Simplify Yourself In These Ways
Oh, friend \_ \_ If you have never heeded me before \_ \_ \_ \_ I beg you \_ \_ \_ \_ \_ \_ Heed me now \_ \_ \_ \_ \_ \_ \_ \_ Though I must break your heart This world is not built to be perceived \_ \_ It is more complicated and simple...
History Repeats Because Those Who Write It Write Repetition
First they came for the socialists, and I spoke out-- Because I had read That Poem. Loved its pathos, Its tragedy, And its warning. They came for natives, black people, immigrants, refugees-- And I spoke out. They came for the poor...
Heart of the Winter
The snow falls descend over Herod Point As I watch with a sober placid eye For in my heart, I feel an emotion rise up A strange warmth That is so special Only certain things that I hold dear can cause it From my heart into my head And into the...
My Shining Light
You were the light shining bright in the night sky, Leading me home where I belonged. But I started to go blind. I got scared and the more I fought the dark away, The less I could see you. Now I sit here, cold and surrounded by fear. I still...
Transgressions
#10 of poetry just a quick foray into free-verse poetry. not much more than unrestrained thought.
Collection of Love Poems
A Bright City with Beautiful Eyes This city casts a bright array. The moon, now not so far away. Should I maybe want to stay? Explore this life, I think I may. This light forms a lovely cascade, though all of the color has seemed to fade. Like...
All within the folds of a Rose
Beauty that lies underneath, Only seen by those exploring, The lovliness outside only hides the brilliance within. Smells tantilizing the senses, Only experienced by those trying, The pleasant essence only shadows the heaven within. Touch...
The Candle
I wanted to light a candle for you, A simple gesture, That's for sure. The flame warm and soothing, Like your presence on a rainy day. I wanted to play a song for you, To show you some things That I know. To reciprocate what you had given, And...
Cassette (poem)
Feel free to leave a comment! posted using postybirb cassette you pick the plastic square up, and thought it impossible how your parents used to listen to these.
I'm Sorry
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you, I thought we were just having fun; Everyone was laughing, But I failed to notice The only one not laughing Was you. I'm sorry. It wasn't intentional, Your adverse reactions seemed in-line With the bit...
The Essence of Truest Friendship
Who said that words defined the boundaries That demarcated the stages of friendship? That you're not a good friend Until it is said so? Yet, a friendship Of which stage it is in is not said Can...
You
When you are sad, and you feel you can't go on. Tears well in your eyes and the pain is so strong. So far from your friends, and you're all on your own. No-one to run to, So very alone. When all seems so useless, and...