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richard-martin
richard-martin
36/M/Romanian I think about life, why we are, who we are, why we do the things we do. I am a Christ-believer and follower - my hope is eternal. I believe God's voice is science itself and that the two compliment each other quite well
Defining Lego Moment? What is that, I don’t own one! Life growing up was unacceptable – it was chemical and dispensable My life has never been a bed-and-breakfast - early childhood memories got me ill and susceptible Tryin’ to find a good early childhood memory is like NOT passing “the test”, because I wasn’t in class. So I ask, what’s next? Defining moments were replaced by worries and doubts, fears and shouts My, oh my, why couldn’t I have been brought up in someone else’s house?   I’m just me. So why can’t anyone see I’ve got dreams I want to turn into reality? I know, maybe I’m adopted! Oh, I could only wish that I belonged to a different home So who knows, maybe I’m supposed to grow old in a world where survival is at the core of my bones Future me, I hope that you see, I’m not like them, nor do I ever want to be “like them” -----------------Fast forward to today --------------------- I thank GOD for the life I was given and the road that was driven I’m here because of those dreams which started out as fears - I’m what I am because of those years I know that I wouldn’t’ be here if it wasn’t for those days of dysfunction and tears I’m at a junction in my life - I’ve realized that my unction in life is an exponential function that shines like a bright light My tears have been replaced with people who are sincere and true I no longer have to worry about the black and blue, now I can simply wave ado… So I chose to become not what I saw, but what I knew was right in my heart. I leaned on God and learned from stressful nights that choosing the road less taken was all part of this plight And here we are today…. Now, what does this say, about me? It says that I’m a child of Destiny, not a child of Disney It says that I’m a child of God not a child of the Devil It says that I am… Predestined presently, sensibly created even though I didn’t come from the best pedigree...
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Apr 9, 2018
Apr 9, 2018 at 1:52 PM UTC
Defining Lego Moment [Slam Poetry]
Defining Lego Moment? What is that, I don’t own one! Life growing up was unacceptable – it was chemical and dispensable My life has never been a bed-and-breakfast - early childhood memories got me ill and susceptible Tryin’ to find a good early childhood memory is like NOT passing “the test”, because I wasn’t in class. So I ask, what’s next? Defining moments were replaced by worries and doubts, fears and shouts My, oh my, why couldn’t I have been brought up in someone else’s house?   I’m just me. So why can’t anyone see I’ve got dreams I want to turn into reality? I know, maybe I’m adopted! Oh, I could only wish that I belonged to a different home So who knows, maybe I’m supposed to grow old in a world where survival is at the core of my bones Future me, I hope that you see, I’m not like them, nor do I ever want to be “like them” -----------------Fast forward to today --------------------- I thank GOD for the life I was given and the road that was driven I’m here because of those dreams which started out as fears - I’m what I am because of those years I know that I wouldn’t’ be here if it wasn’t for those days of dysfunction and tears I’m at a junction in my life - I’ve realized that my unction in life is an exponential function that shines like a bright light My tears have been replaced with people who are sincere and true I no longer have to worry about the black and blue, now I can simply wave ado… So I chose to become not what I saw, but what I knew was right in my heart. I leaned on God and learned from stressful nights that choosing the road less taken was all part of this plight And here we are today…. Now, what does this say, about me? It says that I’m a child of Destiny, not a child of Disney It says that I’m a child of God not a child of the Devil It says that I am… Predestined presently, sensibly created even though I didn’t come from the best pedigree...
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Pound for pound I’m like an ounce away from being great But an ounce is starting to feel like a 3-pound paperweight I look around and all I see and hear is fake There ain’t enough silicone in the world for “them” to take shape They say the sky is the limit So I’m building me a scraper that I can escape to when I need a minute The world is ******* me off lately - let’s face it People are filled with hatred and most just fake it My perspective is my own I write down what I know - it’s how I grow I’m not trying to break the mold, I’m just trying to be bold I don’t like it when people brag about themselves – I think they sold their souls I surround myself with friends and followers, not gold! Don’t get me wrong, I’ll take your money; It’s funny how the world turns, but I don’t do what I’m told It only takes once or twice to realize that fire burns After a while the fire turns - I quit playing with it, but you don’t
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Apr 9, 2018
Apr 9, 2018 at 11:07 AM UTC
Perspective
This is my plea; this is MY submission So I petition you to stay away from vain tradition It’s rudimentary my dear Christians! Follow Jesus not man, don’t listen to magicians The inscription was handwritten on my heart Its perfection has forever been positioned Jesus was not a politician, so why place restrictions? Where’s the distinction? This isn’t a competition There’s only the affliction of a life spent in derision The road less traveled can be protection, reflection, and salvation; This is my position: You can put a gun to my head wish me dead and I still won’t regret my decision - to follow Jesus!
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Apr 9, 2018
Apr 9, 2018 at 10:55 AM UTC
To Follow Jesus
Technology is a speck in my eye that I have to address If I have one more thing to check I’m gonna get upset This speck is growing - it’s causing me undue stress My mind is swirling, but I’m still obsessed I want to take a break from this mess Social media **** addiction Life is a mirror I’m just a reflection The real I isn’t found in this prism How many accounts do I need? How many times should I tweet? Why do people not like me or my posts when I post a selfie? How come people don’t comment when I say help me? Countless minds all kept at bay Wrapped up like gifts on Christmas day Follow me, says Steve – love Technology Just don’t do like I do - because I don’t believe Buy what I’m selling you, it’s called peace of mind Here, take another hit, it will blow your mind! Jobs is a dealer we’re all buyers But **** it, I’m done feeling so dire! Stuck in the mire, weird desires I want my mind back - I want to re-acquire it Psychological bullets rain their gunfire I just want to be free – just want to be me How do I get out of the tech penalty line? Which course should I take which number is mine? Never immune but I want to dance to a different tune So, goodbye tech, goodbye world, goodbye “life”, hello soul!
