Day Of Reckoning
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
Polarization
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
Lala Land
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
Love Versus Hate
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
The Evil In The Hearts Of Men
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
The Ends Do Not Justify The Means
“It’s not moral, If you had to lie, To get it. It’s not ethical, If you had to cheat, To get it. It’s not legal, If you had to steal, To get it.” Spanish Translation “No es moral, Si tuviste … Continue reading The Ends Do Not Justify The Means
Perpetual Lottery
People say: I would be happy ifI was in good health and if… I had a better job.I had somebody new to love.I could move to another state. But how do you know,If you haven’t experiencedIt before? And how do … Continue reading Perpetual Lottery
Their Lives Mattered Too
It’s easier to find differences, If you’re looking for them. But it’s hard to find similarities, If your heart has contempt for them. So, let’s try harder to find— What unites us, Instead of what divides us. Let’s learn from … Continue reading Their Lives Mattered Too
Poser
It should be lovely to behold, It could even be a wonderful thing, But if that’s not— What’s inside your vile mind, You can call it: artistic expression, And mask your eyes, Behind the darkened tones Of your broad strokes. … Continue reading Poser
Dark Stories
You heard of me,And you were curious,Of the magical,Writing skills that I possess. It gave you pleasure to think,That you could be,Just like the swanky poets,Who are always following me. You let me seduce you,With my charming rhymes,And destroy your … Continue reading Dark Stories
Law And Order
Why is there hate in the world? If I have contempt for you—When I see the fear in your eyes—How can my mind withstand an assault,From two irrational beings? Can man’s law stop the anger in my heart,Can man’s law … Continue reading Law And Order
Fake News
Alternative facts—You have the right to express.For the Constitution defends,The Freedom Of The Press.But if you shoot the Messenger,My transparent Heart—Will definitely turn opaque! By: ElRoyPoet © 2020 Read Cognitive Ability and Vulnerability to Fake News Commentary: The news media … Continue reading Fake News
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