I Matter
I wrote this a little while ago in response to an article I read about child abuse ... abuse does not always mean physical ... it can be something as simple as neglect
The Hate. b 9/11/2001 - d 5/1/2011
* yesterday being Sunday 1st May 2011
Freedom's illusion
With all the wars over freedom. I realize freedom is not free. e moon dictates the tides Geese are not free. Man is not free to keep the ocean clean. Man cannot fly for freedom as gravity controls his ablityIs freedom really available to us? n
The world's last system.
i don't agree with every system. however i believe that different systems give the world its checks and balance. also the only perfect system is a divine one.
As Good As It Gets
Wounded warrior rusted mind no longer civilized far from being kind. Paces in his cage and the borders that block his path, gnaws on strangers; takes pleasure in exerting his wrath. Animals are hunted and quickly put away. Come any clos
Mama Said There Were No Monsters
This was written in 2002 for the victims of the D.C sniper & their families. I was living in the Metro area at that time, and will never forget the fear and sadness that engulfed our community for awhile.
Broken roots
We can no longer Live in the land of our birth when what we need only exists within Foreign lands a little Peace for our kids we can no longer Live in the land of our birth where to Live in Peace is an illusion broke
Pied Piper Rats
Writing on the culmination of the social experimentation that is going horribly wrong.
To Be Snow Or Not To Be Snow
This is a parody of To be or not to be from Hamlet by William Shakespeare. I may go to a hockey game tonight.
Ode to Grecian Earning
with apologies to John Keats
Bill Clinton Speech
We are being played for suckers in this country to think that your vote makes a difference if you vote for democrat or republican. I only voted third party twice, I'm thinking I need to do it again.
you & me
Conscious thinking...
One Day.
To the bottom onlt to find my advantages, I've found my calling now to peel off these bandages. When that certain feeling that no one hears you arrives, find that certain outlet to channel, never deprive. Kept focused but lost tack now
Come Again.
So many familiar personalities come, stay, then go in this reality Watched as backstabbers escape but just know they will be denied at heavens gate. So appealed at peoples rat race, pulling others down to climb up the corporate ladder to b
furlough
furlough We walk the walk every day in the trenches dealing with attitude, drugs, and sometimes lack there of. We hug when needed and scold way too often we parent... every day. We come to work when sick because it is easier than paperw
I'VE GOT GOOD NEWS AND I HAVE SAD NEWS
THIS IS A POEM
Whispered Freedom
Emancipation was the key to the Promised Land, a sweeter, brighter, a more blissful life stretched out over time. The thoughts of freedom and freedoms came fearful like a powerful wave of sea water; a steadily crashing movement moving more away that
ten words my challenge ( the pitt)
Using these ten words only consruct your poem using only the ten words Monument ,resolute, conplusive, motionless,silent,creative absent,tireless, tainted Industrial
Virtual Reality
There is a VR arcade in Dubuque, Iowa. I have also seen one in WI Dells.
Sweet Surrender...
[Title borrowed from Sarah McLachlan’s inspiring song with the same title...] ‘Resistance is futile’ said the Borg of Star Trek fame, and they were right..., My resistance to all that manifests in my life is the cause of ALL discord in my life,
THE WAR
They sent a hit They put one on my dad Lets start a war Everyone will be had Lets look for this But really go for that The weapons are hidden Must be the cat in the hat Roadside bombs One will take out a few They dont have the right armor
The Truth about Liars.
"The liars punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else" George Bernard Shaw.
Give it back
Take our money Take our gold Fool us again Its getting old Tell us a lie Increase your wealth Cant afford much here In bad health Fuel prices too high Cigarettes not cheap Taxes and bills I just cant sleep Something has to give Someones
Ukraine
Things are looking dire in Ukraine, military surrounds the country, even subs in the Black Sea. Talk of millions of refugees if the Russians invade, right in the middle of winter, how will Europe deal with this one?
Presence Of War ......
as the blood flows with fire against fire, Cry's of retribution fill the air ready or not pain will be shared, Cold steal put through the hearts of men. officers an Generals shall be put to bed .Carried on by a Dispirited hunger of total destruction
Suggestions to make the world a better place.
Stop teaching hatred through bad examples. Stop teaching fear through violent reaction. Stop all the killing. Stop all the war. Stop shouting "gung-ho", when you don't know what its like to see some of your loved ones killed; and you're left stan
Flash Point
Just some thoughts...
Why
Got tired of being overworked, underpaid, underappreciated everyday...
Troubled Times
For those who remember the troubles of Northern Ireland and lived through this phase an insight into those who were sent on the whim of the political regimes of the time. This poem was in part a collaboration with Tar (Robert) we both know the stresses relating to being there (Falklands & Vietnam) and was hoping to bring about a tale of fears and scares that still haunt us to this day, maybe we will complete if our sanity holds.
JUST SAYING V #CIV
"JUST SAYING" V 5/25/18 Twk 08/31/21
WHAT I SEE III
7/13/20 Just saying...
INJUSTICE IS COLOR BLIND!!
Revere "Truth" Reaction... last/added twk STC 3/28/22
DIVERSITY #CVII
TOO MANY DIFFERING OPINIONS AND BELIEFS CAN'T EQUATE TO UNITED! 5/29/22 twk... added 2
JUST SAYING IV
Just saying... 1/16/18 twkd...2/18/18
I Would Give My Freedom Back
The word freedom is so often used today, without any real practical indications of its true meaning.
WILLIAM WINTER 1792 Last man to hang in Northumberland
The gibbet is still there for all to see, the two ladies with him were hung in Newcastle
Open Minded
I am as open-minded as they come. I believe everyone is equal regardless as to your color, creed, origin, style - we all bleed red.
Yolanda, O’ Hayian
May we each do what we can to help.
Haiku Challenge
Written in response to darkhorse555's 5-7-5 challenge.
Romney's Got a Gun
With the election coming up and his infamous answer to what he would cut to trim the national debt, I thought it would be fun to do a parody of Janie's Got a Gun by Aerosmith.
WELL PAST TIME
THERE SHOULD BE NO LAW PROHIBITING RESPONSIBLE MARIJUANA USE.
CURRENT!
Most poems I title after they're written. But I've carried this title, and idea, around for days not receiving the words to express it.
RE: Merry Christmas...
haha thanks buddy!!!!! all the best!!!!...
RE: MY FOREVER VALENTINE
Every time I had to part with one of my danes, I wrote a poem too....lovely words......thank you for sharing.....Kathy NZ...
RE: A Moon and Goal
it's gotta groove....
online today!RE: The Weeping Rose
Just lovely thoughts, from your brilliant mind Thanks my dear friend for all these lines. And as tears meet the ground My eyes swell fresh of tears As my heart frowns You're forever be remembered and your lines will always shine in our...
RE: Lost for words!
This is a great write. The wisest people I know are those who speak little but when they do everyone listens....
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