Lying in the trees
Behind the leaves and shrubs
A feline leopards spots
And her two fresh spotted cubs
Lying in wait, but always alert
Not thinking of dinner, but what’s for dessert
A feathery pheasant?
Perhaps just might do
To pluck from the sky
From whence it once flew

He gathered all his knowledge
Of what it means to be
The center of attraction
Without causing a scene
He wrestled with rejection
While still chasing his dreams
Crying for salvation
Unafraid to scream
He picked up all the pieces
While learning how to breathe
And upon further consideration
In a harsh reality
He shouted towards the heavens
Dropping to his knees
Begging and repeating
On just how much it means
To be dependent on the outcome
Of a long forgotten dream

Art is motivational
Creation by design
An opened door philosophy
Keyed into your mind
Color, contrast, illusions
Bended squiggly lines
Shapes turn into new energy
Giving form its life

Blind leading the blind
A tale as old as time
Hate breads hate
We ourselves create
Because we welcome in the lies

‪The fires lit‬
‪The sparkles fly‬
‪The only question is‬…
‪For how much time? ‬
‪Enjoy the moment ‬
‪While it lasts ‬
‪Memories, they form our past‬
‪See brilliant colors ‬
‪In the moments shared‬
‪It can’t be purchased ‬
‪By a billionaire ‬
‪It’s celebrations ‬
‪It’s feelings felt‬
‪And being at peace with yourself ‬

or run rampant
Act a fool
Decide the rules don’t apply to you
be resistant
Runamuck
Maybe you’ll have better luck
But always question
Never trust
The world we live
Is not kind and just
Be resourceful
Be aware
Try not to be caught unprepared

And if life hits you
Disregard, don’t react
They’ll just drink up the teardrops
Then manipulate facts
Use wit if you have it
Wisdom reveals gold
Someone once said that
That shattered the mold
An out of box thinker
Who’s expression is art
That can’t be hung on the wall
But felt in your heart
A pendulum *******
Not a battle, a dance
of light and dark shadows
While giving patience a chance

The astronaut had landed
First foot to touch the ground
He planted his flag
He’d constantly brag
And he’d walk around town pretty proud
But that was back then
And today is today
And no further progress
Has ever been made
It’s such a shame
But he’s not to blame
He did all that he could, if not more

A young girl and her tutu
Class this afternoon
Dreaming of a pirouette
Lightness and aloof
Performing a ballon
On center stage
Dancing for invisible onlookers
In a crowded room
Aspiring to take flight
Graceful as a arabesque
Dreaming of the day
She’ll one day pass the test

A casket in a wasteland
Placed on powdered snow
Left to be discovered
In a hundred years or so
The chest adorned with carvings
Flowers, skulls, and bones
Shut tight, not to be opened
Just to perish under stone
Closed off from the elements
To ensure safe passage home
Or spend and eternity, never to be found
Left in solitude; alone

My ‪first kiss is with my coffee ‬
‪To wake and start the day‬
‪It’s strong pungent aroma ‬
‪Is by far the only way‬
‪To be approached at morning ‬
‪Before I’ve had my sip‬
‪Is to gamble, and put your life at risk‬
‪Before my coffee hits my lips‬
It’s brewed with love
The grinds are pure
From overseas
It came ashore
To be put in my cup
So that I may drink it up

Bending like bows
In the midsummer breeze
There’s the trembling of aspens
The tall skinny trees
They’re armed with their arrows
They rear back and take aim
Then the arrows fly to the heavens
Come wind or come rain

In the vineyard of ripe vine grapes
The grapes drape to the ground
They’re fresh and sweet, to drink or eat
And they sell it by the pound
Grapes may come in different shades
In different sizes too
But some may say they’re best with age
Under cork and *****

It goes by in a second
In a single blinking eye
Everything you’ve worked for
Stolen, or connived
Gone along the wayside
The blue sky way up high
It’s hard to make an argument for
The reason that we try
I guess the fun is in collecting memories
Until the day we die

