Submissions by Johnny707 (John M. A. Anderson)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
From ashes comes beauty
In the depths of a timeless valley, where darkness reigns and hope seems lost, I find myself entangled in a web of despair. The once vibrant light that illuminated my path has been obscured by the shadows that now surround me. Lost and alone, I wander aimlessly, with only the winter breeze as my companion.
As I struggle to find my way through this barren land, my mind is consumed by doubt and fear. Whispers of doubt and uncertainty echo in the night, haunting me with their relentless taunts. I am filled with a sense of foreboding, anxiously awaiting the inevitable moment when...
As I struggle to find my way through this barren land, my mind is consumed by doubt and fear. Whispers of doubt and uncertainty echo in the night, haunting me with their relentless taunts. I am filled with a sense of foreboding, anxiously awaiting the inevitable moment when...
#faith
#rebirth
#fate
#spiritual
#redemption
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Courage
In the fight to the death, a bloody battle,
Courage emerges, afraid of nothing.
Ready to fight, ready to die,
I've learned the times I've forgotten.
Passion ignites, love fuels the fire,
Stay true to oneself, never tire.
No tone can define this fierce desire,
To conquer all, and never retire.
In the face of danger, I stand tall,
No fear can shake me, I won't fall.
With every blow, I rise again,
Defying limits, breaking the chain.
Through the darkest nights, I find my light,
Guided by dreams, burning so bright. ...
Courage emerges, afraid of nothing.
Ready to fight, ready to die,
I've learned the times I've forgotten.
Passion ignites, love fuels the fire,
Stay true to oneself, never tire.
No tone can define this fierce desire,
To conquer all, and never retire.
In the face of danger, I stand tall,
No fear can shake me, I won't fall.
With every blow, I rise again,
Defying limits, breaking the chain.
Through the darkest nights, I find my light,
Guided by dreams, burning so bright. ...
#hope
#courage
#motivational
#inspirational
#emotions
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A tired soul
In the depths of time, forgotten and forlorn,
I wander aimlessly, feeling lost and torn.
Where's God in this vast, bewildering space?
I yearn for solace, seeking divine grace.
Burdened by regrets, I long to atone,
To pay for my sins, to find a way back home.
A weary traveler on a treacherous road,
I carry my burdens, a heavy, crushing load.
Through the labyrinth of life, I embark on a quest,
A journey that tests my spirit at its best.
Hope, once vibrant, now fades in distant memory,
As I traverse the shadows, my soul's...
I wander aimlessly, feeling lost and torn.
Where's God in this vast, bewildering space?
I yearn for solace, seeking divine grace.
Burdened by regrets, I long to atone,
To pay for my sins, to find a way back home.
A weary traveler on a treacherous road,
I carry my burdens, a heavy, crushing load.
Through the labyrinth of life, I embark on a quest,
A journey that tests my spirit at its best.
Hope, once vibrant, now fades in distant memory,
As I traverse the shadows, my soul's...
#strength
#despair
191 reads
2 Comments
Embers of Solitude
In the stillness of the hills, where solitude resides,
I find myself alone, where darkness gently hides.
The holidays have arrived, a season meant to share,
Yet I'm left with emptiness, a heart burdened with despair.
My oldest daughter, raising a family of her own,
Her joys and laughter now in a world apart, unknown.
The second oldest, distant and detached it seems,
Leaving behind moments cherished, like fragmented dreams.
The boys, with their mother, embracing a new start,
Creating memories anew, a family's beating heart.
But in...
I find myself alone, where darkness gently hides.
The holidays have arrived, a season meant to share,
Yet I'm left with emptiness, a heart burdened with despair.
My oldest daughter, raising a family of her own,
Her joys and laughter now in a world apart, unknown.
The second oldest, distant and detached it seems,
Leaving behind moments cherished, like fragmented dreams.
The boys, with their mother, embracing a new start,
Creating memories anew, a family's beating heart.
But in...
#sadness
#loneliness
#hope
#heartbroken
#emotions
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Scars
In the darkness of despair, my life unfurled,
Lost and disappointed, in a lonely world.
