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: MORAL
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
From Aspirin To Acid Trip
The first time I had a headache,I didn’t want to be botheredwith finding out, why I had it,so I took an aspirin. The second time I got a headache,instead of trying to discoverwhy I was still experiencing migraines,I became annoyed,and … Continue reading From Aspirin To Acid Trip
It Could Have Been
What hurts the most,is that I should’ve done something.I could’ve tried to change the world,instead of wasting away—a life of liberty— given freely to me. I was carefree then.Everything was so easy then.As the world spun around and around,I didn’t … Continue reading It Could Have Been
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
Free At Last
When evangelicalsfinally see—that they’re being racist; That they’ve beenfooling themselves,and their congregation; Right then and there,they come to the realization,that they’re—in need of A Savior; Right then and there,the shacles of slavery,will fall off from their eyes. For Jesus didn’t … Continue reading Free At Last
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
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
Rapture
It was just another sunny day,When I saw with my eyes—dismay. My God had built me a temple of joy,That my foes were intent to destroy. It began with strife and then became malice,Oh how the world maligned me—in cowardice. … Continue reading Rapture
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