"shick" poems
People whom take pictures called "selfies"
are too easily dismayed.
A person who has true humility
wants not their image displayed.
Someone who has to put themselves
out into the world,
across the screaming gulf of the internet
really makes me want to hurl.
A true person with humility,
humbleness and jest.
Let's someone to capture their image
unprepared, and not at rest.
A true person's form
comes not from a mirror pic
but from friends and their smiles
preferably not when they're shick.
Feb 18, 2013
Feb 18, 2013 at 12:54 AM UTC
As morning comes I open my eyes,
and never forget say.
Thank you all mighty entity,
for yet another wonderful day.
The sun is shining
the day is bright.
I'm thankful for its beauty
and its powerful light.
Its the little things in life,
that I'm thankful for.
I'm grateful for what little I have,
even though some have more.
Cherish each moment,
with your family and friends.
Because tomorrow isn't promised,
and today it all could end.
Be thankful for the plants
be thankful for the trees.
It's because of them there is air,
that everybody breaths.
Be thankful for the vegetation
and the flowers that we see.
Be thankful for the sun the rain
But don't forget the bees.
Be thankful for the water
that's pure enough to drink.
Be grateful for the men
that brought it to your sink.
Be thankful for the sun, the moon
and don't forget the stars.
They have made it possible for you and i,
be thankful where we are.
Be thankful for the really big things that you or I can not see.
Be thankful for the energy
that makes you you and makes me me.
It starts with that sun,
that I was thankful for.
but that's a real tiny picture.
We are here because of so much more.
Now as I lay
down my head
and close my wary eyes.
I'm thankful for everything that makes me me
even if I'll never know why.
I hope to wake
for yet another day.
So I can continue to be thankful foR,
more little things I did not have
the time to say.
Live
Love
Hope
Written By Richard B. Shick
Jun 27, 2018
Jun 27, 2018 at 12:28 AM UTC
Many walking different paths,
That lead us in the same direction
A place filled with much pain,
And lots of empty reflections
Rivers filled with tears of sadness,
From the emptiness deep inside.
Oceans filled with tears of pain,
A pain we try to hide.
A desert without water,
But yet the oasis we do see.
Our minds twisted and turned
Is it real or make believe.
People do not understand,
The challenges that we face.
We struggle just to get by,
With a smile upon our face.
I hope they never feel,
What it’s like to be inside our head.
Struggling with our demons,
Some wishing they were dead.
People don’t understand our struggles,
Or the shoes we have to wear.
Feeling all the loneliness,
Just hoping someone would care.
All the pain we must carry,
As we struggle every day.
We hope to make it through
Our darkest hours,
Just to struggle another day.
Live
Love
Hope
Written by
RICHARD B SHICK
Aug 13, 2018
Aug 13, 2018 at 11:14 PM UTC
DAY by day,
Week by week
Taking all your abuse,
Yet turning the other cheek
Continuously Dragging me down,
Lowering my self esteem.
Having No way out,
Is how you make it seem.
I’m never good enough,
You'll never find someone better.
Building up my courage,
To finally write this letter.
Realizing who I am,
And what I’m really worth.
Meant to be respected,
As I walk upon the earth.
I’m finally standing up,
Finally standing my ground.
I deserve so much better,
Tell me how that sounds.
I finally had enough,
You keep me all depressed.
These feelings hidden inside,
It’s time to lay to rest.
I am a beautiful person,
And I’m worthy of so much more.
So make sure you kiss my ***
As I’m walking out the door.
I know this won’t be easy,
But it’s what I have to do.
It’s time I love myself,
Instead off loving you.
Live
Love
Hope
Written By
Richard B Shick
Jul 14, 2018
Jul 14, 2018 at 10:09 PM UTC
To inspire,
Or be inspired.
To desire,
Or to be desired.
To live,
Or to give life.
To promote peace,
Or to cause strife.
To care,
Or to neglect.
To honor,
Or show disrespect.
To love,
Or be loved.
To hate,
Or feel unloved.
Emotions are endless,
And are not always a choice.
Feelings hidden inside,
Some afraid of using their voice.
Choose to inspire,
And make somebody's day.
Embrace being inspired,
It brings these words I do say.
Be careful what you desire,
Unless thoughts are pure.
Enjoy being desired,
And not so insecure.
Never be afraid to live,
Always be happy who you are.
Embrace giving life,
It’s the greatest gift by far.
Emotions and feelings
Cause pleasure and pain.
So Spread peace love and happiness,
While dancing in there rain.
