The news was in the paper
There in black-and-white
The stories that unfolded
Some written out of spite
Changer of the narrative
The Duke of written word
Facts form very suddenly
When word of mouth is heard

If my mind is where my thoughts are kept
Then the gutters where my thoughts get swept
Down the drain beneath my feet
Blatant, yet discrete
I push forth, though I go without
To me it’s all been one big drought
It’s still all I ever think about
Yet it eludes me all the same
I hope to one day settle down
To be happy when I look around
Feet firmly planted on the ground
Not feeling any shame
I’m not sure of what’s in store for me
But I’ll be ready when I need to be
It’s not as easy as one, two, three
But I guess I can’t complain
I’ll look for opportunities
For things they’ve done for centuries
I’ll re-organize my priorities
Whether in sunshine or in rain
I’ll put my savings in a trust
To do everything I must
To be taken serious
Not for riches or for fame
It’s the person that I want to be
The person staring back at me
By avoiding a catastrophe
And breaking free from chains
It’s the vision I see for myself
The picture of perfect health
I’ll play the hand that I was dealt
And finish out the game

I’m baffled by your beauty
Your body, I’d caress
With a kiss upon your forehead
In your pretty summer dress
Your legs are long and perfect
Large bosoms on your chest
Hair is long and golden
And I’m not easily impressed
But you are picture perfect
Your future, I’d invest
Let’s take your dreams and your fantasies
And we’ll disregard the rest

Making Waves


You’re too young to understand
There aren’t enough supplies to equal the demand
The growing population has gotten out of hand
The earth isn’t big enough, we need to expand

The world is a conglomerate
Companies own the land
They draw our attention
They’re the ones in command
If you don’t fall in line,
They’ll tell Uncle Sam

They’ve got us by the *****
I just hope to withstand
The strong violent nature
That I’ve seen firsthand

Go and buy their solutions
They’ve got all the name brands
This is how they drew it up
It’s all gone as planned

Keep the rich rich
Don’t let the poor take a stand
Keep them repressed, confused, and bland

Every single day, I pray and I pray
Wishing there was something I could do or say
That might make a difference
Where there’s a will there’s a way

It’s time we set in motion
There’s little time to explain
Let’s take a page from the ocean
And go make some waves.

I am the seeker
The master of thieves
I spew propaganda
With the greatest of ease
I’m out on the cusp
Propped up and perched
I looked all around
I scoured, I searched
I found what I sought
Covered in dirt
Further from me
Yet, closer to earth

Skies of blue
And a reddish hue
Lights the horizon up in flames
Just a hint of daylights rest
Is all that now remains
Darkness falls overhead
Like a curtain on a stage
But the bridge linked to your beating heart
Will never be the same

You left me here to starve
Hungry for your love
I’m famished, yet resourceful
When push comes to shove
I’ll get the fire going
Make sure to stir the ***
I’m craving every morsel
I have or haven’t got
You tantalize my tastebuds
Yet you’re somehow bitter sweet
Tenderized and savory
Like expensive meat
You’re delicious and delectable
At least, I imagine you to be
You’re sugar filled and delicate
And a million calories

There’s no sliver of damnation
It’s take it all or naught
In battle; under siege
With the several armies that you brought
It’s not a matter of perfection
Or whether it was sought
It’s just a general understanding
Of everything we’re taught

The moon, my favorite muse
That steady rock to climb
That stays firmly on my mind
The moon, though never overused
Stirs up feelings in me and you
On a lake in a canoe
That’s wear my heartbeat’s found
And causes it to pound
Like thunder on my palette

“Never coming home again”
She knew it in her head
The words that she remembered
The things that she heard said
A promise that was broken
When he was pronounced dead
“Never coming home again”
To tuck her into bed
Just some old fond memories
He lived for and help defend

Impressive blue hues
Over breathtaking views
In leu of small clues
Of yesterday’s news
Predicting the weather
From small drops of dew
A pair of old shoes
That the laces are chewed
Thrown in the waste-bin
For something that’s new
To feel the same thing again
As if I had déjà vu

You tug my brittle heartstrings
On course for bitterness
But I’m constantly reminded
That I’ve been truly blessed
So I scour my surroundings
And beat my Djembe drum
To the rhythm of the echoes
And to the beauty I’ve succumb

He was driven to accomplish
All he could with time
He knew it would come to an end
Somewhere down the line
But he pushed to reach his limits
With hopes there’d be a sign
Until one day his heart gave in
Had a heart attack and died
People came from all around
Many of them cried
But he wouldn’t have had all he did
If he had never tried

