To thinkA thoughtIs a pain When thinkingThat thoughtIn vain.
Category: Poetry
Aging
A walk on the stairsUnaware my caresSo Dark!Balance in my prayersMy life in the glaresRemark!Toes now need repairsThe back took its sharesBenchmark! This poem is an example of poetic form lai. A lai is a 9-line rhyming scheme poem that follows an "aabaabaab" format. The "a" lines are 5 syllables and rhyme, while the "b" … Continue reading Aging
Living
I live a longer lifeStumbling and living,To see you moreWith wrongs so giving… But less has the consequenceOf less days to live. . .So, fill my heartTo find a will to give… Through more goodbyesAnd changes too,If only I could share. . .But goodbye was so soon. I must honor your lifeAnd my gift of … Continue reading Living
Different
Crazy became different
Manipulation
I think I knew who you were. .Before you did,And that’s hardBecause I loved you anyway…And now “The Empty”-Though predictable-Is sad nonetheless.
Blur
It’s a tiny breakOf life itselfNo longer about the neededOr who I could help Just some minutesOf muted brainReleased of stressOr what was to gain It was a blessingAnd also a curseFor which sobrietyWould always blur.
Victim
11/6/22. 5:40am - You fell down 2 stairs with Nala. Said people were there who weren’t (your parents and Jason). Kept getting out of bed to go to your parents or Brian’s at 8:30 in the morning thinking it was later. Thought you drowned something in your gallon of water and stated a fish was … Continue reading Victim
Coward’s Weakness
Why? Why would you deny anyone their anchor? Whatever it may be? Unless to only show a coward’s weakness. You keep your weakness I have my anchor
Day of the Dead
Watching your stupidity- That the living lasts
Isolation and Peace
You wishWhat I am PerfectionTo K-Mart’s planI restIn perfectionSomehow different In your reflection Pay attention To my peaceIt is the answer To all you cease.
You Know!
They don’t know who I amYet something to be…If I’m something to fear-Maybe just what you see… I’m not a lambAnd far from a devilBut I’ll challenge you!To meet your level There is a huntBut it’s inside the soulPaying a priceWhile saving a toll… And as you huffI’ll blowBecause everything you missedWas all that I … Continue reading You Know!
Crazy
Sometimes you just say NOTo crazyNonsenseAnd the lazy… Because lifeWas built on the realNot you…Or how you feel. So restWeep and weary-For in the morningYou’ll see more clearly.
Excuse You!
You had everything to lose
Lucky?
But I am fortunate to see life! To see God in my life.
LIFE
Getting tiredIs part of the cycleIt comes with seasonsAnd I’m in the title … Life they call itIt comes and goesAnd if you are livingYou surely know- All is shortAnd often repeatedHistory you knowReveals the cheated… Until you eraseWorst to best-Confusion takes overAll of the west… But directionIs what many seekDespite the lossGone are the … Continue reading LIFE
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