Rays come down like golden strings
Powdered with fairy dust and angels wings
Then slips in close, between the trees
No room for a subtle breeze
Shimmer into the faded
Where shadows go to die
The sun beams shoot like laser beams
Brightening up the sky
Shielded by the darkness
Where my shade of green trees reign
In between the peeking light
That’s where my thoughts of you remain

We cannot escape reality
A long way from where my eyes can see
Telescopic vision quest
Questioning my own mortality

Into a time before I’m free
I’m bound to feel some relief
Fade to dust, no lessons fee
At the university

The distance between you and me
One strike, two strikes, and then three
Beyond the light
The ocean; deep
Waters warm, sea of green

The quietness and when to grieve
A shock to all, total disbelief
No more pain;
Feel relieved

A pleasure captured
Stolen by a group of thieves
Don’t delay or question my punctuality
Just enjoy the air we breathe

Sunny weather
Shaded trees
Good conditions
A brisk cool breeze

Headed towards sanctuary
Where I lay, forever free
Spun by spiders
Oh the web we weave

Meant only to deceive
Hidden treasures up my sleeve
Slight of hand
Is what I’m hoping to achieve

And just before I disappear
Nothing more then a memory
Laugh and smile
And some time in which to bereave

A fallen soldier
A quest indeed
To find the answers
That have long escaped me

She walked in puddles
Under the willows in the rain
With an umbrella, for the weather
Walking down the lane
Her cottage around the bend
With chimney stacks; red
A short walk to reach comfort
For a hot meal and soft bed
She wore a simple yellow dress
Not dressed to impress
Because she knew the weather forecast for the day
She entered into her home
Made of mortar, bricks, and stone
An inviting home, in every sort of way
She settled down to rest
And wasn’t expecting any guests
When she heard a sudden knock ✊🏻 upon the door
She was startled quite a bit
The porch light wasn’t lit
So she couldn’t make out who it was for sure
She asked who it was out loud
But didn’t hear a sound
And that only made her concerned that much more
She turned on the porch light
There was nothing there in sight
But the knock was way too loud to ignore
So she went and got a knife
To fend off for her life
Or for whatever they had in mind or in store
Then came broken glass
A man was coming fast
Now that he had worked his way into the house back door
She screamed for all to hear
But her voice had disappeared
She was frozen in her fear
And quite as a mouse
🐭
He chased, she swung
They fought, he won
And now that man is sleeping soundly on the couch
He knew it wasn’t good
When she was lying in her own blood
When he woke up and saw what he had done the next day
He took some time to think
Had several high proof drinks
And decided to keep her as a conversation piece
ashtray


It’s sad when evils done
And even sadder when it wins
But now that story’s over
So a new one can begin

Change in my pocket
That’s all I have left
I was once a proud man
Now I’m flirting with death
Broke to my bones
To my innermost core
I hate what I’ve seen
Just can’t wait to see more
But whatever it is, that God has in store
No devil nor angel’s going to walk through that door

It’s not static, but dynamic
The identity of self
The landscape of my inscape
My inherited wealth
A treasure trove of riches
The hand that I’ve been dealt
All worthless and meaningless
Without the attention made to health

A bit of good advice
For every lesson learned
I know I’ll pay the price
From every dollar earned

It takes hard work and grit
Action more than words
Trying to stay fit
But I think it’s for the birds

I want to surpass my best
Be better than before
I swear I will not rest
Until I’ve evened every score

Without a penny in my pocket
Without a dream, to be sure
I muddle through my docket
And proclaim to be poor

Without aspirations
I fail with all my might
I wallow in my contemplations
And I try and do what’s right

Without motivation
I’m stagnant without fight
Doomed to condemnation
So far from taking flight

And so, I do whither
Grow old with regrets
My life and soul are hindered
I took and failed the test

But I know one day the lights will shine
No more a coward in his shell
These are the things that are on my mind
Like wishing pennies down a well

One day I’ll turn my life around
You just wait and see
I will climb over leaps and bounds
To reach my victory

She whispered in the Delphinium
A prayer she wished would come
A cure to save the masses
From what life had now become
She took refuge in the garden
She prayed on hands and knees
She engaged with all the flowers
She had raised up from a seed
She wallowed in the pasture
Among the fallen leaves
And listened for the echoes
Of soft spoken trees
The chaos that protruded
That made it hard to breathe
Was lost now in the slumber
Of cautionary dreams

You are a whisper in the chaos
A tender, lonesome, dove
Always a bit obscure
However, full of love
You are the seeker of horizons
In an endless sky above
A survivor of the mayhem
When push comes to shove
But love shall overcome
Of this, I’m certain of

