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The Screaming SilentListen to the screaming silentThe Screaming Silent2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Iron eyes will tell the story
Their walls tell tales of love so violent
The guilty ones aren't usually sorry
The life they live is hidden well
As the truth acts like a noose
There are some things men just don't tell
So they endure the abuse
You wouldn't think to look for them
But I know the scars are there
These tiny cracks can break a gem
When it's mentioned people stare
It happens to men of every kind
Even stoic people break
They work so hard to keep us blind
But just how much can they take
Pride keeps the battered underground
On the surface they look fine
They stand up tall when we're around
Another Modern TragedyConvenience makes our fingers workAnother Modern Tragedy2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Strange silence binds the tongue
We speak our minds without our mouths
These days it starts so young
Slowly but surely we've grown quiet
Our thoughts spread other ways
Old fashioned talking cramps our style
Texting is the new craze
We ignore eachother for our toys
Then use them when we talk
There's irony in there somewhere
These days its not a shock
Transmitted words leave so much out
We can't text body language
Embrace the modern tragedy
We're too far gone to salvage
Technology makes life much easier
We can't connect without it
Maybe in time we'll change that fact
Somehow I highly doubt
I'll Never Dance AgainAlone I stand upon these wallsI'll Never Dance Again3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Beneath the burning sky
Your silken dress has turned to ash
I finally let it die
It burned so bright just for a moment
Just like your wandering heart
You brought out something I left dormant
Something you broke apart
From castle walls I watch it soar
The winds have made their claim
I should have known what lay in store
Deep down I share the blame
Throughout the halls we'd slowly dance
These memories bring me pain
Your smile gave birth to my hearts trance
I'll never dance again
Beneath the stars a ghost cries out
The voice of our dead love
Within my head there is no doubt
You were no gentle dov
Drowning Romantic SorrowsEmpty bottles on the counter tell a storyDrowning Romantic Sorrows2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Struggling men stare through glazed eyes
The ache of love is drowned out by whiskey
It's hard to live when romance dies
One poorly thought out move blows it all to hell
But every man will make mistakes
Is a bond so deep really that easy to break
It's hard to tell real women from fakes
Frustrated fists wish to hold someone close
Each scarred heart wants to love for real
But in this cold world it's so hard to find
Far too many are too scared to feel
So in dimly lit bars men hug the counter
In every glass the past is reflected
Every once in a while a strong man will break
While drowning so
Graveyard TreasuresEach human heart contains a chestGraveyard Treasures2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
A secret vault of untouched dreams
These bright ambitions give life zest
At least that's how it seems
These stars are there for us to reach
But some choose the moon instead
Sand writings are washed off the beach
Like dreams die when we're dead
Beneath the surface these stars rest
Nobody knows they're there
In life we have to try our best
As the graveyard doesn't share
These treasured dreams just fade away
They can't be brought to life
The living can't share their dismay
And it cuts deep like a knife
These graveyard treasures are long gone
They can't show off their true worth
What could have
Overlooked Ocean BeautySapphire waves crash down like thunderOverlooked Ocean Beauty2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Eyes around the world stare out in wonder
Islanders take this gift for granted
Sitting on the beach I'm quite enchanted
Beneath sunset skies I can see my reflection
Walking barefoot through liquid I make a connection
Salty spray soaks my clothes as it leaps for the sky
When it's raining its lovely to see the trees cry
As the waves start to calm their voices become soothing
The gentle spring breeze keeps the dancing trees moving
Like a bracing wind times like this blow me away
And this natural artwork changes every day
At the edge of a cliff I stare out at the ocean
Though it all looks the sa
Those Three Sacred WordsI have long given up trying to understand the age group I belong toThose Three Sacred Words3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
And their careless use of three particular words
They start throwing these three words around at a fairly young age
Could it be that they don't understand the depth?
