He was quiet as a mouse
Trying not to wake his spouse
His lovely wife, Mary Lou Lorain
He tiptoed down the hall
Avoiding every wall
Trying to investigate the strange and unexplained
He was swallowed by the light
On that fateful night
And poor Mary Lou will never be the same
He was taken very far
By something that was not a car
It must’ve been
A spaceship or a plane
He was ******* and restrained
He felt awful and in pain
And he couldn’t even remember his own name
He did remember his spouse
That he left inside the house
But that’s about as much as he retained
Where he was, it wasn’t clear
But he knew that he felt fear
So he made a wish, shed a tear, and prayed

I’m inspired
Heart, beating out my chest
Anxious to get started
Impatient, I confess
I’ve been craving
I’ve gone without too long
That tasty little morsel
Eaten till it’s gone
A delicacy of great proportion
I’m hungry to ingest
Every little crumb I find
While cleaning up my mess

A simmering groove
A highly flammable beat
A smoldering dance
To rejoice with your feet
They played and they fiddled
It was an honor; a treat
They sang and you felt it
That band had some heat!
They had made a deal with the devil
And now wouldn’t you know
The devil was present, and in the first row!
They played and they played
Until their fingers bled
The sweat on their brow
Had them seeing red
But they played for the audience
They sang to the crowd
Then they looked at the devil
And they said proud and loud
“We can play fine without you
We don’t need you around”
The devil grew angry
And he opened the ground
Then pointed to hell
And said “that’s where you’re bound”
But the band kept on playing
And did not show fear
The devil was beaten
And at once, disappeared

Somewhere in the distance
The world comes to an end
Some call it a horizon
Some call it their only friend
Either way, the sun will set
The moon will rear its head
And gleam just like a lamppost light
Through the window on my bed

My anguish spills onto the canvas
The expressions, I try to convey
They’re projected, using multiple methods
A visual representation, put forth, on display
What I create, it speaks to my vision
My understanding, in tangible proof
It might produce, more questions than answers
But there’s a fine line, between fiction and truth

Dark and filled with mystery
The raven mocks and squawks
Hovering in the dead of night
Or perched on the rooftops
Seeking with their beady eyes
For an easy prey
Then attacking it on sight
In the field in which it lay

Impoverished boys
Homemade toys
Not enough to eat
Yet, still their smiles sparkle bright
As they don’t comprehend defeat
Brand new day
Kids at play
No one‘s keeping score
They play for just the fun of it
Who could ask for more?

It was only for a moment
Less than a second of our lives
That our two paths crossed
In a place where love thrives
But the moment never lasts
As time does take it’s toll
When you grabbed me by the heart
Without ever letting go

There was no need to fret
The night that we first met
When we sang together
A perfectly matched duet
You struck a cord
While it thundered and poured
To a packed house trying not to get wet
We each sang a verse
For better or worse
With the lights shining down on the set
We weathered the storm
While cozy and warm
On a night that I’ll never forget

If the sky is the limit
As far as it goes
Then the furthermost reaches
Is where we’re most exposed
Our bodies unshielded
Brittle and froze
Just to melt and fall downward
And again start to grow
From out of the soil
A fragrant soul
A lily confession
Of an ominous rose

Emerging from a blossomed lotus‬
‪She’d found enlightenment and chi‬
‪A vital element, to be at one‬
‪With all life and energy ‬

‪The pappus of the dandelion ‬
‪Floats away the seed‬
‪Until all have gone, with budding fruit ‬
‪To fertilize and breed‬

To sprout and be reborn
Seeking warmth in rays of sun
And shelter from the storm
That inevitably will come

It’s nature we should nurture
Find balance, inner peace
It’s within our rights to have it
And well within our reach

The summers heat
In hot dry waves
Domino’s and lemonade
Sandals, shorts, bikini strings
Ocean views and summer flings
Relaxing down by the pool
Not a single thought of work or school
These are just some things we do
When we are a kid

Fingers interlocking
A momentary glance
A silly smirk from ear to ear
The scent of sweet romance
Connecting hearts form one
Where nothings left to chance
Asking if she’ll go with me
To the ballroom dance

