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What is this? This is a place where I will share my Poetry online. I'm open to feedback and criticisms and comments - Poetry is art - and I enjoy the good and the bad criticisms. I will be using this post to showcase my poetry for my own amusement - here are four recent works I have written.

 

I write to take for a challenge - either self expression or exploration of a mindset or idea. I try to touch on life, love, loss, current events and politics - I'd say i'm heavily influenced by the hip hop culture from mainstream to the underground over the past 20 years.

 

 

As for myself, i'm no writer, English was never my strong suit, I preferred History,Science and technology in school, but i adore the thought of creating something

 

 

I hope if you take the time to read my poetry, that it entertains you, inspires you or touches you in some way - hopefully it doesn't waste your time

 

 

[hide=The Ocean: Night Vs Day]

 

I can think of nothing as contradicting as the ocean sea

The contrast of it during night and day is different to me

In day the water stretches to the end of the horizon and shines bright

The waves crash playfully and unpredictably in the days light

The birds walk about and the place is so serene

You feel at one with yourself and the world if you know what i mean

The salty air creates a fresh and energetic feeling

The solitude of the ocean at day is so healing.

At night it's like the ocean brings out Mr Hyde.

Waves crashing with reckless abandon as they collide

with the unforeseeable coast line

at night the water and the shore align

to make music that sounds so sublime

Nature going at it's own accord

in the darkness i feel restored

the waves crash with fierce intensity

nature acts with it's own independent propensity

the waves sound so rough but i take comfort in their struggle

knowing deep down what the night manages to smuggle

It's funny how something as little as your sight

Can change how you interpret what happens in the night

The day can make the beach so beautiful and tranquil

I stand on the sand, Arms outstretched alone in the Bastille

The water rushes along my feet to and fro

I don't know when the water will come or recede absent of the moons glow

I feel one with nature, with the universe, with god tonight

Inhaling the cool salty air in the dead of the night

Nothing distinguishable in my sight..

Just the sounds of one of natures delights

In this moment, I feel smaller than ever before

as the water comes and goes ashore...

I sink to my knees in the wet sand

Theirs nothing in the world I can't withstand

I thank god for everything's he done

for his mercy, for his love and his son

I stand and walk to civilization humble

Content as I hear those waves rumble [/hide]

 

[hide=Overcoming Adversity]The past few days have been tiring and unforgiving, took me awhile to move on

took lots of talking to god, self reflection trying to hide the fact I'm withdrawn

Got to learn who I really am

What really makes me a man

I knew I'm not special, I knew I wasn't perfect

But my Honor and Integrity shone leaving myself with self respect.

 

The toughest thing I ever had to do was confront my growing fear

Handle it with professionalism and tact and not run and disappear

When All I wanted to do was hide, vanish from sight

How dare you tell me everything will be all right

You don't know how I feel, You can't relate to my pain

Someone Hold me, Don't say a word, is it inhumane?

 

I guess I now know why I'm religious,

it's something more than Holidays and a Business

In my darkest hour when my life was spiraling out of control

When I wanted nothing more than to Scream obscenities and let go

Christ comforted me and my friends supported me in my darkest hour

Weeks later, I emerge stronger. It will take more than that to make me cower.

 

 

I made a mistake, it's an instant regret.

Whirlwind of emotions none of them taking set

Twist the knife deeper and gloat

Go ahead, finish me, slit my throat.

Nothing can top the shock of what I went through

First was the anger, how I wanted to curse and spew

 

I was Livid, I was pissed, Never saw it coming

The angering growing, I only thought about a way to make it numbing

Drinking down my woes, trying to find a release

Anything to get my mind to get these thoughts to cease

The feelings of you questioning everything about yourself that you know

Evaluating you're strengths, weaknesses where you need to grow.

 

Sometimes a crisis can redefine who you are

Weaker being s crumble when the door to their emotions is kicked ajar.

You gotta be careful to let it not bring you asunder

You got to not be overwhelmed with the Shock and Wonder

Sometimes bad things happen to good people who don't deserve it

But lifes not fair, not every innocent man has gotten acquit

 

 

To be fair, I made the best of what I had at the time

I didn't realize one day my Utopia wouldn't be sublime

Innocent actions can turn sour

The Backlash can Devour

Should I let it be a regret?

Does the view look better from another Minaret?

 

 

 

I did what felt Warm and Bright, felt right

Delight turned into Despite then to Incite

I can't beat myself up for doing what I did

Nor can my actions I can completely forbid

For i'll do it again another time another place

Every detail will change, but ultimately I will replace

 

My failures and fears and hurt with something more

New Memories to make, More life to explore.

I can't say that I wont make another mistake

But I want to live life fearless and risks I'll take

Not all situations turn out the same

I guess in some respects Life is a game

 

When you fall, you got two choices, stay down or get on your feet

Victory after complete and total failure will only taste sweet.

Life can't stop me, Fate can't control me, and a bad experience won't slow me

I'm going to live life with no regrets, and try to "Just be"

The future is as bright as you make it

and life's one [bleep] to who I will not submit

 

I could stand afraid looking back at how things didn't go how I wanted.

But I'm strong and will take the hurt and stand alone undaunted

I made it through my trials and tribulations tougher than ever

Thanks to friends who will stand behind you Whenever, Whatever wherever.

