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589 · Jul 2016
Prejudice
Michael LoMonaco Jul 2016
Hate is looking with blurry vision,
Despising variety with misconception.

Painting a portrait of ignorance,
Seeing opposites as a villain.

Different ideas are seen as mysterious,
Detesting all unknown viewpoints.

Dissimilar looks is viewed as a threat,
Causing war when peace can exist.

Differences can form a truce,
If fear can be replaced by curiosity.
583 · Mar 2017
The Blood from Wars
Michael LoMonaco Mar 2017
Fighting wars over justification,
But are the fights a cause of reason?

Many conflicts claimed righteousness,
Even though evil intentions clashed swords.

If freedom can’t be won by the pen,
Good souls pick up blades to earn liberty.

Confrontations start by the struggles against imperfection,
Trying to survive everyone’s demands.

Survival is not from blood,
Surviving comes through forming peace.
Michael LoMonaco Dec 2016
When I prepare for rest on my cozy bed,
Trauma sets the theme for a horrible night.

No dreams are told during my unconsciousness,
Not even fantasies of success where I’m on top.

Only horror about history pops up in the subconscious,
As tales of fright tell stories which cause me to scream.

Fighting for my right for wonderful adventures,
Playing calming music to setup the stage for beautiful images.

In order to win my desire for happy visions,
I must battle the inner demons during the day.

Once peace of mind is provided throughout the whole day,
Blissfulness during sleep will prevail at dark hours.
578 · Nov 2016
Feelings of Resentment
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
Feeling like you don’t get enough respect,
Thoughts of negativity creep up in the mind.

When you are offended by the acts of others,
Harmful pride eats up your cognitions.

Anger over resentment causes hatred,
Leading to the paths of hostilities.

Don’t let people’s opinions run your life,
Remember that your viewpoints are top priority.

If you honor yourself through loving you,
The route to happiness is waiting ahead.
568 · Mar 2017
God’s Mysterious Ways
Michael LoMonaco Mar 2017
The journey is a predestined pattern,
One created for a righteous track.

Even when the road is rocky,
Virtue is still the main intention.

Walking on the test of faith,
As evil encourages corruption in life.

Defeating sin while flaws exists is difficult,
But a passable exam in the eyes of God.

Keep fighting wickedness with full resilience,
Even though a perfect score can’t be achieved,
And God will eventually thank you in his plan.
Michael LoMonaco Apr 2017
Aspirations become crushed by life,
As the will to succeed hits a brick wall.

Hopelessness transpires through devastation,
Emerging a fractured outlook about fate.

When the dream becomes broken,
Promise is always an option.

By climbing out of that hole,
Hope is a possible task.

If greatness can’t be fully restored,
Alternatives can be proclaimed with honor.

Whatever course destiny’s tale will tell,
Success can win through decisiveness.
Michael LoMonaco Dec 2016
Boredom and extra time is by my side,
As cognitions dwell on painful events.

Historical and present moments eat up my thoughts,
Thinking how these circumstances can affect destiny.

Depression and anxiety kicks into gear when pondering fate,
Wondering if a secure future is bound for glory in my life.

In order to protect myself from the unknown riddles,
I must stay active with my body and mind throughout the day.

Letting the brain explore new ideas by reading books,
Or moving my muscles through an exercise routine.

Staying occupied due to hobbies of enjoyment is key to sanity,
Always making sure that I’m busy by activities which produce smiles.
550 · Nov 2016
Unwelcomed Change
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
Unwelcomed change follows a trail of sadness,
Directing to a road that can cause regret.

Destiny took a wrong turn in the unwanted direction,
As life leads to disappointing outlooks for a future.

Misery can control the cognition process by doubting fate,
Lacking hope for the route to happiness.

Alterations can be created through fixing challenges,
Fighting for a way to the bridge that satisfies success.

The overpass exists in the distance,
But you must find the lane to bliss.
Michael LoMonaco Feb 2017
Offers to shine are non-existent,
Even though talent and character prevails.

Trying to earn success ends up hitting a wall,
As dreams with ambitions become crushed.