A kaleidoscope filled with neon colors
A flashback filled with thought
Visualizing every lesson
Of everything you’ve ever been taught
Hoping to find your peace
Down a narrow path
The effort makes you tired
But you somehow have to laugh
Because what is it all for?
A caged up spinning rat
Testing us for observation
Telling us how the earth is flat
Messing with our minds
Big brother in the sky
They’ll tell you I went crazy
But not the reason why

Her taste was cheap and ******
The evidence was clear
With glittering red polkadots
Draped in imitation sheer
Her fragile disposition
Delicate and kind
Means little when to look at you
Could cause you to go blind

The pages, they turn
Each chapter, each verse
A description, in letters
Invested, immersed
Will the plot thicken?
Will the story unfold?
Will the ending be happy?
Or bitter, and cold?
Will there be a sequel?
Are the answers revealed?
A book for the ages
When opened, unsealed

I’m not trying to get back to what I was before
Hidden in the room, just beyond my door.
I contemplate whether to enter, but I’m really not too sure.
It’s really way too tempting, too hard to ignore.
I’m thinking and I’m thinking, whether or not to explore.
I just can’t get enough, I’m wanting more and more.
The innocence, something that’s so pure.
No worries of adulthood, knowing what’s in store.
Will I find my riches, will I end up poor?
I take my keys out of my pocket, I know what to use them for.
I twist open the lock,
I succumb to the lure.
I’m shocked by what I see,
Seduced by the allure.
What to do with all this wealth, maybe find a cure?
Donate every cent, the abundance and galore.

The light that shines between us
During a sunset loves embrace
Diving deep into your ocean
From high in outer space
I’m immersed in who you are  
Like the sand between our feet
Grounded, looking back at you
Entrenched in my belief

He stayed up in bed
He was smart and well read
He had very thick glasses
That he wore on his head
He tried to capture his dreams
To arrange and rearrange
Every thought he could think of
No matter how weird or strange
He managed to do it
It all now made sense
To take aim at the bleachers
And swing for the fence
He wasn’t an athlete
But he surely might try
To hit a home run, run the bases, and slide
His anticipation was growing
And the message was clear
He could take on the challenge
Or cower in fear
He instead chose the former
In turn, accepting his fate
He’d not only be good
But undoubtedly great!

A streamline strip of light
Streaks across the sky
The star I see is shooting
Then gone without a goodbye
I have that star to thank
For lifting my head up high
To gaze in awe and wonder
And amazement all combined
Asking questions to the universe
Half expecting a reply
With the earth firmly below me
It couldn’t hurt to try

I gander into the existential void
I flow along the waves
Hanging on your every word
Enlightened by a phrase
Your double entendres
Your Freudian slips
Sounds can be heard
Or read from your lips
All of it poignant
All of it clear
Aggressively waiting
For your thoughts to appear

I waited an eternity
I counted to infinity
I love that you’re now here with me
It was an inevitability
You used to call it destiny
You only get the best of me
I only ask for consistency
In a drawn up detailed recipe
Befitting for his Majesty
And his all consuming legacy
Who died somewhat tragically
But was immortalized somehow magically
I’m reminded of it constantly
It’s a legendary prophecy
Just to mention it is blasphemy
But that’s just the way it has to be
For me to take your chastity
And send you to another galaxy
A borderline catastrophe
I’d offer my apology
In reference to biology
If your father gets a hold of me
Things will fly at high velocity
Just in case there’s an atrocity
Will you be writing up my eulogy?

Unlike other paintings
That have come before
The ocean, in all its glory
Now rests on golden shores
Illuminating radiance
From beauty’s last request
Shines over the landscape
Never ceasing to impress
Over shimmered waters
Adjacent to the sea
Dolphins swim for audiences
Price for admission, free

Red leaves in the forest
Through the thickets comes
A hefty steed and a rider
In a red hood and red gloves
She was headed to her grandmas
To see if she was well
She didn’t live nearby
So it was hard for her to tell
She made it to her grandma
And everything was swell
But something wasn’t right
Grandma was much more hairier and smelled
And with a certain look
She saw grandma’s big teeth
And then she saw an arm
By the bed underneath
She looked up once again
And stared into its eyes
And said the hungry wolf
On such a big surprise
“The better to eat you with my dear”
And he leapt up and devoured
That poor girl; little red
So the story now is over
Because everyone is dead

I’m surrounded by stories that I haven’t yet read
stories of my childhood that I was read to in bed

Read to in bed,
Read to in bed

The pictures
The pages
Something to be said

The dragons and demons
All needing to be fed
The last final pages
Always leads to “The End”

