Kidnap Poem

ever been kidnapped
by a poet
i'd kidnap you
put you in my phrases and meter
you to jones beach
or maybe coney island
or maybe just my house
lyric you in lilacs
dash you in the rain
blend into the beach
to com[lement my see
play the lyre for you
ode you with my love song
anything to win you
wrap you in red Black green
show you off
yeah if i were a poet i'd kid
nap you

poem by Gabriella Maben
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Hanging Fire

I am fourteen
and my skin has betrayed me
the boy I cannot live without
still sucks his thumb
in secret
how come my knees
always tremble
what if I die
before the morning comes
and momma's in the bedroom
with the door closed.

I have to learn to dance
in time for the next party
my room is too small for me
suppose I die before graduation
they will sing sad melodies
but finally
tell the truth about me
There is nothing I want to do

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poem by Gabriella Maben
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