My weapon is notA sword or a gun.My offense is not evenA sharpened tongue.So when I feel triggered,And I pull out my defenses,The weapon I reach for,Is my rose-colored lenses. By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 Don’t put people in boxes “I … Continue reading The Pacifist
Addiction is self-love.I am loving myself,By doing what gives me pleasure and comfort,And numbs the pain of anxiety and rejection. I have so much love to give,But the objects of my affection, never agree with me,So I have to love … Continue reading Addicted To Love
Sadly, sometimes for a life to change,you must hit rock bottom. And when you’re in a downward spiral,I hope there’s someone to rescue you. And when your family intervenes,Don’t allow your brain to reject it. I’ve always prayed to my … Continue reading Heart And Soul
You’re not predestined. You’re not born a winner. You’re not born a loser. You’re born free, To choose, Who you will follow. Life is not a battle, Between you and me. It’s a daily struggle, Between two choices: A straight … Continue reading Freedom
What’s your story?Where did it happen?And how were you feeling? Not, why or when;Not even with whom;Does that really matter, anymore? By: ElRoy © 2019 Listen to Danny Gokey—Tell Your heart To Beat Again song “To become different from what … Continue reading How To Write Poetry
I’m not faster than a speeding bullet. I’m not able to leap over a tall building. I’m not more powerful than a train. But, I’m still a Super Hero, Because, I possess a Super Power: “I’m capable of loving somebody”. … Continue reading Super Heroes
If I say God loves you,does it even matter to you? If what you really wantis the forbidden love,the devil swearshe’ll give to you? But just like you rejectthe real loveI offer to you,you’ll be dejected too. Because fake lovewill … Continue reading Lust for the Taboo
It hurts my brain,When I observe,The politics of selfish men.And that our age-old truths,Aren’t accepted by the church,Anymore! How can we be free?When the liberties they take,Become our bondage.It corrupts my flesh and injures my soul.For it seeks to destroy,The … Continue reading Day Of Reckoning
My brother has a closed mind,Because he has drawn a perimeter around him. My friend has a caged mind,Because counter culture has fenced her in. These barriers keep both sides dishonest,Because they were erected to keep us divided. By: ElRoy … Continue reading Polarization
We all have a safe place— We go to— When we feel defeated. Mine is a poetry space. How about you? By: ElRoy © 2020 Listen to Hawk Nelson—Live Like You’re Loved song “All human activity is prompted by desire. … Continue reading Lala Land
When people’s minds are led by love,The truths they believe come as a dove. When people’s minds are led by hate,The lies they believe will seal their fate. We must seek, for love to be real,If we don’t, our hearts … Continue reading Love Versus Hate
Greedy,Bigotry,Jealousy,Gluttony. Lying,Cheating,Stealing,Destroying. Spiteful,Lustful,Neglectful,Unfaithful. Laziness,Drunkenness,Lawlessness.Cowardliness. I’ve had enough,Of those old vices,To last me a lifetime! They’ve inflicted much painAnd left so many scars. They’ve dimmed my vision,And dulled my senses. I’ve learned my lesson,I’m ready to repent. Oh Lord Jesus,Please heal … Continue reading The Evil In The Hearts Of Men
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