An Affair With Words

‪She’s having an affair with words‬
‪Through the pages she can read‬
‪With each new page, an adventure awaits‬
‪Where her mind can go be freed‬
‪From different times in different lands‬
‪Her focus does seem to be in demand‬
‪From women and from man‬
‪But alas, her love could not be had‬
Words took her to places
She no other way could go
She didn’t need their faces
Only a romanticist quote
She was having an affair with words
Words kept her spellbound
It was words that whispered in her ear
That made the sweetest sound
Words are what called out to her
Words put her in a trance
They helped her all along the way
Until she found true romance

I saw you in the distance
You knew nothing of my existence
Until your arrival
When you offered me some assistance

I didn’t turn you down
My jaw fell to the ground
Not sure what I would’ve done
If you hadn’t been around

I suppose I’d still be searching
For connections far and wide
Millions of blank faces
That make up my paradigm

That’s just an example
For a length of time
New things to discover
Despite the daily grind

Being open to new ideas
It must have slipped my mind
I couldn’t decipher the hidden truth
From your creative lies

I’m not disappointed
The big picture’s by design
There’s no reason to deny it
No cause to be unkind

My heart is protected
By a force you can’t contrive
A thick steel door without a key
And no one there to bribe

I know the secret password
To go through the pearly gates
I was sent an invitation
Despite protesting my fate

Time is a fickle thing
The seconds so precise
Your adventure through this life
Has opened up my eyes

I have a new perspective
A new outlook on life
I have you to thank for this
Not once, not twice, but thrice

‪Erosion fades away‬
‪Like ripples in the lake‬
‪Smoothing out the surface‬
‪For as long as it must take‬
‪Until it fades out of existence‬
‪In a million years or more‬
‪Until the world’s a grain of sand‬
‪On Gods golden shore‬
‪A particle of a particle‬
‪At mercy to the wind‬
‪Realizing the ending‬
‪Before it can begin‬

An apricot coriander
of daffodil dissent
Grew up to emancipate
And then later circumvent
But poutine wine
and dandelions
Coming this way,
Went
Have no degree
As to what decree
They haven’t mentioned yet

It’s a treasure and a find
The sanctity of mind
A scarcity of complexity
Looked on by jealous eyes
It’s a glimmer of true hope
To whom do we all cry?
It’s addition by subtraction
That’s separate from divide
It’s a choice that we’ve been given
To heal the bitterness inside
It’s the attitude of gratitude
And the reason not to hide

I wonder what my ending is
How will I cease to live on earth
Not knowing what my value was
Or my intrinsic worth
Will I leave the world much better
Than the place where I was birthed
Or be just another rotting body
Planted in the dirt

‪A red sky is baptized‬
‪The break of dawn ushers in‬
‪Hidden behind loose clouds‬
‪Sends shivers down my skin‬
‪The sun is aglow‬
‪Unresisting its fate‬
‪As the spinning earth, trembles‬
‪Not too soon or too late‬
‪A timed evolution‬
‪A welcoming state‬
‪Just God and his paintbrush‬
‪Oh, how he loves to create‬

I close my eyes
And I fantasize
Of wealthy days
And the grand prize

Winning money
That’ll change my life
The lavish lifestyle
Party till I die

Go out with a bang
To everyone’s surprise
Live the life of luxury
I will not be denied

The hottest women
To tell me lies
Gravitate
To the skies

No guilty feelings
No long goodbyes
Just the state of euphoria
And the biggest piece of pie

They tell me you have ****** eyes
That I should look away
That you’re a victim and a killer too
That I should hope and pray
My instincts are to vacate
To dissipate and flee
Not sure where it all may lead
But I’m curious to see

She breaks all of the boundaries
She crosses over lines
But I’ve never seen such beauty
Her body fit and fine
But also inner beauty
That comes from deep inside
Humor, wit, and knowledge
Beauty of the mind
Cool, calm, and collective
Mellow and sublime
Funny circumstances
That happen all the time
Her perfect imperfections
Exquisite and divine
Flourishing and growing
A flower by design
This is why I fell in love with her
And why I made her mine

