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Execution"Execution"

For my first execution I had a fusion of thoughts

Circling wildly in my head like the thief who was caught

And rendered helpless like a cat locked in a cage

But I knew I'd be forced to turn the other page

I walked onto the firing range with robotic eyes

And a clear mind so that I could be blind

To what I was about to do to this criminal at hand

I'm just going along with my job description's plans

If it wasn't for him we wouldn't even be

In this situation but for now currently

I had to execute this felon for the crimes that he did

Or else he'd commit more in time God forbid

I gripped the gun's handle as tightly as I co

Songbirds"Songbirds"

In the summer I grow rather fond

Of watching the swans hover over sea

And often wonder what it would be

Like if they could be like me.

Rather, I wonder if I could grow wings

And soar above the stores and malls

Gliding between buildings

And downtown city hall.

To be like a bird

To have such freedom

Does that sound absurd

To fly towards a kingdom?

I'd fly south for the winter

Avoiding the cold in the city

Because snow stings like splinters

Leaving marks not very pretty.

I'd leave colors in the sky

And into the burning sun

But not before I die

Or not to be outdone

I'd perform circles in the air

Spreading my wing

Mood Queen"Mood Queen"

She has this switch inside of her head

That signals love; then flickers red

Proceed with caution; handle with care

If she opens her mouth enter if you dare

There is this thing; its called a mind

Sometimes its there; sometimes its fine

But when she smiles you better prepare

To run for miles or tear out your hair

She punches doors; she scratches walls

She crawls along her floors in halls

Then she'll cry or laugh with glee

After destroying everything

In tragic cases where mood dissolves

She'll bury faces with no resolve

And leave no trace; no where to run

She'll hunt you down; she has a gun

She'll drive you nuts for

Loserboy"Loserboy"

Whenever she asks him for more

He always ends up on the floor

He can't seem to do anything right

Getting beat up in club fights

He trips over his own feet

Trying to strut in the middle of streets

He doesn't understand feelings felt

Losing poker hands before the cards are dealt

Yet he has all of her pictures on his walls

Hoping for yet another call

Hoping for yet another date

Because his hand is lonesome at any rate

But he never has anything interesting to say

Making perverted jokes so he with himself can play

On the phone or when all alone

His lotion is his best friend when his parents aren't home

He will stalk a g

Chimera"Chimera"

When you close your eyes at night can your eyes conceive

A vivid world crammed with imagination and imagery?

Under your covers where you sleep safe and sound

Innocence and beauty can last all year around

Have you seen the underwater kingdom where angler fish glow?

Or the castles in the sky covered in candy and snow?

Before you visit the marketplace where peasants and knights gather

Run past the volcanoes where lava has the ground slathered

Make sure you breathe in though so you know you're alive

I wouldn't want you to miss the land where pirates thrive

They crossed the wretched sea to find gems and treasure

Sword battles

War Crimes"War Crimes"

Hello? Can anyone hear me?
I'm stuck here in this cave
Was that the sound of bullets?
It certainly isn't rain
When will mommy and daddy return?
I'm so cold here and alone
This fire doesn't burn
This country is not my home
How could this have happened?
I am only nine
Tomorrow is my birthday
I haven't done a crime
Mommy and daddy said to wait
As they went to gather food
I hope they're not the bait
To delighten someone's mood
What if they never come back?
Will I ever be saved?
I'm stuck here so afraid
Defenseless in this cave
The only sound I hear
Are bullets growing near
And I may have heard a bomb
I'm tryi

A Letter From The Trenches"A Letter From The Trenches"

My Darling Dearest:

I miss you so very much
I have been thinking about you a lot lately
I hold your picture by my heart
During these tough times of being apart

The only thing I want more
Is to be with you at this very moment
To hold you and our kids
To feel safe in our own home

You were the last person I remember
Seeing as the ship left the shore
I hope you are the first person
Who comes into view if we return

I've been laying here in the trenches
Becoming more homesick with each day
Wishing for this war to end
So we can carry on our lives together

Lights are always flashing
But our memories hel

Where's Home?"Where's Home?"

