Heavy Work
I wish I wasn’t a Poet–
All the pain in the world,
I wouldn’t know it. Continue reading Heavy Work
Tag: LIBERAL
Motivated or caused by a person’s ideology or actions concerning politics and party affiliation..
Parallel Equivalencies
My reality is someone else’s ‘fantasy,’And someone else’s truthIs merely a ‘prejudice.’ My stories are sometimes happy,But other times—melancholy,And I feel guilty—For thinking it all too deeply. But I don’t sing sad songs,I tell cautionary tales,And if they’re contrary,It’s not … Continue reading Parallel Equivalencies
Pity Party
You never realize, How much you haven’t lived, Until you’ve run out of time. Sounds like a pity party to me. Just be glad you at least had, One ride on the merry-go-round, Or roller-coaster, If that’s more your speed? … Continue reading Pity Party
I’m A Triple Threat: I Still Got It!
I can sing country, I can recite poetry, And my heart dances, When I’m thinking about you! By: ElRoy © 2019 Continue reading I’m A Triple Threat: I Still Got It!
Texting: It Can Wait
Important Message: Yet a distracted driver, Is not worth that text. By: Joe © 2019 Statistics: Each day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a … Continue reading Texting: It Can Wait
The Struggle To Believe
It is true,That fear wants you to live.But isn’t it obvious,That rage needs to die?You don’t have to feel near death,To be grateful you have breath. I know,You’ve ignored the words of Jeremiah,For a very long time.But I will give … Continue reading The Struggle To Believe
I’m A Giver
When I say I love you,I back it up.They’re not just empty words,Flung into the wind. Everything I have,I give to the one I love,Be it my time, moneyAnd all of the above. I have a big heart,And I try … Continue reading I’m A Giver
I Know Your Type
What annoys me the most, About your mannerisms, Is what I detest the most about myself. So why do I persist, In punishing you for my past? It’s not your fault, That you’re only human too! I wish I could … Continue reading I Know Your Type
Preferences
Cupcakes are muffins, Who believe in miracles. Cupcakes are muffins, Who’ve been transformed. Cupcakes are muffins, Who like to wear fancy hats. Cupcakes are muffins, With frosting on top. Cupcakes are liberal, Muffins are conservative. And if you’re a cupcake, … Continue reading Preferences
The Everlasting Truth About Love
I have more to be glad about, Than I have not. A beating heart, I still have; A poet’s brain, I still have. My heart beats faster, When I think about love. If I don’t ever, Get to feel loved … Continue reading The Everlasting Truth About Love
A Thorn in My Heart
I heard another knock on the door,So I opened it again.I was met by the icy stare of the Reaper;So I proceeded to let him in. Death took a seat next to Lucifer,By Heartbreak and Deceit.Now that all the demons … Continue reading A Thorn in My Heart
Treehugger
I’m not happy,And I’m not sad.I’m not lookingTo my future,But that’s not bad. I’m lookingTo my own past,When I had hope,And a promise,For a better tomorrow. I planted trees,Somewhere back there,And I’m waitingFor them to grow,To bless the world. Little … Continue reading Treehugger
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