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Apr 9, 2018
Apr 9, 2018 at 10:47 AM UTC
Technology
Oh my God you are the highest power Nothing else can stand nothing else can tower Oh my God you are unconditional love You sent your Son; for us he shed his blood Now I am about to lay me down But before I do I reminisce about then and now How you saved my life from terrible things I been flying clipped but with working wings I know that in you I am found The rest of life has its upside downs It’s you I seek and you know me best I’m filled with peace when I’m in your rest The truth is not that you don’t exist The truth is that you love and you forgive Truth comes in a variety of ways And I know for a fact that Jesus saves You never change, you stick to the letter I am slowly changing but for the better Don’t worry about me yesterday only remember That I am alive and well and fully surrendered So give your life to God today Or continue your lonely path of pain As sorrow shouldn’t be met with joy I lament and give God my life to employ You’ll begin to see things in a new light Don’t be afraid to open your eyes For it’s when you do; that’s when you’ll realize That God was there waiting for you this whole time
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Apr 9, 2018
Apr 9, 2018 at 8:49 AM UTC
Lay Me Down
I find it funny that the power of prayer is something you believed in Now you can’t even look up to heaven to ask for forgiveness The devil put you in a bad place - I wish I could be your voice of reason But the truth is you have to make that decision The times we had together are just faded memories Time will tell how things stack up for you and for me I’m glad we lived and laughed and loved at times But change is constant and we each wanted different lives Life ain’t easy - so I sleep with my regrets Time is fleeting but you still find God hard to digest I remember a time where you used to love God I remember a season where prayed and felt delivered   The person you are today is not the person you were meant to be I’m not saying I know everything, but I’ll comment on what I see You messed around with depression now it’s got you feeling empty It’s sad for me to see you as a child of God who lost their identity I pray for you that you would let God heal your heart I was in the same boat as you but God’s grace pulled me out The water only seems to get deeper the more you fight But if you let God rule in your heart he’ll shine and you’ll be bright… again…
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Apr 9, 2018
Apr 9, 2018 at 8:37 AM UTC
You Used to Believe
On a day when men have paid, The cost of soul for war, The heaven sends its' rain, As a testimonial, The cost is high; the price to die, Yet so many shed their blood, Some by night or by fair sky, But those appointed grace the mud, Past our understanding, so is our destiny, To live or die, tis not our own; owning is conquering, For men to die for freedom's cry tis the finest chivalry, Once was the battle cry of these very men, Now in mud their crimson blood paints the winding way, A prey for birds, their bodies burn and turn to dust again, Who would know that it would rain today? On blood stained ground the rain drops pound, They hit their mark once more, The drums are heard all around, As they play again for war!
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Dec 5, 2013
Dec 5, 2013 at 9:49 AM UTC
Drops of War
This is where it all began, The civilization of man, The stones, the walls and the trees, The sunny clouds and distant breeze, This is where it all got started, The sky, the water, the uncharted, This is where the crow and eagle fly, The winding roads and blissful nights, This is where the weather changes, The storms, the lightning and hail revenges, This is the place of many, yet few The place of rest and solitude, This is where wars are won and lost, The place where waves roll and toss, This is where the blood veins flow, The place of pearl, white and snow, This is where I may roam, This is the place I call home.
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Apr 19, 2013
Apr 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM UTC
Home
My mind wandering leads me here, Enthralled I often sit in moments of fear, The World we know is failing fast, failing to last, The end is near laments the preacher, THE END IS NEAR! O' why must we care for things we cannot govern, Governments and politics, war, pain and sorrow, Ailments of the human heart, the ways of man are like a shadow, Earthquakes, tsunamis, drought, the sorrows of man; the imperfect fallout, My mind does often wonder, why must we be so somber? The end will come when the end will want it, There is no day, but the day in which we live, The ways of weary men are laced with their trepidation, We mustn't worry says the man in doubt, We mustn't sin says the meek, says the Christian, We must be true to self, true to our ways says the World, We must be lively, and filled with laughter says the Drunkard, The days they come and pass, Mere drops we are of ocean waters, Yet, the Spirit inside, springs hope eternal, eternal hopes of Life! Why? why? why?
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Apr 3, 2011
Apr 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM UTC
2012
I'm all alone, alone, alone to write me, I'm all alone, alone to invite me, I'm all alone, alone to send me emails, I'm all alone, alone to lend myself ear, You're ALL together; together in places, You're ALL together, together you leave traces, You're ALL together, together you have parties, You're ALL together, together you are, I'm all alone, alone in this home, I'm all alone, alone is MY kingdom, I'm all alone, alone like my thoughts, I'm all alone, alone to hear myself talk, You're ALL together, together you are united, You're ALL together, together you are invited, You're ALL together, together you are MADE happy, You're ALL together, together you sit there laughing, I'm still alone, alone, and I'm rich, I'm still alone, alone, and I'm satisfied, I'm still alone, alone, and I'm delivered, I'm still alone, alone, and I'm....
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May 5, 2010
May 5, 2010 at 3:59 PM UTC
I Got Sole