Happy, stable, and fully intact

These images might make some terribly mad

Family units gathered around their tables

Something as delightful emerging from a fable

Sharing and conversing all they have done

That week in retrospect and all of their fun

Fathers and daughters; mothers and sons

Friends and relatives; all are welcome to come

Boyfriends and girlfriends; husbands and wives

Aunts and uncles; grandparents with fragile lives

Even their pets exhibit joyous remarks

Their clever cats meow while dogs merrily bark

Emotions are poured into feasts fit for kings

The adults converse as children laugh and sing

All the

Hello Houston"Hello Houston"

Nothing else matters when I hear those words

Those three little syllables to which I concur

Bridges could burn; mountains could fall

The earth could turn, stop, and then stall

Earthquakes could rip right through the sand

The sky could turn black and cover the land

The snow could blanket all under ice

The roads could split apart and then splice

But when you say "I love you" this I do know

All my worries seem to get up and go

Nothing else matters when I am with you

A feeling shared that I still never outgrew

I could lose all my passion; no one may listen

If no one is out there I may lose all my vision

Deadly Vision"Deadly Vision"

Last night I received a warning sign

Indicting that I was going to die

By the hands of some power

Unknowingly to man or any eyes.

I couldn't even pretend

I didn't see what I saw

Because it was etched in my mind

Like a cat with his claws.

If you could imagine the way I felt

And how I crept beneath the sheets

Then you may be wondering

If it was all a dream.

I couldn't say for certain

Because the line between dreams and reality

Often get blurred once you fall asleep

And everything feels concrete.

But I do know I woke up in a cold sweat

And I bet my brain was working overtime

To come up with some sort of explana

Adam"Adam"

To my only son do keep your head held high

And please may you treasure these words after I have died

My thoughts have become mysteries lost among the sea

People choose to behave as they please and so I shall let them be

But to you my only son who I shall never truly know

I speak to you through my writings before it is time to go

Your mother in all her beauty will raise you up so strong

And tell you stories about your father after I am gone

To my only son this one favor is all I ask

To preserve my writings forever is not a difficult task

It pains me to know that soon my life will end

With that I act so quickly to heal and ma

Shove Me"Shove Me"

A little bird often sings outside my window
Lonely as sin he made a nest above the snow
With his delicate singing I smile as wide as I can
Still it doesn't help me forget the terrible person I am
Songs so soft and pleasant to the ear
Songs that would wash away anyone's fears
Songs as beautiful as the evening rain
Songs that have hidden messages of peace contained
Yet vultures and crows feast on birds of his kind
Perhaps its fate our lives have intertwined
Because just when everything to this bird starts making sense
The eagles come and sweep away his self confidence
Yet a bird so strong still needs to learn to fly
F

I Could"I Could"

I could travel as far as I can go

And never arrive to where I want

I could climb as high as the mountain's snow

And never completely reach the top

I could launch myself off a building

And somehow still survive

I could give into these feelings

Or look into your eyes

I could drown myself in a lake

And wash up along a coast

I could be stabbed with a stake

And live to talk and boast

I could drink myself to oblivion

And still never feel bliss

I could make a bold decision

And give you another kiss

I could try to right my wrongs

But some things can't be fixed

I could find where I belong

But your intentions are too mixed

Sundays"Sundays"

I heard them knocking again

This is such a sin

Why don't they understand?

I am not letting them in

I refuse to convert

My stubbornness is satisfied

So to them I avert

My ears away and hide

God will still forgive me

I have done no such crime

I am just so sleepy

At such an early time

Every Sunday morning

They always come around

In regards to conforming

To bother folks in town

They never leave me alone

They bang and knock and ring

Outside of my home

I swear they even sing!

