I May Die
...The image of demise refined,
Thus, my body was confined
So dismal, doleful and discomfited
Although the wicked wish went awry
But, I still weighed 'I may die'.
Suddenly, I saw my soul stalle...
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Categories:
discomfited, vanity,
Form: Didactic
The Spider Or the Fly
...Whom does God favor in the web?
The spider, or the fly?
My ponderance does flow and ebb
deciding which deserves to die.
Love has taught us we must respect
every living thing.
So which does Hi...
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Categories:
discomfited, god, love, nature, philosophy,
Form: Rhyme
Aquamarine
...In aquamarine ran off my warmth traversing
mild meadows with swallows of ash
past the pink sunset
Three cherry cardinals swooped past partly pleased
the brook trickled near
Evading were...
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Categories:
discomfited, inspirational, nature,
Form: Free verse
Another Soldier Died Today
...Frantic fans worry about who's going to win the superbowl.
Pundits speculate about politicians prevailing at the poll.
Some folks are overwrought about their hair turning gray.
By the way, did you...
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Categories:
discomfited, sympathysoldier,
Form: Rhyme
Tears
...When I wake up in the morning
I want new responses from me
Just like the mule climbing up-mountain
My perception grinds to a churn
Inside the mask I have learned to jump through hoops
Those ho...
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Categories:
discomfited, sad, cousin, drug,
Form: Free verse
Betting Against My Heart
...Once again, you’re putting out your blinds
It’s this wicked game you play at minds
With the chiseled pot concealed,
My heart’s cards are now revealed.
I’m getting broken down again.
You’ve lo...
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Categories:
discomfited, loss, lost love, love,
Form: Rhyme