Long Give it a whirl Poems

I must report the passing of a dear old friend today
I'm not sure when it happened, but I felt I had to say
That the Vegas that's in movies, books, and on TV
Is not the one...

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I've been having the nightmares for a while now each night,
      Although I know in my heart there is no chance of escape;
I really pray that this night will be...

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Rick Springfield's Jesse's Girl was playing on the radio,
we were all partying guys and girls out on my patio.
I prayed no one or you would catch me looking your way,
noticing what I was doing for...

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When I was 5 years old, I remember that I ran wild and free.
I always wanted to grow up, become a better person, and become the person I always wanted to be.
I always thought of...

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Love can be so addicting
Feelings can be so Contradicting
While love may be felt by one maybe lust is felt by the other
Make sure you both share the same genuine feelings for one another
While you may...

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(my friends i wrote the piece below in one long exhale. i did not change a word but 
rather let it sit as it fell. could the writing be improved. yes it could but why...

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I was once really new to our Poetry Soup,
and I knew I should try to join in with the group;
post my poems on-site to be read by a few,
and then give it a whirl, join...

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Sophia's ABC Masquerade Ball

A masquerade ball of wisdom’s wisdom in a wink and a smile
Blessings in disguise –uncovered - not hidden in plain sight
Costume ball for aha moments comfortable in their own skin
Dancing discernments so...

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They ask who I am so I think I will give it a whirl
I am a father to my sons and a very special little girl
I Work harder than most men with such precision
I write...

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Tribute to Tom:

HE’S NOT LOOKING SO GOOD FROM WAY UP HERE

I’d rather climb an oak with a squirrel —
Be one nut shy of death, a deferral
         ...

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I’m driving down this country road, it’s all in bloom
Top down I’m listenin’ to our favorite tune
Missin’ you next to me with your perfume
Wishin’ you were here with me

Thinkin’ ‘bout last night and what you...

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She said "Let's go to Dad And Me, it really would be neat."
I couldn't say no. I loved her so. She was so young and sweet.
A weekend just for us, my daughter and I, with...

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Hello, allow me to introduce myself. 
I wish my name was free, 
free as in not physically and mentally restrained.
Sort of like how animals in the jungle can’t be tamed and how birds in the...

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My laptop is a very pretty shade of purple,
     I open her top gently and dust off her keys;
        Calmly I press the start...

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Hair Everywhere

Hair Everywhere

Every part of my body looks rather shoddy because it’s covered with hair
   There isn’t a place, even my face, that has managed to remain bare
Time goes by, and I don’t...

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I’m free, I’m a free girl
Standing here, looking back, I gave it a whirl
When I had nowhere to turn no place to run
The mountains before me I looked to the sun
I followed the light
So brilliant...

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I want to be God 
Just as I was meant 
I wanna be loved
In and out of the tent 
I want to be praised 
All throughout the world
Want to be adored
By the loveliest girl 
And...

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I'll always be there

I know you felt so persecuted
so abandoned and deserted
but, many troubles were averted
I'll always be there

I know, life's been hard on you
but, you have had some blessings too
somehow true love has escaped...

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Neither pauper or a king

I've got nothing I could give
but for you I would live
Will you take me as I am?
(cause) I'd love to be your man

I've got nothing in this world
Got no diamonds got...

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Light up a joint, lets give it a whirl,
the illness you have is making you hurl.

The pain is so bad you want to cry,
take a couple of tokes and you'll be high.

The pain will dim...

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   My phone is my connection to the world
   All my friends text me
   Every single day
   Influencers tell me what to think, do, and say 
...

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Laveaha was a beautiful mermaid,
who lived underneath the real deep sea.
She was a princess who longed to be free, 
finding her one true love was what she prayed.

Zueselist, king controlled her every move,
he wanted the...

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My wife said to embrace my feminine side
So I thought I'd give it a whirl
And though I said I'll do my best
I don't make a very good girl

So I tried my hand at cooking
And now...

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I feel as if I am descending into the abyss
I see my Loved ones (those whom I'll miss)
I cannot stop
I am going to drop
Catch me
Hold me
Tell me
INSANITY OVERWHELMS ME!

Why 
Can't I cry?
Tell me Im a...

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I am sorry I can’t be what you want me to be.
You wanted to be free.
I want to be that beautiful and outstanding girl.
So I have to give it a whirl.
I tried my hardest to...

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