I choose the double edge sword
On my own accord
Bend through the air unscathed
The wind fights hard
So avant-garde
Yet still, it harnesses the rain
The sword is meant to disenchant
The strength of a never mentioned plant
But what it’s meant to do, it can’t
So loosen up the reigns

The shadow at night
Hides it’s own plight
Through reflections of oncoming lights
It’s never too far
It’s always quite near
And it’s harmless  
So never fear
It matches your movements
Step after step
You can try to avoid it
But it will intercept
So always remember
Never forget
Your shadow knows
Where your secrets are kept

A cloudless day with sunshine
Time to still prepare
A beach day like none other
With the smell of salty air
Waves crash in the distance
The seagulls swarm for food
Castles made of sand fall down
Just like in my youth

The sinner, is in her
On the ledge of a cliff
There was a time awhile back
When she could’ve flipped the script
But she caved and got swallowed up
By a Freudian slip
Showered her feelings
Till the very last drip
But when it was all said and done
She lay still in her crypt

It’s like the smell of the earth after rain
Tall trees lined up in a row
The horizon isn’t as far as it seems
But it grows smaller the further you go
It’s the beginning of a journey
Not the end of the road
Just to the edge of extinction
Where true lovers go
While held in his arms
Borderline exposed
Still managing to stay completely
composed
It must be a talent
That you see done in shows
For a bouquet of flowers
And a single red rose

“Tell me something sad”,  she said
Behind a shedded tear
It was a difficult time for her
A very trying year
People pass, friends move on
And continue on ahead
Leaving us to withstand the cold
While still warm in our bed

Just gonna trust
The stars that align
If it’s my time, it’s my time
Who am I to undermine
A greater powers design
That remains hidden from eyes
Our entire lives

So, I go with the flow
Blend in and compose
My wandering mind
That leaves me exposed
But that’s how it goes

She stared into his eyes
Filled to the brim with lies
It was liars she despised
And swindlers who connived
It was as if she’d won a prize
When he admitted he had lied
She admired his new candor
To which she had been previously deprived
They lived happily ever after
In a world they both contrived
Filled with butterflies and laughter
Where nothing ever dies

I can’t get over our insignificance
What’s it all matter for?
What’s the purpose of our being?
Who’s tallying up the score?
What’s my motivation?
Why’s there rich and poor?
What’s inside Pandora’s box?
What lies behind each door?
A speck of dust on a speck of dust
On a speck of dust we are
In a universe containing
An immense amount of stars
The number is too lofty
The mind can’t hold a grip
Of the infinite amount of knowledge
We’re simply unequipped
We couldn’t fathom
Couldn’t grasp
The swarms of trillions
The size, the mass
And here we are on planet earth
The weak, the strong
A death, a birth
Evaluating what we’re worth
Until we’re buried under dirt
There are no answers for the questions
But someone has to ask
Nothing lasts forever
So let’s enjoy and have a blast!

Step Up


I’m on a losing streak
Every move that I make only seems to get beat.

I don’t let it get to me, though
I know I’ll find a way to get back on my feet.

Wow, the audacity
Keeping me in tow  
Just to uncover its majesty

I’m quite unique like that
Keeping you in trance
While I’m speaking my peace

It’s a real travesty
Unable to recognize the person staring back at me
Oh, the agony

The man, he’s standing right there in front of me
His eyes are wise
But hold a great deal of mystery

Kind of like a hybrid dispensary
Under lock and key
Steady have you jonesing
For some controversy

Something to help forget about strike one, two, and three.
By the way, can something please be done about all the brutality?

I need to get some sleep
But sometimes your thoughts can keep you up on your feet

Trying to figure it out
How to get from A to B
and not go without
Doing it instinctively
Whether or not your in doubt

Respectfully speaking of course
Wouldn’t want to make waves
Or treat life like a sport

Where last is first
Somewhere, a Cockeyed Cucamonga
Is dying of thirst

Everywhere there is water
But not a drop to drink
Volcano’s about to erupt
Shedding light for a second before you realize it’s corrupt

The whole **** things a sham
Beating down my door like I’m in high demand
Just because that you can?!

Enough is enough
Time to step up or die trying
It is a choice, I have my voice
So why is it that I’m still here deciding?

