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Just opinions and we all have them
It is not my intention to offend
My poems they come from my soul
Formed by passion and sometimes bold
Though you may not like what I say
I have a right to feel this way
These poems I write are mine alone
If you don't like then just move on
No need to message and threaten me
I will not change to meet your needs
I have been a cop way to long
Do not think your words can harm
If you dont like what I say
Just message me and it's okay
Choose your words and we can debate
I will delete words of hate
Just opinions and we all have them
It is not my intention to offend
My poems come from my soul
Formed by passion and sometimes bold

Carl Joesph Roberts
Written in response to several who have messaged me concerning my last poem, Profiling. I realize it is a tough subject with incidents that have occurred recently but this is just one view, my view. I love a debate and I will discuss my views with anyone. I however will not listen to, post or allow to stay, words of hate.  Those who know me , know that I would never tolerated prejudice and I will erase words of hate immediately. Again if you have a problem them simply say so in words that do not promote hate or violence. Thanks for reading my poems and if you read them you.will see that prejudice thoughts are the furthest thing from my mind.  Thanks again for reading... Joe
Profiling
( A Cops View)

Profiling, it can save a life
Now Im not saying its always right
But we see something thats out of place
And we're supposed to look the other way

Dont judge a person by there looks
What they drive or who there with
No matter what the time of day
We cannot question what they say

Your mind tells you there's something wrong
That this person does not belong
Still im not allowed to question them
About where they're going or where they've been

But commit a crime or someone dies
Then the whole community they question why
For the Officers should have known
That guy, that car, they don't belong

We cant profile all by itself
The law requires we have something else
It is a tool that we can choose
But not the only tool to use

Profiling, it can save a life
Now I'm not saying it's always right
No one tool should be abused
But if it saves a life,..... ill profile you

Carl Joseph Roberts
Apparently I have ticked some people off with this poem. Let me say this again, Profiling alone without just cause and additional actions is wrong. Profilimg because of color of skin is always wrong. Profiling is not however just a color thing. Profiling can be used with other tools to determine if you should take an additional step.  Never used alone and never because of color of skin of weather the person has money or not.
Shoestring Jeb
(Continued Part 2)

Shoestrimg Jeb was a very calm man
Always willing to lend you a hand
Jeb would never try to offend
And if he did he would ask to forgive

Now Sally Marie was Jeb's true love
And he gave to her all he had
He promised her he would never fight
Kept his word till they took her life

Sally Marie was home one day
Three men broke in and had their way
Jeb came home and saw his wife
She was stabbed ten times, he watched her die

The bar was dark, Jeb saw three men
Drinking and laughing over what they did
They saw Jeb but they didnt run
A big mistake, Jeb had his guns

Jeb's guns were his arms, never lost a fight
He beat those men, one at a time
Tied a showstring around three mens necks
Pulled it tight till each one was dead

Jeb never felt bad, not for what he did
He used his shoestrings to **** three men
The law looked twice but wouldnt convict
But Jeb never wore shoestrings again

Now if you see a man with no shoestrings in
Remember this story of Shoestring Jeb
Sally Marie was the love of his life
Three men took her,........ Three men died

Carl Joseph Roberts
The Story Of Shoestring Jeb, part 1,  was written on July 2nd so if you're reading this, go back and read the first one. The Story Of Shoestring Jeb.
Waiting In Line For Nothing

Waiting in line for nothing
Thats how I feel each day
Wanting to move forward
Waisting my life away

Giving all I have to give
New hope with each new day
Not listening to that voice inside
Telling me to walk away

Waiting in line for nothing
For a change that will not come
Trying to give you all I can
Refusing to give up

Wishing you would love me
Calling out your name
Hoping that you hear me
And cryin every day

Waiting in line for nothing
In the morning I'll be gone
I cant wait for you to love me
For the waiting line's to long

Waiting in line for nothing

Carl Joseph Roberts
LOVE Letters

Four simple letters
That mean so very much
Letters that can heal
Letters that can touch

Four letters that together
Are known the world around
Letters that unite us
And never let us down

Four letters that when given
Can make a person smile
Allow us to feel special
And make our life worthwhile

Letters that when needed
Can brighten up a day
Love letters that when given
Make the world a better place

L. O. V. E.


Carl Joseph Roberts
Thank you all for all your notes and reads of my poems.
Harley Time Machine

With the wind in my hair as I ride
I watch the scenes go by
 It allows me to feel so free
It is my Harley Time Machine

It gives me peace of mind
And allows me to unwind
It is an amazing ride
That lets me go back in time

A machine that was made for me
In synch with what I need
In this land that we call free
I ride with others like me

When on it the future I  see
On that road in front of me
Those horses under me
They are my Harley Time Machine

Carl Joseph Roberts
I Got Nothing (suicide)

I got nothing
Nothing else inside
Nothing else to speak about
Nothing else to hide

I got nothing
Nothing to call mine
Nothing to make me smile
Nothing to leave behind

I got nothing
Nothing to ease the pain
Nothing to protect me
Nothing to guide the way

I got nothing
Nothing else to give
Nothing else to hope for
Nothing to make me live

I Got Nothing

Carl Joseph Roberts
Just a poem, not how I fee at alll.  Just how I think others feel.
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