I was drawn in by a force
By the powers that would be
Guiding every move I made
With telepathy
There was no other course of action
I was handcuffed to a tree
Present when all of hell broke loose
Better known as the “Great Catastrophe”

‪I miss the days of innocence‬
‪I miss sitting on the swing‬
‪In the park, just before dark‬
‪Not caring about a thing‬
‪But the world has grown too big‬
‪More than I imagined that it would‬
‪Still I stay the course, without remorse ‬
‪All for the greater good ‬

You don’t know what it’s like  in my shoes
Instead of love songs, I sing the blues
From heart ache to heart burn
I watch and I learn

Searching the globe
Until my heart implodes
Caving into my chest
No more and no less

Alone all my life
Through trouble and strife
I bow my head
Dejected, I fled

I ran and I ran
All over this land
I ran for cover
Over and over

Lost in a spiral
I’m stuck in denial
My cup runneth over
Hoping to discover

The meaning of life
But the sun is too bright
The moon and the stars
I’m stuck behind bars

Imprisoned since birth
Scouring the earth
For love understood
And for the greater good

‪Where sky and road do meet‬
‪And the fence along the street‬
‪The trees up in the distant shade‬
‪Hang on horizons peak‬
‪Clouds hovering overhead‬
‪Over land screaming to be fed‬
‪Dirt, and brush, and tumbleweeds ‬
‪Whispers for the dead‬
Quietly she speaks
To the ground beneath my feet
Loneliness and a subtle wind
Shy, yet perfectly discreet
That’s where I retreat
Throw up my hands and sing
To the sky, to the birds
To every living thing
I sing to my own beat
The same song on repeat
The words I do not know them all
But I do not show defeat

A tiny little drop caught my eye
Drizzling like heavy mist
Falling from the sky
A torrent to an anthill
A prehistoric level gust
Sitting at the table
Purposely discussed
Hidden in the thunder
The lightning and the rain
Are unnatural occurrences
That are forever unexplained

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

She puts her victims under a spell
And walks amongst the dead from hell
It’s from there the demons are dispersed
Behind her eyes the darkness lurks
Despite her look of innocence
And dressed up in her Sunday best
Lies and evil looming amongst all of us
Bloodthirsty and carnivorous
With her fangs and pointy teeth
She stalks her prey before she eats
Her quest for flesh, her quest for blood
Allows evil to triumph over good
Can demons be misunderstood
Does nature act the way it should
Or does the devil concur over all and thrive
On the unknown dead that remain alive
Empathy is a care they lack
No protocol, no way to act
Just the smell of fear, while under attack
And the last breathe before it all goes black

The house was a mansion
Empty, unfilled
On cemetery foundations
They decided to build
They say it was haunted
That ghosts were abound
Sometimes there was screeching
A sheer horrendous sound
All would steer clear
None would approach
Not even the people
That steal and poach
There were gossip and stories
And as legend goes
The dead were awakened
And wiggled their toes
No longer buried
Unearthed; exposed
In search of the living
To make known their woes

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?

‪A turn of the hand‬
‪Moves seconds like sand‬
‪On the clock ‬
‪That takes and recreates life‬
‪Funneling down ‬
‪Suppressing all doubts ‬
‪On the blade of a just sharpened knife ‬
‪Each moment of time‬
‪More precious than gold‬
‪Whether you’re very young‬
‪Or incredibly old‬
‪Stories are written ‬
‪Stories get told‬
As we ‪live for each minute ‬
‪Until buried and cold‬

I had an urge to soar
When I opened the front door
I needed to explore
The world and all it’s lore
The things I’ve heard
And have not yet seen
If only on the TV screen
All the things imagined
Asleep and in my dreams
All the colors of the rainbow
Purple, red, blue and green
Things aren’t how I thought they’d be
Two for you and one for me
And now I see the hypocrisy
So close your eyes, inhale and breathe

There are images in my mind  
Of a not far off location
That stirs my inner thoughts
As well as my imagination
Where the mood is red and green
Just like Christmas in the spring
Where peace reigns supreme
If only for a moment
To hear in between the screams

A mystical stardust
Lights up the night
Beyond the forest
They bicker and fight
The small feisty imp
And the unflappable sprite
Always a brouhaha
Over who’s wrong or right
They’re always at odds
They never relent
Until the stardust
Was heavenly sent
And then there was peace
Things became clear
Love was in place
All hate disappeared
And the two became friendly
And then became friends
And they lived on in harmony
Happily, the end