You help nourish my big ego
You tell me what I want to hear
You hide articles of my clothing
So that I won’t disappear
You’re mischievous and cunning
Two attractive traits
But there’s no cause for stealing
When a loving heart awaits

Our viciousness may be our demise
As we’re malcontent and compromised
Seeing things with bloodshot eyes
Before our last goodbyes
What we perceive to be as strong
Has been weakening all along
When what we hear are cries, not song
Our passion fades away

From the seasonings you use‬
‪To that oh so pleasant smell‬
‪The aromas from the kitchen ‬
‪In someways, casts a spell‬
They come from far
They come from wide
From tales of what you can provide
‪My stomach growls‬
‪My mouth has drool‬
‪My tastebuds yearn‬
‪My eyes get full‬
‪Using only the ingredients ‬in front of you ‬
‪You turn them into something beautiful‬

The confessions of a self-critic
The one you can’t escape
That breathes in the same air as you
With every breathe you take
That stares into the mirror
Wondering when you’ll break
And laughs at your ineptitude
Because you can relate
The one that answers questions
With what you want to hear
That would rather stand in silence
Trembling in fear
Missing opportunities to share, with those that you hold dear
Not to mention not having any semblance
For a vocation or career
Constantly questioning your existence
And why it is your here
Crafting words to fit the narrative
Channeling your inner bard; Shakespeare
Not for things that wet your pallet
Greed is a sin you can avoid
You squint your eyes at the word hope
Because that theories already been destroyed
You’ll turn down your own mother
Suffering from a broken heart
Then throw a bunch of words down
Stand back and call it art
You’re selfish and you know it
Yet you’re reckless with self care
You’re too stubborn to change your life
Because you know you’re unprepared
Yet still you sit down on your ***
Too scared to even dare
Then complain that it’s too difficult
And state claim that life’s not fair
You’ve witnessed it
From your point of view
All the times you thought you knew
That life was not your choice to choose
So while you’re here
Why sing the blues
And walk around
Dazed and confused

A safety umbrella  
Out at sea and afloat
And the city that lies within
Is filled with bright colors and hope
It’s a bustling small city
With buildings and homes
But it’s easier to shout
Than to call on the phone

The heavens are filled with my family
They are the ones watching over me
Keeping me away from catastrophes
And leading me triumphantly

Further than the eye can see
I steer away from complacency
Standing here as I live and breathe
Attempting to avoid redundancy

I’ll follow you to the nth degree
Without a care or apology
Call it magic, for I foresee
Being neutral, fancy-free

My heart is pure, my knees are weak
The pain is real, it’s truth I speak
My situation, though dull and bleak
It wakens me while others sleep

I’ve long been on a losing streak
My situation, quite unique
Through thunderstorms and lightning’s shriek
Such allure, so mystique

Unaware of what I seek
To make me happy, feel
complete
Avoiding any travesties
I set course to my destiny

The most beautiful sight
Of autumn brilliance
Where orange fills the horizon
Swaying trees to the magnificent breeze
Allowing birds to sing
And do their thing
In the multicolored leaves
That fall to the melody
Of singing sparrows at dusk
Until a darkened grey sky
Frees the moon and stars
That echo eternity
From a paltry earth
Meagerly inconsequential
To the stability of the universe
As mankind depletes its resources
And devours itself completely
Awaiting the sun to rise
To start anew

The fear is severe
When the unknown’s unclear
Until we gather our gear  
Then ****, disappear  
Into the night
While traveling light
Solemn; contrite
Ill equipped for the fight
The battle of self
With poor mental health
A monopoly of wealth
For the pills that get dealt
Out of the cupboard  
And into our hands  
Along with the side effects  
And a list of demands
There may be reactions
They’ll come out in waves
Searching out healing
Or what the body most craves

I relish the opportunity
I value every chance
You’ve given me throughout the years
To help me to advance
You’ve been my guide
My saving grace
You’re a mainstay by my side
You’re the person that I look up to most
The apple of my eye

I remember the day
I sacrificed the sun
The moon and all the stars
The laughter and the fun
I remember the day
The day I saw you last
Summer in the backyard
Horseplay in the grass
I remember the day
Your arms fell by your side
A tear fell from your eye
All gravity defied
I remember the day
You took me by surprise
Making funny faces
Seducing with your eyes
I remember the day
You took my hand in vein
Did your best to explain
How teardrops mix with rain

To the only world I barely know
A living, breathing, tortured soul
No direction where to go
Losing streak, I’m on a roll

Rolling snake eyes
Room to grow
Collectively cultivated
Starting to take its toll

Born to earth, in the know
Said goodbye before hello

Hurt so bad, needed first aid
You must think I’ve got it made
Disappointed in every way
Encrypted, a verbal spate

Descending down the mountain
Washed up on the shore
Wrapped up in the seaweed
It’s an all out war

Turned the handle, opened the door
Not exactly sure what for
Have enough, wanting more
So much out there to explore

I’ve reached for peaks
I’ve hit the floor
The middle ground
Is an evanescent *****

There’s truth hidden below the dust
That’s gathered over time
There’s unspoken words that never need be said
There’s secrets covering lies
By spies who’ve centralized
That use metaphors
To send mixed signals to your head