Putting down your shield to meet new people,
But raise it up again as rejection strikes fiercely.

Succeeding and acceptance are desires with power,
Gaining strength to achieve aspirations of normality.

Normalizing chances for happiness encounters reality,
As imperfections in society dominates decisions.

Treat all opportunities as occurrences of extinction,
Fighting for prospects like possibilities depends on existence.
549 · Aug 2016
Fear of Failure
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
Dread of losing haunts my fantasies,
Terrified of where destiny leads me.

Will my goals reach the top of the hill,
Or fall while trying to find my path?

My quest cannot predict the future,
It’s a guideline that will lead to my journey.

Disciplining myself through determination,
Trying to climb the mountain of dreams.

Fighting challenges in this war on failing,
Combating the obstacles of life’s adversities.

Soaring to the cliff with the aim to prevail,
Driven by the soul to achieve pure victory.

Finally reaching the top of the high peak,
Success has conquered the fear of failure.
548 · Aug 2016
My Own Worst Enemy
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
Stabbing myself with criticism,
Inflicting scars through judgment.

Wounded by fearful hopelessness,
As I bleed out my own confidence.

Goals are limited by negative views,
Incapable of achieving full success.

Brawling with the mental despair,
Trying to uplift a positive stance.

Also at war with a harmful world,
Fighting for a spot in civilization.

Dueling with barriers to end misery,
On a determined mission for peace.

By combating my own worst enemy,
The wounds of self-esteem can heal.
530 · Mar 2017
It’s in a Book
Michael LoMonaco Mar 2017
Growing up showing contempt for publications,
Disrespecting words of knowledge with passion.

Reluctant to pick up wisdom,
Unaware that literature can access the world.

Exploring a universe with each interesting page,
Taking you away from deficiencies in life.

Pursuing a tale filled with adventure,
Or learning about passionate facts,
A writing opens up all dimensions.

Let the mind discover galaxies,
Just by opening a book.
Michael LoMonaco Jan 2017
When you feel completely hopeless,
The rain is pouring down heavily,
Even though it’s a beautiful, sunny day.

Misery totally controls your life,
You are unable to see any light,
And finding the right path seems impossible.

If you are capable of sparking an inch of hope,
From an outside source or within yourself,
It’s possible to say that existence can improve.

What you need to do is push yourself,
To ignite that small sense of optimism,
Fighting for a route to finally find pure happiness.
Michael LoMonaco Mar 2017
Questioning values on issues of complication,
With defects sparking the fuse.

Morality is not always viewed in black and white,
As some principles have a grey area.

Not sure which trail is a greater cause,
Trying to discover the best course to virtue.

Frustration can detonate while finding ethics,
A journey which might require a long trip.

Your divided beliefs will have many external opinions,
Follow the avenue that will lead to divineness.
504 · Sep 2016
Progress
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
Process launches the path to determination,
Starting by concepts through brutal struggles.

Purpose is the theme for motivated discipline,
Leading to pledges from propelled aspiration.

Optimism prevails by the glory of anticipation,
Promoting opportunities through linking hope.

Commitments from potential are justified desires,
Empowering goals that setup successful achievements.

If you're prepared for the challenges of difficult hurdles,
Progression in life will flourish into accomplishments.
502 · Aug 2016
Negative Pride
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
Holding your head up high,
Arrogance is ready to fight.

Challenging an enemy with honor,
Determined to win a pointless battle.

A proud stance duels until the end,
As egotism leads to a lost cause.

Poison of vanity leads to catastrophe,
When defeat possesses many dilemmas.

The negative pride must be put aside,
By letting the ego accept humility.
488 · Oct 2016
When You Want it Bad Enough
Michael LoMonaco Oct 2016
Craving that accomplishment so bad,
You can taste the glory of victory.

Fighting for a cause that you always dreamed of,
You are willing to climb the highest mountains,
And run through the fires which burn.

You know that the task won’t be easy,
But you put yourself through hell to achieve your goal.

