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Wholehearted
Wholehearted You are a star forever blooming A galaxy unfurling Super nova looming A glowing cosmic rarity Your beauty incalculable With...

Paul Clive
May 14, 20231 min read


Ready to Fall
Like a ton of bricks Like a waterfall Like an avalanche Just say the word I gather my dry heart Like sticks primed for the kindling I pray there will be sparks I wish you'd see me different I hold this torch and hope That it casts me in a better light Worth a chance or just a try Worth making an offer I bite my lip the thousandth time Your beauty still unfathomable I hold my tongue in spite Of the way you make my brain light up Of the fire you might yet ignite Of the shadow w

Paul Clive
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Luminous Threads
It can sometimes feel like the fire is going out. Run down. Lost. The world has no passion or color left in it. It's all been worn down by cynicism, nihilism, stoicism and apathy. We're afraid to feel. Afraid to fall in love. Afraid of vulnerability. And so our humanity is seen as a liability and our emotions seen as faults. But, if you ask me, that just ain't right... Luminous Threads Dead set on moving to sunset Shadows inset and moving under covers Bleeding colors out into

Paul Clive
Jan 21, 20232 min read


A River With No Mouth
Patience with ourselves and others is important. You never know what battles people are fighting whether they are in the real world or in...

Paul Clive
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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