Tracie Brookes
I have been writing poetry, verse and songs since a young child. Often words not easliy said, can be written, shared and understood, even in silence. I am a joker by heart, have compassion by nature. I have currently published 5 poems.
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My ForgivenessThere is no love greater than a Mother's love.
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Golden TattooThe loss of friendship can be immense, care for your friends and good friends will take care of you.
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ConfuciusI imagine the life of a person suffering with mental illness. How damaging this must be to their whole being. If only strength could be found to heal their wounds, they would see there is so much to be conscious for.
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Colours of the RainbowA beautiful Rainbow can touch the loneliest hearts.
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A Prayer for YouTo my beautiful sons, my prayer for you:
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Without YouHave you ever loved so much that the prospect without this person renders you helpless?
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A Spider Called SteveFor all who have a fear of spiders! You should never harm any living creature, they key is to combat your fear as the spider is so much smaller than you. If you are scared of him, imagine how he feels about you.
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Broken FlowersThis poem is about loosing a child through terminal illness. I believe some children are borrowed, only lent to us from God.
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Indeed Naughty but Not Really NiceThis is a true story; it was very funny and just goes to show that being fun and frivolous can lead to the wrong idea.
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Telepathic StimulationCan love really be telepathic? Can we really love so deeply?
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Unburden MeIn an abusive relationship there often seems as though there is no escape or respite from the torment. When your dignity is thwarted, make that move and stand up for what you believe. No one has the right to inflict such demoralising pain.
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Our TruthThis is a shorter version of a poem written for my friend to his wife
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Crave MeI think we all have a desire for passion.
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One Million KissesA simple poem for a million reasons.
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Life in VerseIn this poem I have tried to summarise life and the meaning of life.
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InsatiableI dedicate this poem to all the children who suffer abuse. Such is a week soul who steels the innocence of youth.
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IncarceratedI have tried to visualise and describe the fear and loneliness which must come with being incarcerated.
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I Pray the Lords PrayerFive years ago my best friend found her youngest son dead in bed, she tried to save him, but God had already come for him. As much as I could be there for her, comfort her and share her pain, nothing could or still can console a mother's broken heart.
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Salutation OperaTo be at one with the world, lost in the music, every note absorbed. The Opera stirs such passion and emotion.
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Sanctuary in Your KindnessA kind word, a kind gesture, a hug, a smile: A little kindness can brighten up the darkest of days.
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Unattainable DevotionDo you ever feel sometimes how ever hard you try to please it is not enough?
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Wall of SteelAny type of abuse whether physical or mental, is unacceptable to humanity. To be of aware of any kind of abuse and not try to defend; is in itself a greater crime.
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Wonderful YouHave you ever met a person who is so special they maake the beauty of nature really shine?
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Philosophy of TimeOften we take life for granted and think we will be on this planet for ever. With a blink of an eye we are old and in many cases once again dependant.
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Dance with MeOh the joys of dancing, let your feet feel the rhythm.
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In Your InsecurityTo be insecure is harmfull in many ways, not only to yourself but to others too. What we often fail to understand is why an person suffers such insecurities. Do we chose do be ignorant or are we not able of empathy?
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Drip Fed with PoisonAn addiction of any kind can be perilous. Why do we chose to suffer this way, to escape from reality, searching for peace?
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Corresponding LoveTo love someone who is not free, is it a sin or an uncontrolable emotion?
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As We Prepare to Say GoodbyeThis is the original complete version of a poem I was asked to write for a friend who watched his wife fade away into a shadow as she suffered with terminal illness. Sadly she passed away, his love is eternal
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The Perils of AbsintheThis is a True story; it happened to me a couple of years ago. I apologise to the man I left standing, but things do not look quite the same when one is sober.
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Why Do You?This poem is probably the most controversial poem I have written. Terrorists walk free targeting the innocent, destroying all in its path. We have to ask the question, why?
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LullabyIn today's society, there is so much peer pressure for our children. Some children have everything, some have a little and some have not enough. One thing is for sure, each and every child needs love.
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Madame ButterflyMadame Butterfly, the enchanting love story echoed in a haunting sypmhony of song.
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TravestyIf we take the time to see beyond the bully's fist and harsh infliction; there lay a week soul without the ability to embrace a person for who they are, no matter their notoriety, creed or colour:
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As and WhenThe loss of a loved one hurts like no other pain. To see them in your dreams is sanctuary for your heart.
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Gone FishingWhy catch a fish and throw it back?
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Tempted by the CakeEating far too much cake.
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Song of the Lost SoulsWhen a man takes his life or has no life at all, he is a lost soul. Let us pray he is found.
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As and WhenPoetry.
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Death RowDeath row, a dark place for any soul. A while ago I heard a story about an innocent man sentenced to death. It was only after his death his innocence was confirmed. Imagine your life destroyed by a mistake; to die for your innocence, such an injustice.
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The Last Tear I CriedTo all who have suffered or who are suffering domestic abuse. Your only crime is to love.