If I died in my sleep tonight,
upon reflection ~
I'd only have one true regret.
Though I tried to make
the most of my time on earth,
of course I've fallen short.
And for that I would be sorry.
I should have done more,
I should have been more,
I should have loved more.
Gifts squandered, time frittered,
thinking of all I could have done,
the many dreams left on the table
because I thought someday I'd have time.
Death is sudden with no do-overs
but really, we do know one day it's coming ~
time should never be taken for granted,
death is not supposed to be a true surprise.
AP: 1st place 2025, Honorable Mention 2025
Categories:
truthfully, death, dream, judgement, life,
Form: Free verse
so there we go, trying to twist our thoughts for the comfort of others.
we tell lies and continue to unite, as we call ourselves a circle of brothers.
we need to sugarcoat the truth while still not biting our tongue.
but your mouth feels shut closed, trapped and swollen almost as if it was stung.
"will we forever be young?"
well you can always be the youthful soul you strive to be, age is just a number.
"i don't feel safe, am i going to be okay?"
as long as you trust yourself and keep hope alive, nothing can bother.
i can tell you the truth but sound chokes back into my throat, the truth hurts to swallow.
but the truth only drags silently, yet deafeningly loud and temporarily brings sorrow.
so the remedy for all of this is the art of being dishonest.
as we revert and go back on our words and our main promise.
so there you are, twisting your truth for the comfort of others.
instead of saying it how it is, like you were taught by your mother.
dishonest people are much more cunning than other people.
and honestly, lies hurt less in the moment, and are perfect for keeping it peaceful.
Categories:
truthfully, growing up, happiness, humanity,
Form: Rhyme
While the call of hope still stands, -yet the world has doubt. Believe, if you will, yo faith in man. --the only thing dat he can't control is time. Death, greed, and lust are the foundations of the world. A computer, and a demon will deceive those who believe and receive in dem their want.
Categories:
truthfully, corruption,
Form: Other
North Korea will not be bombed
Because it is not a muslim nation
Oh? This upsets you ... facts do
If you want world peace
Try being peaceful and open here
Not so self-centered, your poems must score 7
Even when they have not been spell-checked,
And you show your puny muscles by ganging up
In ethnic enclaves, cussing your Creator
On this Christian poetry site ...
So you want world peace?
Read the poems of Eileen Manassian,
not mine.
If we can't spare a minute to understand a writer here
Please spare me the colonial mind making pretense at poetry
Categories:
truthfully, anti bullying,
Form: Free verse
Truthfully guarded my soul does weep
Darkness drowns me and my heart does seep
Love exists in only a broken dream
Live lives in only the suns last beam
Forever forgotten my past does dwell
Memories of you are my eternal hell
Candles burn on the anniversary of your death
I can still feel the air of your very last breath
I will walk alone always and my heart will be astray
I find joy in the solace of our meeting on my dying day
Categories:
truthfully, loss,
Form: Rhyme
i am what i am
no matter the day
sometimes i am quiet
sometimes i have lots to say
i speak when spoken to
unless otherwise provoked
it reflects through my poetry
through every word i have spoke
in this case have written for thoughts that i've had
some may be good and some may be bad
no matter which one i continue 2 shine
with every word put together from a thought in mind
Categories:
truthfully, inspirationalmay,
Form: Verse
Truthfully speaking let me give y'all my perspective
my points of view on teachings, knowledge & lessons
Now there's been times like now where I was regretting
but as far as my mental I fight to keep it in check
As far as females go I had my fair share
I was only in love with two
for the rest of them I really didn't care
I was bluffing in the past
and now here I am again searching for love
not to say I wasn't back then
but at the time it was kisses & hugs
If you lost a loved one my heart morns for you
I thought me & my 1st love
were going straight to the honey moon
but sooner or later reality smacks some sense into you
it's like stray bullets from the AK it ain't gone miss you
If I had a choice I wouldn't go back and change my life
not one moment, whether the murders
I seen or the physical strife
I was on my spiritual kite but got struck by lightning
and ever since then I been on my death bed physically fighting.
Categories:
truthfully, life, me, perspective,
Form: Bio
Coming into a new world we need to share, our fear of bush being here another
four years.
Sins being done on a daily basis and the ones who teach us children are being
label as racist.
It’s sad what this world is coming to; the next one to be accidentally shot by a cop
could be you.
Babies that are not even two are being killed. If you ask me the whole world just
need to chill.
We need to go work to pay bills and the new hip thing to do is a people poppin
pills.
The way I feel will never stop, just like people hustling on the block.
Little girls having babies, and you just found out that man next door to you is crazy.
Don’t sit and hate, just listen and try to relate. Don’t get mad or try to graphs the
negativity of my words just know
I’m truthfully speaking
Categories:
truthfully, life, people, teen, visionary,
Form: Free verse