John Patrick Robbins Aka Gonzo Poet I do not know?

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 November 22, 2009 at 6:09 PM Very interesting write.

Debbie Guzzi September 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM Problem lay with thinking there is any 1 truth. Very insightful write! Light & Love

Cherica Eckiwaudah June 7, 2009 at 11:33 AM so beautiful and powerful.

Jay Loveless May 15, 2009 at 9:42 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 May 8, 2009 at 12:58 PM powerful and amazing, the lines are beautiful and what they say speaks out loud, truly great! --madison

Julie Loveless May 6, 2009 at 8:24 PM John, this peice is powerul and amazing. Great write!

Charmaine Chircop May 6, 2009 at 2:56 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 May 6, 2009 at 2:51 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 May 6, 2009 at 2:32 PM Awesome piece! =)