We’re real close to the bakery
They’re practically our neighbor
I go there almost every day
They’re moments that I savor
I have some coffee and some toast
I like their coffee more than most
They’re always pleasant
Kind, and sweet
And they always keep an empty seat

The inner glow of oval eternity
Saturated in love
A child’s first communion
Connecting with the above
Expressing every phenomenon within
Telepathically relayed
And just before the moments gone
Can a bond be made

Time, it is fleeting
Memories fade
But that doesn’t mean that the pain goes away
The ticking of time
The minutes, they pass
But the pain is resilient
And the misery lasts
Long into the future
Despite what has passed
We must remain civil
And always show class
Regardless of all damage
That disable and ****
Time isn’t lenient
But is gone in a flash
There’s no time for healing
It controls and consumes
Our life or the lack of
To escape and elude
All of the hurt
All the abuse
We give to ourselves
To deny our own truth

Freedom is a fallacy
We conjure in our minds
It’s the mask we wear for the unaware
That helps us live our daily lives
A mirage for the alien
Lying doormat in our skin
That’s been with us since we were born
And crucifies our sins
A departure from benevolence
The collective human race
That stands there at the finish line
Laughing in our face.

The wilted flower
That reeks of gloom
Never had its choice to choose
Only memories of a forgotten youth
Remembering the first time it bloomed
On a summers day, late afternoon
Cheered on by the grass and dew
And from the soil from whence it grew
With dreams of stars and lit up moon
The flower dies to escape the truth
And takes with it everything it knew

Laughter is my medicine
It cures my saddest days
Instead of tears or blood I shed
It enlightens with a phrase
A joke or two
To lift my mood
And put a smile on my face
It leaves me in a happy state
And steadies up the pace
It cures my funk
But who’d of thunk
It would keep me so in tune
With the universe
As it aligns
Under stars and moon

An eagerly awaited walk
Through the woods, past trees
A little boy with his trusty dog
Scurry through the leaves
Autumn shows it’s colors
Weather perfect to wear jeans
In the woods, they whisper
Their secrets in the breeze

I haven’t been derailed
I haven’t gone off-course
I am set in my ways
Freely and unforced

I could have given up
I could be laid to rest
I’ve overfilled my cup
With nothing but the best

I’ve decided to lay low
Not be self absorbed
Sought my inner glow
Hidden, undisturbed

I’ve filled my head with lies
Things I don’t believe
I’ve never broken stride
Reluctant to concede

I’ve gone about my day
Curious and free
I’ve always found a way
It’s completely up to me

No one there to lend a hand
No one to break my fall
I’ve never given into chance
I’m resourceful after all

I am who I want to be
Admired, yet unkept
If you knew me, you’d agree
I’m worthy of respect

I’m rare, one of a kind
There’s no other quite like me
Your friendship I’d decline
That’s me just being me

I hold myself in high regard
But inevitably, I’m cursed
Going through life’s daily grind
Each move unrehearsed

I set the stage with props
Without being coerced
Making a good wage
Full, about to burst

Scattered all around
Puzzled like an ***
Jumped over leaps and bounds
And I’ve done it all with class

The taste of love is sweet
It dribbles and it drips
Down your tongue, passed your lung, when entered through your lips 👄
It’s a heartbeat pounding quickly
It’s butterflies and nerves
Giving her your everything
All you think that she deserves
Going that extra mile
To make a difference in her day
And using the three words every girl wants you to say
The three words they want to hear the most
Till it echoes in their ears
Until everybody knows it
As it’s shouted loud and clear

I became a poet when the hurt was too deep
When I stood out from the crowd like a black sheep
When in the mirrors reflection, I did not like what I saw
When I saw in myself an abundance of flaws
That is when I took to pen and to ink
To release my ideas of what I thought and I think
My poems are my savior
The releasing of pain
My thoughts on to paper
That help me explain
What it is in my mind that I must refrain
That I shouldn’t feel awkward or even ashamed

It was scary for a moment
This giant heap of bones
Talking to the red dressed girl
Completely bare; exposed
Dreary day to pave the way
To unexpected bliss
The skeleton without a heart
Leaned in for a kiss

