You looked away
As I stared into your soul
Peeling back the layers
As far as they can go
Searching for your inner you
The you that you control
Waiting for the answer
That only you could know
Like a flailing human torso
Swaying to and fro
A natural born disaster
With a shiny bow

There’s beauty in a silhouette
Despite the eyes I’ve never met
Her form takes shape and screams neglect
From lack of love to great extent
There’s the shadow of a marionette
A puppet on a string quartet
A solo act in-lieu of a duet
For someone who’s been heaven sent
The surest thing, the safest bet
The highest highs, the slow descent
Of lofty goals and warm sunsets
Instead, exists another ill content

Gentle whispers on a breezy eve
Past the amber trees and leaves
In the cloudless meadow by the brook
Planted firmly inside a hollowed nook
It’s there I dare to seek out dreams
And eye the fish that swim upstream
I watch in awe
As they persevere
And reflect on all I hold most dear

Nothings so divine
As turning water into wine
A practice that’s gone on before our time
Taking no more than a sup
We drink from golden cups
And look for others easy enough to find
To stew with us a brew
One or maybe two
Down the hatch and up the shoot
Biting off more than you could chew

They had a bond
Both wolf and girl
They gazed into each other’s eyes
They were each other‘s world
They had a connection that could be seen
They shared each other‘s hopes and dreams
With words unspoken they could express
Compassion with the girls finesse
The wolf a gray and white fur coat
The girl brunette, with a bright red tote
They a pair, as the townsmen stared
Walking side by side they so dared
Without a thought, without a care
No friendship could quite compare
On one Sunday afternoon
The wolf chased down a large raccoon
He grabbed him by his head and ears
And the poor girl broke out into tears
From that day it became clear
The girl must sever ties with what she held most dear.

Uncovered in the rain
To help saturate the pain
And watch as all the teardrops
Go swirling down the drain
Packed up in a suitcase
Where the precious cargo soaks
Will they drown in innocence
And dash away all hopes?
Or have a brighter future
By getting shown the ropes?

I’m in line on the runway waiting to take flight. Not sure where I’ll be landing or what the weather will be like. Will I reach my destination? Will I get up off the ground? Will I slowly make my way or will I reach the speed of sound? Will I seek out self-destruction and contribute to my own demise? Will I believe in all I hear or what I see with my own eyes? Will my life be good to me?
Will I grow up strong?
Or will I be proven right for what I knew all along?

The mirror shows the face I almost know
I seem to recognize from a long time ago
He looks familiar, like a guy I once knew
But I’d never dare to take a step or walk a day in his shoes
He had it rough growing up
But he made it out fine
He stayed under the radar and never did time
Except for the time in his head
And the struggle within
And feeling discomfort inside his own skin
That I can’t handle
That’s when I quit
Cause who the hell has any time for that ****?

I’ll love him till the end
My imaginary friend
Who’s looked after me ever since I was a child
He’s missing his glass eye
Which was picked on, ****, and pried
His stuffing has been falling out for years
In a strange turn of events
I picked up and I left
On a secret journey of forgotten tears

She’s lying in an empty field
On a bed of grass and leaves
Alone to daydream freely
About things no one believes
No one will take her seriously
Her thoughts, her hopes, her dreams
So she lies in wait, as her mind creates
An elaborate flawless scheme

Black and white
And neon lights
Vivid colors
Stars and stripes
Brighter days
And dim lit nights
Undiscovered
Or in plain sight
To be revealed
When the moments right

Tranquility of the infinite
The all-knowing center eye
For the dream that lasts eternity
To live before we die
To avoid the tempting darkness
By capturing the light
And to harness it eternally
From morning dusk till night

I think one day I’ll cease to breathe
Watch from above while family grieves
Move on with the passing breeze
And fly among the stars
These are things I often see
In a lucid thought, or a vivid dream
Never quite sure which way to lean
Knowing not for sure

A kiss for the ages
An epic embrace
A long lasting voyage
Through time and through space
An infinite journey
Towards what can’t be replaced
It’s the thrill of the hunt
The thrill of the chase
Having the courage
To come face to face
If just for the moment
That it all gets erased

She wore a diamond gown
A million dollar dress
She still wore a scowl
And looked very distressed  
A spoiled rotten diva
Who never gets impressed
Daddy’s little princess
Says so on her chest
Looking for a suitor
By all accounts, be my guest

It happens around midnight
When the clock strikes twelve
Such a specific time of day
To be chiming from the shelf
Cuckoo bird peeking out
Percision and precise
Right on time
As it’s designed
A magnificent device

‪Waiting for the love to come‬
‪With a fire in my heart that yearns‬
‪Longing for a warm embrace ‬
‪Invade her space, come face to face‬

‪Waiting for the love to come ‬
‪In my whispers can you hear‬
‪A poem from the depths of my soul‬
‪That defeats my greatest fear‬

Waiting for the love to come
To share with my desires
And quench my thirst and appetite
While extinguishing the fires

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

The shadow man
Is the man
Behind the saxophone
His cap is on
His cheeks are red
And hot ****, he’s in the zone!
Now shadow man
Has some fans
That came to watch the show
He plays with heart
He plays like art
And you know he plays with soul!

