Submissions by ButchBergstrom
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Welcome to the Rock Show
Feel the roar of the crowd?
Feel the adrenaline in your soul?
Hear the wailing scream in your ears?
Welcome to the rock show!
The band takes the stage
wild expresions upon their face.
The crowd screams in anticipation
for this band dressed in leather and lace.
The singer turns to the crowd
with but one thing to say.
"Are you ready to rock?"
Then the band begins to play.
euphoria sweeps the crowd
like the rising frenzy of an acid wave.
Music is their drug of choice
and their souls will never be saved.
...
Feel the adrenaline in your soul?
Hear the wailing scream in your ears?
Welcome to the rock show!
The band takes the stage
wild expresions upon their face.
The crowd screams in anticipation
for this band dressed in leather and lace.
The singer turns to the crowd
with but one thing to say.
"Are you ready to rock?"
Then the band begins to play.
euphoria sweeps the crowd
like the rising frenzy of an acid wave.
Music is their drug of choice
and their souls will never be saved.
...
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Dogs of War
We fight for freedom.
We fight for glory.
We die for our country
and they tell our stories.
Dogs of war.
that's the name we are given.
but it takes a certain man
to live the lives we're livin
Heroes of the trench.
Defenders of the just and true.
we are the slayers of evil.
but does that make us evil too?
We are dogs of war.
bending to our masters will.
We are awarded medals
for the countless we have killed.
the horrors I've seen
will be with me til i die.
but when i put that barrel to my head
i...
We fight for glory.
We die for our country
and they tell our stories.
Dogs of war.
that's the name we are given.
but it takes a certain man
to live the lives we're livin
Heroes of the trench.
Defenders of the just and true.
we are the slayers of evil.
but does that make us evil too?
We are dogs of war.
bending to our masters will.
We are awarded medals
for the countless we have killed.
the horrors I've seen
will be with me til i die.
but when i put that barrel to my head
i...
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Fly with me
Look above your head.
See the clouds in the sky?
Would you like to fly with me
up to the heavens so high?
This is impossible!
Preposterous you say.
But I my friend disagree
its but a toke away.
Breathe the smoke in.
Let it heal you to the core
its already turned your frown.
Would you like some more?
Hold the soothing smoke inside
now your beginning to soar.
This is the best you've ever felt
but I bet you still want more.
Take one last hit.
Now open your eyes and truely see
Welcome to the world as it...
See the clouds in the sky?
Would you like to fly with me
up to the heavens so high?
This is impossible!
Preposterous you say.
But I my friend disagree
its but a toke away.
Breathe the smoke in.
Let it heal you to the core
its already turned your frown.
Would you like some more?
Hold the soothing smoke inside
now your beginning to soar.
This is the best you've ever felt
but I bet you still want more.
Take one last hit.
Now open your eyes and truely see
Welcome to the world as it...
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Vulture's Delight
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The Winds of Change
The winds of change are blowing
I can feel it in the air
I've waited for this my whole life
but what do I do now that it's here
The winds of change are blowing
my old life is now complete
but the choices i now make
could lead to my defeat.
The winds of change are blowing
if your not careful they'll blow you away
sometimes the path will get rough
though from your goal you must'nt stray
The winds of change are blowing
be prepared when they do.
your future is at your fingertips
the only obstical is you.
The...
I can feel it in the air
I've waited for this my whole life
but what do I do now that it's here
The winds of change are blowing
my old life is now complete
but the choices i now make
could lead to my defeat.
The winds of change are blowing
if your not careful they'll blow you away
sometimes the path will get rough
though from your goal you must'nt stray
The winds of change are blowing
be prepared when they do.
your future is at your fingertips
the only obstical is you.
The...
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Welcome to the Army
You are no longer a man.
You no longer have a name.
You are now a pawn
in an international chess game
You are but a number.
a machine serving your masters will.
We will erase all of your emotions
except for the urge to kill
Your life means nothing to us.
You are no different from the rest.
You will hunt down our enemies
and we'll slap medals on your chest
You're told you're fighting for freedom
that your mission is just and true.
the truth is far from this.
this war has nothing to do with you.
This war is...
You no longer have a name.
You are now a pawn
in an international chess game
You are but a number.
a machine serving your masters will.
We will erase all of your emotions
except for the urge to kill
Your life means nothing to us.
You are no different from the rest.
You will hunt down our enemies
and we'll slap medals on your chest
You're told you're fighting for freedom
that your mission is just and true.
the truth is far from this.
this war has nothing to do with you.
This war is...
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The Con Man
Fame, Wealth, Power?
They can all be yours.
i'll grant your every desire
but it comes at a cost of course.
Put your money away
I have no need for it
there is but one thing i want
your soul burning in the pit.
It's just your soul
are you really using it anyway?
Just think, for your wildest dreams
is it really such a steep price to pay?
I'm your friend. I'm here to help.
