Long Put a damper on Poems

There are secrets to be uncovered in the rain forest
Something mushrooming from a medicine tree.
What goes on in the woods, and Jungles? -
While we hustle -- bustle.

Pacing the pavement like ants...
Never to become one with...

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I met her in a bar one night when I was on a business trip;
We were both feeling lonely and had one too many sips.
We spent the night together and got a little passionate;
She was...

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There is always the sound of footsteps trailing behind me
And no matter how much I attempt to discover who it is
I have never seen to be successful at all
Everyone believes me insane when I speak...

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Of course non of these words are true to my life, I have to say it’s just a fun write or else I would be flying my kite.

Have I ever told you that...

Your hair has...

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He discovered many lands, yet he was still an oppressor.
This place they called home, he was willing to conquer.
They would have been prepared for a tragic disaster,
Had they not been blind and thought of him...

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I watched discretely as the thirty something
couple struggled through an obvious first date

His manners were impeccable and her
appreciation showed as little by little 
they warmed to each other

Encouraged by the progress he mentioned politics
"I think...

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The reason for this poem is all about joy
There's enough other crap going down
Ignore it and think only happiness thoughts
You can trick your old brain I've found

Pretend everyday is your happiest one yet
And nothing will...

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