personal – Studio CreatiV: The Writings and poetry of Dustin Plank

Miles in the Dark

Alone in the world Naysayers abound “You are wrong” they say “You false prophet!” They spit and curse at you. “How DARE you question our god!!” If they only knew That their god was false Like the last one was. Gotta keep moving. To stay in this town is death. New gods every 4 yearsContinue reading “Miles in the Dark”

My Health-A Quick Update

As my last post (which I still can’t think to classify as other than a lyrical complaint) suggested, I am indeed under the weather. I’ve been that way since at least January 14th, and while it is getting better, I’m still not feeling 100% yet. More than a week later, I am still feeling tiredContinue reading “My Health-A Quick Update”

Insomnia and A Cold-A Dramatic Reenactment

(Warning: foul language) Eyes closed Almost sleeping- Then a tickle in my throat. COUGH!!! HACK!!! HAAACK!!!!! Jolted from my sleepy state, I gag and cough up the phlegm! Hours pass-11:45 pm Back in bed. Almost asleep- Eyes getting heavy, Until… The tickle in my throat returns HAAACK!! COUGH COUGH!! GAAG!!!! MOTHER FUCKER it happened again!!!Continue reading “Insomnia and A Cold-A Dramatic Reenactment”

How long it’s been

How long it’s been Since I saw you. I used to look forward to you, Now I dread seeing you. I blocked all ties to you From my mind, My heart, My contacts And my social media. Your last words, “Kiss my ass, boy” A reminder of what I meant to you. I was nothingContinue reading “How long it’s been”

For Better Days

As we sleep We dream of better days Times where our children don’t starve And we are not at war with our neighbors Dreams are good But reality isn’t And thus In order to realize the dream We have to fight for those better days Our enemies are fighting Your enemies are fighting Are you?Continue reading “For Better Days”

Back to the start (+update on where I am at the moment)

When I began There was a part That wanted to give up And go back to the start That was then And as of now I know it’s better To follow the heart Been awhile! Sorry for the lack of updates. I been everywhere except here and I apologize. Getting ready to return to workContinue reading “Back to the start (+update on where I am at the moment)”

Comfort

Some feel it near the sea Or while sailing in it Some feel it camping in the woods Or simply walking through. Me? I feel the sensation When I am in my home Among familiar places and things That feeling is known as Comfort

Vigor + an update on my recovery

Vigor Will Drive The will to survive However you label it, It’s what keeps us going. We all have our reasons to keep on keeping on Mine? Family Creativity My duty to both keeps me going. ~I haven’t been on for a while, so consider this a post and an update on how I beenContinue reading “Vigor + an update on my recovery”

To the man who hit me with his car when I was crossing the street

Not a day passes that I wish you had seen me But you didn’t. You never even looked my way. After the hit you never acted like you gave a fig about what you did. All you ever said was “get out of the road so cars can drive through” Never coming close to me,Continue reading “To the man who hit me with his car when I was crossing the street”

The Friday Incident

OR how I got hit by a car driven by a selfish idiot Been a while since I posted, and honestly I’m to blame. Had been working on a story. Still making it my goal to have that story finished and posted here before years end. But I have also had a lot of otherContinue reading “The Friday Incident”