I'd never steer you wrong.
make the most of your life
after all you only live so long.
terrific then we have a deal.
just sign the dotted...
They can all be yours.
i'll grant your every desire
but it comes at a cost of course.
Put your money away
I have no need for it
there is but one thing i want
your soul burning in the pit.
It's just your soul
are you really using it anyway?
Just think, for your wildest dreams
is it really such a steep price to pay?
I'm your friend. I'm here to help.
I'd never steer you wrong.
make the most of your life
after all you only live so long.
terrific then we have a deal.
just sign the dotted...
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Boredom
Boredom is a starving puppy that won't go away
Boredom sucks up joy like a giant sponge
creeping up behind you waiting to strike
hiding in your room when u turn out the light
Boredom strikes when you least expect it
it takes your joy and leaves you nothing
just like a starving puppy eating all your food and expecting more
Boredom is a slave master and you are its slave
Boredom is the sun setting on your perfect day
Boredom is you
Boredom sucks up joy like a giant sponge
creeping up behind you waiting to strike
hiding in your room when u turn out the light
Boredom strikes when you least expect it
it takes your joy and leaves you nothing
just like a starving puppy eating all your food and expecting more
Boredom is a slave master and you are its slave
Boredom is the sun setting on your perfect day
Boredom is you
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The Ballad of the Reaper
I ride my black horse through blistering cold
I take the weak, I ravage the old.
Fate they call it. To that i spit
I take them down to hells black pit
they shall burn in the lake of eternal fire
for loving to much of what they desire
I've taken kings and ended their reign
I take their souls and show them true pain
at night i lurk in shadows stalking my prey
then I hunt them down before the light of day
I hope by now you've guessed my name
The reaper, or Death its all the same
i'm sorry but I'm afraid it is your time
because its my job I'll...
I take the weak, I ravage the old.
Fate they call it. To that i spit
I take them down to hells black pit
they shall burn in the lake of eternal fire
for loving to much of what they desire
I've taken kings and ended their reign
I take their souls and show them true pain
at night i lurk in shadows stalking my prey
then I hunt them down before the light of day
I hope by now you've guessed my name
The reaper, or Death its all the same
i'm sorry but I'm afraid it is your time
because its my job I'll...
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School is for fools
School is for fools
us rebels we rule
We drink our drinks
we smoke our smoke
Because the way we see it
School is a joke
school is for fools
us rebels we rule
we skip, we cus
we simply don't care
we're soldiers in the teen revolt
generation x everyone stop and stare
school is for fools
us rebels we rule
so rise up, strike out
bring society to its knees
teenage rebellion in full swing
think of the anarchy it shall be
school is for fools
us rebels we rule
so lay you down to sleep tonight
and shut your...
us rebels we rule
We drink our drinks
we smoke our smoke
Because the way we see it
School is a joke
school is for fools
us rebels we rule
we skip, we cus
we simply don't care
we're soldiers in the teen revolt
generation x everyone stop and stare
school is for fools
us rebels we rule
so rise up, strike out
bring society to its knees
teenage rebellion in full swing
think of the anarchy it shall be
school is for fools
us rebels we rule
so lay you down to sleep tonight
and shut your...
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The White Mans Greed
Why didn't we see it?
Perhaps we were blind.
They seemed so generous
They seemed so kind.
They came in great ships
from lands distant and far
their skin white as snow
and their hearts black as tar
they called themselves explorers
they claimed they came in peace.
they lavished us in wealth
the gifts never ceased.
but then something changed
they claimed our land as their own
removing their masks of kindness
and allowing their true nature to be shown
they masacured our people
and took from us our land...
Perhaps we were blind.
They seemed so generous
They seemed so kind.
They came in great ships
from lands distant and far
their skin white as snow
and their hearts black as tar
they called themselves explorers
they claimed they came in peace.
they lavished us in wealth
the gifts never ceased.
but then something changed
they claimed our land as their own
removing their masks of kindness
and allowing their true nature to be shown
they masacured our people
and took from us our land...
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Freedom
Freedom is but a myth, hidden in lies and deceit
freedom is this countries foundation crumbling under our feet
freedom is a bedtime story to keep us safe at night
freedom is what guides us and judges wrong from right
freedom is a lie inbedded into our thoughts
making us into ignorant apes waiting for the world to rot
freedom is propaganda sold to the masses
waging wars for money and helping the higher classes
when will we awake from this nightmare known as life
the world is in chaos, its people in strife
but what can we do but watch it all burn
the...
freedom is this countries foundation crumbling under our feet
freedom is a bedtime story to keep us safe at night
freedom is what guides us and judges wrong from right
freedom is a lie inbedded into our thoughts
making us into ignorant apes waiting for the world to rot
freedom is propaganda sold to the masses
waging wars for money and helping the higher classes
when will we awake from this nightmare known as life
the world is in chaos, its people in strife
but what can we do but watch it all burn
the...
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