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: MORAL
Why Do I Have To Ask?
“I worked hard on that But you don’t really care You wouldn’t even look If I didn’t ask you to Why do I have to ask? Seems I’m wasting my time Maybe I should just quit I’m not doing it … Continue reading Why Do I Have To Ask?
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
Conversion
I had a thought,That came to my mind.Why it stayed,I don’t know. It caused me distress,And gave me no rest,For it refused to go. It was a prideful thought.And I feared,I might commit the deed,It represented in my mind. And … Continue reading Conversion
Do The Right Thing
“If you didn’t do it right the first time, what makes you think you can make it right the second or third? Did something change, did you change? I didn’t think so!” Spanish Version “¿Si no lo hiciste bien la … Continue reading Do The Right Thing
Everything Is Relative
Me being perfect, Won’t make you feel better, If you’re not more perfect! By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 How to Worry Less About Money Commentary: If I had a nickel for every time a relative has asked me: “why are you … Continue reading Everything Is Relative
Setting Yourself Up To Fail: Loneliness
I wish somebody would love me,I wish that somebody were you.I long for someone to hold me,to chase away this quiet blue. Since you choose not to notice,walk away without a glance.I’ll mend my shattered pieces,and learn the shadowed dance. … Continue reading Setting Yourself Up To Fail: Loneliness
Going Against The Current
In the River of Life,Love seldom flows upstream,You must paddle. In the River of Life,Love seldom flows to the bank,You must paddle, even harder. By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 Hawk Nelson: Words (Official Lyric Video) Poem Analysis: How Brotherly Love turns … Continue reading Going Against The Current
Fighting Fair
I know you like mystery, suspense and drama,But I’m kind of tired, of living in your soap opera.So please stop the cheating, when we’re disagreeing—By raising the volume, in your condescending tone!You can’t fool me, you’re not winning the debate,You’re … Continue reading Fighting Fair
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
Splatter On The Wall
There are so many thoughts, In the mosh pit of my heart. Shoving and pushing, Refusing to keep apart. Trying to command: “All Your Attention!” By forcing their way, To the front. They have no manners, They don’t take turns. … Continue reading Splatter On The Wall
Garbage In, Garbage Out
I’ve trashed my home,I confess, I’m a hoarder,Full of dusty memories,I’m not a good boarder. I’ve trashed my body,By drinking, until drunk,By taking bad drugs,And eating food junk. I’ve trashed my life,And broken a nice family,And hurt the kind spouse—Who … Continue reading Garbage In, Garbage Out
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