Michael LoMonaco: Poems

227 · Mar 2018

Michael LoMonaco Mar 2018

Civilization will be your biggest critic,
Casting judgement on character,
Causing the shield to go up.

Personal attacks will come from strangers,
Harmful opinions come through the workplace,
And you will be stunned by loved ones.

Hearing those comments which scar,
And seeing those ****** impressions that disapprove,
Actions which can deplete self-esteem.

People’s negative perception is meaningless,
As long as you are happy with yourself,
Forming a stance that nobody can break.

#life #hope #emotions #inspiration #pain #sad #destiny #philosophy #spiritual #writing

223 · Apr 2018

Old Habits Die Hard

Michael LoMonaco Apr 2018

Old Habits Die Hard

Traditional patterns form a routine,
Creating rituals that are tough to quash.

Trapped in habitual ways of dependency,
Establishing a reliance on customs.

Indulgences like smoking are rough to beat,inspirational
Poetry, poems Tendencies such as laziness are hard to crush.

In order to abolish the trends of old habits,
Self-discipline must prevail against obsession.

Even though compulsive behaviors are addictive,
Ambition to quit unhealthy desires is always possible.

218 · Jul 2016

Misery Loves Company

Michael LoMonaco Jul 2016

Misery Loves Company

Misery wants to hold your hand,
Trying to convince joy into feeling sad.

Asking you to follow an unhappy path,
Despair can be extremely persuasive.

Sorrow doesn’t want to stand alone,
Wanting other people to feel depressed.

Reject the hand that offers false hope,
Even if the route of happiness is a lonely trail.

#life #inspiration #spiritual #emotional

217 · Aug 2017

Reaching the Hill

Michael LoMonaco Aug 2017

Reaching the Hill

There are no limitations,
As you move with motivation,
Focused while having dedication.

Entering a brutal quest,
Trying to be the best,
But first—you have to pass the test.

The hill is certainly a threat,
Running while breaking a sweat,
Playing the game with no regrets.

Facing that dreaded fear,
Or else the end is near,
Reaching for the final frontier.

#life #hope #emotions #inspiration #pain #sad #destiny #philosophy #spiritual #writing

217 · Aug 2016

Forgiveness

Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016

Forgiveness

The sword of fury stabs us in the back,
Sparking the fire by resentment.

Flames ignite into a huge grudge,
With hatred burning in our eyes.

If a person repents their past sins,
Eradicate the fire of fueled anger.

Life is too short to scorch in rage,
A blaze which depletes the quality of life.

#life #hope #inspiration #spiritual #emotional

214 · Aug 2016

When a Dream Leads to Greed

Michael LoMonaco Aug 2016

When a Dream Leads to Greed

A dream glows in the mind,
Starting at the time of innocence.

The ambition is envisioned,
Picturing that day on center stage.

Practicing for the chance to glory,
Hoping to earn those screaming fans.

Talent buys the big contract,
Signing the paper that leads to cash.

Stardom crushes a childhood fantasy,
Courtesy to all the piles of money.

#poem #sad #life #pain #society #emotion

210 · Mar 2018

Moving Forward

Michael LoMonaco Mar 2018

Moving Forward

The direction is headed toward progress,
But the trail can be presented with roadblocks,
Causing us to move back to the beginning.

Destiny’s tale tells a complex story,
Wanting you to reach the destination,
Yet offers tough barriers along the route.

Zigzagging through the mazes of life,
Fighting to reach the other side,
And you still return to the starting point.

Remain on course to the final location,
Because no matter how many steps are lost,
You can keep moving forward, advancing to bliss.

#life #hope #emotions #inspiration #pain #sad #destiny #philosophy #spiritual #writing

208 · Apr 2017

Misery before Happiness

Michael LoMonaco Apr 2017

Misery before Happiness

Questioning the rationality through agony,
Considering the exam an act of barbarism.

The quest determines individual character,
Examining morality during torturous times.

Answering to a higher power with bafflement,
Not understanding God’s plan when scars are inflicted.

We can doubt the unknown by hating the riddle,
But must realize that misery is the first course.

Never knowing when the track will steer into hope,
But people have to solve the puzzle through grace.

Even though God’s intention with happiness is confusing,
The concept that’s clear is there no easy road to God.

197 · Feb 2018

The Need to Feel

Michael LoMonaco Feb 2018

The Need to Feel

It’s like a meal,
As we try to heal,
Craving that need to feel.

Trying to win the war,
Opening up that door,
As the world keeps score.

We want to get ahead,
Not wind up dead,
When hanging on by a thread.

Winning that scary fight,
In order to see the light,
Ending the awful night.

#life #hope #emotions #inspiration #pain #sad #destiny #philosophy #spiritual #writing

192 · Jul 2016

The Hiding Place

Michael LoMonaco Jul 2016

The Hiding Place

The quilt promises protection,
Manipulating our dreaded fears.

Entering the world of isolation,
Defending ourselves from civilization.

We must battle the deadly earth,
Starting a fight in order to cherish life.

Once the blanket has been lifted,
A life full of opportunities can be waiting.

#spiritual #emotional #inspirational

189 · Feb 2018

Memories

Michael LoMonaco Feb 2018

Memories

Moments that truly inspire.
Evoking joy through a smile.
Mentioning the past with pleasure.
Originating from times of bliss.
Remembering occasions with family.
Igniting excitement by a story.
Emotions of willingness are triggered.
Sparking new tales to come.

An acrostic poem of past moments.

#life #hope #emotions #inspiration #pain #sad #destiny #philosophy #spiritual #writing

180 · Dec 2018

High on Life

Michael LoMonaco Dec 2018

High on Life

That feeling doesn’t come from an evil pill,
Nor from a bottle of whisky.

This high is supplied by determination,
Winning the battle through end results.

Fighting for my right to happiness,
Climbing all the hills to reach my destination.

Combating every obstacle to advance,
Finally approaching the top of the mountain.

The war wasn’t won easily,
But willingness eventually prevailed.

177 · Feb 2018

Live Every Week like it’s your Last

Michael LoMonaco Feb 2018

Live Every Week like it’s your Last

The final chapter can arrive at any day,
Telling its last tale as the end draws near.

We are always concerned about survival,
Anticipating the next storyline with fear.

Let put our worries far aside,
And try to live for the week.

Existing to enjoy that upcoming plot,
Appreciating the interesting script as it unfolds.

There can be an intriguing plan ahead,
But first, we must open that amazing book.

#life #hope #emotions #inspiration #pain #sad #destiny #philosophy #spiritual #writing

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