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Searching in the distance
For a sign or subtle clue
This mermaid panders outwardly
Seeking out her proof
The existence of a two legged man
Or so the tales been told
A story she’s heard for years and years
Since she was three years old
A million ways to change
But I’m set in my old ways
I never learned how to navigate
Trough the maze of my mistakes

Tell me stories of past days
Of Shakespeare and his plays
Of Greek gods in mythology
Without turning the page

A million ways to change
But I’m set in my old ways
I never learned how to navigate
Trough the maze of my mistakes

Whisper it in my ear
Make the monsters disappear
Wake me if I fall asleep
Or if I faint from fear

A million ways to change
But I’m set in my old ways
I never learned how to navigate
Trough the maze of my mistakes

Staving off the demons
From the depths of the unknown
From the hell that rests below us
To the heavens I call home

With a sense of accomplishment
And the skills, I have per se
It’s a daily self reminder
That all will be ok.
A moment of reflection
A distant memory
You can kiss goodbye those yesterdays
They’ve been swallowed by the sea
I was swooped up by a gale
A forceful gust of wind
I remained cool, calm, and collective
With a Cheshire grin
A twinkle in my eye
As I contemplated sin
A whispered little murmur
I’m ready begin
He was worn out
Tired of the grind
Of all the sleepless nights
His bouts with Father Time
He needed rest
A simple moment to unwind
A place to close his eyes
To leave everything behind
He found his peace
Became sublime
Recouped his vigor
And drank his wine
He had trouble with the law
Though he steered away from crime
But he could not find his center
So instead he lost his mind
If only for the day
As he was so inclined
Exhausted from what transpired
He rest his head up on the wheel
He didn’t have the courage
Or the strength to deal
He thought of everything he could
Then found solace in the woods
He needed time to free his mind
Of what he shouldn’t, and what he should.
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
Stealing amorous glances
With my object of desire
Levitating in euphoria
Over an open fire
Until I feel its warmth
Until ecstasy’s achieved
Till the fire gets so hot
The flames forget to breathe
Until the fires out
Taken by the breeze
A ghost of its former self
That goes away and leaves
Vanished out of sight
Never again seen
Only bits and pieces
Of a long forgotten dream
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
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’m an echo in the distance
A dim and fading light
I’m a door without an opening
Standing tall, afraid of heights
The walls stay closed around me
I hold the key to my own cell
I blew out my only candle
Then fell down the wishing well
I’m an earthquake without a rumble
A tornado with no spin
A volcano without lava
No blue ribbon for my win
When I hear a distant holler
I take cover in self doubt
Your lips move, yet you’re silent
Whether you whisper or you shout
I stay cozy in my circle
In the comfort of my pain
I know you’re here to help me
Like sunshine drys the rain
But you cannot reach the reachless
You cannot break the chains
You can only pick up the pieces
Of whatever still remains
My poetry’s poetic
Efficient and eclectic
I’m not energetic
I’m not egocentric
I’m borderline neglected
Not prophetically directed
My rhymes come with ease
When I’m finished, I am pleased
At the outcome of my effort
Because I fulfilled a need
Today is a new day.
A fresh start.
I move forward to what is to come.
There is hope for my future.
I work towards a goal and do not stop until I have reached it.
Then, I make a new goal to work towards.
I am relentless.
There will be obstacles.
I do not succumb to the endless distractions in and out of my line of sight.
I will be heroic.
Taking on the challenges that lay in my path as I make my way.
It will not be easy.
It is my expectation that it will not be, and if it comes easy to me then I am not doing it right.
That has always been the way.
I bask in the idea that there are some people out there who would like to see me fail.
It is all the motivation I need to obtain the success I have envisioned for myself.
I will triumph.
I will leave a legacy behind me that I am proud of, that will stand the test of time.
Death may come to my body, but in the minds of others, I will live for an eternity.
Somewhere in the spacious skies
Where large clusters of stars align
They one by one stay synchronized
Brighter than the moon at night

Visible to the naked eye
I stand waiting for the sun to rise
I’m transfixed and I’m mezmerized
Excited, and energized
For the new day that’s arrived

As I gaze up to the fading moon
I fear it has gone away too soon
To meet the sun and stay in tune
Like the morning turned afternoon

Bright colors of an orange hue
The suns’ arrival is in full bloom
It knows exactly what it must do
Stay incessant through the month of June

Warmth and a radiant glow
The sun naked and exposed
Yet stable and composed
It shines its light wherever it goes

Pronouncing itself from the east coast
Proud and loud...
The true star of the show
But way too shy to boast