It is possible that I am unfairly critical of the young these days
But it cannot be helped as they drive me up the wall with their immaturity
When they speak these words so casually I shake my head
Someday they may understand but that day is not now
At the age of twenty I still have a long ways to go in terms of personal maturity
I've been told that I've got an old soul for one so young
Maybe I'm just o
Poisoned PaintPoisoned paint eats at my skinPoisoned Paint2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Beneath the surface nerves shut down
Though fighting it I cannot win
In colored waters I do drown
The cancer spreads throughout my veins
Twisted blood cells change their hue
Half-heartedly I scrub these stains
But they cling tight like a tattoo
Paint corrupts me like a white canvas
Colors twist all my emotions
Artistic acid rusts my compass
I'm lost alone within my oceans
The poison eats through scar tissues
Red drops leave trails like tears
Each canvas has it's own issues
Stains pile up over the years
My paintbrush hands absorb the blood
But each stroke leaves lasting damage
The poison rips th
The Animal In MeThe claws dig deeperThe Animal In Me2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Into this hole within my chest
It hits me like a sleeper
Just when I think it's gone to rest
Nobody sees the anger
That lurks deep within my soul
Other men are in danger
Once I release my self control
They never see it coming
Disaster strikes when I erupt
It's far too late for running
Once my heart becomes corrupt
The animal has awoken
I'd like to rip off all their skin
Words are growled not spoken
Because the beast speaks from within
My fangs crave bloodshed
A darkness has claimed my heart
This green voice lives in my head
I'm going to rip them all apart
Disconnection NoticeThere is a point of no returnDisconnection Notice2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
That some connections meet
In life you've got to live and learn
When bonds break rinse and repeat
It's a ruthless act to cut the cord
But sometimes there is no choice
Distant memories stab just like a sword
Fading words don't have a voice
An objective outlook may seem cold
But it helps stop the machine
Windows to the past hurt just to hold
Letting go works like morphine
For a while you just won't feel at all
But in time the clock restarts
What once seemed huge will soon grow small
Only time can heal scarred hearts
Though it's possible to bring bonds back
They aren't the same as they once were
I
Watch Out For SparksPassionate flames may leave burn marksWatch Out For Sparks2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Some pains are hard to sooth
Keep an eye out for dancing sparks
Don't be so quick to move
A couple words could light a fire
The warmth you may not want
If you so choose to light the pyre
Don't let cold memories haunt
So be careful who you select
You might set hearts ablaze
Some past mistakes you can't correct
Sometimes the guilt just stays
If you find that your heart is yearning
Be careful what you say
Your words could leave great bridges burning
Loves not a game to play
Each choice is yours and yours alone
Some fires you may just trash
Don't let your warm heart turn to stone
Those fla
Ignorance Is Not A CrutchGrown ups flap their mouths like wingsIgnorance Is Not A Crutch2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
They won't stop their constant bickering
Selfish fools think like they are kings
Why don't they hear their fellows snickering
Precious time is spent waging their wars
Everyone wants things their way
Simple minds think just of settling scores
The more mature folk walk away
There are those who want to take control
They feel the need to dominate
Mouth shaped shovels dig a deeper hole
Watch them shatter each clean slate
Just like a rooster these fools strut around
The pompous fumes make me feel sick
My imaginary fists drive them underground
These stupid loudmouths make me tick
These kind of p
My One Last DanceI've always wanted to learn to danceMy One Last Dance2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
And though I've tried it just didn't feel right
My dancing shoes are just as dusty as my heart
They've sat alone many a cold night
It hasn't been easy watching others have a ball
I must admit I've ached just to try
There hasn't been a place for me out there
I didn't fit in and I know why
My dancing style is slow and serious
It's intimate and it scares people away
Sure, it looks nice but nobody has wanted it
I've wanted to dance while they just wanted to play
I know this time that I'll learn to dance
You've got that depth in your eyes
Your kindred spirit reflects in my heart
It seems my being
Passionate SparksTender thoughts ignite the skinPassionate Sparks2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Red cheeks become a clue
The surface speaks of what's within
Feelings aren't sure what to do
Bright eyes reveal passionate sparks
Shy smiles are not sure
Racing thoughts dissect casual remarks
The suspense is pure torture
Each delicate moment lasts forever
With love there is no map
Every moment shared becomes a treasure
Little words can bridge the gap
Gentle hands want to reach out
The hearts desire is within grasp
Leaps of faith extinguish doubt
Weak hands offer the clasp
Emotions spill out like water
Walled in thoughts are finally shared
As words come out the face grows hotter
In times like
Buried AliveThe stress of life is bearableBuried Alive2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
But a plate can only hold so much
Even the strongest foundations crack
This weight breaks every crutch
Each daily worry adds to the pile
They all feed the monster in your head
The voice that whispers in your ear
That mocking laughter under your bed
Over time each day grows strenuous
It seems you live just to survive
You're heart grows heavier every day
This is what it's like to be buried alive
Friends may question your mental health
Hell, you question it every day
But can you bring yourself fall apart
Or will you push them all away
It's a dangerous place to find yourself
When searching for ans
The Romance That Cannot BeDepth is scarce in this shallow worldThe Romance That Cannot Be2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