The seashell washed ashore
That rode in on the tide
Looking for a hermit crab
To seek shelter inside
A cover for protection
A most welcoming host
Then to head back to the ocean
And vanish off the coast

The dessert was dressed and garnished
With a wafer, thin and crisp
Eaten by the mayor
Who spoke with a small lisp
He gobbled up the sweets
Then went on to make a speech
Of how to build up unity
And whom he’d like to reach
The children in the city
To the homeless on the streets
He told anyone who’d listen
And with that, he packed the seats
It’s how he swayed the voters
The election his to keep
Winning in a landslide
Will history repeat?

Time is of the essence
It’s time to expedite my love
Before time is gone forever
Lost or lack thereof
There’s a bounty for your kisses
You’re most extraordinaire and fair
I could court you like a gentleman
Or hug you like a bear

If home is where the heart is,
Then I am broken hearted
Home is where I long to be,
That’s where it all started
Home with trees and fences,
Family, and friends
Ever since I left; departed
My hearts been on the mend

I can’t comprehend it fully
What it takes to be a bully
It isn’t something I would ever do
They belittle the small and weak
Then turn the other cheek
And acts like that, really get me fumed
They say “be the bigger man”
But I say take a stand
And deliver with one punch a sonic boom

Mother nature on full display
By way of a tidal-wave
Enamored by its splendor
This heavyweight contender
The power it possesses
And the obliteration rendered
Washing away our memories
Our future, our dreams
Mother Nature is by no means
As innocent as she seems

He begged her to stay quiet
He had a lot to lose
He gave an ultimatum
An honest chance to choose
She chose a lavish lifestyle
Loud pocketbooks and shoes
He had plans to trick her
An elaborate, calculated ruse
But the tension grew too heavy
What if he’s accused!?
For pushing her off the building
Then blaming it on the boos
He took some time to ponder
What on earth to do
Then he made up, in his mind
To never tell the truth

She huddled in the corner
She cuddled in the sheets
She asked her Lord and savior
If the two of them could meet
She promised to be casual
Quite and discrete
In a proper manner
On a getaway retreat
Just to talk about the weather
And have something sweet to eat
Not to talk about harsh subjects  
That I wouldn’t dare repeat
Or to match wits on a topic
Of which I can’t compete
But rather sit around and get some sun
In the summer heat

I once was fresh and vital
Young and full of pep
I’d climb up the highest peak
Leaping each and every step
But today I sing a different tune
I sleep while I’m awake
And perish with unripened fruit
Now that I’m a dried up grape

I open my eyes
And I’m mesmerized
By the beauty I’m laying beside
I jumped and I leapt
For the love you’d accept
Through masks and other forms of disguise
I slept and I dreamt
Of my failed attempts
And that is why…
There was one shoe left on the step
By someone I’m inclined to despise

The sun creeps over the horizon
Shines down on the sea
As if the sun were shy at first
Mixed in with curiosity
Yet, grows bolder with each moment
That goes passing by
Until finally, the sun is full in sight
Covering the sky

We drifted into the moment
Two passing ships gone by
Out into the great beyond
Under darkened skies
We drift into the horizon
Chasing after the sun
But it vanishes and is gone
Finished, complete, done

There’s nowhere left to run and hide
When two worlds collide
Just time left to say goodbye
Wiping tears away from eyes
As a race we did some good
We even landed on the moon
But alas, we all went quietly
One doomsday afternoon

The crowd stood still in awe
But what they failed to understand
Is that no rules or laws were broken
Just some slight of hand
A card trick or two
A disappearing act
Step aside folks
And enjoy the ride
As he pulls a rabbit from his hat

I want to wake up in my dreams
sail the seven seas
Put paint on the canvas
Make a masterpiece
I want to wake up in my dreams
Flying over trees
Dancing with the butterflies
hair blowing in the breeze
I want to wake up in my dreams
where the outcome comes with ease
I want to take each day as if my last
and let my soul be free

Naked, I’m here baring all
When I tripped, I never knew how far I’d fall
I tried to be evasive
But my captors were persuasive
I couldn’t know that they would have the gall
To pluck me for no reason
Now I have a lesion
Going up and down the back of my skull

What seemed to be misunderstood
Wasn’t nearly as such
With translational importance
He seemed so out of touch
Reality was of no consequence
It bashed his ego hard
With dysfunction at an all time high
His reputation became marred