Live
Love
Hope
Written By
Richard B Shick
Jul 1, 2018
Jul 1, 2018 at 7:11 PM UTC
Why do we self destruct,
When we're so close to our goals.
Some find it hard to interpret,
Why others seem to know.
We can be our worst enemy,
Our souls seem
filled with doubt.
We must continue on our journey,
It's what Life's all about.
Conquering all our emotions,
Conquering all our fears.
Sometimes for a brief moment,
While other times it takes many years.
Never giving up,
Always pushing forward.
Never losing hope.
Never being cornered.
Our journey will be long.
So always stay true to our self.
Never giving up on hope,
BY placing
our struggles upon a shelf.
Always keep pushing forward
No matter
how hard it gets.
And keep on living life,
With love and no regrets.
Live
Love
Hope
Written by
Richard B Shick
Jun 26, 2018
Jun 26, 2018 at 8:39 PM UTC
Depression is a killer,
Eating at ones wary soul.
Keeping to yourself,
So no one will ever know.
Many different vices,
To keep your thoughts buried.
Keeping things a secret,
To the point you become wary.
Time passes by,
And yet the pain remains.
Depression is a silent killer,
That will drive a person insane.
Yet you continue on,
And always carry your smile
Stricken with lots of pain,
You’ve had for quite a while.
Hoping and praying,
Just to barely hold on.
Fighting every day,
Trying to be really strong.
With each passing moment,
You try not to think.
Of things that cause pain,
And push you to the brink.
Some of us are weak,
And others are very strong.
That’s the deciding factor,
On how long many hold on.
Don’t get things twisted,
And tied all in a knot.
I am very strong,
Weak that I am not.
I am very grateful,
For many things every day.
I thankful for the people,
That listen when I say.
Im very sad inside,
And struggle a hell of a lot.
I’m thankful for those of you,
Cause you are all I’ve got.
Live
Love
Hope
Written By
Richard B Shick
Aug 13, 2018
Aug 13, 2018 at 8:35 PM UTC
It’s time to crack the bottle,
Time to numb the pain.
Time to open the umbrella,
Time to hide from the rain.
Some have easy lives,
And will never know the struggle.
Never knowing what some go through,
Because all they know is a hustle.
Never given the chance,
Making it with what they had.
Caught up in their surroundings,
Never having a Dad.
I’m thankful for what I have,
I know It could be so much worse,
That’s why I pay it forward,
I don’t need another curse.
I’ve had my own struggles,
In my own shoes I do walk.
Always keeping my head high,
No matter how much people talk.
I sit upon the fence post,
And try never to hold a grudge.
Because I know I'm not perfect,
I am no one to judge.
Still I sit here
Trying to numb my pain.
Fighting off my demons,
Like I'm fighting off the rain.
LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
Written By
RICHARD B SHICK
Sep 9, 2018
Sep 9, 2018 at 10:35 PM UTC
Even though I hardly know you,
In my mind you always remain.
I wish you a life With happiness,
Even though there's been so much pain.
You truly are an amazing person,
This is what I feel.
You have a Heart of gold,
This I know Is real.
Never forget your struggles,
They make you who you are.
You my dear are a Beautiful soul,
shinning bright like the northern star.
So many thoughts and words,
Spinning around in my head.
The need to put on paper,
To help heal when they are read.
People will always judge us,
In our shoes they do not walk.
Trying to break us down,
While all the do is talk.
Take my hand and walk with me,
To a special place.
To me that place is simple,
It's putting a smile on your face.
I may not have gotten to see it,
Trust I know it was there.
It's the simple acts of Kindness,
Of letting you know someone cares.
Live
Love
Hope
Written By Richard Shick
Jul 26, 2021
Jul 26, 2021 at 6:04 PM UTC
When I see a flower,
It’s your beauty that I see.
A beauty so deep and vibrant,
That’s how you will always be.
A beauty so pure and natural,
Unseen by the by the naked eye.
A beauty that is so endless,
Just like a dark moonlit sky.
A beauty that is unspoken,
Every where you go.
Just like a bud on a flower,
Your beauty continues to grow.
I’m blessed to have seen that beauty,
Blessed you are a friend.
Your beauty will always be remembered,
Even when this life does end.
LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK
Jun 26, 2018
Jun 26, 2018 at 9:13 PM UTC
Some will pray on your weakness,
Just to get what they want.
Always hiding their true intentions ,
And putting up a really good front.
They all have a secret agenda,
When they hide things from the start.
Instead of being honest,
They end up breaking a heart.
A heart that was already fragile,
And very very weak.
