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Jun 8 · 54
Speech
unnamed Jun 8
the constitution
made freedom of speech a law
it's what men died for.
Jun 8 · 59
Movies
unnamed Jun 8
well its movie night
popcorn , tater chips and dip
ready for a fright.
Jun 8 · 35
Prisoner
unnamed Jun 8
in this jail I'll rot
Just a prisoner enslaved
by fears real or not
Jun 8 · 396
Paradise
unnamed Jun 8
I've seen paradise
it is just a state of mind
yours differs from mine.
Jun 8 · 60
Youth
unnamed Jun 8
the fountain of youth
in the image you project
it's all in your mind
Jun 8 · 69
Life
unnamed Jun 8
shadows neath the door
concerned voices of old friends
try to talk me down
where were they when thoughts turned dark
when this life slipped through my hands.
Jun 8 · 94
Music
unnamed Jun 8
alone in the dark
rock and roll on playing loud
cigarette glowin
steady sound of the rhythm
beats my heart and takes me back.
Jun 8 · 76
Movie Star
unnamed Jun 8
in love with a star
his movies , his persona
infatuation
Jun 8 · 67
The Rain
unnamed Jun 8
the rain falls tonight
good time to browse through my dreams
cozy up to hope.
Jun 8 · 52
Unseen
unnamed Jun 8
yesterday is blind
did today dislodge a dream
waiting to be seen
Jun 8 · 36
Untitled
unnamed Jun 8
yesterday haunts me
should I have accomplished more
nowadays confused
by asking asking what could have been
today doesn't stand a chance
Jun 8 · 63
Fantasies
unnamed Jun 8
dreams and fantasies
let them take you where you like
outside of yourself
perhaps swim with the dolphins
or maybe find cancer's cure.
Jun 8 · 47
Death Of A Dream
unnamed Jun 8
how does a dream die
does it wander off alone
or stay in plain sight,
succumb to it's injuries.
die by it's own shaking hand.
Jun 8 · 43
Keep The Faith
unnamed Jun 8
oh, those rainy days
when nothing is going right
questions halt your faith.
Those are the days without end
Tomorrow has got your back
Jun 7 · 57
jealousy
unnamed Jun 7
you're not satisfied
not until you've put me down
plain old jealousy.
Jun 7 · 57
Untitled
unnamed Jun 7
Politicians known
Matters not which side you're on
They still work for us!
Jun 7 · 50
Somewhere
unnamed Jun 7
I'm not anywhere
If you are going nowhere
You are our somewhere.
Jun 7 · 70
Insults
unnamed Jun 7
"where did that come from"?
insults from out of the blue
you have no comeback.
Jun 7 · 57
Don't Let Me Go
unnamed Jun 7
you can cancel dates
you can cancel netflix too
please don't cancel me.
Jun 7 · 49
Don't Let Me Go
unnamed Jun 7
You can cancel dates
You can cancel netflix too
please don't cancel me.
Jun 7 · 60
Dreams
unnamed Jun 7
dreams have great power
they've cured my distress and pain .
they have guided me
Jun 7 · 72
TV Commercials
unnamed Jun 7
ugh, my psyche broke
I'm thinking it watched tv
commercials do that.
Jun 7 · 73
Gossip
unnamed Jun 7
my thoughts won't sway me
once, they led me down hell's path
their gossip untrue
Jun 7 · 64
Bad Dreams
unnamed Jun 7
dreams awaken me
****** before I close my eyes
both worlds clash with might
Jun 7 · 63
Peace
unnamed Jun 7
peace of mind whispers
softly it serenades me
doves carry my voice
Jun 7 · 74
Pleasures
unnamed Jun 7
simple pleasures
kids play with their new puppy
the neighbors cookout.
Jun 7 · 34
Deceit
unnamed Jun 7
Dreams , second chances
but those dreams are deceiving
the day holds no promise.
Jun 7 · 76
Teenagers
unnamed Jun 7
first kiss , hickey
freshmen , face break outs
roller skate rental
Jun 7 · 43
First Steps
unnamed Jun 7
baby's first big steps
god has choreographed each
he has shown his grace.
Jun 7 · 98
School Days
unnamed Jun 7
dress out gym lockers
popular kids teacher's pet
money grades papers
Jun 6 · 85
Attention
unnamed Jun 6
attention given
by a visual language
eyes savor the words.
Jun 6 · 90
Captured
unnamed Jun 6
time can be captured
like fireflies in a jar
memories aglow
Jun 6 · 52
Untitled
unnamed Jun 6
Hate is not selling
Not even for a bargain.
It's not on my list.
Jun 6 · 39
Untitled
unnamed Jun 6
peace of mind is cheap
if you know just where to shop
you can fill your cart.
Jun 6 · 44
Untitled
unnamed Jun 6
life without a war
when leaders quit keeping score
peace will then implore
Jun 6 · 57
Untitled
unnamed Jun 6
broken hearts unite!
take back hope and self esteem
put them with your pride.
Jun 6 · 85
Aretha Franklin
unnamed Jun 6
my soul awakens
refreshed and ready to love
healed by Aretha.
Jun 6 · 75
Fear Calmed
unnamed Jun 6
the water so deep
the bridge spans over with ease
appeasing my fear
Jun 6 · 84
Casualty
unnamed Jun 6
Hope's a casualty
unexpected obstacles
can cast it aside.
Jun 6 · 39
Hope
unnamed Jun 6
I don't have false hope
my dreams would be reachable
time is in the way.
Jun 6 · 42
Hope Lost
unnamed Jun 6
I have too much stuff
my heart sifts through the clutter
hope is filtered out.
Jun 6 · 54
Time
unnamed Jun 6
I still have rhythm
do I still have time to dance
time has the last word.
Jun 6 · 65
Faith
unnamed Jun 6
strong , terrible doubt
either weakens all your faith
or makes it stronger.
Jun 6 · 52
Enemies
unnamed Jun 6
I've had enemies
but never felt hate for them
just indifference.
Jun 6 · 76
Hell
unnamed Jun 6
I can remember
wishing for some normalcy
what's normal in hell
Jun 6 · 71
Questioning
unnamed Jun 6
Questions about life
Why only for so few years
Why not centuries.
Jun 6 · 58
Untitled
unnamed Jun 6
No life without you
you opened your world to me
mixed it in with mine.
Jun 5 · 85
Left Wondering
unnamed Jun 5
It seems so tragic
when dreams are unrealized
wondering what if.....
Jun 5 · 54
Cries For Help
unnamed Jun 5
depression, crying
no emotional support
life becomes abstract.
Jun 5 · 272
Jokes
unnamed Jun 5
"I'm just kidding you"
things not always said in jest
insults in disguise.
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