Love, elusive as a whisper in the breeze,
I yearned for its touch, to put my heart at ease.
But love became a treacherous game,
A bittersweet journey, filled with heartbreak and shame.
In the depths of sorrow, I learned to cope,
With tears as my companions, a soul adrift in hope.
I wandered through the valleys of my own despair,
Through the raging storms, my heart stripped bare.
Each step I took, etched with scars so deep,
A fragile spirit,...
Lost and disappointed, in a lonely world.
Love, elusive as a whisper in the breeze,
I yearned for its touch, to put my heart at ease.
But love became a treacherous game,
A bittersweet journey, filled with heartbreak and shame.
In the depths of sorrow, I learned to cope,
With tears as my companions, a soul adrift in hope.
I wandered through the valleys of my own despair,
Through the raging storms, my heart stripped bare.
Each step I took, etched with scars so deep,
A fragile spirit,...
#grief
#heartbroken
#despair
#emptiness
#fear
204 reads
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No place like home
In the hills up high, I stand alone,
Lost and searching for a place to call my own.
My life feels heavy, burdened with strife,
Missing my kids, longing for their light.
No one to shield me, no one to hold,
In this emptiness, My heart feels cold.
wondering what's God's plan,
Is this my destiny, to wander in this land?
Even in darkness, a light of hope,
Whispering gently, helping me to cope.
For every trial, there's a purpose unknown,
Guiding me through the wilderness I've known.
Though I may feel distant,...
Lost and searching for a place to call my own.
My life feels heavy, burdened with strife,
Missing my kids, longing for their light.
No one to shield me, no one to hold,
In this emptiness, My heart feels cold.
wondering what's God's plan,
Is this my destiny, to wander in this land?
Even in darkness, a light of hope,
Whispering gently, helping me to cope.
For every trial, there's a purpose unknown,
Guiding me through the wilderness I've known.
Though I may feel distant,...
#loneliness
#LifeStruggles
#despair
#FeelingLost
#emotional
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Self despair
In shadows of a troubled mind, I roamed,
Lost and adrift, in a world unknown.
But amidst the chaos, a glimmer I found,
A flicker of light, on uncertain ground.
Through the darkness, I sought my way,
Guided by whispers, to a brighter day.
Yet lurking nearby, the devil did creep,
A smoke-filled menace, disrupting my sleep.
In the depths of despair, I faced my hell,
A battle of pain, that no words can tell.
But through it all, a faith did ignite,
A connection to God, shining so bright.
With divine grace, my wounds...
Lost and adrift, in a world unknown.
But amidst the chaos, a glimmer I found,
A flicker of light, on uncertain ground.
Through the darkness, I sought my way,
Guided by whispers, to a brighter day.
Yet lurking nearby, the devil did creep,
A smoke-filled menace, disrupting my sleep.
In the depths of despair, I faced my hell,
A battle of pain, that no words can tell.
But through it all, a faith did ignite,
A connection to God, shining so bright.
With divine grace, my wounds...
#sadness
#shame
#disappointment
#emptiness
#fear
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Step dad's, my worst nightmare
The pain, the fear, the never-ending tears,
My stepdads, both abusive, caused me years and years
Of trauma, of scars, of nightmares at night,
Of constantly wondering if I'll survive the next fight.
One threw me off the second floor,
Left me broken, bruised, and sore,
But that was just the beginning, you see,
The other one had a gun, and aimed it at me.
I spent countless nights, in terror and dread,
Not knowing if I'd wake up or end up dead,
Christmas was just another day to survive,
In the kitchen garbage, I was left to...
My stepdads, both abusive, caused me years and years
Of trauma, of scars, of nightmares at night,
Of constantly wondering if I'll survive the next fight.
One threw me off the second floor,
Left me broken, bruised, and sore,
But that was just the beginning, you see,
The other one had a gun, and aimed it at me.
I spent countless nights, in terror and dread,
Not knowing if I'd wake up or end up dead,
Christmas was just another day to survive,
In the kitchen garbage, I was left to...
