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Turn into love instead

When I am dead,

all the things I wrote,
all the things I said,

that made you criticize,
irritated and distressed,
made you uncomfortable
in your heart and the head,

will become dearer,
be the sorrow a real good measure,
will bring tears 
if you let the thought stand nearer

and will turn into love instead.

The love that I wanted and you 
did not understand.


(27.03.2025)
Categories: instead, death, love,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberInstead Of A Clunck It's A Clanck

Instead of a clunck it's a clanck
A dreamlike sound to my ears 
That irreplaceable new car smell
Not known for many years

Instead of a clunck it's a clanck
I'm driving a brand new jalopy
With all the bells and whistles
My mood is feeling really free

Instead of a clunck it's a clanck
Musta died and gone upstairs
Slapped myself, yup I'm awake
Sitting in my underwear

Instead of a clunck it's a clanck
Jumped up at the stroke of six
Forgot my knickers so here I sit
I'm now in a terrible fix

Instead of a clunck it's a clanck
People start to gather around
To know if I like my new jalopy
Hope they don't look down

Instead of a clunck it's a clanck
Drove off with a confident air
Enjoying my moment of ecstasy
Wind messing up my hair

Instead of a clunck it's a clanck
Moments like these are rare
So very few times in a lifetime
Noticing all the stares

Instead of a clunck it's a clanck
A dreamlike sound to my ears 
That oh so yummy new car smell
Missed it for too many years
Categories: instead, humor,
Form: Rhyme


Instead Of Doing Wrong

The heaviest guilt inside
in never that easy to hide;
just think how the conscience
will react to a false pretense!

And instead of doing wrong,
you could have been kind
avoiding conflict and move along:
can untrue words rhyme in a song? 

The laughter of a cheater
is always a heartbreaker:
when it contradicts belief
and leaves one in disbelief!

And instead of being jealous
you should be glad you have me;
get a clearer vision of what can be
and stop being so ridiculous!

The harm done can't be undone,
can an apology spare a loss?
Put down all the stones, it's your loss:
trust is not earned with a rude tongue!  

And instead of doing wrong,
show your kindness, not anger;
admit that weakness is the worst fear,
admit that courage makes one strong!
Categories: instead, anger, betrayal, character, conflict,
Form: Lyric

Premium MemberWhy the Judge blew his own brains out instead of signing Gargano abuse of power packet

Why the judge blew his own 
brains out because he refused 
to go through on ciro Gargano 
corruption packet abuse 
of power gross negligence 
excessive bullying and 
organized crime the judge 
sat under a tree put a 
shotgun in his mouth 
and bam he decided to 
blow his own brains out 
there you have it children 
gathered around parents 
corruption is a serious 
criminal intent i will never 
ever fear bullying from 
corruption under ciro 
gargano arson murderer 
of nine orders falsifying 
documents bullying 
intimidation by arson 
murderer of 9 I will never 
fear your threats on 
license plates this resulted 
in the Judge blowing his 
own brains out sorry Ciro 
Gargano stop killing  your 
twisted hell on earth 
9 nails 9 needles 9 pins 
9 dead judges 9 elderly 
persons perished in the fires
Categories: instead, allah,
Form: Naat

Flying Instead

Walking and thinking and clearing my head
                   Facing my demons or lying instead
Even the flowers that smile as I pass
        Seem to be deep in debate with the grass

Something about every cloud in the sky
             Blue as the ocean, now catches my eye
Somewhat distracting to silence my thought
       Can’t break this beast so forever distraught

Yet, as the sun makes its morning debut
          Helping me see that my problems are few
I realize what good fortune can be
                     I am alive and the world is for me

Love still exists if I open my mind
                   I can then solve every puzzle I find 
Funny how demons know only the dark
                    Never to whistle the song of a lark

Now as I stroll with a head filled of light
            Nature applauding my goal now in sight  
Walking yet gliding, my wings fully spread
                  No need for lying, I’m flying instead
Categories: instead, cheer up, flying, happy,
Form: Couplet


Loved with my mind instead of my heart

She pertained all pure and fragile resemblance, 
her eyes brown like the melting bubbles of magnum, soothing minds and souls

years of my teenagehood, 
when nothing mattered
 but I only the glow of her innocents to my face, 
the only which completed the worth of my waking days

held tight to my chest,
was her empty shell, 
a hole in mommy mind. 
Dunes and caves, 
ruins of my recklessness 
for I chose to love with my mind
instead of my heart
Categories: instead, conflict, crush, emotions, endurance,
Form: Free verse

And Instead of Being Sweet

Get angry sometime,
don't hold it inside...
and instead of being sweet,
slap me hard in the face
to make me feel disgrace

My intentions were bad, 
I put you aside
more than once,  
forgetting your needs;
you cried and were afraid: 
I was having so much fun, 
you were shedding painful tears:
you longed for the brightest sun! 

