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Careless Desperation

Careless desperation without a copywrite. Dangerously displaying the pretty words we write. Thoughts of dreams, thoughts of schemes we share so desperately. Caution is ignored so that someone else can see. The unknown future is cloaked in mystery. As we sit here in the present, aware of history. We walk alone into the night. Knowing very well, we're not strong enough to fight. What will be, is what will be. I thank God he's watching over me. Knowing I'm a gambler with every dime I've got. What I've won so far is not alot. I'm a big talker when theres no one to hear. Quiet as a mouse when I'm full of fear. It makes me angry, what my fellow man will do. Stab you in the back, refuse to pay his due. But here I sit continuing to write. Never minding the unknown answers within sight. Taking back the power that you can not steal. Sharing with everybody, the way that I feel.

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Debbie Duncan

Date: 9/19/2012 7:46:00 PM

This is brilliant Robert ,,,, your words strike a cord. Where do you get your inspiration,,, I really must know ;}

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/14/2011 9:42:00 AM

I find myself in this dark depessing stage always... thank you for sharing... we get pass it.. i hope... always,..p.d.

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 12/5/2011 6:31:00 PM

Do you really gamble? My son does it and I'm afraid does very well with it which keeps him going back. Love the sentiment in the last verse. Keep inspired dear friend! Luv, Lizzie

Debra Squyres

Date: 11/25/2011 9:24:00 PM

Hello my friend. I see you've been by my poems. Thanks...I've moved and now my Dad is down and I'm sitting with him at his home. Have not written anything in months as time has not permitted. I like this one..speaks of the mind crying out...thanks for missing me !!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/22/2011 12:05:00 AM

Hey, where's some new poems, man? I will try to see if there is an oldie down here I have not seen!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/15/2011 1:47:00 PM

Robert, from what I've seen in your poetry, you have "won" the affection of many Soupers. When fear rears its head, I pray for guidance and find comfort know God is "watching over me." Beautiful! Have great Thanksgiving. Love, Carolyn

Cory Long

Date: 11/14/2011 4:03:00 PM

i love it!! This was awesome great job! Thanks for all the many warm comments you have giving me.. cory

John Loving Iii

Date: 11/13/2011 6:21:00 PM

hey radio rambo, you did alright. confession is good for the soul. and you just taught me that its good for the body also. you know how to rhyme and philosipy also so keep doing that. you got my eye. john h loving iii

M.I.A .

Date: 11/6/2011 1:32:00 AM

the great poet said gamble everything for love and poets are notoriously known for their boldness. enjoyed your poems alot.

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 10/30/2011 6:36:00 PM

I hear you Robert, people out there are a strange lot and I've become wary. I feel at home here on Soup, so many wonderful people I've met, you very much so!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2011 4:02:00 PM

If your main focus here is talking about our danger of being plagiarized, yes, it's pretty sad, and I guess we take that risk every single time we post anywhere online. but what can we do? What can we do ? just keep writing and showing our souls!