‪I’m taking in nicotine ‬
‪Coughing up smoke‬
‪Air becomes fleeting ‬
‪Volunteering to choke‬
‪Leaving me breathless ‬
‪Yet, unwilling to cope‬
‪Taking a slide ‬
‪Down a slippery ***** ‬
‪I’m at my wits end‬
‪And at the end of my rope‬
‪Until I quit once and for all‬
‪Because death is no joke‬

The ruler that can measure love
And compromise the silence
Is one that celebrates your memories
And stands there in defiance
It hones in on your deepest fears
Then forms a new alliance
To counteract the wayward thoughts
Then come to a compliance
And if you lose your train of thought
And you resort to only violence
Then register your fists, and make sure that they’re licensed

The night sky is overwhelming
If you consider the details
An infinity of stars
And constellation tales
Sailing on the ocean
No wind to push our sails
To march with rudening madness
On the tails of wild gales

I am the noisemaker
The loud, obnoxious sound
That heightens the awareness
Of those that stand around
Putting off pretenders
The defenders behind masks
That reside and hide in solitude
From questions no one asks

I am beloved by those around me
They accept me as I am
I am blessed to call them family
With a handful of close friends
Their encouragement astounds me
Always applauding my attempts
To reach the stars above me
And to give my very best

Your silence whispers only secrets
Should I ignore it?
Should I explore it?
Should I wake and greet the day?
Or should I unlock a window
Open it, and pray?
While I listen to all your secrets
As means of an escape

I know I know too little
A minuscule amount
In order to commingle
Without having a doubt
Just some basic knowledge
So I can fit in
And communicate with others
Behind a crooked grin
Showing I have interest
In the subject that’s at hand
Spoken very slowly
So that I can understand

Morning dew
Thoughts of you
While ambling through the park
A foggy mist
A dreamt up kiss
A hookup after dark
Under dim lit skies
Is where courage lies
Hoping there’s a spark
To ignite on cue
As our desires grew
And for new adventures to embark

The waves break to form a mist
Against the violence in the sea
Where head on head collisions
Are a common sight to see
Their magnitude, tremendous
With power to be sure
It’s a spectacle on full display
And its natural state is pure

I rise from where I slept
Morning breakfast’s prepped
Lighthearted conversation
Not too heavy or in-depth
Coffee and a biscuit
Or a scone to set the tone
Maybe, a spot of tea
To put our minds at ease
And discuss the coming day
How to do it, and in what way

There’s become something evident
That’s to my own detriment
I feel like it’s just a matter of time
Before I meet my maker
It’s no maker or breaker
The punishment just fits the crime
In a world with corruption
Lies and disruption
We failed in a lasting design
Evil roams free
Despite faith or belief
Which makes it not such a difficult bind
On one hand I leave earth
Of which I’ve hated since birth
Because my situation
Felt beyond my control
But what could I do?
I was young, with no clue
And I never had a sense of self-worth
Now that I’m older
I’ve got pain in my shoulder
And I haven’t accomplished a thing
I’ve fought and I’ve clawed
Excalibur sword
But I’m sick
And I’m too tired to swing
I know a likes just a tap
Not to sound like a sap
Or make you feel like you’re being kept on a string
But believe it or not
Just to sweeten the ***
I’m raffling off my old set of wings

Flowers wilting, peddles fall
The sun behind the clouds
Heavy thunder trembling
Lightning all around

Electric bolts sent by Zeus himself
Disregards the poor, the wealth
Waiting by the windowsill
A gray day and its stubborn will

Light the flame within your soul
The bright and vibrant inner glow
The need to fight
The need to know

The sunshine reaches out to grow
It’s strength it’s force stronger than stone
Contemplating the unknown
Where trees now stand, fully grown

My thoughts are in the distance
I am humble, yet prepared
For an unexpected bounty
That I’ve been made aware
A beam of light, a shedded tear
Can make my woes all disappear
A cry for help, on stomach bare
Bounds overstepped, I do not dare
On eggshells now I walk in fear
For words are spoken with utmost care
Hands together for a moment shared
I breach the seal and breathe fresh air

