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”

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”

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”