You feel like you will crack on your journey,
But determination prevails by ******* up misery.

At the very end of the trail,
You will be standing tall at the finish line.
483 · Nov 2016
The Second Time Around
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
We failed at the first attempt of purpose,
Now, we must get off the floor to try again.

Discouraged by the failure from success,
It can be hard to lift ourselves up.

The second time around can be better,
Learning through the shortcomings from before.

Use the knowledge of wisdom to succeed in life,
Setting a goal that will help you prevail for the test.

Don’t surrender to the failings from the past,
Quitting will lead to paths of regret.

Fight for your right for dreams,
And your life will discover bliss.
Michael LoMonaco Dec 2016
Talent is a gift that should be held tight,
Utilizing the skills in order to gain success.

Unfortunately, I have seen a man destroy his abilities,
Wasting a brilliant mind through wicked drugs.

I ran through the fires of hell to earn his intelligence,
Shedding tears and blood to earn the same glory,
And all his potential was given to him at birth.

He threw his expertise down the trash,
All for a vile pill that brings artificial happiness,
Eventually, that evil substance killed him in his sleep,
Never having the chance to shine on the land of opportunity.

Anger boiled through my veins due to a wonderful mind collapsing,
Now, I must grieve properly while securing my own future,
Fighting for the right path to happiness and prosperity.
478 · Aug 2016
Revenge
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
As we are hurt through a wrongful act,
Hatred runs through our veins,
Fueling our desire to seek revenge.

Hatred is an uncontrollable emotion,
A mood that distorts our thinking.  

Untamed hate leads to vengeance,
Convinced that retaliation is justified.

As we seek justice for agony,
Will retribution heal our pain,
Or are we still left with a scar?
477 · Nov 2016
Fearing Destiny
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
The road is an uncharted path,
One with many unwanted mysteries.

Fear creeps up as we drive down this course,
A normal reaction to the unknown journey.

This expedition is not a choice,
As we must embrace what is ahead.

Even though we can’t predict the future,
We can prepare our minds for any hardships.

If people are ready for the worst,
Yet stay optimistic for a positive outcome,
Individuals are prepped for destiny’s plan.
Michael LoMonaco Dec 2016
The warrior is ready to break,
Due to the difficult journey that caused pain.

Fatigue creeps up on the body and mind,
As he is prepared to raise the flag upside down.

Life’s path has become too rough,
As the fighter tries to hold back tears.

During the quest of survival,
The survivor realizes that quitting is not an option.  

If he throw in the towel,
The samurai not only loses his progress,
But forfeits his right to living.

Because existence is the only option,
He continues his route to the top of the mountain,
Fighting for the right to live a wonderful livelihood.
475 · May 2017
The Purpose of Freewill
Michael LoMonaco May 2017
We were not meant to be puppets,
By doing a dance act through manipulation.

Humans are intended to put on their own show,
A play with people controlling the plot.

The tale basically has two themes,
A destined path to good and to evil.

With the power of freewill,
We choose our own ending in the story.

A higher power lets us decide our fate,
Letting us choose between love and hate.
468 · Jun 2017
Mistrust in Change
Michael LoMonaco Jun 2017
In a world with unsettling weeds,
People are vulnerable to new growing.

Seeking a way out of commitment,
Resulting in ingrown beauty that lacks harvest.

Developing the garden by mistrust,
Growth of a redesigned lawn is dreary.

Not planting the flowers of uniqueness,
Despite the need for blooming daisies.

Progress starts with a modern landscape,
Laying fresh seeds that blossom by ambition.

When rich soil is prepared by desire,
The conservation will produce chances.
459 · Nov 2017
Dedicated
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2017
Determined to win.
Energized by the challenge.
Discovering the true path.
Intrigued by the cause.
Contributing hard effort.
Action speaks with purpose.
Taming all the dreaded fears.
Evolving weakness into strength.
Deciding that now is the time.
An acrostic poem of determination.
445 · Nov 2018
From Regret to Fulfillment
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2018
Disappointment stings through shame,
As remorse by immorality burns the conscience.

