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
Ukraine
The smoke billows,my heart trembles—when I see all the pain and suffering. I don’t want to hear it!Why is all this happeningon my watch? Because I can’t put it back, together again—all those broken pieces,of broken promises,from broken people. Yesterday … Continue reading Ukraine
Born Free
In the beginning Godcreated the heavensand the earth.And then He created me,just like He created you. He created us to be equal,because He loves us—all the same. So how can I say:“you are not loved”,and how can you say:“I am … Continue reading Born Free
Endangered Species
The facts of the matter:Democracy is betterand freedom is best;but is it sustainable? Even though we areall created equal;some of us have evolvedinto more equal beings—while others have regressed. So, to protectthe majority’s equal rights—we must amendthe laws of natural … Continue reading Endangered Species
Comrade Tango
You can no longer afford the luxury,of being wishy-washy—with your democracy. Didn’t you know,that when you’re dancing for “Yankee Dollars”,separatists will never let you lead. You have to be firm with your policy:“We don’t negotiate with terrorists—foreign or domestic”. You … Continue reading Comrade Tango
Codependent
Sometimes you let me,Spin,Swing,And Soar. Other times,You grasp me,In your Fist,So that I can’t Breath! By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 The difference between healthy and unhealthy love “We all see freedom differently. Your interpretation is smothering me! But this is what … Continue reading Codependent
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