CIVIL WAR

Ideological or hateful sin; inflamed insurrection, let war begin. The cotton fields lead the battle cry! the tobacco leaves cover the men that die. What patriotism! is that really the question, this pugnacious rift the screams of secession. The politics of power for those who plunder, the ravaging of this nation may yank it under.Continue reading "CIVIL WAR"

THE ATONEMENT

Those dark clouds casting shadows on a woeful weary hearts. The cries of our children lay dormant curing the dark. The ice sickles in the penetrating currents that we flee. The oceans tides rising beneath us the casualties! must it be. Now speak of your sorrows then fear thy pending dread. The leeching ground watersContinue reading "THE ATONEMENT"

WAR!

Their politics the poor mans pride, for the wealthy privilege! It's on their side. This land of divide their world is gilded, the poor pushed aside like a third world village When you hear the roar in wars thunder, the rich will gather to count the plunder. Our triumph? But do you ever wonder whyContinue reading "WAR!"

It’s Autumn

Autumn’s in swing! you know it’s better than spring. The golden lights in flickering leaves there’s dancing dew! I never knew. Those mirrored reflections the ponds connections, our shared affections. Where strangers! come together in this beautiful weather. Where standing trees meets a gentle breeze then release their leaves Where! We Gather, Rack and StackContinue reading "It’s Autumn"

THE LITURGY

The boldness in this story, I’m at peace a glory told by some so say the priest. It’s origins you’ll behold before it unfolds it’s French 16th century or Latin I’m told. Christians through out the land praise thy father this holly man. These celebrations we will enter the lord our Christ is at it’sContinue reading "THE LITURGY"

THE IMPLICATIONS

We speak not of those unfulfilled dreams drifting upon the currents of yesterday Then rejecting the cries of a weary heart now shackled within the confines of dismay Taste the sticky tales upon these tainted tongues oh those lying eyes now weak when you're wrong Screeching doubts while chills sting! then stay your illusion areContinue reading "THE IMPLICATIONS"

CITY NIGHTS

I hear the sound of falling rain yet your dues unpaid remain the same. The quench of cars, the flashing of lights as darkness descend be ready to fight. The cries of pain as decency takes flight the crime confounds me this can’t be right . The strain, sorrow! mixed with pity and spite I’mContinue reading "CITY NIGHTS"

The Lords Prayer

The lords is my shepherd, I can’t tell you why I was born locked into hunger never will I cry. I was abused so often I was getting ready to die then seduced by the TV now still willing to try. Past through schools without any reflections I’m out on the streets without any directions.Continue reading "The Lords Prayer"

Another birthday

In a Dementia fleeting thought just the other day it only came to mind because it was my birthday. At my bathroom sink pondering life’s recollections a sudden flash from the mirror, I saw my reflection. Intensely taking inventory my body’s vital statistics my unused eye prescription who wants to be realistic. with each newContinue reading "Another birthday"