And then they just stand there

And talk amongst themselves

Like a live mass of prayers

Or a bunch of Christmas elves

I don't wan

Contemplation"Contemplation"

How can I love thee more and more each day?

My love has expanded beyond what words can convey

If I had to dream up the perfect girl with a heart so true

She would never begin to come close to you

All the beautiful images and words of affection

Would not come close to your portrayal of perfection

Trying to please you has never been such a task

Because I am already one step ahead before you ask

Because you know if there is anything that you should need

I would gladly provide for you on wounded knee

And I would place myself in danger's risk

In order to provide for you one final kiss

And the solace that comes with a s

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I hid in the circus at the age of six
Because all I remember is him following me around
A creepy clown with an upside-down frown

To say the least; this clown was not funny
It's more amusing watching bees make honey
With his stupid flower; he squirted my eyes
He made a little boy sad; oh God why?

With his big shoes; he invaded my bubble
I swear this clown was nothing but trouble
He failed at making those animal balloons
He wrapped himself up; what a buffoon!

Watching him juggle was really a bore
He dropped all the balls right on the floor
Then on his unicycle he kept spinning around
And circling

Stronger"Stronger"

How does it feel to be erased?
How does it feel to be replaced?
Consumed by your inborn hate
You've made your grave in a lonesome fate

How does it feel to feel nothing at all?
How does it feel to stumble and crawl?
Not such a nice feeling now, is it?
Others may deem you as quite pathetic

I don't need your filth, your shame, your lies
And I found in time I did survive
I'm stronger now because I don't allow
People to walk over or break me down somehow

I don't need your trust, your eyes, your games
And in the end it was really such a shame
But I refuse to relate to the same mistakes
I don't allow myself to ache or break

I feel s

Blossom"Blossom"

Beyond the cherry oaks and evergreen backwoods
Past the landscapes of emerald trees and creeks of water
On top of a hill surrounded by mud and soil
Lies an innocent flower as delicate and quiet as the wind

I planted this flower from the seedlings in my garden
Carefully cultivating this flower to reflect the beauty of nature
But I soon knew my flower outgrew its surroundings
This particular flower needed ample room to grow

At first the roots resisted, I had to tug to set them free
Scared of the storms and fires that could potentially be
The unknown wilderness is a scary place I must admit
Regardless my garden was not a comfortable

Serenade Her Sky"Serenade Her Sky"

Use me if you need to vent
Use me to your heart's content
I'm here for you; I'm prepared
I'll always listen; don't be scared

Use me as your punching bag
Tell me when you're feeling mad
I do not bruise; I have the might
If it means you'll be all right

Use me when you're black and blue
I'll restore your heart anew
Let me know when you are grey
Things won't always stay the same

Thanks for giving me the chance
To walk together hand-in-hand
I promise to help you through
What it is that's killing you

Tell me if I'm acting wrong
Tell me if I don't belong
I can handle what you say
I've matured in many ways

You're the stars an

Drip, Drop, Drip"Drip, Drop, Drip"

I felt a warm feeling run down my arm
But truth behold the pain was gone
I saw blood dripping on the floor
I watched it drip and drip some more

How it happened; I don't know
But the drip was dripping slow
It might have seemed like such a bore
But I watched it drip some more

I watched the blood leave a trail
Down the drawer and on the mail
The trail now leaked under doors
Drip by drip, it dripped some more

The noise it made was pitter-patter
On the tiles spilt and splattered
To clean this up is such a chore
So I watched it drip some more

My head tilted and pictured eyes
Eyes like mine so young and wise
Disgusted by this

Lost, Little Boy“Lost, Little Boy”

There exists a dazzling forest with glistening
Water flowing down the hill with listening
Ears as if to appear sound and protected
But I know the truth of which none have detected

These waterfalls are a collection of tears
That fall from the eyes over the years
And never dry out but always throughout
Sprinkle the flowers that strengthen and sprout

