Remains – A Haiku
A sharp, unflinching haiku about grief, memory, and release. Written by Paul Dennis Jr.
Poetry
Original poems and prose.
An Ode to Blue – Paul Dennis Jr
A reflective poem that explores the duality of the color blue by describing it as a symbol of both melancholy and beauty.
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Me VS Me – Paul Dennis Jr
A spoken-word style poem about growth, failure, and the pressure of becoming an adult. Honest, emotional, and unfiltered — a glimpse into the battles we fight within ourselves.
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A Secret – Paul Dennis Jr
A dark, personal piece about my past struggles with depression and perception.
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Sinner’s Reflections – Paul Dennis Jr
A rhyming poem themed around my personal struggles and encounters with temptation, religion, and the way of the world.
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Paralyzed – Paul Dennis Jr
A rather short piece I wrote back in college about the dangers and impact of betrayal and disloyalty.
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Arise – Paul Dennis Jr.
This poem was originally performed at Averett Univesity’s First Generation College Student Ceremony by Paul Dennis Jr. I wrote it to be spoken word, but it works almost as well when read internally.
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Lanier – Paul Dennis Jr
A metaphorical quatrain that explores the stress and hurt that can be associated with allowing yourself to feel and love someone – despite the obvious risks to your heart and soul.
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The Truth – Paul Dennis Jr
A short poem exploring themes of insecurity, true beauty, and love.
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Infinite Insomnia – Paul Dennis Jr
A heartfelt poem exploring the struggle of insomnia and the pain of heartbreak.
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