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HAIKU: ADDICTIVE SYLLABLES – REPRISE

April 21, 2026April 20, 2026 ~ thereluctantpoet ~ Leave a comment

By Charles Robert Lindholm 

When writing haiku Continue reading →

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THE HEALER

April 3, 2026 ~ thereluctantpoet ~ Leave a comment

By Charles Robert Lindholm 

time will slowly
heal the hurt
and help you move along Continue reading →

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DRIFTING INTO ECSTASY

March 24, 2026 ~ thereluctantpoet ~ Leave a comment

By Charles Robert Lindholm 

I feel your skin against mine
and the rhythm as you breathe
our souls give thanks in worship
for the love we both receive  Continue reading →

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HIS MIDNIGHT PRAYERS

January 25, 2026January 22, 2026 ~ thereluctantpoet

By Nichole Sulpizio And Charles Robert Lindholm

Her Angelic Voice
From Oh, So Far Away
In Whispers Softly Spoken
Always Touch His Heart

She Shares
Her Hopes And Fears
And Her Heartaches Too,
Along With Dreams And Wishes
She’s Longing To Come True Continue reading →

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HAIKU: HE SCRIBBLED IN SAND

January 19, 2026January 15, 2026 ~ thereluctantpoet ~ 1 Comment

HAIKU - HE SCRIBBLED IN SAND

By Charles Robert Lindholm

He scribbled in sand Continue reading →

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I’VE SEEN TOO MUCH

January 17, 2026January 15, 2026 ~ thereluctantpoet ~ 1 Comment

By Charles Robert Lindholm 

I’ve seen what you
will never see,
again 

Your life is better Continue reading →

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HAIKU: A PASSIONATE KISS – REPRISE

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 ~ thereluctantpoet

SHE HAD A SHY TONGUE C 25
By Charles Robert Lindholm
 

A passionate kiss Continue reading →

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NOT ALONE, BUT LONELY

September 11, 2025September 8, 2025 ~ thereluctantpoet

By Charles Robert Lindholm 

he’s finally home from work
and she meets him at the door
she greets him with a smile and kiss
like she’s always done before  Continue reading →

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A LOVE REMEMBERED

March 20, 2025March 18, 2025 ~ thereluctantpoet

By Charles Robert Lindholm 

Few words, say so much
as the message of silence
and the parting touch
so sad, yet tender  Continue reading →

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I COULD TELL

March 18, 2025March 17, 2025 ~ thereluctantpoet

By Midwest Fantasy and Charles Robert Lindholm 

A day of happy
took my hand
and held it
IN A SPECIAL WAY
DIFFERENT THAN EVER BEFORE  Continue reading →

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