Category Modern Life
Disquieting
I speak my disquiet to the concrete and the glass To every other person which, on the lane, I pass Tell it to the trees, the birds, every blade of grass Adults so rarely listen that I tell each lad and lass Nothing comes from my dismal, despairing cries Torrents of bombs and bullets fall […]
Another Name for Heaven
Fast we live And fast we fly Fast is how we die Slow we move And slow we love Earth as heaven above
If Only
Oh, for a life as I think it should be Would you like to tag along with me You know I would take you if I could Really, I’m certain I would if I could Well, I’m sure that I can and I shall If you might only agree to be my pal
Day or Night
What if the man you just saw parking a fancy car Felt perpetually exhausted and always under par Would you continue to covet his pricey, shiny ride If you always had to suffer the way he feels inside What good’s what got him the swanky car you see If every day steals his health, body […]
Not Anyone but Me
So, I say I am sorry I am sincere, but It doesn’t matter It does matter, but It won’t solve anything I screw up All my fault, but I snap, sometimes When called on it Flustered, angry Not at anyone But me I stew Unhappy, unclear What to do when I calm down And say […]
Because
Because I’m told I have opinions, I must. Though I don’t believe they are the opinions I’m told I must have. They believe I must be interested in politics. I am, and I have preferences of who I want in power, to win in upcoming elections. Still, no matter who gets elected, to a certain […]
It’s Time!
It’s time the bleeding stops. That’s what I heard the man on the radio say. At least that’s what I think he said, what I remember, would that I did not. He wasn’t talking about Paris, 11/13/15. Such senseless carnage, he should have been. Nor was he talking about New York City 9/11/01. He was […]
Conflicted
Hurry up and take your time Simple leisure is now a crime Work until your fingers bleed We will give you all you need Don’t get lazy, don’t get caught Do simply the things you ought And sip deeply your empty cup To take your time and hurry up
Redefining War and Peace
The words you will read below, with additions today, were first published here in November 2013. I believe the message is clear and illustrated daily by senseless violence around the world. PBH War, armies, death, destruction, terror, horror and fear fill our news and our days. All these are our reality and damage our peace […]
Now or in the Future
Filled with chances Wasted hours Happy times The path ahead Carries us onward Up a distant hill What Stops will we make Steps will we take Missed friends Opportunities Through fear, reason Self-treason Challenges we’ll add To our path’s trials As we climb Yearn for the crest Believing it will reveal An easy path Toward […]
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