#childhood
393 reads
5 Comments
A Fathers heart
In the depths of a father's soul, a story unfolds,
Of sacrifice and pain, too great to be told.
For in the shadows, I silently carry the weight,
Protecting my children, their futures secure and straight.
Through sleepless nights and weary days,
I labor on, my love never sways.
For my children's dreams, my heart does bleed,
A silent warrior, fulfilling every need.
In my tired eyes, wisdom lines lie deep,
Etched by battles fought, secrets I'll forever keep.
I shield them from the darkness that may come,
Guiding them...
Of sacrifice and pain, too great to be told.
For in the shadows, I silently carry the weight,
Protecting my children, their futures secure and straight.
Through sleepless nights and weary days,
I labor on, my love never sways.
For my children's dreams, my heart does bleed,
A silent warrior, fulfilling every need.
In my tired eyes, wisdom lines lie deep,
Etched by battles fought, secrets I'll forever keep.
I shield them from the darkness that may come,
Guiding them...
#children
#family
#daughter
#son
#responsibility
306 reads
3 Comments
Rebellion
In a world tainted by corruption's guise,
Where shadows loom and truth denies,
A rebellion stirs, a fire ignites,
To reclaim what's ours, to set things right.
With hearts ablaze, we rise with might,
Defying the darkness, shining our light,
For in unity we find our strength,
To break the chains of corruption's length.
We march with passion, undeterred,
Through streets and alleys, our voices heard,
Against the lies, the deceit, the greed,
With every step, we plant the seed.
We are the rebels, the seekers of truth, ...
Where shadows loom and truth denies,
A rebellion stirs, a fire ignites,
To reclaim what's ours, to set things right.
With hearts ablaze, we rise with might,
Defying the darkness, shining our light,
For in unity we find our strength,
To break the chains of corruption's length.
We march with passion, undeterred,
Through streets and alleys, our voices heard,
Against the lies, the deceit, the greed,
With every step, we plant the seed.
We are the rebels, the seekers of truth, ...
#courage
#motivational
#inspirational
#LifeChangingMoment
#support
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Be above the corruption
1. "In a world tainted by corruption, let us be the unwavering force that rises above, shining a light on truth and justice."
2. "Embrace the power within you to transcend the darkness of corruption, for it is through our actions that we can create a brighter tomorrow."
3. "Today, we stand united against the chains of corruption, fueled by the unwavering belief that integrity and honesty will always prevail."
4. "Let us be the catalysts of change, breaking free from the shackles of corruption and paving the way for a future...
2. "Embrace the power within you to transcend the darkness of corruption, for it is through our actions that we can create a brighter tomorrow."
3. "Today, we stand united against the chains of corruption, fueled by the unwavering belief that integrity and honesty will always prevail."
4. "Let us be the catalysts of change, breaking free from the shackles of corruption and paving the way for a future...
#corruption
#politics
#freedom
#morality
#risk
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Love yourself
In a world that seeks to tear you apart,
I'll whisper a truth deep within your heart.
Through all the doubts and battles you face,
The journey to self-love, let's now embrace.
Oh, sweet soul, who shines like a star,
It's time to realize just how perfect you are.
With flaws and imperfections, you're complete,
A masterpiece, created uniquely and sweet.
Like a blooming flower in nature's grand show,
You're a symphony of colors, ready to grow.
Each petal tells a story, a tale of your strength,
As you navigate life's road,...
I'll whisper a truth deep within your heart.
Through all the doubts and battles you face,
The journey to self-love, let's now embrace.
Oh, sweet soul, who shines like a star,
It's time to realize just how perfect you are.
With flaws and imperfections, you're complete,
A masterpiece, created uniquely and sweet.
Like a blooming flower in nature's grand show,
You're a symphony of colors, ready to grow.
Each petal tells a story, a tale of your strength,
As you navigate life's road,...
#kindness
#forgiveness
#inspirational
#gratitude
#admiration
207 reads
3 Comments
DU Poetry : Submissions by Johnny707 (John M. A. Anderson)