Robert Johnson Poet Rhyme

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 September 19, 2012 at 7:46 PM This is brilliant Robert ,,,, your words strike a cord. Where do you get your inspiration,,, I really must know ;}

Poet Destroyer A December 14, 2011 at 9:42 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 December 5, 2011 at 6:31 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 November 25, 2011 at 9:24 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 November 22, 2011 at 12:05 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 November 15, 2011 at 1:47 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 November 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM i love it!! This was awesome great job! Thanks for all the many warm comments you have giving me.. cory

M.I.A . November 6, 2011 at 1:32 AM the great poet said gamble everything for love and poets are notoriously known for their boldness. enjoyed your poems alot.

Elizabeth Wesley October 30, 2011 at 6:36 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 October 30, 2011 at 4:02 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!