Scorching hot
A new day born
Ready to ignite, but torn
And beautiful at the break of dawn
The sun recedes under the horizon
Past half clouded skies
The ocean breaks along the shore
Bluer than angelic eyes
The sound of soothing sanctity
Should salvation arise
There’s nothing to compare it to
Nor all that it implies
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
Like a cat in the night, I prowl
After lizards or bigger game; fowl
And like a wolf on a full lit moon, I howl
But like a dog; back me into a corner, and I'll growl

Like a lion in the jungle, I roar
Or like an eagle way up high in the sky, I soar
I'm the panda everyone loves to adore
My animal instincts are hard to ignore

I'm like the antelope that runs wild and free
To the giraffe who eats leaves from a tree
I'm the spider that spins
The hippo that swims
And I have the elephants superb memory

I'm the owl that hunts in the night
I'm the bat who can still see without sight
I'm the laughing hyena
The sloths calming demeanor
I'm the gorilla with all of his might

I'm the goat on the mountain
The birds in the fountain
I'm the dolphins in the wide open sea
I'm the cheetah running fast as can be

I'm the bear that eats fish
The lovebirds that kiss
I'm the dragon and fire
The stripes of a tiger
And I have the foxes keen sense of wit

I'm the rabbit that hops
The lamb and his chops
I'm the monkey who swings
I'm all of these things
But most of all I am the beast that is me
Fun write
Animals in danger
Answering the call
Hunted just for pleasure
A trophy on the wall
The snow does not conceal them
From the darkness that befalls
As one by one they lose their lives
In the safety of their homes
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 never took the leap
For fear that I might fail
I just laughed my life away
Searching for the Holy Grail
Just an object for my quest
I took no subject as my muse
Yet, I always ended up lost
And somehow more confused
I battled and I suffered
I punished and condemned
Myself for all my blunders
And my utter lack of friends
I am still the enemy
I am still class clown
I am just a lonely man
When awake or lying down
I’m a criminal of existence
I’ll steal the air you need
I pass as being human
But that’s just what is perceived
I smile and I wander
I’m not destination bound
I think I’ll just meander
Until I’m 6 feet in the ground
I couldn’t find my purpose
I did not answer the call
When it came to being successful
I completely dropped the ball
I did not help bring in a child
I did not deem it fair
And I asked no hand in marriage
Because they all seemed ill prepared
For the monster in the mirror
The freeloader breathing air
I’d tell you that it hurt me
But I just don’t really care
I am but an open book
Read me if you dare
Knowing that if it were up to me
I’d recommend the chair
🪑
There’s a place I stare out to
High up in the sky
It’s in the black of night
Searching for a shooting star
Just within my sight

I pray, I wish
I constantly ask why
Waiting for an answer
Or a spaceship passing by

Round and round
Spinning like a top
Lifted off the ground
Dizzy till I drop

Clouds impair my vision
Raindrops in my eyes
I’ve set out on a mission
Yet I’m still here asking why

I’m heading towards a collision
When the sun and moon collide
Multiple decisions
Along for the ride

Not sure where I’m headed
Avoiding the solution
The answer I already know
Please forgive my intrusion

I’m just like every other
With wonder and with pride
Had I listened to my mother
I’d have taken it in stride

Instead I was a rebel
Finding shortcuts all the time
As foggy as the clouds above
The rain still in my eyes
A view of all the city
Looks like ant farms far away
And all of its complexity
Where some might go astray
Take in all the scenery
The horizon, passed the bay
Breathe in and get comfortable
And know that all will be okay
In the end, nothing more matters
Up the hills with rolling hay
Far away from city life
Is where I want to stay
‪Looking over the mountain range‬
‪Perfectly arranged‬
‪Sunset approaching ‬
‪Taking center stage‬
‪Trees and rocks‬
‪And water too‬
‪But there’s nothing like‬
‪A perfect view‬
I can write a song or two
And leave it all behind
Then I'll go and run off to
Somewhere to unwind

I have special powers
The gift of invisibility
I can multiply my numbers
There's one, there's two, now three

I can look you in the eye
If it's for you to decide
To stand up tall like a man
Or hide where I can't find

The answer is not really clear
It's muddled and unrefined
Reaching out to lend a hand
Grasping at what's mine

Held onto for way too long
Until it becomes a crime
But I don't mind a single bit
No, no, I don't mind

There's a bird to be set free
I know they'll come a time
When I'll spread my wings and fly away
With you by my side

Transparency is a welcomed sight
I love what you've become
The missing piece of the puzzle
The apple of my eye
You get me so inspired
For everything desired
You fill up my heart with joy I truly feel

