Sometimes these things come effortlessly. 15/02/2021 Everything is ready to launch What I crave Is a purpose for my journey I’m looking for a new wave Something like: The early days of punk rock The San Fran love generation Soldiers marching off to war Or cultural movement Like occupy wall street And I know ThatContinue reading “New wave”
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The Beast!
Excuse me I have to feed the beast. 13/02/2021 The beasts voice resonates Through this underground chamber Asking to feed On the blood that is My pain My soul Consuming all that is good And real and pure In the service of A lust for power That protects and endangers In equal measure The beast doesContinue reading “The Beast!”
The Way the Wind Blows
The one thing missing is something that can’t be forced. 12/02/2021 Now that I know The way the wind blows I can forgive myself Put shame on the shelf Move forward with pride Healed on the inside Because I find That a troubled mind Is in no way rare And that love can repair AlmostContinue reading “The Way the Wind Blows”
Safe at Sea
Let us all find our way back to dry land. 11/02/2021 Every year on the inside I sent my brother A drawing or a painting Of an anchor Because there’s something about Being safe at sea Through the wildest storms That I hope to build In my brothers soul All men can relate To theContinue reading “Safe at Sea”
Amplify
Amplify the good parts of life and mute the bad. 10/02/2021 Sometimes music amplifies Adrenalin So when I work out I listen to thrash Sometimes red wine enhances Creativity So when I write poetry I drink cab sav Sometimes banter makes work Bearable So when I work I chase conversation Sometimes Creedence Clearwater Revival HelpsContinue reading “Amplify”
The Battle Fought The War Won
I write a lot about gratitude. 10/02/2021 Carefree despite the baggage That haunts my steps Sooner or later I have to tell them all Where I’ve been and what I’ve done See them accept or see them run My cross to bare And I’m strangely at ease with it all The pain I’ve endured inContinue reading “The Battle Fought The War Won”
Spread Light
Let all things good make a home in my head. 09/02/2021 I’ve no need to strive for perfection I’ve no need for senseless hate Let my revenge at the world Be the contentment I find Increasing with every day Let the dance of life for me Be effortless as I navigate A course that knowsContinue reading “Spread Light”
Guiding Light
This one’s for her, my favorite girl. 07/02/2021 You ruled my heart For 15 years The sweetest fruit on the vine And the gem in the crown Of our youthful social scene In my mind I call you Mary star of the sea The guiding light Bringing me home And keeping me from despair InContinue reading “Guiding Light”
One Happy One Sad (2)
In truth I haven’t been at my best This last decade Every mistake is now My own infinite failure From the office job To the night shift To the warehouse To the prison And beyond All the while searching For the clarity and confidence I was blessed with As a youth And those that knowContinue reading “One Happy One Sad (2)”
One Happy One Sad (1)
With the right attitude everything seems golden. 04/02/2021 An honest days hard work Back home To a place of my own Pizza with parents And a bottle of red So things could scarcely Be much better A new record on the player Fresh kicks, good jeans and new shirt Everything in its place Study startsContinue reading “One Happy One Sad (1)”