My love now lies in the past,Memories of joy that didn’t last.Heartache awakes me—in the night,A longing for her smile remained behind.In silence, I wonder—where did it go wrong. Spanish Version: Mi amor se quedó en el pasado.Recuerdos—de alegría que … Continue reading The one that got away
Money can’t buy me love,But I can buy more time.In fleeting moments, I chase the thrill,Hoping my heart’s empty spaces, money will fill .Yet laughter drifts like autumn leaves,Golden and beautiful, but destined to fail,And those smiles fade, just as … Continue reading Emotional Bankruptcy
In the Garden of Eden, where secrets lay,Adam and Eve danced, in innocence played.God’s voice echoed a solemn decreed:“The fruit of one tree, you shall not eat”. A serpent slithered, the sly devil beguiled,Temptation whispered, deceit wore a smile.Eve’s curious … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: Where Do We Go From Here
This land is your land and this land is my landFrom California to the New York islandFrom the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream watersThis land was made for you and me As I went walking that ribbon of highwayI … Continue reading This Land Is Your Land
No more “I love you’s”,the affection was nothing more than a hollow display. No more “I love you’s”,I can’t be forced to love anybody—that way. No more “I love you’s”,the truth is: I was never really meant to stay. No … Continue reading No More “I Love You’s”
I’m afraid to lose myself in unfamiliar places,to be another one, of those desolate faces. I’m scared of getting lost, of being isolated,and disconnected from those I love. I’m anxious about the unknown, the uncertain,and the journey’s unexpected twists and … Continue reading I’m terrified to travel
The liberal’s mantra is: to defend the defenseless. The problem is how do we identify—who the defenseless are? In the Bible it reads: “Defend the defenseless, the fatherless and the forgotten, the disenfranchised and the destitute. Your duty is to … Continue reading Liberty Needs Morality
Survey says—in order for the human male to be content with his life—he needs the following attributes: 1. Be gainfully employed. 2. Be in good physical shape. 3. Possess a capable mind. 4. Earn a livable wage. 5. Be over … Continue reading A Man Of Purpose
Poem I call and I text,but I don’t get anything in return.I don’t know what I didto deserve the silent treatment.I guess I didn’t rate.Now you have the upper hand. I’m sorry, did I offend you;did my careless wordsprick your … Continue reading You don’t text me anymore
I’m a poet,I don’t doubt it,even ifI’m not very good at it. You can choose,who you want to be—you’ll just have towork at it too. You might not bethe best there is,but I’ll give you the creditfor what you do. … Continue reading Self-sabotage
The goal of procrastination,Is to put off until tomorrow,What you can do today. The odds say: tomorrow will come anyway,And then you’re faced with the same dilemma,To do your duty or delay. Procrastination wishes there was no tomorrow,That way you … Continue reading Procrastination Has A Dark Side
When leaders warn, “It’ll get worse before it gets better,”they cast a shadow that binds us in a tether.Society hears, fears—the cycle we must endure,a never-ending struggle, a fate unsure. Caught in a time warp, we wait and worry,yearning for … Continue reading Doomsday
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