The quest
To seek and explore
Armed with his binoculars,
A writing pad, and more
To excavate and accumulate
Treasure troves galore
But the hardest part
Is the start
Once you open up the door

They speak to me of love
But I’ve found nothing of the sort
I had great expectations
But life is way too short
I was too stubborn to settle
So I ended up alone
Reflecting back on memories
And the chances that I’ve blown
Though, I haven’t given up
Yes, I still have hope
Of finding my true love
So we can run away; elope

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

He traveled to the mountains peak
Without a word
Without a peep
To meet his idol
Seek relief
A promise that he made to keep
The upward climb
The downward steep
A notch above
A giant leap
Never to except defeat
Or run away, fall back, retreat

I was frozen in a shadow
That was evidently cold
Just doing what came natural
Revealing flesh and bone
I snuck into a crevice
Inside a mountain made of stone
To gather my belongings
In this place that I call home

The leaf of love flows upstream
Seeking to be vindicated
By any and all means
But who would spot it?
A passing leaf gone by
Completely undetectable
Invisible to eyes
Just a leaf in water
Not much of a disguise
Humble, yet methodical
That’s where its beauty lies

If a photo were a poem
It would be of you and you alone
Dim light, do a shadow make
For all that there is at stake
Nooks and crannies;
They take shape
A reflection of what light creates
Quality, in a perfection state
Just long enough to resonate

I remember moments of bliss
Which takes me back to the time
When our two lips kissed
And you became mine
We knew not what love was
But we loved our time shared
Like the games that we played
Hide and seek, truth or dare
Those are the times
Which none can compare
And in your eyes I stared
Like a breath of fresh air

A smile, a wink
Holding hands in the park
Made up of magic
That ignited a spark
Innocent and pure
We danced and we sang
Laughing out loud
Seemingly nothing to gain
Only lighthearted fun
Under trees in the sun
And when all was said and done
Our victories were won
And although they were small
We stood proud and stood tall
Because we had each other
In the fall, after all

She loved the new material
She wore it everyday
As a shirt
As a skirt
In her hair done up with braids
She liked the wavy pattern
It’s colors in the light
That matched up with everything she wore
In daytime or at night
She liked the way that she looked
The fashion and the style
She grinned from ear to ear
With an evanescent smile
Just a small glimmer of happiness
Through these hard and trying times
Conquering all obstacles
Of every make and kind

Spiral cleanser
Warped with spheres
Dissipates throughout the years
Earths gone missing
Down the hole
The more you see, the less you know
Out of our hands
Out of control
I rang the bell
And lost my soul
Through the chute
To parts unknown
Holding on to precious stones
So tight that they turned to coal
Where diamonds hide
And faith runs low
A design flaw
An after glow
Down into the rabbit hole

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

If it were only for a kiss
Together with your face and lips
I’d let it all fall by the wayside
When I got what I wished
And although it would be missed
It’s still high up on my list
To give her space
And comfort for the void

I’ve avoided the places that clutter my mind
While getting lost in the labyrinth
With walls too high to climb
A large maze of my thoughts
With shivers down my spine
In the cold early morning
When I feel most alive

Your attitude’s obtuse
Your posture is oblique
You hide your battle scars
Your methods are unique
I tried my hardest to befriend you
But you turned the other cheek
And it’s impossible to get a read
When you hardly ever speak

We’re both positive and negative
We only rise to fall
For every action there’s a reaction
For every brick, a wall
We stake claim to our surroundings
The world on its axis; spins
Going round and round in circles
Until every loser wins

Do you have a mote of love
Still left in your heart
To steal away my blues
Even if we’re worlds apart
To amplify my mood
After all, it was always you
Whom I actively pursued
The words could not leave my mouth
But it’s long been overdue
So my words come out in song
Where was this feeling all along?
There’s always something wrong
Until there isn’t

The sun is no longer bright
It’s sad, but that is its plight
It’s not said with a grin
That it’s light now burns dim
And now morning looks more like the night

But this is the way of the stars
It’s not Venus, or Saturn, or Mars
It was here for a while,
Adorned with a smile
And it was nice enough to power our cars 

So farewell to all sunny days
It’s time for a new life and change
We’re like rats to the cheese
Paying exorbitant fees
Running like we’re stuck in a maze 

Riveted
At attentions peak
Stunned by natures beauty
On this chilly winters eve
A gentle breeze
That whisks the trees
The simple pleasures
That one receives
In the winded current
That floats about the leaves
Is peace in all its majesty
And timeless memories

