Baseball Dad
When you were young,I was too ambitious.I wanted to be a husband, a dad and a pro. Back then—it was hard—for you to be you,and even harder for me to be,the home run hitter, I was supposed to be. So … Continue reading Baseball Dad
Tag: LOVE
Moral Grandstanding
Don’t be hugging and kissing me,if you don’t mean it. If you keep trying to convince me,I’m going to start believing,that you really do. Don’t be offering me your pity,just because you’re feeling sorry for humanity.Let me be, let me … Continue reading Moral Grandstanding
Poems Of Grief
It hurts a lot worst,to lose a child than any other….It’s like going on a scenic drive,enjoying the view,looking up, at the rear-view mirror—CRASH—getting rear-ended. When a son dies,the surviving parent feels—like the biggest loser in the world,because they couldn’t … Continue reading Poems Of Grief
Lamentation
I am your guardian angel,hoping that you don’t err,but knowing that you will; watching your every move;hoping you don’t die,but knowing that you will. I’m praying for you,hoping you don’t cry,but knowing that I will. By: ElRoyPoet © 2021 Listen … Continue reading Lamentation
Equality Leads To Unity
I’m not above my brother.He is not above me.He is loved by Jesus.I am also loved like he. I’m not beneath my sister.She is not beneath me.She is loved by Jesus.I am also loved like she. I rest my hope … Continue reading Equality Leads To Unity
Standoffish
Jesus said:“Love your neighbor as yourself”. But how can He—expect me—to be friendly,with people I don’t even know. I have lots of blessings,and they don’t have that much.I’m afraid, they’ll try to take,what I’ve worked so hard to get. So … Continue reading Standoffish
Life’s Greatest Mystery
When love doesn’t expand,the heart shrinks. When love isn’t shared,the heart constricts. And when the heart stops beating,love dies. Why? Because it didn’t have any compassion left,to resuscitate the host. By: ElRoyPoet © 2021 Listen to Hawk Nelson—Live Like You’re … Continue reading Life’s Greatest Mystery
My Life
I will live forever,Because I cared. But if I didn’t—I would surely die. By: ElRoyPoet © 2021 “One day, I’ll be just another faint memory for someone that I loved. But I hope and pray: That I’ll be a memory … Continue reading My Life
Hoarder
I’m trying to remember,the life I had before.When I was young;When I had things I could do;‘places I could go;‘when I had a brighter future. I’m clinging to those momentos,I kept of yesteryears.I’m hoping I can hold on,‘just a little … Continue reading Hoarder
Ambition
I don’t do anything on my own.There’s a reason for my investment,in what I’m trying to get. Everything that attracts me,has a hook. I’m just a fish,Trying to get what I wantand hoping not to get hooked. For my heart … Continue reading Ambition
Like Father, Like Son
I am like my father,And my grandfather before him. I have a grown son—Who is already old enough. He is at the end of the line,For I have no grandson after him. After all is said, and all are gone;Only … Continue reading Like Father, Like Son
Excess Baggage
We all have a history.We all have our prejudices.We all come with baggage. Some of us have more,some of us have less… But if you will help meunpack some of mine? I will surely help youwith most of yours. Exceso … Continue reading Excess Baggage
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