Remembering errors tears the soul,
Punishing yourself by visions of past sins.

Dismay from history doesn’t have to scar,
Even if previous wrongdoing can’t be repaired.

Being remorseful not for erasing guilt,
But for the sole purpose of selfless virtue.

Learning from historic moments,
Preventing mistakes from repeating.

Once wickedness is replaced by righteous ways,
Fulfillment will be built on virtuousness.
445 · Dec 2018
Being Humble During Misery
Michael LoMonaco Dec 2018
Positive emotions are consumed by negativity,
As pessimism is running the entire show.

Staying loyal to the journey of peace is hard,
As despair can formulate immoral views.

When misery dominates the soul,
The righteous cause must live within.

Pleading an allegiance to your principles,
Faithful to virtue as you refuse to surrender to sin.
440 · Jun 2017
Challenges can be Fun
Michael LoMonaco Jun 2017
While struggling during a rough run,
Sweat drips down with enthusiasm.

Sprinting forms fun for progress,
Even though moving is difficult.

Because of the ambition for success,
The challenge can be exhilarating.

Feeling the excited thrill for glorified cause,
Finding passion in a strenuous activity that hurts.
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2017
Beauty is not based on gorgeous features,
And lovely appearances isn’t a contest,
But you feel great when well-groomed.

Whether you comb your hair,
Or you are clean shaven,
A good presentation boosts self-esteem.

Feeling happy with how you look,
Causing a chain reaction of positivity,
Showing optimistic behaviors that shine.

Looking like a model isn’t the purpose,
It’s about being pleased with yourself,
Displaying an image of confidence.
426 · Sep 2016
Torturing Ourselves
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
Intentionally wounding ourselves through flashbacks,
We unleash pain by remembering those bad moments.

Looking at that past picture that cuts the mind,
Or talking about a memory that stabs the soul.

Recognizing that these actions leads to bleeding inside,
Yet we still puncture a deep hole which causes harm.

Once the blood of recollection pours out,
It’s difficult to clot the self-inflicted scar.

Remembrance of heartbreak ruptures the present,
Thinking that stimulates an impossible scenario.

Reflection and prediction is a very dangerous mix,
Like adding fuel to a huge fire that is out of control.

Instead of reliving painful thoughts regarding the past,
Use the medicine of laughter to ignite a smile from history.
421 · Aug 2016
Jealousy
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
The spectator of success is very resentful,
Plagued by the jealousy of poisonous views.

While watching glory progress into rejoice,
You bruise yourself with hostile emotions.

Detesting excellence with deadly hatred,
Leading to a journey that inflicts torment.

Arrogance needs to form new stances,
Creating a pledge that stirs applause.

Let honor praise the champion of prestige,
Giving a handshake driven by positive pride.
Michael LoMonaco Jul 2018
When we follow the route to money,
A dangerous destination is at the end.

Believing that there is glory ahead,
Yet a miserable place is waiting.

Greed mixed with anguish is the location,
Bringing on depression instead of bliss.

If we pursue the true feelings of the soul,
We will arrive at the path to happiness.

Coins don’t possess the joy that virtue provides,
It’s the priceless things in life that offers thrills.

Search your heart for the real meaning of living,
Not gold, which can bring on more problems.
416 · Apr 2017
When it Happens so fast
Michael LoMonaco Apr 2017
Lightning strikes twice,
Without rolling the dice,
And you pay the price.

It happened so fast,
A traumatic blast,
Causing overcast.

In the mist of rain,
Sparking pain,
Forcing a bloodstain.

At the end of the line,
Hope can shine,
Fighting for cloud nine.
Michael LoMonaco Apr 2014
Youths can possess a naïve mentality,
Condemning authority with passion.

Seeking a quest for freedom,
Battling the restraints from parental rules.

Unaware that the chains are for protection,
Shielding them from the weapons on earth.

Independence strikes with extreme force,
Knocking adults down with responsibility.

The desired dream is now feared,
Frightened by the accountable freewill.
406 · Jul 2016
When Faith is Tested
Michael LoMonaco Jul 2016
When destiny takes an awful turn,
The power of faith is truly tested,
Putting good versus evil into war.