I hurt my knee when I fell
I felt faint like a spell
A collision between me and the floor
I had a bit of concern
When my leg twist and turned
Now it doesn’t hurt anymore
My balance grew stable
And now that I’m able
To walk when before I could run
I don’t mind it though
I come and I go
At least I can still have some fun

I am not alone
Despite my empty room
I am not a hopeless man
Which loneliness consumes
I devour every second
Of every moment of each day
And I’ll always have a comeback
For anything I have to say
I take comfort in my solace
The peace is music to my ears
I don’t waste my time with mundane rhymes
That I’ve been writing down for years
And if I choose to share it
It’ll be with words upon a page
That releases any tension
Or aggressive pent up rage
I still strive for my happiness
But I’m a bird inside a cage
That wants to stretch his feathers
And make a decent wage
Shall I conform and be resilient?
Shall I choose to trust again?
Or shall I continue on the path I’ve chosen
And stay my only friend?

I love the things you say
When you’re lying next to me
You help me to explore my dreams
And the places we’ll see

Your smile is all inviting
The creases in your cheeks
Your eyes are so enticing
The whole package; everything

Your beauty is boundless
Your essence unique
Your presence is essential
To make me complete

No hell or high water
Could make me retreat
To a life that’s without you
It would mean my defeat

We could never be equals
You’re as strong as I’m weak
Brace yourself for a windfall
If it’s chaos you seek

I’m the seeker of angels
Not a lost son of thieves
You kneeled down beside me
In my greatest need

I’ll always be grateful
Words we needn’t speak
Our love is what binds us
And that is what’s key

They cannot divide us
Despite the havoc we wreak
It’s what’s inside us
It’s our way, our technique

When you combine us
It’s strength at its peak
It’s the burden we bear
And yet, I seek no relief

Slight of hand
Twist of fate
A hundred grand
Perpetuate

Millionaire
Only fate
Washed away
Disintegrate

A moments time
Way too late
Well defined
Retaliate

Easy come, easy go
Focus, concentrate
Roll along the ebb and flow
Lend a hand, participate

Join a club, join a team
Go to school, graduate
Have a voice, make a scene
Say it loud, emancipate

I didn’t cast a shadow
I only cast a stone
Into a sea of forgotten dreams
Then contemplated all that’s known
All throughout the universe
Passed the clouds and stars
Into other galaxies
Past Jupiter and Mars
Into a whole new dimension
Where shadows don’t exist
Far from home and all alone
It’s a shame that I’ll be missed
But that’s how it goes
What’s bare; exposed
Out into the atmosphere
Not wearing the right clothes
Until I’m ****** into the vortex
The blackest of black holes
Because that is where my destination
Keeps stifling my growth

It’s the illusion of protrusion
A not so subtle hint
Something that’s so massive
You barely need to squint
It’s visually appealing
It’s precious, worth a mint
It’s worthy of chasing after
Whether a marathon or sprint
There is no serendipity
There is no second chance
Only becoming a believer
Based off of happenstance

With our backs turned to the waves
Tanning on a sun filled day
We adhere to what the body craves
And reap rewards, within restrains
Sounds of seagulls
Crashing waves
Pose for pictures
Snap away
To replay
The memories made
That we’d never wish to trade

When I look into your eyes
I see the deepest darkest depths
That goes on for an eternity
I see tears that have been wept
I see empowerment like no other
No wilt or run for cover
I see passion on a monumental scale
I see resilience in your efforts
That culminates your days
I see a bright and better future
Filled with love and praise
That is what I want for you
To overcome and to be free
And to live a life worth living
That is what I’d like to see

Release is near approaching
Counting down the days
To be free and be redeemed
For the weak in which he prayed
He’s no longer stuck in his old ways
His mind is clear of sin
At least he’d have you think
As he says so with a grin 😈

He surely has audacity
He’s brash, but somehow rich
He’s wired differently than all the rest
But sometimes there’s a glitch
He’s selling cars, his stocks are high, there’s rumors on the street
He’ll do away with what we say
So we must be careful what we tweet