But this thick air has become too vague to see
Or to breathe or drive through these wounded trees
In which the bark in the dark without a doubt
Grows in arcs and sparks curiosity without
Any idea where to fathom or begin
To search for the missing child buried with

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New York City

by =BleedTheDream180, Aug 23, 2012, 4:47:34 PM
Literature / Poetry / General Poetry / Free Verse

"New York City"

I have wandered into the unknown

On my own with nothing but a backpack

Only to find that I have grown

More confused as to where I'm at

I have been out into the real world

It is indeed quite a scary place

And now I have returned

Encapsulated in my tiny cave

Sidewalks are conveyer belts

Filled with backstabbers and sharks

Looking to pickpocket the unaware

In the early hours of the dark

I have been to clubs and bars

Many times I've had sex

I've slept in broken down cars

Many faces I'd like to forget

I've seen a mother abuse her child

And husbands hit their wives

I've seen girls running wild

Selling themselves to perverted guys

I have been in hospital rooms

Crying in the cold at night

Much liquor I've consumed

Thankfully I avoided fights

I lost my father at the age of ten

But not before I inherited his disease

Everyday I wonder when

God will end it all, maybe, please?

Crowded streets and polluted air

Envelop corners everywhere

Bodies close from hair to hair

Bump each other without care

I have loved and lost and love again

I have lost so many old time friends

People move on and scatter like bats

I hope they are less confused as to where they're at

I've seen countless marriages fail

I hope that doesn't happen to me

With the wind beneath my sail

I try to react positively

I've seen the poor in streets

Stricken with poverty and hunger

I've heard the shouts and beeps

Of traffic jams grow somber

I've seen huge towers collapse

And chaos form full bloom

I've witnessed this city's relapse

Intoxicating me like perfume

I've seen a friend get run over

By a car not once but twice in a row

I've tried wishing on those clovers

But this firefly has lost its glow

I have destroyed myself many times

Only to find myself intertwined

With the relentless madness that goes on

Exchanging handshakes with falling bombs

So every night I light a smoke

And watch the bills pile up

Owning a house is certainly no joke

I'm stuck in a middle class rut

And I'm not expecting any pity

Or a medal from what I've seen

I'm just surviving life in New York City

And turning reality into dreams

　

　

　

　

New York Cityby =BleedTheDream180

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~SwiftWindSpirit Aug 27, 2012 Professional General Artist

New York City is a different animal, that's for sure. I like how you referenced the crime of 9/11 and then used it in a way we can all relate to given what is going on now.

You tell poems quite well..

=BleedTheDream180 Aug 27, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

thank you. i try to be creative and original but maintain rhyme and storytelling xD

~GroovyFish Aug 27, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Probably the most accurate way to describe the center of the universe. I love and hate this town. Well done.

~chewyraezen Aug 25, 2012

BRAVO! what a wonderful piece!

~notoriouslyMe Aug 24, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

I love the last two lines. They make for a lovely ending.

=DragonsChest Aug 24, 2012 Professional Writer

Interesting to read...

!LilRedWagon Aug 24, 2012

VERY WELL said/written!! ....

They 'say' that 'mankind' has 'evolved' ....

NOT sure that THIS OLD geezer would AGREE with that statement .... ~SIGH~

SOME 'see' with their EYES ....

SOME 'see' with their HEARTS ....

SOME 'see' with BOTH ....

May YOU be a "BOTH" .... SMILES ....

My BEST to you and yours, KIND SOUL .... LRW.

~Stardust900 Aug 24, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

This reminded me of Cell by Stephen King. I guess just the chaos part...

*PabloPastulio Aug 23, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

aww come on guys new york isnt that bad i live in it lololol best of times, worst of times, living and surviving friends! great piece btw

=BleedTheDream180 Aug 23, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

yea i mostly focused on the downside of new york, but new york has a lot to offer for newcomers xD

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