Another day awake, another lesson learned

More Life experience, even if I got burned.

 

Not to sound Cliche, but what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger

My pain, My failures, My emotions will hold me down no longer.

I stand today more resilient than ever

Ready for even worse weather.

I look into the sky with a smirk, Resolute

With a laugh I think...It will take more than that to get me destitute

[/hide]

[hide=overcoming adversity]I cant help but to fear the unknown

it's something I've done as I've grown

All I want is to feel like everything's all right

I don't want to fear the anguish when I stay up at night

I long for companionship, to have a void filled

Give me a Glass of Love Bartender Distilled.

Take away the parts of pain and longing

just leave the parts of happiness and belonging

I've wanted lots in life, and seldom been let down

if love was a drug I've never been high enough to come down

I want something special, Unique

Got a college education and smarts, but I don't know what I seek

I want to analyze everything i hear or see

try to figure out what it means for me

it gives me something to take my mind away

I stare into the moonlight, the sky is Grey

Half ignited, half alive

The rest of the sky may as well died.

Love, illogical, unquantifiable

Yet emotional, the need for it is undeniable

Any scientific formulas for it have proven unreliable

Can I question true love and my faith in God be Viable?

Lots of questions, few answers

would feel more efficient trying to cure cancer

I try to hide whats wrong

secretly listening to another song

about love, loss and pain

Hiding it all is so f**king easy to feign

opening my emotions is something i try to hide

I don't want to look weak and let people think I've cried

it's hard to find a balance

emotions and testosterone is a tricky dance

whats accepted whats not?

Will love ever give me a shot?

Who knows, who can say

I know Who i am and at the end of the day

I like who I am, I'm proud of what I do

is it wrong to want someone who feels the same way too?

they say it's never wrong to dare to dream..

But sometimes the impossible is so daunting it seems. [/hide]

[hide=A Rap: Written to the Beat of that Airplanes song]

I wish she knew I exist

Instead of being a guy in her midst

I often wonder why I even try

Some days I dont even know why

 

Gotta Get it off of my chest

That i'm not the same and i'm a cut above the rest

But i go on unoticed

by the ever beautiful hostess

 

Everday feels the same

Work, sleep and try to prove to myself I have game

Generally from the melancholy I abstain

Yet it's a cause for celebration crack the champagne

 

Drown my sorrows in a glass

watching my time slowly pass

I look into the mirror and see my reflection

Confident, strong yet needing affection

 

The Days grow old

The winter feels cold

Faith in the Power of prayer

To combat the lonely despair

 

The need for another comes and goes

As I pen another lovesick verse I suppose

Time goes by, My hair turns grey

I wish for true love for yet another day

 

 

Can't see the lights in the sky tonight

The CLOUDS cover up the planes in flight

Gotta Stay optimistic

melancholy or hope - which one is it?

 

 

Tommorow is another day

I don't give a f**k what people say

everyone has a weakness

I ain't affirmed running at preakness

 

No matter how strong you are

Something will hit you with the force of a speeding car

From 87 to 2010

i've been a warrior since i've begin

 

At times I feel I walk alone

reaped the seeds i've sown

never said anything I regret

I stare into the sunset

 

Watching planes fly by

Making wishes, might as well try

they may be Unlikely to come true

Truth is i'm overdue

 

I'm the best damn catch in any state

Guess i'll just have to wait

For someone to finally see

Who I am - and like me for me

 

Until the day life goes on

In the meantime...[/hide]

 

[hide=Demon in a Bottle.]

Dear, Demon in a bottle

How I want to throttle.

Myself, Over and over again

Why? Dont even know where to begin

I got a lot of good things going on in my life

A job, an education , why focus on the strife?

I guess it's easy to dwell on everything negative

All it does is frustrate me to the point I want to use expletives

Drink another swig

It wont Renege

false hope that it washes away the pain

Down the bottle in a desperate attempt to not feel the same

if only I could have more control..

Maybe another sip is more medicine for my soul..

will life get ever better?

My problems are hidden, not even a scarlet letter

Drink to remember, drink to forget

wake up from my sleep in a cold sweat

it's just a dream

my fears induce a scream

as i adjust to my eyes to the light

I realize i'm sober from the fright

My fears are paralyzing

the dreams I have are Tantalyzing

Day after day, I do the same thing

Eat, sleep work, try to get ahead

Guess i'll do it until i'm dead

I know what I want,but is it obtainable

will i be able to keep it sustainable?

I wish I was perfect, I wish I was special

Maybe then the uncertainies wouldn't have my stomach in a pretzel.

Another day done, more dreams and desires unfufilled.

need a heart of stone with my veins chilled

Maybe then I wouldn't care

I'll Down another bottle...what do I care

Anything to numb the pain

Maybe when I wake the f**k up..I won't feel the same

Whats real? Whats percieved and not there?

What happens tommorow? is life fair?

More questions that can be answered

Refill the Tankard

Complacency seems so simple

Let my emotions be crippled

anything to end the pain

To get these thoughts off my brain

Eyes heavy, can't stay awake

My body is too tired to let the heart ache

Asleep now I dream of the perfection

Happy people, everyone has a beautiful complextion

I guess everyone hurts

But my pain is so subvert

Will it ever end?

Alarm rings, time to live life and hide it all under a feigned grin

[/hide]

"Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world."

Abraham Lincoln

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