To keep traveling in the hot desert,
No matter how exhausted you feel,
Even when quench of thirst is strong.

Staying honest to the doctrine of virtue,
By not letting vileness corrupt your views,
Especially if temptation offers promising hope.

By walking the journey with full exertion,
While keeping the path fully righteous,
Loyalty is given to yourself and a higher power.
402 · Jun 2016
Taking a Chance
Michael LoMonaco Jun 2016
You have to roll a six,

With four dices on the board.



The odds are not in your favor,

Playing a big game of chance.



Critics are saying it’s impossible,

But you still play in the tournament.



Self-discipline increases the luck,

Determination reduces the risk.



Regardless the outcome of the game,

A dream is better pursued than left alone.
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
The troubled situation burns up the soul,
Causing pain that incinerates happiness.

Steering to a life of challenging obstacles,
Proceeds to a path which leads to pessimism.

Stress creates tension on the body and mind,
As predicaments frames suffering due to trauma.

A war on misery is needed to battle catastrophe,
Confronting misfortunes through restoring blissfulness.

Fighting shortcomings by attacking complexities,
Guides to victory for winning peace can prevail.

Achieving harmony requires a campaign against problems,
Beating the hurdles of reality by jumping over struggles.
396 · Jul 2018
Overwhelmed by Glory
Michael LoMonaco Jul 2018
Misery was always in the plot,
Telling a tale consisting of hardships.

Determination created a fast path to glory,
As the end result led to new experiences.

Feelings of joy produced intense emotions,
With the mind learning how to adapt to bliss.

Life is moving at lightning speed with thrills,
Instead of dragging out in a pit of despair.

As my cognitions are adjusting to change,
I will always fight to keep contentment alive.
392 · Aug 2016
Fighting for Chances
Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016
The door doesn’t nudge by luck,
The opening demands devotion.

Chances require a key of ambition,
One that is created by optimism.

A fresh start needs motivation,
Ready to challenge any lock.

Stamina must outlast the deadbolt,
Fighting the entryway to seek dreams.

Dedication can access the room,
Applying diligence for desired goals.
Michael LoMonaco Jun 2017
The message went lost by hatred,
As hostility threatens gracefulness.

Evilness will try to prevail,
Using intimidation to **** harmony.

Letting wickedness win defeats tranquility,
Causing sinfulness with destruction.

Kindness starts with a gracious smile,
Spreading peace by presenting virtue.

Once righteousness is displayed,
Let the unified statement be heard.
Michael LoMonaco May 2017
Wanting to promote a righteous cause,
But confused in an enormous maze.

Imperfections appeared with each mystery,
Leading to unwanted acts of contempt.

Even though sin led to punishment,
Grounds for virtuous principles meant to shine.

Needing to find the right trail in life,
Battling for virtue in every aspect of living.

The inner demons that prevailed were conquered,
Discovering survival without sinister tactics.
Michael LoMonaco Apr 2017
Conflicts explode into intolerable scenarios,
Inciting a need for any solution.

Each time justice goes unserved,
We tend to generate vengeance as a remedy.

Whenever life becomes too unbearable,
We can experiment with artificial happiness.

Struggles in the real world are brutal,
But we can’t fix harm by causing harm.

Battling confrontation requires reasoning,
Using logic to conquer unwanted circumstances.
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2017
It’s like the same old show,
Moving at a certain flow,
Dating back many years ago.

With a repeating tale,
Leading to no more trails,
Seeking out brand new details.

Craving an interesting quest,
One unlike the rest,
Figuring out the best.

Fighting for the thrill,
And for the lack of a drill,
Needing a cause to fulfill.
374 · Apr 2018
Rejecting Negativity
Michael LoMonaco Apr 2018
Self-encouragement can erode with negativity,
Plaguing the confidence in your own abilities.

Discouraging thoughts derive from the soul,
Or generate through external words of criticism.

A negative can be approached by positivity,
Through filtering out the toxic viewpoints.

