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Jul 2013 KM

Carl Joseph Roberts

LOVE Letters

Four simple letters
That mean so very much
Letters that can heal
Letters that can touch

Four letters that together
Are known the world around
Letters that unite us
And never let us down

Four letters that when given
Can make a person smile
Allow us to feel special
And make our life worthwhile

Letters that when needed
Can brighten up a day
Love letters that when given
Make the world a better place

L. O. V. E.

Carl Joseph Roberts

Thank you all for all your notes and reads of my poems.

Jul 2013 KM

Profiling ( A Cops View)

Jul 2013 KM

Carl Joseph Roberts

Profiling ( A Cops View)

Profiling
( A Cops View)

Profiling, it can save a life
Now Im not saying its always right
But we see something thats out of place
And we're supposed to look the other way

Dont judge a person by there looks
What they drive or who there with
No matter what the time of day
We cannot question what they say

Your mind tells you there's something wrong
That this person does not belong
Still im not allowed to question them
About where they're going or where they've been

But commit a crime or someone dies
Then the whole community they question why
For the Officers should have known
That guy, that car, they don't belong

We cant profile all by itself
The law requires we have something else
It is a tool that we can choose
But not the only tool to use

Profiling, it can save a life
Now I'm not saying it's always right
No one tool should be abused
But if it saves a life,..... ill profile you

Carl Joseph Roberts

Apparently I have ticked some people off with this poem. Let me say this again, Profiling alone without just cause and additional actions is wrong. Profilimg because of color of skin is always wrong. Profiling is not however just a color thing. Profiling can be used with other tools to determine if you should take an additional step. Never used alone and never because of color of skin of weather the person has money or not.

Jul 2013 KM

Opinions

Jul 2013 KM

Carl Joseph Roberts

Opinions

Just opinions and we all have them
It is not my intention to offend
My poems they come from my soul
Formed by passion and sometimes bold
Though you may not like what I say
I have a right to feel this way
These poems I write are mine alone
If you don't like then just move on
No need to message and threaten me
I will not change to meet your needs
I have been a cop way to long
Do not think your words can harm
If you dont like what I say
Just message me and it's okay
Choose your words and we can debate
I will delete words of hate
Just opinions and we all have them
It is not my intention to offend
My poems come from my soul
Formed by passion and sometimes bold

Carl Joesph Roberts

Written in response to several who have messaged me concerning my last poem, Profiling. I realize it is a tough subject with incidents that have occurred recently but this is just one view, my view. I love a debate and I will discuss my views with anyone. I however will not listen to, post or allow to stay, words of hate. Those who know me , know that I would never tolerated prejudice and I will erase words of hate immediately. Again if you have a problem them simply say so in words that do not promote hate or violence. Thanks for reading my poems and if you read them you.will see that prejudice thoughts are the furthest thing from my mind. Thanks again for reading... Joe

Jul 2013 KM

Untitled

Jul 2013 KM

Old Blue

Untitled

A body remembers every day, every second
Memories marked in scars and tan lines and freckled noses
Memories marked in wrinkles and dodgy knees and crooked fingers
But a body eventually destroys itself
When it cannot hold up anymore
And it is still sad
For the brain grows old and forgetful

Jul 2013 KM

carnival kisses

Jul 2013 KM

Redshift

carnival kisses

take me to a carnival, please.
just make sure you
protect me
from all the people
(big crowds
**** me off)
and don't win me
a stuffed animal
let me
do it
myself
but
tell me
how
wonderful i am
afterwards.
hold my hand
maybe just a little
give me
light kisses
on my lips
smile at me,
baby
baby needs a smile
sometimes
too.

i wish i could find a boy i could stand.

Jul 2013 KM

Sister In Heaven

Jul 2013 KM

Eliza Jane

Sister In Heaven

I know you're far in heaven,
Maybe watching me,
I miss you,
Though,
I know you not,
My heart aches for you...

You see,
Sometimes I have friends,
Who almost take your role,
They hold me tight and
Learn me right,
But they cannot replace...

I hope one day to see you,
To hold my big sisters hand,
For now I'll wait,
Because we know,
Papa's got this planned.

For my older sister, she didn't have a name, she didn't have an official date of birth, or death. All I know is that my parents loved her, and I love her too.

Jul 2013 KM

Memories

Jul 2013 KM

Mike Hauser

Memories

Memories often linger
Till time takes their hand
Leads them down the lonely path
Of never back again

They start off bright, easy to recount
Clear as a churhes bell
As if they promise to always last
But they never fail to sing farewell

This is a collaboration with the wonderfully talented KM...