You

What things go through your head When you lay down and no one is there? When you know that no one is listening Is it a dream, or perhaps a nightmare? Do you think of the rest of the world And how we’re all stuck in a cell? Or maybe those shoes you’ve been wanting … More You

Critique

You know what’s fake? Saying “well, that was good” “But now let’s try another take” No, instructor, that’s not right If the first take wasn’t good You should’ve had the balls to type: “Hey, I’m sorry, I’m just being real” “But that take there wasn’t good” “It simply didn’t hit the feel” See? It’s easy, … More Critique

To You, Mom

I’m so close, Mom I can feel it I’ve kept my post, Mom Done what I said I’d do It’s all about to take off, Mom Please, stay on board with me Your soul has been my compass, Mom It’s the only thing that’s driving me Everything ahead is ‘cause of you And the thing … More To You, Mom

My Life

Monday, Friday Every day through the week Working, writing Never hanging with the weak Paying, my dues Those that came before me Same grind, same time Time off? Please that bores me No sir, no ma’am Sure, I talk politely At night? All night Writing, it consumes me Let’s take a break A break from … More My Life

NO

Let me tell you ‘bout a scene I don’t wanna see Sittin’ dark ‘n cold in a room I don’t wanna be Waitin’ for the doc to come out and console me Tell me “it’s alright”, “it’ll heal”, “just an atrophy” No It wasn’t that, that was it, this was gonna be Different from the … More NO

Survive

What fire burns, deep within When darkness falls, and days are grim What ember lives, while others wain Choked in silence, succumbed to pain What force shall hold, as others die Stuck, complacent, teethe and writhe What echo sounds, when others fade Like leaves of autumn, drift away What branch grows old, as others fall … More Survive

Family Ties

It’s times such as these When you want to say please What more can I do? What else will appease? All you want is a pat Maybe “Hey, way to go” Or “I’m proud of you, son” “It’s hard work, that I know” But none of it fits Beyond all my wits I can’t do … More Family Ties

The Tiki Torches: 2

“YEEEEEHAW!” Driving crazily through the backwoods of a Tennessee highway, Joe and Carl are having the time of their lives in their ’91 Chevy S-10. “Built Ford tuff motha fuckas!!” Joe shouts out of the passenger window, can of Natty Ice in hand. “Joe, this here’s a damn Chev Ro Lay!” Carl asserts, punching his … More The Tiki Torches: 2

The Tiki Torches: 1

“‘Ay Carl!” “Wut?” “Ya think this in’ll work?” Strolling along the calamitous alleyways of the local Wal-Smart, Carl and Joe have a bit of difficulty deciding what torches to carry to their Klan march. Plop “There!” Joe shouts, proudly placing his newly acquired bug-deterrent torch in the basket, ready to check out. “Now just you … More The Tiki Torches: 1