Saving Democracy
What can an old man do?He has already lived his life.He cannot take another path.He cannot make a new plan.He can only hope,His children will prevail—While he watches at the gate,For the enemy to arrive. “But, I will not waitFor … Continue reading Saving Democracy
Voter Fraud
Framing the narrative:A. The Republican legislature commissioned an Arizona vote audit, even though there was minimal suspicion of errors.B. Use the rhetoric that “if there wasn’t voter fraud, an audit wouldn’t be necessary”.C: Republicans now have a license to contest … Continue reading Voter Fraud
warmonger
If it was up to me,there would already bea world war three. Nobody has the rightto take Libertyaway from anybody. I am all about “peace in the middle east”,but there’s only one statethat can be a theocracy,and from what I … Continue reading warmonger
I Didn’t Notice You
When I look back on my life, I can no longer recognize myself. How did I get to this point—it must’ve been a slow process—the surrender of my dignity. One day you wake up and you no longer have an … Continue reading I Didn’t Notice You
My Intercession
“Our Father in Heaven,Please bless Your people today,And don’t allow the enemy,to lead us into temptation.In Jesus’s name I pray.” By: ElRoyPoet, 2022 “I believe the Lord allows Satan to sift overconfident, self-reliant Christians in particular. They boast, ‘If the … Continue reading My Intercession
Sweet Surrender
Who will love mewhen I’m not in my right mind,when I’m not ableto love you in return? Who will hear me,when I have nothing—worth listening to;when I don’t even understand,what others say and do? Who will care for mewhen I’m … Continue reading Sweet Surrender
Theater
Too much drama in the performance arts;Too many celebrities chasing controversies. Too much drama in conservative talk radio;Trolls and echo chambers repeating the noise. Too much drama in right-wing social feeds;Clickbait headlines and the fake news they breed. Too much … Continue reading Theater
The Joy In My Soul
I want to matter;I want to stay relevant.I keep on talking,I keep on… I’m running out of days.I’m a shooting star,I’m fading fast,I can’t stop… Generations comeand generations go… How do I make an impact?How do I keep on living?“My … Continue reading The Joy In My Soul
Prideful
There’s a battle raging in my mind,For my brain has chosen guilty pleasure,Instead of being kind.My flesh wants to live,And it will sin,To not be left behind.Because my heart’s wounded,And my spirit’s in a bind. Who can help me,Or is … Continue reading Prideful
not born this way, bent that way
Having someone to lovegives you joy. Lusting for someonewho is forbidden—be it physical or virtual,gives you a guilty pleasure. But which onegives you more satisfaction? The one that’s on your mind longer—you cheater! By: ElRoyPoet © 2022 Along for the … Continue reading not born this way, bent that way
In For The Long Haul
“This will take the steam out of your kettle! At the end of the day, you’re either a geezer or geezette. So why not try—to get along—before you get moved to the back burner?” By: ElRoyPoet, 2020 “Passion and commitment … Continue reading In For The Long Haul
Finish Strong
Many thoughts race through my mindAs I step up to the starting line,Butterflies through my stomach fly,And as I free that last deep sigh,I feel that death is drawing near,But the end of the race—I do not fear. For when … Continue reading Finish Strong
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