The poems I wish I’d read

Writing for OneKid: right now it’s me; someday, maybe, it might be for you.

107 poems. September 2024 to now.

Latest · May 5, 2026

I forgot to close your eyes

Close your eyes, and listen to the songs You loved 10, 20, or 40 years ago— or maybe in a past life. Touch their timeless echoes in your memories, like the primary-colored blocks in your hands

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by Alexander James

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These are some of the songs that have inspired me, and in some cases changed my life.

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Artwork for "But you still needed", drawn from the lines: I'm sorry I never spoke to you on the steps.; I saw you pass by every day.

Maná

El reloj cucú sonaba.

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Artwork for "The unexpected voice only sounds familiar", drawn from the lines: The unexpected voice only sounds familiar; because it rings through the darkness

Stormzy

Said a prayer this morning, I prayed I would find a way.

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Artwork for "The Champagne Ship", drawn from the lines: The champagne ship sailed through the night; returning to a home

Everclear

I close my eyes when I go to bed and I dream of angels who make me smile.

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Artwork for "She wrote", drawn from the lines: She wrote; a 10-page short story

Andy Williams

Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a crazy world to see...

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Artwork for "As the fire grew within", drawn from the lines: The Walkman on the long rides throughout; the boroughs

Big Pun

You ain’t promised mañana.

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Artwork for "Ribbons", drawn from the lines: Ribbons unfurl and dance across; your field of vision in the sunshine, their curls

Mac Miller

Imagination, making musical creation / The journey that I'm facing...

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107 poems · September 2024 to May 2026