Submissions by TylerZ (Tyler)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
STORY POEM
Published
20th Nov 2020 6:50pm
20th Nov 2020 6:50pm
The Bar
The Bar
A woman walks into a mildly crowded bar and sits down at the bar itself all alone.
She lets out a sigh and turns off her phone.
No distractions, she wants to clear her head in her own little zone.
She’s had a terrible day and doesn’t want to deal with her husband’s scone.
She walked out of their home leaving him high and dry.
She couldn’t look him in the eye, didn’t even say goodbye.
What he did to her, she’s not sure she can forgive.
She might be on a path of forging a new life to live.
The bartender approaches asking her what...
A woman walks into a mildly crowded bar and sits down at the bar itself all alone.
She lets out a sigh and turns off her phone.
No distractions, she wants to clear her head in her own little zone.
She’s had a terrible day and doesn’t want to deal with her husband’s scone.
She walked out of their home leaving him high and dry.
She couldn’t look him in the eye, didn’t even say goodbye.
What he did to her, she’s not sure she can forgive.
She might be on a path of forging a new life to live.
The bartender approaches asking her what...
#temptation
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STORY POEM
Published
19th Nov 2020 6:30pm
19th Nov 2020 6:30pm
The Gas Station
The Gas Station
The front door of a gas station swings open
as a young boy skips in thinking he his golden
and will get the candy bar he desperately craves.
Some may argue his addiction to candy bars makes him a slave,
but he’s young and kind of a pain so his mother usually caves.
Unfortunately for him today she’s in a bad mood and he has a better chance of hearing his name announced as the winner of some prize over the airwaves.
His mother walks in behind him as he reaches for his favorite bar.
She yells at him like he’s reaching for a...
The front door of a gas station swings open
as a young boy skips in thinking he his golden
and will get the candy bar he desperately craves.
Some may argue his addiction to candy bars makes him a slave,
but he’s young and kind of a pain so his mother usually caves.
Unfortunately for him today she’s in a bad mood and he has a better chance of hearing his name announced as the winner of some prize over the airwaves.
His mother walks in behind him as he reaches for his favorite bar.
She yells at him like he’s reaching for a...
#temptation
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1 Comment
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
18th Nov 2020 3:31pm
18th Nov 2020 3:31pm
Untitled
Untitled
The blood pressure of the nation has reached new heights.
The division continues the grow between blacks and whites.
The government defecates over the bill of rights,
while laughing at us all as their hands around our throats continues to become more tight.
Protests erupt as cities burn to the ground at night.
The media reports the chaos much to their delight.
Stroke the fire and stir the pot!
They believe their lies will never be caught,
but seeing through the deception is what I’ve been taught
and even though bring us all...
The blood pressure of the nation has reached new heights.
The division continues the grow between blacks and whites.
The government defecates over the bill of rights,
while laughing at us all as their hands around our throats continues to become more tight.
Protests erupt as cities burn to the ground at night.
The media reports the chaos much to their delight.
Stroke the fire and stir the pot!
They believe their lies will never be caught,
but seeing through the deception is what I’ve been taught
and even though bring us all...
#corruption
#politics
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SELF POEM
Published
15th Nov 2020 5:04pm
15th Nov 2020 5:04pm
Shadows
Shadows
Waking up in a panic late at night puking,
my eyes red with tears stinging.
The memories haunt and torment.
Life has me feeling not so content.
The demons laugh and mock having full control.
They want me to get out of bed and go out in the woods with them for a nice stroll.
The end is coming and can be felt.
There’s no reason to continue driving around wearing a safety belt.
Your heroes are gone and so is your drive,
so, lets not act like you’re going to thrive.
Take a gun and press it against your head.
or take a...
Waking up in a panic late at night puking,
my eyes red with tears stinging.
The memories haunt and torment.
Life has me feeling not so content.
The demons laugh and mock having full control.
They want me to get out of bed and go out in the woods with them for a nice stroll.
The end is coming and can be felt.
There’s no reason to continue driving around wearing a safety belt.
Your heroes are gone and so is your drive,
so, lets not act like you’re going to thrive.
Take a gun and press it against your head.
or take a...
#SelfReflection
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
14th Nov 2020 7:08pm
14th Nov 2020 7:08pm
The Machine
The Machine
Airplanes full of people are crashed into buildings.
A sight that millions find rather chilling.
The buildings collapse demolition style killing thousands of innocent souls.
All is going to plan as the master pulls at the strings moving the controls.
