The future casts a long shadow before it.The time is coming—when even the patriots will betray their countrymen.Because fatigue makes cowards out of all of us,and cynicism undoubtedly follows. So who will save our democratic institutions?Who will ride in, on … Continue reading Defeated
What is normal;Is it you,Or is it me;Am I who you hoped,Your brother would be? If I’m lacking,And you have plenty;Don’t talk down on me,‘Cause I could’ve been you,And you would’ve been me. So, if you imagine me,To be the … Continue reading Rich Man, Poor Man
As I’m going down the road,I’m looking up ahead,I can’t see the trees,I only see the Forrest. But, I also see the Vultures—Staring down on me.The first one’s Fear,The second is Hate,The third is “Pain and Misery”. There are three … Continue reading Living In A World Of Hurt
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 “We all see freedom differently. Your interpretation is smothering me! But this is what I get, for letting you have the upper … Continue reading Codependent
Why is it that given a choice between 2 religions, we go with the 1 that liberates our flesh and imprisons our soul (conscience); When our flesh is the problem (original sin) and the Holy Spirit is our only Salvation? … Continue reading Lack Of Faith
The world will trick you into believing,You can turn your darkness into light. Why keep on trying, nobody can!You can’t change your heart. All you can do is pray—Jesus will turn your life around,And change your point of view. So … Continue reading My View Point
What is happening in society today? Is it a new culture or the same old subculture, your prideful heart can’t seem to suppress? Don’t you know that when you take the low road, you end up paying the high toll. … Continue reading Society In Crisis
So many enlightened books, I should’ve read, But why, am I so intrigued with Mystery? So many edifying movies, I could’ve watched,But why, am I so obsessed with Immorality? So many virtuous poems, I would’ve written,But instead, I expound on this … Continue reading Writer’s Block
The crisis in the world today is that instead of embracing a new spiritual life, like we were designed to do, people are trying to get as much pleasure out of an aging physical body, for as long as they … Continue reading The Purpose Of Life
I had a thought,That came to my mind.Why it stayed,I don’t know. It caused me distress,And gave me no rest,For it refused to go. It was a prideful thought.And I feared,I might commit the deed,It represented in my mind. And … Continue reading Redeemed
When you choose religion,there are consequences.And it’s easy to become entangled,with so many strings attached. For at the altar,a puppet master awaits you,and his understudy, too. Oh, did I forget to mention,that you’re the puppet? By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 Commentary: … Continue reading Fanaticism
I’m a poet,I don’t doubt it,Even if,I’m not very good at it. You can choose,Who you want to be,You’ll just have to,Work at it, too. You might not be,The best there is,But I’ll give you the credit,For what you do. … Continue reading Self-Sabotage
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