R. G. Reidburn

Joined June 2019

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A Coast Guard vet who has also been a bookseller, video game tester, and many other things. In his free time he is usually reading, writing, or working on his house. Currently resides on the southern Washington coast.

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The Cage
Fear is a cage an invisible cage, with invisible bars. The bars get strength from your mind keeping you in with dark, twisted visions of the outside.
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets
Loss
It’s just sinking in that you’re gone. All the times we sat together, At home watching TV, In the wild watching the fire,
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets
Falling
My defenses have never been up for you My armor set aside My sword sheathed Simply not needed, Waiting for a time when I need to don them
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets
Mask of Thorns
Oasis Angel Friend Nearly a Lover You appeared to be all of these things But you were none. You told me (As you told many others)
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets
Recovery
Away I am drained. With I am energized. You feel like home I don't know if I can stay Not for long. I can keep coming back
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets
Exile
I sit, in exile, The four walls, four rooms that have become my world. Reading, and studying, Things that will help me when I return,
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets
The Dream Hunt
The dogs are after me First there was just one, a little slow I stay ahead of it, breaking for the building. But then, in some trees, I see the silhouette of another.
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets
Elegy for My Father
The man who died was a loved one. Not just a loved one, although a loved one first and foremost. But also a messiah, a prophet, and a teacher.
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets
Tides
Ebb Pulling away Everything dragged out Lost Flow Things rush in New things, old things Wonder & dream Thrill & excitement
By R. G. Reidburn7 years ago in Poets

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The Cage

Loss

Falling

Mask of Thorns

Recovery

Exile

The Dream Hunt

Elegy for My Father

Tides

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