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 30, 20241 min read
When Lovers
When lovers become co-conspirators its game on. Derek Earl Houghton
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Water Only Boils When You Watch It
The dust never really settles. Another gust of wind always comes To sets the dust back into motion. Visibility is diminished One may...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Rumours of War
Choosing a friend is rather like choosing a battle.There will be wars and rumours of wars, but common interests, the plundering of other...
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
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
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
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