He stormed the shop in epic light
Sunbeams through the trees
He churned his peddles towards the north
His back against the breeze
He entered town without a sound
Until he coughed and sneezed
Then everyone around the town
Made the sick man leave

He’s unhappy with his choices
He’s ashamed of his intent
Having grand illusions
With the voice inside his head
Only to reach failure
Time and time again
Of all the things that happened past
On him, you can’t depend
He’s self centered and he’s lazy
Lethargic, and aloof
It’s not what you want to hear
But at least he tells the truth
Except when he does not
He’s a liar and a thief
He’ll tell you what you want to hear
Without missing a beat
He’s not altogether crazy
Some of his intentions are for good
At least that’s what he tells myself
Like no one ever could

He’s unhappy with his choices
He’s ashamed of his intent
Having grand illusions
With the voice inside his head
Only to reach failure
Time and time again
For things that happened past
On him, you can’t depend
He’s a master of disguises
He never plays it cool
He’s a wonder for the ages
But overall, a fool

The glimmer in the water
With its gold and shiny glare
Is the jewel above the water
Priceless beyond compare
The ripples cast a shadow
That sometimes dulls the shine
Of the reflection in the water
But that’s all well and fine

The fun is in the journey
The destination’s fine
I’ll tell you once I get there
If it was what I pictured in my mind
Every roadblock
Every stumble
Until I reach my mark
Every minute
Every hour
In the mornings
Or in dark
Taking time to free your mind
Like long walks in the park
The fun is in the journey
That I will now embark

‪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

A flower grows through concrete
A kitten wanders by
It’s now fixated on the flower
Without rhyme or reason why
The kitten smells a fragrant scent
It paws the flower near its nose
To get another subtle whiff
Of what was posing as a rose 🌹

I’m thinking up words for my rhymes
Thinking of causes as I’m marching for dimes
I’ve been painting and creating my art
I’m no master painter, but, at least it’s a start
I’m feeling much better and I’m able to do
The things I put off, but want to pursue
I’m taking a trip to a musical fair
I’m leaving the country, I hope they’re prepared
You only live once, that’s what they say
Don’t put off till tomorrow, what you can accomplish today

I’m thinking up words for my rhymes
Thinking I’m clever, but it’s all by design
Life isn’t easy, but I’m used to the grind
Gotta take advantage, while I’m still in my prime
Seeking out truth in a kingdom of lies
Here I come, England, what a surprise!
I hope they are ready for what I provide
A British sense of humor with American pride

The language of love
When bodies first meet
Full body elation
From head to feet
Sultry seduction
Done so discreet
Heavier breathing
Pounding heart beat
The thumping in chest
On rapid repeat
Sweating and lathered
From friction and heat

On the last day of all time
You’ll find me in your arms
Reminiscing of the day
You set off my alarms
The memories, the bad, the good
We dared to dream, and did the best we could
We’ll cry, and weep, and shed some tears
And be grateful for our time; the years
We got to spend, both you and I
Watching sunsets fade from golden skies
And when all is said and done
It wasn’t all half bad, we had some fun.
And we’ll stare into each other’s eyes
Hug, and say our last goodbyes
Then I’ll whisper that this is not the end
That I’ll see you sometime soon, again
Whether on the moon or in the stars
In the afterworld, I’ll bend the bars
And pledge to you right then thereof
My solemn vow and eternal love

Electric skies fill the night
Man overboard clinging to life
But the sea swallowed him up whole
In the mist and foggy glow
Although he tried to reach
Through the bitter cold
He could not reach his last plateau
So he sunk off the east coast
For what reason
No one knows
What led him to his resting place
Caused by the life he chose

The last reindeer went missing
From out in front on Santa’s sleigh
So he had nothing to guide him
Through the snow on Christmas Day
The presents were not delivered
And so the children cried and teared
That’s how Christmas got ruined
When the last reindeer disappeared

I ran the last scenario
Through the filter of my mind
Searched in every crevice
Unsure of what I’d find
Until I reached the breaking point
And built the great divide
Between my brain and a lonely heart
For the love I’d been deprived
I weighed out the pros and cons
Tried to keep an open mind
Until I had to make a choice
And swallow up my pride

Down the path they walk
No need for chat or talk
They know each other all too well
For in love, they both fell
Now that some time has passed
Their latter years have come
They now walk together, hand-in-hand
Towards the setting sun

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

The stars come out and masquerade
Through the sky on full display
Resting on a bed of leaves
Just under the leaning tree
That grew tall along the grassy knoll
Crooked over earth and stone
The sun must say it’s last goodbye
To make way for the diamond sky
Jewels in clusters
Stay bright at night
To reach the stars and hold on tight