He overcame a bout with psychosis
Betraying the brain in his skull
It drove him to fancy dying
It broke him, left nothing, null

He recovered and became famous
Through persistence, he made it all work
He’s now a hot rising artist
Who’s got fans that all go berserk

Bunches of buttons
Some old and some new
Worn in a fashion
That best describes you
Whether yellow, or orange, silver, or blue
Some with four holes
Most have just two
Designer buttons
To pick through and choose
Then sew them on tight
Because they’re easy to lose

Pristine and deliberate
Champagne on ice
Jewels in the jewelry
Were enough to entice
They sparkled and gleamed
Catching the eye of the queen
With the jeweler now seen
He had accomplished his dream
So he fashioned a locket
Made of diamonds and gold
Exquisite and gaudy
For all to behold
It was welcomed with awe
An inspiring piece
Of art and of beauty
His proud new release
His gift was accepted
With joy and with glee
By the new queen to be
A princess in waiting
By law and decree
An innocent soul
A sweet little girl
Not astute yet to notice
The ways of the world
The darkness behind sunlight
The crooks and the thieves
They take with no conscience  
They do as they please
Her locket gave her comfort
She adored its design
She took pleasure in knowing
It was one of a kind

She passed along the note
She herself wrote
Grinning, as it was passed
Trying not to gloat
She knew she’d strike a cord
To be loved and adored
She’d do anything to prove her love
Like swallowing a sword
Or maybe not so drastic
But that’s what she’s leaning towards

She crossed over the brickyard
To reach the café
With the rain trickling down
On a gray day in May
April showers had passed
Until present day
As the rain never lasts
Nor do the clouds ever stay
To the café for coffee or tea
Where the sun always shines
Though Reluctantly

Angry eyes
That hide the fear
With danger lurking
Far and near
They tell a tale
Of good and bad
Lost, confused
Angry, mad
Held captive by
A silent stare
That grabs ahold
But is light as air
Constructed
Now under repair
It matters not
Whether here or there

Let me gratify your needs
Let me spin your wheels
Let me ****** you for an eternity
So you know just how it feels
Let me caress your neck
Let me whisper in your ear
Let me sing my song in harmony
Well enough to hear
Let me kiss your lips
Let me feel your hair
Let me grip you firm and squeeze you
Showing you I care
Let us walk the meadows
Let us stroll the beaches sand
Let us gaze into each other’s eyes
Exactly where we stand

Our thoughts were contemporaneous
Visions of themselves
There was no need to look further
No reason in which to delve
To go deeper into meaning
While wishing you farewell
But I’d go to any measure
As to never kiss and tell

I want to be a positive force for good
I want my thoughts and my feelings to be understood
I want to express it so you can digest
How we can all grow, go forth, and progress
I want to live in a world
That accepts and provides
Where no one is hungry
And no one’s deprived
Where people are people
Not hand picked by God
Who’s only lead us astray
No matter how hard we ****
Yes, I’m a savior
But so are you, if you choose
Your voice is my equal
When we share the same views
A revolution is brewing
Smell the air, read a chart
It’s time for a change
Something new, a fresh start
I hope to capture that moment
Through emotion and art
For I too am loving
With a very big heart

I’m distraught but unabashed
My futures in the trash
I wagered every dime I had
All my hard earned cash
I have little to no chance
Of regaining all my cash
So I’ll start again
And be back in a flash
I’ve taken my last stance
On money and romance
So I guess I’ll have to reassess my evil ways

Gently breathing
Sparkling air in ghostly specter
Cool night upon us
Crystal symphonic chimes
Dangling like a hunters spear
Dangerous; stiff
Unpredictable
Their beauty enticing
To the touch
Hints of baby blue hues
With red droplets of pain
Due to curiosity
And poor judgement

She was beautifully accoutered
Donning lavish clothes
She had the perfect image
And was seldom indisposed
She caught the eye of many
She was reserved and shy
But when no one was looking
She’d run away and cry

