Life is not about being happy,it’s about being good,but you can—try to be happy—while being good. However you can’t be happy—while trying to be bad,it doesn’t work that way,you’re only fooling yourself. And if you think—you’re being slick,karma will eventually … Continue reading Toxic Relationships
I’m a poet,I don’t doubt it,even ifI’m not very good at it. You can choose,who you want to be—you’ll just have towork at it too. You might not bethe best there is,but I’ll give you the creditfor what you do. … Continue reading Self-sabotage
My heart beats faster, but not as strong,As the core of my love begins to sink.Obviously, something seems to be wrong,For you to think, I might need a shrink. Because in my brain, I hear a gong-bong,It doesn’t mean, I … Continue reading How To Cope With Anxiety
If I don’t mind my thoughts,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 get my feelings hurt. … Continue reading Watch Your Words
Every year many humans needlessly die.Some are females, but most are males.Some are prideful, some are stubborn,but most have road-rage. Why do they struggle,why do they have to argue,why can’t they just go with the flow? When they were young,were … Continue reading What Is Driving You
Don’t disrespect your teacher,and don’t believe the hype.You will have a jelly brain,if you fall for all of them. Stay in school,and don’t drop out,Unless you want to end upWith peanut butter on your mind. Spanish Translation No faltes al … Continue reading All My Rhymes Are Lame: Video Games
My weapon is notA sword or a gun.My offense is not evenA sharpened tongue.So when I feel triggered,And I pull out my defenses,The weapon I reach for,Is my rose-colored lenses. By: ElRoyPoet © 2019 Don’t put people in boxes “I … Continue reading The Pacifist
People say: I would be happy ifI was in good health and if… I had a better job.I had somebody new to love.I could move to another state. But how do you know,If you haven’t experiencedIt before? And how do … Continue reading Perpetual Lottery
I default to living in the past, That way I don’t have to deal with my reality. I’m constantly hashing up your old sins— Those are my excuses! And when I’m feeling over-confident, I travel to the future— Of how … Continue reading I Need Reparations
The goal of procrastination,Is to put off until tomorrow,What you can do today. The odds say: tomorrow will come anyway,And then you’re faced with the same dilemma,To do your duty or delay. Procrastination wishes there was no tomorrow,That way you … Continue reading Procrastination Has A Dark Side
I’m your regular Joe.I earn an average wage.I live in an apartment house,And I try to lead an aesthetic life. Now, if I were a trillionaire,I could be the world’s patron,And support millions of people.But would that make a difference,Because … Continue reading Trillionaire
This message is so powerful! We’re set free from addictions when we don’t put our trust in the flesh (our strength); only when we recognize that we’re weak (no willpower), will we be able to overcome. You might have read … Continue reading The Addiction Trap
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