Day break walks along the shore
Breaking waves are opened doors
To the sea, a glimpse within
Until the next tide rolls on in
Basking in the suns warm rays
A perfect way to start the day
All while breathing in the salty air
Like no other place can quite compare

Using a metric unit of length
We were all mystified by such courage and strength
The strength that it took
To forge on beyond
And grasp hold of the friendship;
The unbreakable bond
To carry themselves with dignity and with pride
Standing up to naysayers
That would have pushed them aside

She dreams of moonbeams and serenades
As watches her breath in the cold
She has no time for horse play or your charades
She’s adventurous, daring, and bold
A devilish angel
Subtle and sweet
She’ll rip the rug
From right under your feet
She’ll take all your secrets
But at least she’s discrete
She’s more of a woman
Than you’ll ever meet

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

Unlock the doors of perception
Open up your minds eye
Let imagination consume your thoughts
And do, instead of try
Take the leap
The fall runs deep
Further from the sky
Feel release
Say your peace
Then wait for a reply
When an echo’s heard
Help spread the word
May God be on your side
Succeed or fail
Won’t tip the scale
Nor will it decide
On your set course
By means of force
But I forget the reasons why
Nonetheless
We still progress
As we take it all in stride

Atomic and cosmic
I orbit into space
Having never seen before
Such a pretty face
Elegant, yet casual
Personified by grace
I mustn’t let this occasion
Go to any waste
Fair skinned and beautiful
Imperfections, not a trace
Her flowing hair and emerald eyes
Help to justify the chase

He sauntered and he swaggered
His movements were in step
He swung the Jolly Roger
Around his head and neck
He’d been bitten hard with venom
It coursed throughout his veins
And just before it seized him up
He told me his true name:
Skip

Time, it is fleeting
Like dust in the wind
The old must be over
For the new to begin
A gentle reminder
Of another life lived
We rotate our memories
As the world spins
We reach for the stars
Some fall short, but aspire
To live out our dreams
And quench our desires
And we do so with vigor
Full of life, full of hope
Before time expires
At the end of our rope
The circle of life
In the grandest of scales
As some reach acceptance
Where others might fail

The worst part about being lonely is the yearning
The fire in my heart remains burning
I don’t worry about it too much; it’s not concerning
As the dials on the clock continue turning

Most days it doesn’t bother me
Some days it’s overwhelming
To be with another
Just might keep my heart from swelling

It might be worth getting torn apart
Then again, maybe it wouldn’t
It’s hard to say what would come of it
But it seems to be a deterrent

It’s the notion that keeps me going
When the feeling shows it’s face
Loneliness consumes my thoughts
But I know it’s not a race

Only a moment in the scheme of things
A flicker in the night
That has me thinking of my loneliness
That doesn’t feel quite right

Picking up daisies
Pulling petals for fun
Does she love me or not
Could she be the one
Lush lavish landscapes
The knolls and the brooks
It’s her endless kind nature
And her blatant good looks
That draws me near her
That pulls me in
With a gleam in my eye
And the biggest of grins

I’m obstreperous;
Out of control
I raise, when I’m supposed to fold
I answer when I do not know
I stand pat when there’s room to grow
I spew, when I should not show
My sentiments, my overflow
Swept beneath the undertow
And all wrapped up in a big red bow

Disbelief by what we can see with eyes
Or what our brain constructs; contrives
Reality then splits; divides
Into a realm of oneiric dreams
What we perceive as a mirage
Is in fact, pieces of a grand montage
Resorting to both **** and dodge
Euphoric pandemonium

A mix of color
Of browns and reds
Gold and yellow
To paint and spread

Vibrant to the naked eye
The canvas speaks
Of days gone by
And the days that lie ahead
Many things, the canvas said

The only thing the canvas dread
Was to make sure the starving artist’s fed
The artist, who’s face I read
Painted gold, and yellows
browns and reds

She patronized him
In a diminutive way
Harmful connotations
Fully on display
Words became her weapon
She threw daggers with her eyes
It was a heavy on assault
With no room for compromise
Then the room got silent
There grew a puddle on the floor
Nothing left but red footprint tracks
Heading out the door

Vicious and vivacious
Altogether mean
She’s a ***** Casanova
That smashes hopes and dreams
A master of her craft
Tinkerer of schemes
A teller of little lies
That all seem to believe
She cherishes her wins
Defiant in defeat
She’s the epitome of evil
Devouring every man she meets