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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.
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
They say the pen is stronger than the sword,
But I prefer a pencil with a great eraser.

I fight with my mind with the mighty led,
But I am bound to make mistake on my quest.

Using rubber to fix the errors of life,
Wiping away the misdeeds by restoring any *****-ups.

Relying on logic and reason to form intelligent conclusions,
Writing with caution, even though I can eliminate my flaws.

Always be prepared with a pencil instead of a pen,
Because ink leaves a permanent mark that’s hard to repair.
This is a poem in which you have to think about the meaning of this art form.
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
It was that wicked drug,
Not some contagious bug,
That caused a goodbye without a hug.

We certainly cried when you died,
And our tears eventually just dried,
Because your potential to shine was denied.

Even though you are dead,
A fact that we all dread,
After knowing what life you have led,
And every battle that caused bloodshed,
We are confident for what is ahead.
This poem is dedicated to my brother, who died at age 33 from an overdose on painkillers. I love you with all my heart and soul!
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
When calculating the damage of our burns,
We wonder if triumph can lead to great quest.

Traumatized by history that ruins the present,
Scared that there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

I have lived a very dark past,
One that felt like ghosts were living in my mind.

Living with tortuous fear that darkened my world,
Being afraid of my own shadow when the sun shines.

Knowing that I had to step on my own demons to prevail,
I fought the earlier years by confronting my dread.

Fighting for closure by identifying the causes of gloomy clouds,
And targeted the blackness though resolving my problems.

Attending therapy to help expunge the scary beast in my head,
Using coping skills to battle the any brutal fright.

Presently, I can live without historical moments stabbing my brain,
And I am on a journey to where contentment is the main theme.
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
When helping people without a self-centered cause,
Righteousness shines to its true potential.

If not thinking about how that deed satisfies you,
Your soul is on the right path to grace.

Always aid individuals without greedy intentions,
And you will glow through virtue.

The virtuous person dedicates peace to everyone,
Helping just to assist people in a world of imperfections.

When integrity stands tall in a holy way,
God will offer you light in the afterlife.
Michael LoMonaco Nov 2016
When you reach that breaking point,
You are ready to exploit,
Due to a lot people who disappoint.

Ever if you are having a bad year,
The end is not near,
But the war on pain leads to fear.

Fighting for the right to bliss,
Even in the darkest mist,
But don’t use your fist.

Beat the hurt with your mind,
Following the righteous line,
And you will have a thought out design.

Find a way to peace,
And your problems will decrease,
And all stresses will be released.
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.
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