Time wings by
Flips lost page
Heed odd sigh
At this stage
Purge old box
Tales now dim
Hoax de-tox
Feels calm slim
Angst blames jest
Purge sad strains
Blot wise fest
Hurt brines pain
Pain knows gain
In harsh truth
Not in vain
Just for proof
Odd lines surge
In vain lot
Watch nice urge
Merge with thought
Leon Enriquez
09 November 2018
Singapore
Categories:
tox, change,
Form: Quatrain
Watch the paradox
In senseless streak,
Leap out-of-the-box
As de-tox now kicks.
Your ego-self primes
A hollow feel here,
Vain is not a crime
For this empty fear.
You change the story
In perplexing ways,
A touch most dreary
Frames your night and day.
Fake as fake knows when
In the humid heat,
Hot air rises then
In a fading feat.
So authentic fake
In self-styled charade,
A chameleon makes
Your own hit parade!
Leon Enriquez
10 September 2018
Singapore
Categories:
tox, allegory,
Form: Quatrain
Now moves deep spice,
Stillness primes ease;
Silence frees vice,
Feel carefree peace.
Feel how you feel,
Face paradox;
Out-of-the-box,
De-tox now heals.
In stillness sit,
Watch noise protest;
A sure misfit,
Noise dilutes zest.
In silence still,
Breathe in deep peace;
Wear well your will,
Paradox ease.
Enter deep space,
Know a grand calm;
Sit still with grace,
Breathe lifting balm.
Glimpse paradox,
Pain discerns gain;
No need to box,
Stillness sparks plain.
Venture deep then,
Stillness breeds gain;
Soul knows just when,
Live beyond pain.
Leon Enriquez
05 October 2017
Singapore
Categories:
tox, allusion,
Form: Quatrain
Yes be big on choice
Dare to wear your poise
Discern that sure voice
Yes you're free to choose
Failure is no noose
Dare to set you loose
Yes once choice is made
Consequence then graded
Responsible trade
Yes true paradox
Lives out-of-the-box
Set time to de-tox
Yes to more and more
Happiness galore
Now and here flood store
Yes can set you free
Purge perhaps, maybes
Watch just what you see
Yes to venture quest
Expect your grand best
Live fond wit and fest
Leon Enriquez
11 April 2016
Singapore
Categories:
tox, baptism,
Form: Rhyme
Rain hurls wetness
Public places watered;
Soaking exposure
~~~~~~~~~
Dark passing clouds
Loiter and linger;
Tears from heaven
~~~~~~~~~
Rainy debris
Dry leaves soaked;
Earthy tea brew
~~~~~~~~~
Takeaway meal
Local gourmet touch;
Sensorial pleasures
~~~~~~~~~
Two crows sit
Rain drenched;
Tree branch spies
~~~~~~~~~
Cherry tomatoes
Crunchy sensations;
Power de-tox
~~~~~~~~~
Bus ride trip
Nowhere to go;
Surprise awaits
~~~~~~~~~
Old movies
Greyscale tones;
Funny talkies
~~~~~~~~~
TV serials
High definition colours;
Crystal brilliance
~~~~~~~~~
Window view
Twenty storeys high;
Rainy day exposure
~~~~~~~~~
Jelly bean pops
Myriad flavours;
Happy sensations
~~~~~~~~~
Curves on stilettos
Dangerous temptations;
Futile resistance
~~~~~~~~~
Word monger
Shape shifter;
Poetic impulse
~~~~~~~~~
A full purse
Wealthy mindset;
Overflowing bounty
~~~~~~~~~
Compassionate touch
Authentic stay;
Karmic flowering
~~~~~~~~~
Moist scent
Windy pulsations;
Foretells rain
~~~~~~~~~~
Leon a Enriquez
13 June 2015
Singapore
Categories:
tox, change,
Form: Haiku
snuck out at 230 am
got some rum
some smokes
dark sky, warm air
not enough never enough
dont want her to smell me
sneaking is part of the high
not too much resistance
drove to the crack house
smoked some up
not feeling that well
pain in the arm
down my chest
sweating
home
she's waiting
shes not stupid
no no no ambulance
she made me get in the car
now
I'm scared
right now she doesn't know but she knows
how many times I deceived her and soon
drug tox doesnt lie
yes
yes
he's having a heart attack
did you take any drugs
bright lights
voices
any drugs?
any drugs
(are these the last words I will hear?)
No
Categories:
tox,
Form: Free verse