R.I.P

Nobodys home so dont knock apon the door. No need to empty the trash or sweep the floor. To many bottles of booze mixed with pills. Notes left apon the wall. Stained souls as the blood spills. Pictures far from center. Trophies from the road. Bones collect were memories splinter. A long term vacation guess there's no need to sign a lease. May dust greet my bones. Until I rest in peace. The mask is but a facade. Cracks in that perfect image. All true art is flawed. They know the person who is not me. Time traps the mind. As love brings only agony. Failure cast's doubt as old truthes give way to new lies. As the sunset bids farewell. With it the story dies. A fraction of myself I have yet to release. The pain is now transferred to another. Reflection to late so may it rest in peace.

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Colleen Bono

Date: 11/22/2009 6:09:00 PM

Very interesting write.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/14/2009 10:20:00 AM

Problem lay with thinking there is any 1 truth. Very insightful write! Light & Love

Cherica Eckiwaudah

Date: 6/7/2009 11:33:00 AM

so beautiful and powerful.

Jay Loveless

Date: 5/15/2009 9:42:00 AM

These words are art. There are many days that I, wish I could "rest in peace" as you so put here, dealing with probable bipolar and depression, along with the other stresses I have in life. There are many nights, where overdosing was a thought on my mind. Im glad right now that I havent, and I pray for you, that you do not, ever. Keep strong John.

Rhia Madison Thomer

Date: 5/8/2009 12:58:00 PM

powerful and amazing, the lines are beautiful and what they say speaks out loud, truly great! --madison

Julie Loveless

Date: 5/6/2009 8:24:00 PM

John, this peice is powerul and amazing. Great write!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/6/2009 2:56:00 PM

this is chilling r.i.p?no r.i.p for you,you still have to see the world my friend and write much more God knows you, he loves you so much,i see sadness here ,sm1lost in drink and pills,"they know the person who is not me"we all do it at times not being us so we can be loved,but whoever you are my friend,we know one thing you re talented,and your poetry is wonderful,and we are seeing you here and we care---bravo brilliant write no rip,you break our hearts---smile;-)

Charlene Bird

Date: 5/6/2009 2:51:00 PM

A Powerful piece JOhn, and the line that says failures cast's doubt as old truths give way to new lies, just speaks volumes to me. This is excellent poetry straight from the heart. Thank you for your warm comments on my poetry always appreciated.

Edward Orozco

Date: 5/6/2009 2:32:00 PM

Awesome piece! =)