Your the apple of my eye
My sun up in the sky
You really know how to seal the deal

I’m your puppet on a string
You are my everything
But I get confused when I try to figure out what’s real

You’re the fire that lights me up
The drink that fills my cup
You’re good company when I want to have a meal

Your beauty is a test
Among the very best
You truly have what I’d call *** appeal

I’m at your beckoned call
You’re my lover after all
And If you’d reciprocate that would truly be ideal
They caught me unprepared
Though I should’ve seen the truth
Unaware what day it was
Then they yelled out “April fools!”
I didn’t see it coming
I was completely caught off guard
When they tricked me I was livid
Because I fell for it so hard
He was just a roaming man
With nowhere left to go
Turning down a winding road
Searching for his home
Staring at the lives of which
He will never know
Wondering how he ended up
So lost and all alone.

He hadn't had a sober day
Since the third day back in June
So lazy he couldn't pray to God
So he settled on the moon.

This man he had some big ideas
But he never set a goal
He waited too long to face his fears
The opportunities he’s blown

Some days are transparent
Others are cloudy filled with smog
This man, he never had a friend
Not even a dog

He just went through the motions
Alienating everybody within reach
Making mistake after mistake
He was one you couldn't reach

He wasn't very stupid
He wasn't very smart
It was clear that he was suffering
From a broken heart

No way to fight the pain and strife
Disappointments just a way of life
Which direction leads to change?
Running around in circles
Stuck inside a maze
Which I knew and I’ve been eluding to,
for years and not for days

Smothered in ambiguity, hidden in the leaves
Layers upon layers, peeled back to the seeds
Exposing new beginnings, an apple in the tree
Living off the fruits of labor
What more can one man need?
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
Sunshine peaks through the trees
Through the brush and evergreens
It shimmers on the walking path
That lights the way around the pass
Towards the darkness that awaits
Who dares climb the pearly gates
To meet the one that determines fate
The one trip that we all must make
Art
Art
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
A vivid painted ocean scene
Spills onto the couch beneath
On to a plush red carpet floor
Doused and wet, more than before
There a puddle starts to form
A painted image of a storm
When lightning strikes, and the colors swirl
You’ll have to reevaluate your world
Art is every where you look
But be careful what you buy
It shivered till it no longer shook
You sure do have an eye
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
The clouds come alive
Harboring blood drenched skies
Mirrored by the sea
As rays of sunlight add dimension and the colors run free
A collage of different facets
So much there to see
The most breathtaking artistry
Thats ever been or will be
‪Watch the canvas come alive‬
‪As the painters paint strokes glide‬
‪A visually and captivating scene ‬
‪Of storm clouds and a sea of green‬
‪What’s more, if you look closer still‬
‪You’ll notice the ocean water spill‬
‪Now, with the living room all wet‬
‪You begin to wonder as to the artists intent‬
Art is everywhere you look
Art is every living thing
The music in your ears
The songs that people sing
Art is in the buildings, the countryside, the hills
Art is filled with history
Art gives me the chills
Art is daring
Art is bold
Art is inspiration, waiting to explode
Art is paintbrush drawn with hand
Art is always in demand
Sold, if someone’s most impressed
Art is beauty, thoughts expressed
Is a **** considered art?
Especially if done well?
Own your stink and wear it well
Mastered, certain, to excel

Let it go, loud and proud
Hot air rises, I just found out
Subtle hints, a certain smell
Right before the dinner bell

Try spinach, cabbage, as well as milk
For the best results
I think you’ll find it helpful
If you were to start a cult

Train yourself to **** at will
Fog the mirror near the windowsill
I meant no harm
Relax, act chill

Pay it off, with a dollar bill
Then blame the dog
For a cheap thrill

A silent assassin
Creeps inside your nose
Just one whiff is all you’ll need
For you to become exposed

A toxic mix so strong it knows
To run for cover before it blows
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
In a private, secret realm
Where cognition is their way
They rely on intuition
And haven’t much to say
They speak with their eyes
And live their lives
In a levitative state
And with their time
They train their minds
Without the need to procreate
Only peace and tranquility
No time wasted on fertility
And the upmost ability
To set the record straight
Blind leading the blind
A tale as old as time
Hate breads hate
We ourselves create
Because we welcome in the lies
Soaring; wings wide open
In utter majesty
Below the clouds
Below the sun
With freedoms ability
Wise and comprehensive
Among sublime imagery
Proud and bold
As good as gold
In shining brilliancy
The dark me that we can see
On concrete slabs
A shadow by its name
That mimics every move I make
Whichever way I came
Same shadow I’ve ignored
Played with when I’m bored
That’s been with me
Through all the thick and thin
A bond like no other before
Or ever since
In a jar above my mantle
Sits a loved one looking down
Ashes of the memories
That were cherished while around
Someone that was dear to me
That I held in high esteem
And can only see now; when I close my eyes
To meet them somewhere in between
Wide awake at night
As I dread the morning light
The heat in waves
And beaming bright