Chase me and find
the place of my cheats,
my playboy's ways
haven't changed;
and instead of being sweet,
take me back to reality:
explain to me that 
I can't be running to others
and be proud of this feat...
while you wait to hold hands!

Don't be silent,
and don't allow me to cheat,
state your intent;
and instead of being sweet,
turn my temptation
into faithfulness,
boost my ambition
and make me yours!
Categories: instead, anxiety, desire, fear, growth,
Form: Lyric

And Instead of Being Sweet

Get angry sometime,
don't hold it inside...
and instead of being sweet,
slap me hard in the face
to make me feel disgrace!.

My intentions were bad, 
I have put you aside
more than once,  
neglecting  your needs;
you cried and were afraid: 
I was having so much fun, 
you were shedding painful tears:
you longed for the brightest sun! 

Chase me and find
the place of my cheats,
my playboy's ways
haven't changed;
and instead of being sweet,
take me back to reality:
explain to me that 
I can't be running to others
and be proud of this feat...
while you wait to hold hands!

Don't be silent,
and don't allow me to cheat,
state your intent;
and instead of being sweet,
turn my temptation
into faithfulness,
boost my ambition
and make me yours!
Categories: instead, anxiety, desire, fear, growth,
Form: Lyric

Premium MemberKrampus instead of Santa

Katie was upset because she lived far away
Her job was lousy, she had no money for a rainy day
She asked her brother Rich for money but he said “sorry, no”.
Her mother had to die without her, for Katie had no way to go

Two years later she sent a letter to the executor, her brother.
Please, she said, “could I please have the ruby ring of our mother?”
Rich sold the house, and forgot to share proceeds with her, not one two-bit.
He told her that his wife had the ring, and loved it, so she could not have it.

Years later she saw the ring on the finger of a woman on a bus in Lurr.
She said “My mom used to have one just like it, it is beautiful, for sure.
Ring-wearer asked, “Is your name Katie? Are you from uptown Ming?
Katie nodded her head, and the woman handed her the ruby ring.

Your brother and I once were married, she said.
But he is a selfish man, stingy even in his head.
I was coming to Ming to find you and give you this ring.
Katie felt her mother with her that day, her soul began to sing.
Categories: instead, christmas,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberMaybe We Can Use Electrolysis Instead of Immolation

to free this specter from its host
caught in a body like bear trap
a house made of arms that can't let go
my hearth’s flame is selfish,
unwilling to part with smoke
without separation i will choke
at the memory of a pleasant smog
sewn into the wrists of silver tinged fingers
there is rust in my bloodstream
the wear and tear of my engine
corrodes away a heart that
deserves to be at peace
so please exorcise me with shock
i felt you’d never want to leave
Categories: instead, absence, break up, loss,
Form: Rhyme

Simulation Instead of Stimulation

Have been fearful to invite fears
Being careless to forget tears
Sometimes I wonder what if
We would have fulfilled all the
Promises we made with will
Something like a sharp knife
My subconscious stabs me
Just to know how to feel
Setting all the barriers free
Also knows how to heal
Tried to make up with bribe
Without any certainty
As if been plugged in
Without a real connection
Those memories are green
But not still the affection
You let it be broken so
I have tried even though.
Categories: instead, absence, betrayal, city, conflict,
Form: Free verse

Instead

I was your rival
and I didn't know
you saw me as your enemy
you saw me as a foe
you saw me as a robber
of all the love
you thought you had nothing
while I had it all...

You saw me as you rival
you didn't understand
I didn't want to be here
in the first place
I felt into that hole
without my consent
and I wanted to leave
but instead, you left.

Jessica
Categories: instead, sad love,
Form: Rhyme

Tear Down This Wall and Rebuild It Instead

Tear down this wall

And put an end to this

Cold War

Said the then 

President of the U.S.A

Ronald Reagan 

To the U.S.S.R leader 

Premier Gorbachev 

Only for much later on

Once the Iron Curtain

Had eventually gone

Mr Putin

Said

And rebuild it along our border 

With Ukraine again instead 

And for the grand opening ceremony

invite and book both 

The Hoff
&
Comrade Roger " Red " Waters

To perform a duet of either

Back in the U.S.S.R

Or

Glory Day's
Categories: instead, political,
Form: Free verse

A Wink Instead of a Blink

There once was a man, who had a glass eye.
    Who tried to bake, a lemon meringue pie
    While his aim was obtuse,
    As he squeezed lemon juice.
    He winked, but only his glass eye stayed dry.
Categories: instead, food, fruit, humor,
Form: Limerick

Newcomers Instead of First Customers

Skips in a line of Customers
To attend to some newcomers;
A long good patience running out,
A long silent voice to soon shout!

"Why aside a guy in need wave"
While he does same attention crave?
CCTV does bear witness,
People's acts judging their fitness...

He could seller call A Bastard
Or for humor Tasteless Custard;
A claim he ate her this morning
But has, since, been sadly mourning.
Categories: instead, business, care, cry, image,
Form: Rhyme

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