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The Odd Duck

By Lightning Bolt ⚡Published 10 months ago 1 min read
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Alone in the dark,

the odd old duck

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In my most peaceful moments,

when my soul is completely at rest

I think of you.

Your smile enchants me.

⚡ ♥️ ⚡⚡ ♥️ ⚡⚡ ♥️ ⚡⚡ ♥️ ⚡⚡ ♥️ ⚡

____________________Bolt

taking a break from the crusade

heartbreaklove poemsFree Verse

About the Creator

Lightning Bolt ⚡

Bolt aka Bill, a bizarre bisexual bipolar epileptic⚡🧠⚡Hoosier and a Taco Bell Futurist 🌮🔔

I write comedy, poetry, sci fi, & horror. I'm a nonconformist with a malfunctioning brain.

I am shock therapy.⚡😁👍 Subscribing risks electrocution.

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  • Mother Combs10 months ago

    That's so sweet, Bill <3

  • Tiffany Gordon10 months ago

    Beautiful work Sweet Bill! 🌸

  • C. Rommial Butler10 months ago

    Well-wrought, and a fitting musical score to boot.

  • L.C. Schäfer10 months ago

    This is so lovely

  • I wanted to say "Awww, this was so sweet" but you included the heartbreak tag. So I hope you're okay 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

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