They prey upon these people,
So They get what they do seek.
When you finally see what has happened,
It’s usually way to late.
They turn what feelings u had for them,
Into something they call hate.
Why was I so foolish,
To let them bring me down.
You just made my worth go up,
Like an elegant wedding gown.
I now see your true colors,
And let there be no mistake.
You have shown me you are worthless,
Like a diamond that's found to be fake.
I hope you take this moment,
To realize what you lost.
I now know my true worth,
Don’t worry I’ll cover the cost.
Live
Love
Hope
Written by
RICHARD B SHICK
Aug 15, 2018
Aug 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM UTC
I will not worry,
If it's Just for today.
I will keep positive thoughts,
That everything will be ok.
I will not anger,
If it's for just today.
I will take time to step back,
My anger kept at bay.
I will work really hard,
If it’s just for the day.
I will give it my very best,
Is all I have to say.
I will count my blessings,
If it's Just for the day.
I’ll be thankful for the little things,
This is how I start my day.
I will be kind to all living things,
If it just for the day.
My love is pure for all,
In every single way.
I may not be perfect,
This journey
will be great
I will fall many times,
But my path
I will Always keep straight,
Everything is changing
I’ve woken my inner beast.
It’s time to shine so bright,
Like the morning sun in the east.
I know I will falter,
I know that I will sway.
But I’ll do my very best,
If it’s Just for today.
LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK
Jun 26, 2018
Jun 26, 2018 at 8:45 PM UTC
The sun slowly sets,
its golden light fades.
Marking the end,
of our shared days.
In the quiet,
a shadow takes your place.
Yet your laughter will always linger,
As i still see your smiling face.
The bond we had,
no one or time could sever.
In my heart Baby B,
you'll always live forever.
My Brother’s love,
Always steady and true.
Each memory I have,
Brings me back to you.
I’ll carry your wisdom,
your spirit, your pride,
Your voice is a whisper,
You will always be by my side.
Though the pain cuts deep,
the love does too,
Goodbye, Baby brother,
I’ll always miss you.
Rest now, in peace,
Watching over me as I sleep.
Until we meet again,
Your memories I will keep.
LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
WRITTEN BY
RICHARD SHICK
Nov 28, 2024
Nov 28, 2024 at 2:45 PM UTC
When I'm out
and you see me,
My feelings you may never know.
But when I put pen to paper,
My feelings usually will show.
Never afraid to share my happiness,
Or to let you read my pain.
I put all my thoughts on paper,
And never will I refrain.
From telling you that I hurt,
Or telling you what I know.
The thoughts and feelings
Inside my head,
And not knowing which way to go.
Some may think it’s a gift,
But truly it can be a curse.
All I know
when I let things out,
It keeps me from getting worse.
Ever fight with a demon,
Laughing inside your head.
They can make you have fear at night ,
As if they are under your bed.
So If I can give you wisdom,
Before I let you go.
Never fear letting things out,
It how you will continue to grow.
Live
Love
Hope
Written by
Richard B Shick
Aug 31, 2018
Aug 31, 2018 at 8:47 PM UTC
On the ferris wheel of hookey we
slow-cosbied
Drinking the canadian whiskey
Of hockey.
The state fair below spun like a lit
dizzy dradle.
Years later i found you at AA checked
Into shick shadle.
Nov 3, 2015
Nov 3, 2015 at 11:52 PM UTC
It's morning, rain has fallen making all the ground darker shade and I'm sweaty,
and, god, I didn't want to be sweaty.
I'm pushing panting up a hill in sixth gear on my six-gear bike because
the gear-shifter has long since broken
as a result of a time I cut too close to a
old-fashioned lamp post,
caught my pedal on it
and went spinning headlong into a rose bush.
The trees are green,
greener than I've ever seen them.
It's morning and the cars shick by, rolling atop the water in the road like Christ did in the early years.
A car slams into a puddle.
When did our lives become so perfectly metaphored in cars?
The a to B life; stopping only when stopped by a glaring light or harsh word; filling up and running out; breaking down only on the road, never in my own garage.
A warm rain will fall this morning.
I hear only the breathy whisper of my breath out my mouth
and engines and tires.
I think nothing, which is a hard-earned comfort
seeing as I, like every person, have a lot to think about,
ever since we invented the automobile; ever since we crucified a sinless man; ever since the moment we thought nothing, and were sent crashing into a rose bush.
Apr 24, 2018
Apr 24, 2018 at 11:30 AM UTC
Loving thy self
even when it's just me,
I embrace my ability to be happy alone.
