My reality is someone else’s ‘fantasy,’And someone else’s truthIs merely a ‘prejudice.’ My stories are sometimes happy,But other times—melancholy,And I feel guilty—For thinking it all too deeply. But I don’t sing sad songs,I tell cautionary tales,And if they’re contrary,It’s not … Continue reading Parallel Equivalencies
I had a thought,That came to my mind.Why it stayed,I don’t know. It caused me distress,And gave me no rest,For it refused to go. It was a prideful thought.And I feared,I might commit the deed,It represented in my mind. And … Continue reading Conversion
You never realize, How much you haven’t lived, Until you’ve run out of time. Sounds like a pity party to me. Just be glad you at least had, One ride on the merry-go-round, Or roller-coaster, If that’s more your speed? … Continue reading Pity Party
Some people come together for convenience.Others, because they don’t want to be lonely.I’m not so sure, what has kept us together?I’m just so happy, you found me! By: ElRoyPoet, 2019 ONE IN A MILLION YOU By:Larry Graham The science behind, … Continue reading Call Me Lucky
“If you didn’t do it right the first time, what makes you think you can make it right the second or third? Did something change, did you change? I didn’t think so!” Spanish Version “¿Si no lo hiciste bien la … Continue reading Do The Right Thing
Me being perfect, Won’t make you feel better, If you’re not more perfect! By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 How to Worry Less About Money Commentary: If I had a nickel for every time a relative has asked me: “why are you … Continue reading Everything Is Relative
“Holocaust denier, climate denier, living in denial, but now you’ve sunk to a new low, you PTSD denier!” By: ElRoyPoet, 2019 Commentary: “If I was to acknowledge that pain and suffering is somebody’s reality that would mean that I’m capable of compassion … Continue reading Facts don’t care about your feelings
Even though,I have suffered from hangovers hundreds of times,I always end up telling myself in the morning:“I will never binge again”.Because the pain is unbearable! But in the evening, when I start feeling melancholy,I conveniently forget the promise, I made … Continue reading Addicted To Promises
With one poem you won my heart, And I stayed with you, Because I’m true. But, then you posted, A counterfeit one, So I un-followed you. It’s not that I’m fickle, It’s just that I—also felt the pain, Of your … Continue reading Smooth Operator
I wish somebody would love me,I wish that somebody was you.I wish somebody would love me,I wish I could be happy too.I wish somebody would love me,Just a little bit would do.Since you don’t care about me,I’ll have to get … Continue reading Setting Yourself Up To Fail
In the River of Life,Love seldom flows upstream,You must paddle. In the River of Life,Love seldom flows to the bank,You must paddle, even harder. By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 Hawk Nelson: Words (Official Lyric Video) Poem Analysis: How Brotherly Love turns … Continue reading Going Against The Current
I can sing country, I can recite poetry, And my heart dances, When I’m thinking about you! By: ElRoy © 2019 Continue reading I’m A Triple Threat: I Still Got It!
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