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    The L Word
    The L Word
    The L Word
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    The L Word

    By Anthony G. Martinez

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    Raw. Vulnerable. Real. In the depths of longing, where love and pain intertwine, a heart dares to speak its truth.

    Deep within the labyrinth of emotion, a voice emerges, questioning everything about love and self-worth. The Narrator's journey through their psychological landscape reveals the beautiful tragedy of loving too deeply while struggling to love oneself. Each verse paints a portrait of longing, as they navigate between reality and the escapist Wonderland of their creation. Through moments of crushing self-doubt and soaring hope, they search for connection in a world that feels increasingly distant. But as the poetry unfolds, a revolution stirs within. When faced with the choice between fantasy and self-acceptance, which path will lead to true healing?

    'The L Word' stands as a beacon in contemporary poetry, where raw emotion meets artistic excellence. For readers who cherish vulnerable confessions, profound self-reflection, and transformative storytelling, this collection promises an unforgettable journey through the heart's hidden chambers.

    Unlock this poetic masterpiece today and let your heart speak its truth.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLost in Memory
    Release dateFeb 15, 2025
    ISBN9781964912035
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      The L Word - Anthony G. Martinez

      Love

      Like a broken record

      I keep telling myself the L word only exists for the few who experienced it

      Like, a forbidden word that tempts the brain

      I want to yell it out loud to initiate the feelings that correlate

      But with nobody to say it to, it only perpetuates what haunts me through and through

      I’ll whisper it to consume the emotions it puts me through

      Because hopefully one day that four letter word will be more than what I could only view

      Beyond the Standard

      All I want is her to notice me

      Acknowledge my existence

      All I want is her to talk to me

      Bring life to the Mona Lisa

      All I want... is her

      Because I led myself down a dangerous path that has her name, voice, and face imprinted into my everyday

      Set a standard that nobody could live up to

      A standard I made

      An angel

      A goddess

      A celestial

      Her appearance deserves praise

      But I chase reality away

      Created a myth in her name

      Diluted the brain

      I’ve created space

      Because I was afraid of this mortal who made me feel a certain way

      My Rock

      You are my rock

      You are my core

      You are the stability I’ve been yearning for

      But not anymore

      The days went, and we played pretend

      All that was said kept repeating in my head

      Moments we relived no longer made sense

      The condition is–weathered by negligence

      You were my rock

      You were my core

      You were the stability I’d been yearning for

      Just not anymore

      Blissfully Blind

      I asked a simple question

      Silence was the answer

      I tried to deny

      Give an out to why

      Another question to keep me blissfully blind

      A question that gave you an alibi

      You played along because you knew I caught on

      And you couldn’t break what was already gone

      Red Rose

      Rose

      Beautiful, but sometimes that’s not enough

      Petals plucked

      Wither

      Stung

      Pollen

      Sun

      I’ve witnessed all that you offered and sum

      And I had enough

      Drifting into Space

      I held back what you wish I could unearth

      I watched you walk out without saying a word

      I wanted to scream what you needed from me

      But my tongue was withholding letters to vocal what you seek

      I stand staring at a puddle with a reflection of me

      I stomp down, and it brought me back to where your issues began with me

      I was that asshole who wouldn’t loosen the lasso

      Liquids constantly submerged into my vessel

      And that high did more than stimulate the mind

      It skyrocketed me into a space where I could feel safe

      Drifting me deeper into outer space, forgetting time and date

      But I couldn’t escape the reasons I needed to fill my veins

      Monster

      I want to hold you

      Console you

      Tell you

      Look at you

      I want what I can’t have

      I want your attention so damn bad

      But I understand

      You’re afraid of who I am

      What you see

      What you believe

      The fear is deep

      And I can’t change the way you look at me

      I will always be

      The monster you believe me to be

      Foreign World

      I wrote a letter while you were asleep

      A letter that told you this world is not for me

      A world that was promised to be the purpose of my meaning

      But I crumbled up papers trying to find the words that could explain why I need to leave

      I’m not taking light what I’m about to do

      I look back and see you

      Knowing your future will always be linked to this day

      And I can’t say anything that will make this okay

      If I were in a different head space, maybe it would be easy to stay

      But I can’t escape what I feel today

      So... I tried to write about a world that was better without me

      To lessen this tragedy

      A beautiful lie to fill in missed time

      Or enough to answer questions for why

      But it could never be enough because I wouldn’t be in your life

      A pen can write so much but can’t explain what demons I fight inside

      —

      I pace back and

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