True romance is hard to find
And I don't mean the romanticized crap
To the truth I'm not so blind
I mean the depth my age group wants to have
But are far to wild to tame
Many get caught up in pointless ties
They play love just like a game
They don't seek the depth my insides crave
So alone I'll have to wait
Maybe I see too deep for my age
My tired heart tears at the gate
Though I see the door I can't walk through
Not until they leave the start
Maybe someday soon they'll all catch up
They'll mature inside their heart
Until then my romance just can't be
No I can't turn back the page
Once y
Bleed The MachineMany gears make up world you loveBleed The Machine2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
But they've rusted from the rain
You can see the oil flowing free
They may never turn again
Examine the fractured body twice
It's the corpse of one loved dearly
Memories are nice but they won't help
You can see it all quite clearly
The gears are stained with blood so thick
Like a tombstone they won't move
Leave the testament to yesterday
Run a finger through each groove
Bleed the machine dry and move along
Bonds so strong weren't strong enough
You can feel the memories slip away
Your iron shell isn't so tough
Fragile gears make up the world you love
And as they turn they'll slowly change
So
Breathing Agony Like AirVicious winds cut through the nightBreathing Agony Like Air2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Your peace now lays in tatters
Uncanny lightning tears the sky
Things are dark when the light matters
You've got your back against the wall
Phantoms lurk in the corner
Will you endure your chilling thoughts
Or just cling to bleak disorder
The stale air gives birth to ghosts
Thoughts bring your fears to life
Biting cold words you cannot speak
And it cuts deep like a knife
Your docile blankets smother you
But the warmth can't reach inside
You can't find the fire within the flame
But then again you've never tried
Night after night the storm will scream
Branches will scratch at your window
You
Personal ErosionPerspective bends and morals breakPersonal Erosion2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Every person has their price
Silken ribbons wrap a sweet mistake
It hurts too much to think twice
Looking back on mistakes may bring pain
With our hearts we are too passive
Poorly thought our choices leave a stain
Dormant impact will be massive
Every scarred pretender wears a mask
Many live their sweet illusion
Is using our heads too much to ask
Why settle for this delusion
Peer pressure coins purchase our views
But are these choices what we seek
It's become too hard for us to choose
Who can afford to be unique
The most dangerous game starts in the morning
And doesn't stop until we sleep
Wh
Tomorrow Starts TodayI've got a list locked in my headTomorrow Starts Today1 year ago in Free Verse More Like This
A list of things I've never done
It seems it's growing all the time
When will I feel like I've begun?
Things can always be done tomorrow
But I know tomorrow starts today
It's never fun when life passes you by
I regret pissing my time away
My days will quickly become memories
Dreams are my ideal waste of time
Action is what brings dreams to life
Wishing on stars becomes a crime
The list inside my head grows every day
Somehow I must sift through it all
And only pick out the important things
If I carry too much I'll fall
There are things I've got to work for now
For someone other then myself
Th
The Comfortable HauntedLayers of memories coat the heartThe Comfortable Haunted2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Scarred veins help blood flow through
Present and past are worlds apart
But each day old wounds feel new
Lingering thoughts rewind the tape
Dry eyes won't let tears flow
Gray flashbacks feel like mental rape
Heavy phantoms just won't go
The weight has grown over the years
Mourning ghosts infest the mind
Emotions flow out just like tears
Repressed feelings aren't so kind
And so the vault sits in the chest
Where all the pain is stored
A raw mind thinks its for the best
Closure doors stand unexplored
Bright keys shine light that burns the soul
Desperate hands reach past the pain
Black comfort f
Love In BloomIn this beautiful world,Love In Bloom2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
The most precious is hidden,
Locked away in a garden,
Waiting to be searched for.
Such a resplendent flower,
With an aroma unlike any other,
She's an otherworldly beauty,
The only one I desire.
This miracle now blooms,
Petals open to reveal her heart,
A tender fragrance fills the air,
It stirs something within me.
I'd like to grow next to her,
To intertwine my roots with her own,
If I could partake forever,
Then she would never be alone.
Pursuing The DreamAs a child my head was full of dreamsPursuing The Dream2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
But as I grew things didn't go as planned
The mental picture never quite matched up
It's something I couldn't understand
And though I aged I never stopped dreaming
New puzzle pieces came into play
There weren't instructions showing how to build
Without a map I made my own way
My childish fantasies have evolved over time
Core values twist but rarely change
It's possible that I just see them differently
To think I've grown that much is strange
The simple things I wanted have multiplied
Each little journey seems more complex
I guess this is just part of growing up
Who would have thought a chi
Questionable BondsConnections are accumulated over timeQuestionable Bonds2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
It would seem some are worth more then others
Perhaps it is time to cut off loose ends
Left alone fear and doubt become lovers
One time strands aren't too valuable
But given effort they can be turned to gold
It's too bad I don't really care to try
Lets drink to stories that will never be told
Bonds are like voices in the choir of life
There are some who should be weeded out
Some think they are worthy amongst the worthless
It's up to me who I can do without
Frayed threads are weighed upon mental scales
Relationships aren't always worth saving
Real friendships don't wither like most
Certain m
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