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

I stood still and I waited
I listened, I heard
A melodic symphony
Like a bird, but with words
The message was relayed
Acted out and portrayed
In an unusual manner
With clear genius displayed
It gave me the goosebumps
By what all was said
About massive struggles
To feel alive before dead
I was moved, but unwarned
For the performance at hand
To be swept away
By a young British man?
Captivating and impressive
With just his voice and a guitar
Shedding light on his illness
By exposing all of his scars
He’s a vessel to carry
Innovation; through tunes
Attacking each topic
That help heal opened wounds
Things in the present
Or through memories shared
Expressing raw emotion
When most would be scared
The talent oozing, exuding
With every pluck of each string
I’m immersed, baring witness
Watching an angel earn wings

A fascination with what’s to come
By any means of an escape
Allows the blind to see; posthumously
While embracing their own fate
The end is daunting and inevitable
It brings shivers from the cold
Though frail and weak
What we all seek
Is the light that shines like gold

They want the most
The lions share
The fear, despair
The eagles stare
They led the lamb
Into the lions care
Formed as clouds
High in the air
The blood runs cold
The meat is rare
For what comes next
We’re unprepared
Raining blood
Red and cold
The king is fair
The lamb is bold
And there they sit
Like peas in pods
And the lamb still lives
Despite the odds

She peered through the looking glass
Struggling to see
What the world besides her saw
When she took in air to breathe
A rare true blood American
Wild, fast, and free
Traveling through both time and space
To get back home to me

A kaleidoscope of color
Rainbow feathers bright
Two parrots in a love embrace
A beauty of a sight
Cuddling on the windowsill
Before taking flight
Back to the nest
For evening rest
And a gentle kiss goodnight

I’ve been cut in half
A magic trick gone awry
And all I can do is laugh
What good would it do to cry

This all came about by chance
I never thought I’d be the one to feel Gods mighty wrath
But I was, and it’s just fine
Truly, I don’t mind

I volunteered to take the stage
Knowing full well I wasn’t to be paid
And so the story goes
No time to weigh all the cons and pros

Because I’ve been cut in half
I really don’t mind and it’s good for a hearty laugh
The magician pulled out a rabbit from his hat.
Amazing!, how bout that,
How bout that, how bout that.

It’s just fine, it’s just fine, it’s just fine
I’ve embraced my fate
It’s all just a matter of time

I wish he’d taken the time to hone his craft
So people wouldn’t get cut in half
There’s nothing more we can do but laugh
You know I’ll never tell if it ever comes to that

The half of me feels so plain
Tears are running down my face like heavy rain
But it’s really not his fault
The magic show must go on after all

I’m dying now or about
I can make myself disappear without a shadow of a doubt
My time on earth is
dwindling down
Dwindling down
For the final count

Ten, nine, eight, It’s all come down to fate
Seven, six, and five,
It’s been one hell of a ride

All is fine and soon I’ll be gone
This is real, and not some wild and crazy con
So I guess this is goodbye
There is no bandaid big enough for keeping me alive

You all have been so kind
This is weighing heavily on my mind
I hold my breath for the thousandth time
It’s just fine, it’s just fine, it’s just fine.
I say goodbye.

Prisons built by prisoners
Who also act as guards
While running interference
That most will disregard
Confined to the matrix
Where freedom isn’t free
And where brainwashing is abundant
At peak capacity
A form of communication
Where no one is to speak
Profiting the rich
By abolishing the weak

It stared me in the eye
On the mantle in the den
An old disheveled photograph
Of four distinguished men
One looked too familiar
Whom I know I’ve seen before
I had a need for answers
I wanted to know more
My host was kind enough to oblige
Now you rest assured
Our relationship has mended
Orders now restored

For the mask that hides your smile
I am drawn into your eyes
No words, just staring eyeballs
Are my victory and prize
And with your bodies movements
I am taken by surprise
For the essence of its nature
Are the laws being defied
A tender touch of comfort
A stolen glance of fate
Although our mouths are covered
I’ll just be patient and wait

In the stillness of the midnight hour
When shadows rise, to take power
They seek out to maim; devour
Those who fear and cower
And in the thoughts of mindless men
That wait out their lives to be born again
There are no words to defend
As they stay silent, still, and idle

Enriched spirituality identifies
What it is that we envision in the minds eye
Where fear and self doubt goes to die
And where the answers are found for the question “why”?

There’s serenity and peace
Knowledge taught and reached
All in the minds eye
Under blue skies
And eternal sunshine