Early on a cold March morning
a handful of men took a stand
in the year of eighteen thirty six
when a sabre drew a line in the sand
it was victory or death for the valiant few
outnumbered and out-gunned
surrender and be spared an ultimatum they knew
with a cannon shot by Travis it was shunned
even as the day was dawning
the handful of men held their ground
thirteen days in San Antonio
such a fearful sight a dreadful sound
Santa Ana gave the order,
'Fly the red banner, show no quarter,'
a bloody battle to the bitter end
while the Mexican band played 'El Degüello'
now the guns are silent the smoke has cleared
to this day Texians all say, "Remember the Alamo."
Categories:
travis, celebrity, conflict, death, usa,
Form: Rhyme
The heavens can’t admire themselves
The spotted clouds, and the opaque wavered clouds
Like a light glide of a brush.
Our Lord gifted us with round eyes
That reflect the heavens
And a mind to ponder all his leavened world
Those chutes of bark and bugs
Aren’t impressed by themselves;
Their flat or spiky leaves or truck wide trunk
That I need tools to fell.
The Almighty handed us fingers
To clench and sift and grip
And the air the flowers leaven
This concrete is flat and hard
I’m used to sitting here and becoming
Numb, in my rear,
While I spend my time like hard earned cash
To bask in what’s given free
Categories:
travis, day, flower, sunshine, thanks,
Form: Free verse
Tricky
Rock-balance
Artwork --
Valiantly
Influential
Sights --
Regularly
Utilizing
Sunsets --
Keeping
Us
Surprised!
Categories:
travis, art, dedication, nature, success,
Form: Acrostic
When I was just a boy
I could have never understood
You showed me right from wrong
You made me strong
You gave so much I know, and no
I didn't see
But now I know just what you've done for me
Chorus
So how can I repay this debt you gave to me
Because I realize just what you mean to me.
You held me in the night
Guided me in flight
Prayed for what was right
With all your might
You sacrificed your life
Took care to cover strife
On a day I would lose sight
You always made it right
Chorus
8 bar interlude.
When I was just a boy
I could have never understood
The love you showed to me
Was meant to set me free
You gave me all you can
As I grew into a man
Now I know your gentle loving hand.
Chorus to end.
Categories:
travis, song,
Form: Free verse
Times are a depraving
If your going to buy a gun
Going to shoot everything everyone
Because someone told you too
If your going to buy a gun
Shoot everything everyone
Then this is what you should do
Start with the 1 who told you too
Shoot everything everyone
Until all your bullets are spent
Then this is what you should do
Love everything everyone
Your work is done
Categories:
travis, horror,
Form: Free verse
The most loving guy a girl can
Run across and love with
All her heart. He is
Very handsome,
Intelligent and
Smart; I must say!!!!
Categories:
travis, friendship, introspection, love, uplifting,
Form: Name