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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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Ghost Writer
It was a moment of clarity and truth when he Realized he could be his own ghost writer. It was later that day, after having a cup of...
Derek Earl Houghton
Feb 27, 20251 min read
User Manual
I confess to you that I come from a dark place. Child safety packaging has contributed more than a little to my short temper...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jan 30, 20251 min read
Front Row Ticket
People are inherently petty. They may talk a big game but in their heads They're noticing nostril hair, chicken neck, floppy arm fat, dog...
Derek Earl Houghton
Oct 6, 20241 min read
The Poet
A poet is a writer whose sentences do not go to the edge of the page Because he fears his words will fall haplessly off the edge into the...
Derek Earl Houghton
Sep 8, 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
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
Talking Out Of His Face
He liked words. He liked the way they felt coming out of his face. It was like sponging bits of debris and crud Off his mind and and...
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
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
Sometimes he dresses up loneliness with big words
Discovering himself recalcitrant around life's daily hierarchy and rituals, he opted instead to become its most assiduous observer. Derek...
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
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
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
The Poet Has A Troublesome Day
When I am tossed about by raging storms I drop anchor. My soul leans out, lusting for dark adventure Mischievously, Conjuring new...
Derek Earl Houghton
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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