Only to be captive to my thoughts that i barely control,
My thoughts usually unspoken become emotional poems,
Built upon emotions
that i have trying to escape my soul.
Loneliness,
breaking through the cracks of my weary mind.
Yet I seem to forget,
that I am still
bound by my demons
that are in control.
Hidden inside
trying to control
what little I have left.
Not to be free
until I accept my past
And learn to be in control.
Sometimes feeling trapped
Iike I'm left alone
with my demons.
Only to be victorious because,
I
LIVE
like it's my last day on Earth.
LOVE
with all my heart.
And always
HOPE
For a better
Tomorrow
Live
Love
Hope
Written By
RICHARD B SHICK
Oct 23, 2018
Oct 23, 2018 at 10:33 PM UTC
Her beauty sets a fire to all it touches,
Not leaving behind her soul.
A soul so great it out shines her BEAUTY,
As she radiates her BEAUTY from within.
Sacrificing everything to prove she is worthy
Worthy of her own success.
A success self built on her own shoulders
Carrying the weight of many trying to break her.
An unbreakable soul that continues to push,
Pushing forward against all those doubting her ability
A strong woman built with kindness yet resilient,
To all those that stand in her way.
She may be strong
but yet weak,
Loving
but yet still focused.
Knows who she is
Yet fulfilling what she desires…..
Live
Love
Hope
Written by
RICHARD B SHICK
Oct 22, 2018
Oct 22, 2018 at 9:58 PM UTC
As I sit here with thoughts
running through my head.
Some that are happy and others that are dead.
While my feelings come out,
And I let it be known.
I get sorry my dear,
You reached the friend zone.
A place i have been
so many times before.
Because of my feelings for someone,
I love and adore.
As I sit here staring,
out into the lake
I don't know how much more
disappointment I can take.
They say I'm a friend,
that can never be beat.
For the women I choose everythings on repeat.
I do all I can
and even a bit more.
For those I cherish,
love and adore.
As I sit here and wonder,
I think to myself.
Is it time to give up,
And put my love ulon a shelf.
Should I give up looking,
and just be that special friend.
No matter how hard I try, that's usually where I end.
As I sit and stare,
into the dark of night.
Did I give it my best,
should I put up a fight.
I sit here and seek guidance,
from anyone above.
With help finding a friendship,
that turns into Love.
Even if I sit here for hours on end,
I'll get the same story you're only a friend.
As I sit here and wonder,
how it can be.
Am I doing something wrong,
or is it just me.
Live
Love
Hope
Written By
Richard B Shick
Aug 7, 2018
Aug 7, 2018 at 4:01 PM UTC
Now that your gone,
Emptiness is setting in
A Huge hole,
Centered deep within.
You were my rock,
You helped me keep it together.
For that Baby Brother,
I'll love you forever.
Emptiness is,
Never hearing your voice.
Gone too soon,
Never given that choice.
Now that your gone,
Emptiness is setting in
A Huge hole,
Centered deep within.
Hollow is how I feel,
Pain echoing inside.
Feelings trapped,
No longer can we confide.
Emptiness is,
The loneliness inside my mind.
If only life was a VHS,
I'd just hit rewind.
Now that your gone,
Emptiness is setting in
A Huge hole,
Centered deep within.
Emptiness is
Trying to scream and shout.
Pain echoing within,
And yet nothing comes out.
Now that your gone,
Take my hand be my guide.
Help heal the emptiness,
Coming from deep inside.
Now that your gone,
Emptiness is setting in
A Huge hole,
Centered deep within.
LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
WRITTEN BY
RICHARD SHICK
Nov 28, 2024
Nov 28, 2024 at 5:17 PM UTC
As I sit and watch the sunset,
in the Western sky.
I sit and begin to think too much,
I always wonder why.
Why does every thing happen,
For many reasons unknown.
What I am I suppose to believe,
With everything I’ve been shown.
Just know there are greater reasons,
To why Everything exists.
Don’t believe all you hear,
Temptations we all must resist.
Just look for the good and evil,
In everything you do.
Be sure to Take care of Mother Earth,
She always give back if you do.
She is the key to our survival,
But most don’t even care.
We are killing her at an alarming rate,
Soon she'll have nothing to share.
It’s time to hit the brakes,
Before we are out of time.
We need to start giving back,
So future generations will be fine.
Till darkness turns to light,
And night time turns to day.
I’ll be forever grateful,
To be blessed with a brand new day.
Live
Love
Hope
Written By
Richard B Shick
Aug 26, 2018
Aug 26, 2018 at 8:33 PM UTC
When times are tough,
always believe in you.
