Babies bombed Children hunted in schoolyards Rich men bathe in the blood And the rage builds God forsakes Rains death for minor slights Over feigned insults And the rage builds Rich men laugh While stealing from all Basking in the light of God While we suffer in Hell And the rage builds And the rageContinue reading “The Rage”
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The Cat That Snores
The cat that snores Comfortable, Secure, Happy. If only, If only we could be as content
Comfort Dependent on the Suffering of Others
Eat the food Watch the TV Isn’t that guy funny? Don’t look outside There is only suffering out there Stay inside Stay comfortable Don’t worry about your neighbors They only lost everything Have some more bread watch the circus Don’t look outside, dammit! We will be over to take everything from you soon Keep yourContinue reading “Comfort Dependent on the Suffering of Others”
The New Fight
The old order is crumbling Falling into madness You think it’s over? That the worst is behind us? Don’t be foolish! This is the next stage of battle. The revolution!! Do not count on your leaders to save you They only want to save themselves. If you want to live You must learn to first.Continue reading “The New Fight”
New Sh!t, Same as the Old Sh!t
Holding out for a hero And getting villains instead The same run around every 4 years, Vote for the douche Or get the turd sandwich. Remember when voting was different? Not this damned if you do choice? I don’t. I honestly don’t. Ever since I was young, We been ruled by a coalition Of A-holes.Continue reading “New Sh!t, Same as the Old Sh!t”
To be better
To be better. What is that? Is it some high off plateau, beyond the reach of mortals? A mental state of being, accessible through rigorous physical and mental training? Can it be attained easier than all that? Maybe it is a series of improvements, Like updates to a computer operating system. Maybe it’s like aContinue reading “To be better”
How is it a “new year”
How is it a New Year When nothing changes? When people are sleeping on streets Outside empty houses? When our leaders don’t care Preferring to play war? When the good suffer While the bad sleep well? How is it a new year When the problems of the old year Are still here?
Writer’s Freakin Block
Two pages in Staring at the screen Mouse icon Blinking, blinking Taunting me Laughing at me! I am a man Trying to overcome a mountain Trying to navigate the seas But I can’t I got the bloody yips I’m stuck in a rut Writer’s block is kicking my ass!
For my best friend’s cousin on his funeral day
Some find meaning in the deepest pits Some find God and religion Some find peace or absolution But all you had was a gun. Many have hopes for the future A dream to be realized A goal to reach They find ways to deal with failure You could only find a gun. I’m assuming, ofContinue reading “For my best friend’s cousin on his funeral day”
Immortal’s Lament
You saw me weeping Down by the roadway, Clutching my heartstrings Wanting to feel again You went and showed me The light in my darkness While I was knowing I’d have to bury you. Sorry for taking So long to come back Your children are lovely And look at how tall you’ve grown. I’ll tellContinue reading “Immortal’s Lament”