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I have 138 stories published in 4 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 76249 times and 13 of my stories have been cherry picked.

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Alexis Bates

Artist. Sometimes the creator. Sometimes the appreciator.

http://ripthelastpetalinhalf.tumblr.com

My stories

Lost Time

By adbates on Tue, 02 Jun 2015

you are 9:31 pm when I set down my book because it’s finally too dark to see the words that were distracting me from my loneliness you are 9:32 pm...
Young Writers
Love
Poem
Certificate U

13

By adbates on Tue, 02 Jun 2015

I shouldn't have been there at 13 or 17 I never should've sat on that bed whispering sweet things in your ear I shouldn't have gone back to find out...
Young Writers
Love
Poem
Certificate U

The Thought Of Being In Love

By adbates on Fri, 22 May 2015

No longer do I remember your name but I keep finding unrequited love poems in my handwriting
Love
Poem
Certificate U

Replacement

By adbates on Fri, 22 May 2015

He kisses her trying to wipe her mouth free of the taste of past lovers which must still linger on her lips like the salt of her tears He holds her...
Love
Poem
Certificate PG

The Gods Will Adapt: Aphrodite

By adbates on Tue, 19 May 2015

She teeters on the edge of her bar stool scouting out beautiful people for her friends and self You barely know her but you’re crying on her shoulder...
Young Writers
Poem
Certificate 15

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