People ask me:“Why don’t you have somebody to love?”If I knew the answer to that,I wouldn’t be sitting here alone. A long time ago,I got lucky and fell in love,But then my luck ran out—I mean, the woman ran off. … Continue reading Unlucky in Love
Most people are concerned with the end:Whether you won,Whether or not you finished the race. But what about the one who didn’t?The one who lost, the one who cried,The one who tried and didn’t arrive? How about the beginning?How about … Continue reading The Journey’s End
If you wantto write a poem? You’ll need a pretty pot,some fertile soil,a good seed,and plenty of clear water. And with a sunny smile,you’ll grow a flower. But if your tulipshave a frown,it’s because,your gourd had weeds! Spanish Translation ¿Si … Continue reading Green Thumb
I don’t know how old my soul is.I don’t know if this is my first Earthor if I’ve been to many more, like it before. All I know, is that while I’m in the present,I must give it all I’ve … Continue reading My Soul Mate: Mi Motivación
I wish for mornings bathed in daylight,where hope dances on dewy green grass,and every new adventure turns out right. I wish for the sun to be bright yellow,and the skies to remain azure blue,and for the earth to greet me … Continue reading Echos of Hope: I’m Wishing on a Star
To the nonbeliever,the world may seem mundane,the days are blended,the colors faded, and the joy is muted—pining for meaning,the tree of life grows weary,its branches heavy with unfulfilled desires. Yet to the believer,the burden of life carries weight—“works without faith … Continue reading God hears the prayers of His faithful
You’ve been in this predicament before,But you’re almost past your prime, so you need to score. So before you end up dancing alone on the floor,You’re still hoping someone might ask for one more. But what you should really be … Continue reading To Be or Not To Be in a Relationship: It’s complicated
Love is a broad, broad word. I was caught up in the moment! I didn’t really mean to hurt anyone? And besides, now you know, That it wasn’t going to work out. This follows me around, And there’s nothing, I … Continue reading Free Range Love
But looking back, now I see the truth,That sometimes pain is the only proof,I needed a sign, for me to break free,From the chains that bound you and me. Too many years of pushing ourselves apart,Slowly and subtly, it was … Continue reading I Needed This, But I Didn’t Want it
You live to learn. You learn to live. There’s only one way to go. There are no shortcuts. The casinos are full of players, Who believe they can game the system. A few are born with the gift. But most … Continue reading Gambling leads to Addiction
Billions of people on Earth—They all have a story—Some of triumph,Others of struggle. They all seek validationThrough relationships—Some are trying to maintain one,Others are just trying to hold on. You’re one of them;I am the other. By: ElRoyPoet © 2023 … Continue reading What am I thankful for?
I have a cancer of the spirit,That’s bending my spine.I want instant gratification,Because my thoughts are selfish.And my being is prideful. It grieves my heart,That my generation’s faith has faltered.How can we remain righteous,When the evil capitalists,Have made gluttony too … Continue reading A Man of Character
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