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Why I Still Write
The Tree Who Loved The Moon
Oct 16
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John Roedel
25
11
When The Birds Become Life Coaches
A litany of 20 birdsongs I wish someone would have sang to me years ago
Oct 14
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John Roedel
31
11
when hope changes form
I have been carrying hope in my pocket like it was polished gemstone for years whenever trouble came I’d squeeze hope tightly in my shaking hand…
Oct 9
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John Roedel
34
1
September 2025
Before tomorrow comes
a litany for hopeful hearts
Sep 30
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John Roedel
28
4
Why I Can’t Write Dino Porn
A poet comes to terms with his lack of business sense.
Sep 25
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John Roedel
31
2
“to be so free…”
dancing in a coffeehouse
Sep 23
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John Roedel
39
5
Oh, You, Newborn Wonder Child, You!
An ode to the miracle of your existence
Sep 18
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John Roedel
18
Never Have We Ever…
The old college game hits different in 2025
Sep 16
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John Roedel
32
Bloodlust Celibacy
When my friend opened the door to his basement, I didn’t expect to see a cathedral of guns.
Sep 11
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John Roedel
45
5
Whistleblower
My very human secret has been leaked.
Sep 9
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John Roedel
28
mostly a door
a poem about the makeup of my soul - maybe a bit of yours, too?
Sep 4
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John Roedel
18
2
3:03
nine things
My litany of wishes for you.
Sep 2
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John Roedel
49
14
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