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
Take The Romans Road
As I travel down this road,I wonder where I’ll go,I wonder where it’ll take me,I wonder if I’ll know—when to stop and when to go,or if i should just turn— to the right or to the left,what is right and … Continue reading Take The Romans Road
Guardians Of Democracy
Just because I was born with supremacist and nationalist tendencies:It doesn’t mean, I can be trusted to rule the world.So why would I allow a populist—worse than I—to be the boss of me?It’s asinine to ever imagine, that it would … Continue reading Guardians Of Democracy
put up your nukes
Don’t you know,war isn’t a video game—that you get to choose sides? Don’t you know,that when you strike a match,something’s gonna burn? Isn’t it better,to strike up a conversation,for someone’s mind to turn? Don’t you know,that if you live under … Continue reading put up your nukes
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