Hot sun and the morning dew
I lay to rest as I seldom do
Late at night and morning too

Dreams are fleeting
Whether real, whether fake
So much more than I can take

Sleep is just a passing faze
Seems I’ve been awake for days
Lying in bed, staring at the ceiling
Wheeling, dealing
Fighting off this feeling

Rolling over, tossing, turning
Sun so hot it’s burning
Heated, sweating
Blood is churning

Goals and dreams
I do not have the means
Tackling all obstacles
If only to appease

Unsatisfied with the life I lead
Too ******* to leave
Nothing in life is guaranteed
Standing up for what I believe
As I live and breath
As I live and breath
The power of the sun is felt
Worried that the ice will melt
Which will raise the ocean levels high
From the ankle to the upper thigh
And for that we’re ill-equipped
From what started as a single drip
Now as big as tidal waves
Flipping over ships
You disarmed me with your smile
I was smitten beyond repair
I tried not to look you straight in the eyes
However, I could only stare
You seduced me with your movements
That happens very rare
Your curves stood out before me
Hidden behind your long brown hair
Your voice was like an angels
It was music to my ears
I wanted to hold you in my arms
And take away your fears
But you belonged to someone else
It ripped my heart straight out my chest
I thought things with you could be different
Different from all the rest
I was so crazy to think so
With a beauty such as yours
With a smile that could mend my broken heart
Who could ask for more
And so, I set forth to win you over
Steal you away from him
I’d impress you with my boyish charm
Even though I knew my odds were slim
I could see my plan was working
As you adorned me with your eyes
With the pitter patter of your lashes
You were destined to be my wife
Until this very day, I cherish you even more
For you are the love of my life
The one I so adore
A smile to disarm
With a heavy dose of charm
The value of a smiling face
One that can do no harm
But hidden from all to see
Underneath his clean posterior
There was evil lurking within
Something wrong, but too familiar
I only asked you to consider
Giving me a chance
A solitary moment
For your love and romance
Your eyes tell me a story
With just a single glance
So again I ask you for your hand
To stand with me and dance
I refuse to buy into negativity
Life is way too short
I'd sooner hand over my savings
As a last resort

Failure is to success
As darkness is to light
Encouraging free thinkers
May help make their future bright

Words can be destructive
Or vice versa be constructive
Think before you speak
Strengthen what was once weak

Unity is where strength is found
Pick yourself up off the ground
Grab a hand and lead the way
Do it now, don't delay

There's no time like the present
It's all a state of mind
Don't let the powers that be
Allow progress be denied

Positivity and persistence
Will inevitably overcome
All obstacles set before you
Just as the shade is to the sun
Flowers in the garden grove
Under sparkling summers light
Shimmering on the ground below
A colorful delight
Bled rose red or Delphinium blue
Aster rich and orchids too
Next to where the ground grows yew
And red berries which are poisoned fruit
A chandelier above the center of the room
Champagne on a silver tray
The smell of sweet perfume
A smile, a wink
To the girl in satin pink
With ribbons in her hair
Standing with a drink
I asked her if she’d dance
It was the beginning of romance
For given half a chance
From what started as a glance
I can feel the heat
Of your body next to mine
No need to be discreet
When love is on the line

Tangled in the web we weave
You're all that's on my mind
Seems as though we are stuck
Our bodies intertwined

Not a spoken word is chimed
Break your spirit
As well as mine

Melting down into the sheets
Got to catch up with my dreams

Can't get used to working on Sunday
Got some place to be
Turn into a pumpkin, on the stroke of three

Watching from a distance, so that you don't cheat
As long as a toenail
Starring at webbed feet

Don't know who to follow
Out there on the street
A gulp and then a swallow
Every time we meet

Drowning in my sweaty palm
I still can feel the beat
Headfirst into water
Retreat, retreat, retreat
With moonlight at a standstill
The susurration rustling through the trees
As echoes unfold
Though bitten by cold
It still leaves me weak at the knees
Now bundled with scarf
To warm up my heart
Down to my knickers and socks
When night is discovered
Unfurled with wonder
In my attempt to think out of the box
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