Poetry are words
That cannot heal the pain
They can describe it, well, in full detail
Unshackled, bound by chains
If used proper and correctly
They can change a point of view
Attain what they’re after
In whichever form they choose
But that defeats the purpose
Of their task, their common goal
That holds with it, the meaning
Of every living soul
A comparable ambivalence
On a common level ground
That echoes what’s inside of us
And lifts us when we’re down

I fancied a time when two became one
When all of the grey clouds made way for the sun
I know there will be another tomorrow
But that doesn’t guarantee an end to my sorrow
But I’ve let it go. I’ve let it move on.
Time escalates until all of it’s gone
So why hold onto baggage
That you could rid and discard
So that you can free up your hands
And swing really hard
You may even connect and push someone back
Be a voice for the voiceless
Aim high and attack
Never surrender, never retreat
Keep building bridges
With wood and concrete
So that it may be sturdy
Stand high and *****
Reaching out to the people
To help them connect

To you, I propose
To join me; making one
Together, we’ll fulfill our dreams
For my heart you’ve won
Please accept this token
A token of my love
A ring that’s made to shine
Just like the stars above
May it bring us peace and joy
May it free our minds
From now until eternity
Or until the end of time

My hand in father’s hand  
As we stroll beneath the trees
Up and down the dirt path road
Amidst the evergreens
Which branch out near the bottom
Sharp and pointy at the top
Housing forest animals
Like Mother Nature’s prop
My fathers hand so strong
Grips hard and firm like steel
A kind and gentle man at heart
But his presence you can feel
We dip into the shadows
Until we disappear
Then resume our nature walk on foot
Strolling in the clear

Freedom isn’t free
But all we want is more
When all the world can see
Is just another casualty of war
Between methodical submissions
To our ideals placed on hold
We’re all zombies walking aimlessly
Doing what we’re told
But I can sense the future
Past the horizon up ahead
No longer am I filled with hope
No, instead I’m filled with lead
Working for the minimum
Hungry, trying to get fed

Under the fog
In blades of grass
The bunny must decide
To continue on his current path
Or to hop and hide
Danger’s always lurking
Predators often thrive
He must do what he can
To continue to survive

The stigma of my hysteria
Is a rollercoaster of a ride
The ups and downs
The ins the outs
And also side to side
It’s enough to make one nauseous
Completely sick to death
Not knowing how to cope at all
With the thoughts inside my head

Abundance and prosperity
Comforts built by smiles
Religion and conformity
Living in denial
Wears a mask of happiness
Shakes your hand in jest
Has a million new ideas
For you to invest
When you fail to see
The evil powers that be
They crack open your dome
Hid safe inside your home
And leave you there to die
Like garbage tossed aside
So be careful where you step
Speak your mind in depth
Speak clearly for the world to hear
No longer secrets kept
Now the world’s abuzz
We do what we must
To represent the working class
Predicated on their trust
Rising up to meet the snake
No need to make a fuss
But I stand; no longer sit
Through the grime and grit
Hands filthy even when washed
Shiny clean with spit
With terror in their eyes
Forces mobilized
Form a wall of blatant lies
And build it to the sky
Dare to make a scene
Working for the dream
They feed you on the television
Yet they know you sight unseen
Disregard the law?
They’ll be at your door
To lock you in a cage
Filling you with rage
The key got thrown away
That look upon your face
Tells of self defeat
And that the system can’t be beat

I crumpled
I shattered
I split into two
I spun out of control
With a nice front row view
It was nothing that new
But I already knew
There was no more I could do
No one more to pursue
So I gave up my happy
And developed my sad
Because when she left
She took all that I had
All of my spirit
All of my will
She left me bitter and salty
To swallow my pill
Was this my creation
Was it brought onto myself
Did I get way too greedy
Did I squander my wealth
Did I don the right mask
Did I laugh? Did I smile
Or did we just grow too distant
As our problems compiled
Well, whatever it was
And what it shall be
Is that there’s finally peace
And I’m free to be me

It’s the creature of the black lagoon
The ware wolf on a bright full moon
Fear is found in scary scenes
Like Dracula and vampire screams
Or Frankenstein with a bolt of light
On a frightening rainy night
Dark gray clouds and lightning skies
Now waiting for the dead to rise
Zombies with a taste for man
Scouring a wasted land
What’s hiding underneath the bed?
The boogie man inside your head?

His battle scars dug deeper still
Along the ridge and up the hill
He’d been up for days on end
He lost his will and lost close friends
He was last man standing
His body numb
He called for help
But there was none
So he sat
Awake and scared
He was lost inside
And unprepared
To walk the walk
To heal and mend
Those grueling days
The bitter end