My weapon is not A sword or a gun. My offense is not even A sharpened tongue. So when I feel triggered, And I pull out my defenses, The weapon I reach for, Is my rose colored lenses. By: ElRoy © 2019 Listen to Josh Wilson—Revolutionary song … Continue reading The Pacifist
Our Republic is like, A beautiful garden. Our Constitution— The fence that surrounds it. Our Democracy— The gardener who tends to it. People from all over the country, Are welcome to come and admire it. But I won’t allow extremism, … Continue reading My Peace Flowers
“If the right can’t tone it down, can you blame the left for toning them out?” “How people perceive you, will determine whether they take you seriously or not. You are free to speak, however your tone will either elevate … Continue reading Cancel Culture
Sadly, sometimes for a life to change, You must hit rock bottom. And when you’re in a downward spiral, I hope there’s somebody to rescue you. And when your family intervenes, Do not allow your brain to reject it. I … Continue reading Heart And Soul
You’re not predestined. You’re not born a winner. You’re not born a loser. You’re born free, To choose, Who you will follow. Life is not a battle, Between you and me. It’s a daily struggle, Between two choices: A straight … Continue reading Freedom
If I don’t mind my emotions, They’ll get a mind of their own. If you dare push my buttons, I’m gonna’ push back—harder. I’m like a volcano, I can only hold it in—so long. When I was a teenager, I’d … Continue reading Watch Your Language
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 look down on me, ‘Cause I could’ve been you, And you would’ve been … Continue reading Alien Lives Matter
What’s your story? Where did it happen? And how were you feeling? Not, why or when; Not even with whom; Is that really important, anymore? By: ElRoy © 2019 Listen to Danny Gokey—Tell Your heart To Beat Again song “To … Continue reading How To Write Poetry
“As I get older, I am less interested in what people think, and more interested in how they think.” by: Christopher Hitchens “But then it dawns on me—that’s why people think the way they do—and I despair, because there’s little … Continue reading Too Far Gone
I’m not faster than a speeding bullet. I’m not able to leap over a tall building. I’m not more powerful than a train. But, I’m still a Super Hero, Because, I possess a Super Power: “I’m capable of loving somebody”. … Continue reading Super Heroes
Poem V: Love Light Love for the one, outshines hate for many. So if you share the love, the one will be loved. Hate for many, eclipses love for the one. Because your love dims for the one, When you … Continue reading Love Poems V
“You had it so good with my ‘PC’ speech. However, you thought, you could get away with pushing my buttons. Only fools willingly open the flood gates of other’s emotions. Everybody knows what happens, when push comes to shove. Didn’t … Continue reading Pandora’s Box
