Category Archives: Hot Off the Presses
Cynic’s Eyes – A New Poem
The child awoke seeing the world Through the weathered cynic’s eyes. Found the sunset’s just a backdrop, And his heroes peddling lies. He found the villains wearing white; All of the scales unfairly tipped; Where the silver lining’s plug in, … Continue reading
Inner Demon Diaries – A New Poem
Inner demon diaries, From faint and fractured voices. Drawn from scars that I received With each one of my choices. Draw the card of desperation, From the deck dealing despair, As it catches all those watching Inattentive. Unaware. Dear diary, … Continue reading
Mouth of the Monster – A New Poem
The mouth of this dark monster Closes tightly around my throat. As the ink fades from the page Erasing every word I wrote… Flames dance on through the night As the blade closes in, Marring the fresh canvas It has … Continue reading
Playlist Poetry (Take 1) – A New Poem
This poem is something of an experiment that I tried recently, wherein I would open up a random playlist of some of my favorite songs, and then I took each of the song titles from the playlist and used them … Continue reading
The Wounded – A New Poem
The wounded stand together now, For all the wicked world to see. Waiting there in the reflections Of what tomorrow cannot be… Swallow the sweet nepenthe Let it take all that it wills. Hope the pain follows the past As … Continue reading
Our constitutions – A New Poem
Voices from the past call out, As sirens sing songs of alarm. Protectors raise their fists in rage Only serving to do us harm… Time to make amends, And restitution. You violated The constitution. We shan’t abide these Brutal solutions … Continue reading
The Poet’s Heart – A New Poem
Cauterize the poet’s heart, Stop him from bleeding out. The solace of the page replaced With panicked fears and doubt. His pen dipped deep in the well, Inked there from on his sleeve. Bled from years of scars retraced From … Continue reading
The Wonder – New Poetic Prose
Everyday I see people reaching out across the vast electric web that connects the planet, speaking of the wonder… That remarkable perspective that is vibrantly ringing with the joy and the cosmic laughter of awe. Looking at the world around … Continue reading
Hip, hip, hypocrisy! – A New Poem
Let’s have three cheers for hypocrisy, The religion of our democracy. This altar we built arrogantly At which we worship so aggressively, Is now the symbol of our unity Of our fragile, frightened community! Hip, hip, hypocrisy! Let us praise … Continue reading
Steady Sheets – A New Poem
The rain falls down In steady sheets… Here where my past And present meets. Upon a verse From yesteryear A new chapter Becomes clear! Floodwaters move in quickly, An unexpected tide. Washing chaos underfoot Interrupting my stride. The shadow stands … Continue reading