Curtis Hoogstraten

Joined May 2021

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I ended up gaining the confidence to write poetry after a best man speech. The reactions to that speech were far more positive that I would have ever imagined.

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Spring Showers
Music heralds the arrival of the first drops—the honoured guests—while the storm takes shape. The off white clouds, devoid of malevolence for they have no lash of thunder.
By Curtis Hoogstraten3 years ago in Poets
Heartweft
The cloud bank spilled its pearls upon the city despite defiance of the people below.Umbrellas deployed in unison like riflemen at the ready. Those who failed to procure armaments against the coming storm, made rich in worthless jewels.
By Curtis Hoogstraten4 years ago in Poets
Shower Thoughts
A facsimile of loneliness in the deep hour dark as the walls fall bare. There is no home here. Just a sickness infected listless;
By Curtis Hoogstraten4 years ago in Poets
Whispers of The Wood
To hear, in hush, the summer repertoire. Of all subtle features of a tree, Breaking heart, we have wandered far. No time to eclipse your memory.
By Curtis Hoogstraten5 years ago in Poets
Reflections Are Paintings
I tried to write about colours But which one should I choose? A vibrant burst of orange? Or the soft caress of blues? Of course I have my favourites;
By Curtis Hoogstraten5 years ago in Poets
Dear Emily
It is too quiet to hear, And too quiet to listen. Beset your ears, beset your vision. No whispers to be seen. Laced in white nightgown,
By Curtis Hoogstraten5 years ago in Poets

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