I dove into the ocean
The dry land I wouldn’t miss
It was my every last intention
To steal a mermaids kiss
That’s when I saw the creature
Would I finally get my wish
To defy the laws of nature
And sink down into bliss

I stare at the fading horizon
On the beach with the wind in my hair
On a seemingly endless adventure
Without a doubt or a care
I pursue all that which has been taken
I’m mindful of tragic events
But if I never chase what I’m after
I’ll be living a life with regrets

I hide beneath the trees, like it’s my own forbidden forest
I nestle under shade to cool my soul
I use rocks to hide my presence
In a mist like evanescence
Because the sun that’s beating down will take its toll
I hide away from others
I seclude to gain my peace
I find solace in the forest
Among the rocks and leaves
I justify my silence as I peer out from the hedge
I see a waterfall and I bathe at waters edge
I focus on my yin and yang
And I wallow with my spirit
And sometimes I scream out loud as hell, so everyone can hear it

‪Multicultural hands at arms‬
‪Come together to form a bond ‬
‪Nonjudgmental; colorblind ‬
‪Is exactly where we aim to strive‬
‪These are our sisters‬
‪And our brothers‬
‪That come from dads‬
‪And worried mothers‬
‪Across our nation‬
‪Across the land ‬
‪Arm in arm‬
‪Hand in hand‬

People just want to be free
People like you and me
To hear what we’ve got to say
Exercising our freedom of speech
I don’t think it’s too much to ask
I don’t think it’s much of a reach
With our own radical ideas
Our own poignant philosophies
We need less political stages
We need more dancing in streets
More messages of peace
While ending police brutality
For fear of being taken under siege

Wake up, stand up and fight
Know the laws of the land
Know your God given rights
Separated we don’t stand a chance
People of the world unite
No more stories of victims at large
Dead cause they got shot up on sight
No more running around scared
Separated by black and white
We need unity
Unity
Unity
Unity
That’s right!


By Jason Klenetsky

Clumps of fluff
Is not enough
For a gift of your true love
Shower her
With gold and jewels
And other gifts thereof
That’s the start
To her heart
When Cupid points his bow
And shoots his arrows in the air
Through the clouds below

Sometimes my love for you is not always what it seems
But I’ll love you for eternity awake or in my dreams
You’re my moon and stars
My sparkle and my gleam
My lovely lady lover
That will always reign supreme

‪The fun is in the journey ‬
‪Passing town to town ‬
‪Seeing peoples faces‬
‪Out there in the crowd ‬

‪The fun is in the journey ‬
‪Always on the move‬
‪To a specific destination ‬
‪Or wherever they so choose
‬
‪The fun is in the journey‬
‪To the city up the road‬
‪To a beach somewhere in Mexico‬
‪Or to other parts unknown‬

I express with finesse
The mood I inflect
That would in other words vary
And make them suspect
But in turn, I surrender
And give freely at will
The key to the cupboard
To give you your fill
I’m unattached an unbound
By the forces that be
So come take my hand
And let’s run to the sea
To the bluest of oceans
To the warm setting sun
To the chains that would bind me
But alas, there are none

Separated to her own detriment
And a yearning for her man
Her thoughts are all consuming
Still she fails to understand
The nature of the forces
For the powers that be
She’ll harbor her resentments
For an eternity
As to why he had to go
Why he had to leave
He simply went to work
But still she aches and grieves
She cannot bear detachment
She can hardly breathe
She’s in love without her lover
With notions preconceived

You’re my motivation
My everything, my song
I hold you on a pedestal
Right where you belong
You’re my energy, my muse
My bright and shining star
That leads me from the darkness
Back to where you are

Fancy as a flower
Uncommon in it’s use
Pandering and prodding
Needing to be spruced
Petal to the metal
I’m borderline amused
Purple as an iris
Suspecting it’s a ruse
Knowing all along
Its free without the proof
While seeking ample examples
That solidify the truth

Enamored with the orange glow
In ones perceptive line of view
Eyes meet the horizon
As eyes will sometimes do
Standing at the rock face; bluff
Cool breeze, nearing dusk
Bundled in emotions arms
Cannot do the moment just