When you want to give up,
remember I believe in you.
When your at your wits end
remember you kids believe in you.
When you are feeling defeated,
remember
your family believes in you.
you are great
you are strong
you are wonderful
you are beautiful
you are not a quitter
you will succeed
you will be victorious
you got this
You are loved by Many.
the only thing that matter to some is YOU!!!!
You will achieve Your goals because you are YOU.
Live
Love
Dream
Hope
Written By
Richard B Shick
Jul 1, 2018
Jul 1, 2018 at 9:52 AM UTC
Sitting here
in meditation.
wondering about
my own identification.
Dreaming about
my summer vacation.
Reminiscing about
a past infatuation.
Do we need
outer space exploration.
We thank the Armed Forces
for their dedication.
And seem to forget
the needy in desperation.
We need to help our own
show some dedication.
Or at least help them
change their life situation.
I know you can see
their frustration.
As billions go
to other nations.
Bet yet we forget our own
As I sit here
and continue in meditation.
I take myself
to a higher elevation.
But that's
your interpretation.
Only from
your observation.
As our children are suffering
from starvation.
There shouldn't be
any complication.
And yet so
many denominations.
we shouldn't put
any limitations.
from a country of
so much innovation.
But why does our government
seek world **********
But yet they forget their own
We only see
their chosen presentations.
They show us only
certain altercations.
Then media thrives
on all the accusations.
Why all we read about
is their incarcerations.
Which cause
hate and assassinations.
From all there exaggerations.
Which causes
uncivilized demonstrations.
All the breakdown
in communications.
And the medias
absurd manipulations.
That tries to keep divided
our great civilization.
But when it really matters
there is great hesitation.
But yet we forget our own
In the book it says
lead us not into temptation.
But they create
such a fascination.
And push
our very own expectations.
With there
sneaky modifications.
Of certain
well know corporations.
And provide
certain gratifications.
Without everyone's
consideration.
Or passing
the right legislation.
We our their
experimentation.
But yet get no
appreciation.
Which goes back
many generations.
But yet we forget our own
We have forgotten
our own foundation
That love
is what made creation.
And its disappeared
from our population.
All we see is
hate and annihilation.
But they don't show us
the right information.
The kind with
pure human consideration.
The kind
which causes admiration.
With out the feeling
of obligation.
Its time to begin
a new celebration.
And stop
all the hate and separation.
And show all love
with true aspirations.
LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
BUT NEVER FORGET OUT OWN.
Written By Richard B Shick
Jun 27, 2018
Jun 27, 2018 at 12:29 AM UTC
All these crazy emotions,
Swirling around my head.
Now that you are gone,
Words need to be said.
You're gone from this life,
Yet Forever in my heart.
Anger is what I feel,
Why is where I'll start.
You didn't deserve die,
Life is very unfair.
I go to pick up the phone,
Wait you'll never be there.
I would
give anything,
Just to hear you again.
Pain
filling my soul,
Time to pick up
the pen.
Feelings
need to come out,
If I'm ever
going to heal.
Many have their own way,
This how I deal.
I know your over my shoulder,
Reading as I type.
Tears rolling down my face,
Pausing a moment
to wipe.
The sadness is overwhelming,
Emptying
out my soul.
Let me self medicate.
Time to smoke a bowl.
Answer
begin dodging me,
Bouncing
around my mind
The ones I seek
are elusive,
And the hardest to find.
Emptiness
jets right in,
Consuming all of me.
What did I do
to deserve this,
Or is it something
that's to be.
I know I'm lost
without you,
Trying
to find my way.
The only way to get through this,
Is to take it
day by day.
Now that my mind is weary,
I must try and go to sleep.
Till I Wake tomorrow,
Your memories I will keep.
LIVE
Love
Hope
Written by
RICHARD SHICK
Nov 29, 2024
Nov 29, 2024 at 7:42 PM UTC
For what is a flower,
If you don’t admire it’s beauty,
If you don’t embrace it’s aroma.
For what is a songbird,
Without its beautiful songs,
Or not being able to take flight
to spread it’s voice
For what is a Butterfly,
Without it’s cocoon to
Transform it’s beauty
What good is a heart
If it never produces a tear
Or brings a simple smile.
What good is Life
If you don’t LIVE in the moment.
Instead of the past.
What good is Life
If we don’t LOVE with all our heart.
What good is life,
If we live without HOPE
NOTHING
LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK
Sep 9, 2018
Sep 9, 2018 at 11:09 PM UTC