#bookofpoetry – The Reeders Block

Playlist (A Poem)

My playlist has become a cemeteryof songs buriedunder flashbacks of long drives,lip-synchingand hazy skylines. Your misplaced notesstill sing to my soul.Back then, time swirled to a stop,and we became the sumof two notes strummedon my heart, a lifetime ago. Now, I travel these roadswrapped in silence, no music. ©️2025 by Jermaine Reed, MFA Read someContinueContinue reading “Playlist (A Poem)”

Seen (A Poem)

Even when night descended, you saw me,rolled your eyes over the bruiseson my knuckles,but chose not to turn away With arms wide, I drifted between yours,and then inside of you Now I see myselfthrough the easy lightrelayed in your gaze We are worth it ©️2025 by Jermaine Reed, MFA SUBSCRIBE to get updates on theContinueContinue reading “Seen (A Poem)”

If You Love Me Back (A Poem)

And if you love me back, I will love you first.I will love you last. I will always love you. Subscribe for updates on this book of poetry’s release. ©️2025 by Jermaine Reed, MFA Read some of the other poems featured in this collection here on the Short Stories and Poems section. SUBSCRIBE to getContinueContinue reading “If You Love Me Back (A Poem)”

Love Language (A Poem)

I am a page tumbling through the air,weathered, edges torn. I thought ours would be the most beautifulstory ever told,scribbled in your hand across my spirit. Yet our manuscript of hot kisses, wet lips,and fingers entwined was abandoned by you. I am a page half finished,ripped from your diary and tossed aside,eternally marred by yourContinueContinue reading “Love Language (A Poem)”

Let Me Know It’s Real (a Poem from Love You Doesn’t Count: A Book of Poetry)

Download your free copy of our Truth Be Bold Newsletter to stay on top of the most important updates. Let Me Know It’s Real from Love You Doesn’t Count: A Book of Poetry scheduled to be released later in 2025. ©️2025 by Jermaine Reed, MFA — Try and not write love posts about me orContinueContinue reading “Let Me Know It’s Real (a Poem from Love You Doesn’t Count: A Book of Poetry)”