Believe

There is but one thing that is scary And that is to be ordinary Not unique, nor one of kind Though many seem to pay no mind   No thoughts that wander, thoughts that fly Thoughts that others can’t deny It is so frightening in this place Endless darkness; timeless space   Naught becomes of … More Believe

Conscience

Things we think we know are true The life we live, both me and you So often isn’t candid truth I say to this confession booth What rules are right? What rules are wrong? What lyrics tell A moral song? These questions, see, exist to ask Just what, in life, is our great task? To … More Conscience

You Humans

You humans bore me, yes its true I shall scoff, and yawn at you That leash you hold is nothing, I just let it be At any point I’ll chew it, and set my smart self free Its cute you think you own me, it really makes me laugh I’ll just play dumb then lift … More You Humans

It’s Simple; See

At times, we others seem to feel That things are different, things aren’t real Our jaded eyes begin to tire And sink into a darkened spire Ideas meander, as dream creates Strange beasts our mind imagine-ates Our thoughts are anchored, ball and chain And dragged into this nether plane Amidst the silence, amidst the black … More It’s Simple; See

Nether Plane

The Nether Plane At times, we others seem to feel That things are different, things aren’t real Our jaded eyes begin to tire And sink into a darkened spire Ideas meander, as dream creates Strange beasts our mind imagine-ates Our thoughts are anchored, ball and chain And dragged into this nether plane Amidst the silence, … More Nether Plane

Create

There is a certain thing that’s true Regardless of the age Ere the days when fires grew ‘Tis they who warmed the stage Hidden, they’re amongst us, who Commit life to their gift While ‘oft taken for granted, true Its they who push, and lift Endless innovation; thought Relentless drive, it seems Armed with minds, … More Create

Concept

Today a message came to me From one who reads my poetry The sender asked just how I write And how my ideas come to light He wanted help for what Block had caused Asked “How come your content’s never paused?” Tonight, my friend, I’ll heed your call And tell you how I break that … More Concept

Grow

So many things there are to do A world of options for me and you Our differences, endless; you and me A truth for all humanity Our actions; things we choose to do They are the answer when we’re asked: who? Who is the person that lies inside Behind those ever piercing eyes It complicated, … More Grow

Metaphor

How fun it is, to take a word Transform it into things unheard The past, a coffin, the future; door Their meanings changed, through metaphor Our language flexes, its members bend Its versatility, no end And as I sit here, pen in hand Exploring language; all its land I say to all, this eve I … More Metaphor

Priorities

Hello my friend, please dim the light A tale I have for you tonight About a man, who long ago Was hanging up the mistletoe For ‘twas December, and time for he To decorate the Christmas tree This man; a husband, a father, too His family should come first, it’s true And yet ‘twas something, … More Priorities