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Luis Ramos Jun 2021
You’re part fantasy, part reality, so you have this effect on me that I’m starting to need and crave. It’s a feeling really, some surreal state of mind that I reach when I’m with you.

So don’t leave my side, just stay... Let me explore a part of me that I’ve been wanting to understand, a part of me that has been there... just locked away. Don’t let go or walk away... please just stay.

Bring me joy, bring me sadness, bring me all aspects of life. Summon all of my senses; rage, ecstasy, euphoria... make me feel alive. Last, grant me love and its bittersweet touch. Give me everything but give me nothing at all. Don’t go...
Luis Ramos Feb 2021
El juego de la vida

Ayer en tu cuarto encontré una caja...
La abrí y vi muchas fotos y postales,
también cartas y otros efectos personales.
Tal vez yo no debí abrirla, aunque tal vez...
tal vez eso era lo que tú querías.

Encontré tu juego de barajas que me enseñaste a jugar. Y escondido ahí vi un libro muy viejo. Este mismo que ahora leo....
Yo pensé que te conocía, pero realmente nada yo sabía.

No es secreto que el ser yo quien estuvo a tu lado, me hizo sentir como el menos indicado... y es que no sabes que las cosas en mi vida ya han cambiado.

Perdóname que solamente una vez te escribí. Y perdona que cuando vine, solo fue para verte partir.

Hoy el juego de la vida tu lo haz ganado,
El juego en que yo creí haber ya fracasado.
Pero gracias por enseñarme esa última lección, por que Coty sin saberlo... cambiaste tú mi corazón.
Written for a one beautiful woman. A loving nothing and grandmother. The embodiment of strength and love.
Luis Ramos Mar 2017
At first there's reason to be wary
"Stepping out"...it can be scary.
So much of me feels left behind,
but is it really changing who I am?  

Just a thought, just one reflection,
yielding the courage to change directions.
A moment at last, to understand the soul,
guided and not cursed, by the man above.

The truth of the matter is I never changed course,
but a life that's not lived, that's a worthy remorse.
Yes, so much of me I've left behind,
for its already played part in who I am.
Having understood my own self a little better, I came to realize that living for other people's expectations, family traditions or religious standards was not a representation of who I am as a person. It's hard to seemingly change the design I was given to live my life, but the endevour is exciting and most rewarding.
Luis Ramos Nov 2016
Life's like a journey that never stops.
You're failing and learning and always moving on.
You're then joined by people whom you learn to love.
But ultimately...
Life's that walk, that you must go on your own.

Embrace this truth: you are expected to have faults.
But no more than all the virtues that you've got.
Never define yourself by the number of flaws,
but on your willingness to be better, and wanting to grow.

It is true there are yet some, who of this they don't know.
And could somehow even, make you question your own worth.
Don't be sad, don't resent, we each learn at our own pace.
And remember, true love always sees flaws, as only a phase.

Whenever he shows and in whatever his form,
by that true love, you'll then one day be joined.
But even then, remain aware ...
Life's that walk, that you must still go on your own.
Self worth and becoming aware of the meaningless nature of the word "alone" is a realization that we each need to have at one point of our lives. Without it it's impossible to take care of the person that's always present in our lives...ourselves.
Luis Ramos Nov 2016
One, It was real, it was definitely not a dream
Two, loving you I found, I was good at
Three, again within the hour, you ran back to him

Four, I was happy and so were you, for that I thank you
Five, having good timing is the luxury of very few
Six, true love will sometimes last but for a minute or two

Seven, you came my way and I let you come
Eight, you chose to stay and I let you stay
Nine, you soon wanted to go...I'll try and let you go

Ten...I want to scream. But I will admire you and love you still
Eleven, I respect you, no one's to blame for how we each feel
Twelve, not a fact...but perhaps it was only me, for whom it was real.
A poem written after a terrible break up. Hopes were up and trust was given unconditionally. Never safest is how I felt. Little did I know of what was ahead.
Luis Ramos Jun 2016
By Luis Ramos

(In memory of a good friend, father and his love for his son)*


Forgive me Father for I am to sin...
Yet...hallowed be thy name  
if thou really art in heaven.

Yeah...in heaven.
Here on Earth however,
this shall be my last prayer.

So I plea...my daily bread, give unto him like you gave to me.
And as with the lilies of the field, clothe him...I know you will.

Lead him not into thinking that this is his fault,
but may he always believe of his father's great love.
Deliver him from false promises sent from above,
and may someone be there for him, in ways I cannot.

Thy will be done, though that's always the case.
May thy will be then to guide him, when he's in distress.
Yes, help him see that he won't know his own strength,
until he realizes being strong is his last option left.

Yours is the kingdom, the power, the glory...whatever.
Let me watch over him then, let us somehow be together.
So despite that on earth things didn't go better,
he can enjoy of my presence now and then and forever.

Forgive me father...forgive me...
For I don't think you're in heaven.
I just hoped someone would hear these,
the words...of my very last prayer.
A poem I wrote inspired by the tragic end of the wonderful life of a good friend. A father who wasn't allowed to be part of his son's life by a vindictive ex spouse. The intense pain he went through is something few can relate to. He was an honorable man who's painful circumstance led him to a choice he wouldn't have made otherwise. RIP Jacob
Luis Ramos Dec 2015
It's usually late at night,
while reminiscing about the past,
that I'm taken to a time,
when I could fully be your dad.

Yet circumstances change,
and not always for the best.
But Warrin, know that I will wait,
to reunite with you, says fate.

Yes, things are not like I once dreamed,
this was definitely unforeseen.
But though it's difficult the ordeal,
we'll make that father-son dream real.

It's usually late at night,
...it can get pretty dark.
But you've become my one bright star,
so please...don't forget about your dad.
Missing my son desperately as well as his little brother who was born not long ago and who I have yet to meet. Changes come unexpected sometimes, it is hard to adapt, but be it all for my little ones, they need a strong dad.
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