Tackling hostile judgments requires confidence,
Crediting yourself with constructive attitudes.

Evaluating the cause with optimistic stances,
And rejecting the context related to lethal opinions.
372 · Sep 2016
Hopeful Destiny
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
History of tragedy inflicted scars,
Leading to trauma that injured an era.

Instead of dwelling mostly on missed chances,
Failures were focusing on fueling diligent tactics.

At war versus a devising plan of optimism,
Destiny led to a puzzled quest for results.

Following a directionless map with only roads,
No highways to reach my destination faster.

Becoming lost on many occasions in the street,
Searching for a path that will lead to hopefulness.

The route to contentment did prevail by dignity,
Fighting for the right to happiness that was earned.

Conflicts of destined survival will last for eternity,
Battling the struggles that can ruin stability of bliss.
370 · Jul 2017
A Delayed Start
Michael LoMonaco Jul 2017
Pain prevented a normal departure,
Causing a delayed start in the race.

While the other runners were ahead,
Misery slowed down my progress.

When the athletes were moving with stride,
My pace was stalled as struggles mounted.

Challenging myself to complete the course,
No longer in a contest for time.

Trying to end despair on the track,
Attempting to sprint without discomfort.

Determined to reach the final destination,
Happiness prevailed as I crossed the finish line.
368 · Sep 2016
Rectifying All Sentiment
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
Misperceiving all the earlier ruins from sentiment,
Started by discrediting feelings that mold agony.

Past excruciation of inflicted gashes led to trauma,
Triggering continuous regret on a timeline for years.

Present day disapproval is caused by painful history,
Also through existing paths which are unwelcomed.

What must be entailed is change in current presence,
Not by mending previous events that inflamed harm.

Former memories from scars rectified through coping,
A process that occurs after the era of now is repaired.

Rebuild a life based on bliss immediately with help,
Beginning new perception that heals every sad moment.
Michael LoMonaco Sep 2016
Repeating the same periods of boredom,
Ignited by the fuel of depressed emotions.

Forming urges to escape a boring lifestyle,
Cycles from dissatisfaction led to alcoholism.

Drinking to flee typical days of unplanned time,
Incinerating absolve that plagued tragedy by scars.

Artificial joy lasted a few hours inside my brain,
As phases of recurrent afflictions persisted torment.

Young adulthood lived on principles of enjoyment,
Seeking thrills of unjust mentality by regretfulness.

Years of despair led to progress being stalled,
Hitting a brick wall by force of costly consequences.

Punishments derived from indulgements ached,
Agony of mental illness harmed by unnatural chemicals.

Change occurred when growth desired concepts,
Maturity pushed repeatability into passionate activities.

Now devoted to new hobbies entertaining contentment,
Destined to a route where character excels excellence.

Honored by the improvements gained by determination,
Self-discipline underlines efforts through moral revisions.

Since the poisonous toxins are vanished from my body,
Liveliness drove glorified paths that earned commendation.
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359 · Feb 2018
When it’s not Meant to be
Michael LoMonaco Feb 2018
Effort strives for a goal,
Chasing a journey with intent.

Ambition runs at full exertion,
As purpose fuels the cause.

If victory isn’t the end result,
Discouragement can rise enormously.

Hopelessness shows signs of defeat,
With confidence experiencing a blow.

Sometimes, a pursued route won’t be found,
As destiny created a different trail to follow.

When one quest isn’t suitable,
Another path to success is usually discovered.
A free verse poem of pursuing another route.
358 · Jun 2018
Finally Falling in Love
Michael LoMonaco Jun 2018
Years of addiction denied romance,
As alcohol was more important than affection.

When sobriety was finally achieved,
Cravings of intimacy evolved into a strong desire.

Feeling lonely every night,
Without the bottle offering company.

Without any sign from destiny,
A wonderful woman entered my life.

Filling in that missing void,
As the puzzle to happiness is now complete.

Never realizing the exhilarating effects of fondness,
With my soul finally filled with love at age thirty-five.
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