HeyJaredMichèle Breton
A proofreader by profession, long ago. Now retired, I love to write poetry and prose in whatever style I fancy at the moment. If asked what my favourite art form is, I would say Spoken Word poetry!
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- Aug 11, 2026
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The Blanket (opens the original)
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Liz opens the gate, and I follow her into the large backyard. All along the fence and the adjacent wall are beautiful wildflowers. The delightful smells assail my senses. I inhale deeply, hoping that this carefree feeling will stay with me all day.In the far corner of the yard hangs a large, soft-looking blanket on a clothesline. I watch Liz as she takes it down and how it almost flows onto the grass. She lies down, and squinting into the sun, stretches her arm up to mine. We join fingers, and w
Why I Am (opens the original)
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As I sit by the window The rain hits the sillI hear noise from downstairsWhy can't they be still?I'm not able to laughI can't even cryNoises won't leave me alone All my hopes have been blownAway with the rest of meBut I've learned sadness can be joyful That love can hurt most And loneliness can allow my feelings to coast On a wave of emotionLike a bird in the skyAnd as I sit by the window While the noisy world goes by I suddenly know why I am.
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