War is declared and troops invade the middle east.
Soon a villainized leader becomes deceased.
The control of money is transferred with weapons of mass destruction used a cover.
The truth is out there that many refuse to discover.
The 9/11 attacks and war on terror wars are organized...
Airplanes full of people are crashed into buildings.
A sight that millions find rather chilling.
The buildings collapse demolition style killing thousands of innocent souls.
All is going to plan as the master pulls at the strings moving the controls.
War is declared and troops invade the middle east.
Soon a villainized leader becomes deceased.
The control of money is transferred with weapons of mass destruction used a cover.
The truth is out there that many refuse to discover.
The 9/11 attacks and war on terror wars are organized...
#corruption
#politics
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OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
13th Nov 2020 6:18pm
13th Nov 2020 6:18pm
The Speech
The Speech
The press takes their place in front of the podium,
tinkering with their cameras to ensure they are ready to capture the upcoming pandemonium.
A crowd fills in behind them fighting with each other to find a good seat.
They don’t want to miss what will be an historic speech, at least according to the president’s latest tweet.
They come grumpy and ready to mock
a president whom they believe hasn’t backed up his talk.
Suddenly a man appears to quiet down the crowd.
The president is about to take the stage, their volume must not be...
The press takes their place in front of the podium,
tinkering with their cameras to ensure they are ready to capture the upcoming pandemonium.
A crowd fills in behind them fighting with each other to find a good seat.
They don’t want to miss what will be an historic speech, at least according to the president’s latest tweet.
They come grumpy and ready to mock
a president whom they believe hasn’t backed up his talk.
Suddenly a man appears to quiet down the crowd.
The president is about to take the stage, their volume must not be...
#corruption
#politics
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UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
25th Sep 2019 6:48pm
25th Sep 2019 6:48pm
Beautiful Life
Beautiful Life
The sun shines hot as I bask under its rays.
Replacing what was once dark, these are now happy days.
The current of the river is strong with life.
The fish swim up and down in harmony with no need to strife.
The grass of the meadow is green and long.
Birds fly overhead chirping together in song.
Rabbits feast and fornicate
as a group of fox’s attempt to coordinate
an attack to secure themselves a nice meal.
The circle of life is a real deal.
Life is beautiful,
a fact that is undisputable.
Even when...
The sun shines hot as I bask under its rays.
Replacing what was once dark, these are now happy days.
The current of the river is strong with life.
The fish swim up and down in harmony with no need to strife.
The grass of the meadow is green and long.
Birds fly overhead chirping together in song.
Rabbits feast and fornicate
as a group of fox’s attempt to coordinate
an attack to secure themselves a nice meal.
The circle of life is a real deal.
Life is beautiful,
a fact that is undisputable.
Even when...
#rebirth
#TimeHeals
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SELF POEM
Published
24th Sep 2019 4:14pm
24th Sep 2019 4:14pm
Muse
Muse
Where have I been?
Trapped in a prison underneath my own skin?
Darkness set in and consumed who I was.
I was set to give up on life feeling like a lost cause.
The pain I’ve lived through can’t be accurately described in words,
although I have tried in many poems, numbering at least a third.
I’ve lost both of my heroes along the way.
I miss them both terribly every single day.
Will I ever become half the man you two became?
Will I ever earn the right to keep my name?
Will I ascend up or continue to live in shame?
Will I...
Where have I been?
Trapped in a prison underneath my own skin?
Darkness set in and consumed who I was.
I was set to give up on life feeling like a lost cause.
The pain I’ve lived through can’t be accurately described in words,
although I have tried in many poems, numbering at least a third.
I’ve lost both of my heroes along the way.
I miss them both terribly every single day.
Will I ever become half the man you two became?
Will I ever earn the right to keep my name?
Will I ascend up or continue to live in shame?
Will I...
#rebirth
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
23rd Sep 2019 11:44pm
23rd Sep 2019 11:44pm
The New Government
The New Government
A dark shadow looms large wherever you decide to emerge,
with a societal breakdown on the verge.
Peace is constantly promised but only bloody war is delivered.
The heartbeat of the country has withered,
but finally, their eyes are beginning to open and seeing through the blizzard
by accepting the truth that you are a no-good killer.
Your fall from grace will be quick and for you, bitter,
and from out of your shadow we will emerge as the winner.
From the ashes of your war we begin to whisper,
we will rise back up and...
A dark shadow looms large wherever you decide to emerge,
with a societal breakdown on the verge.
Peace is constantly promised but only bloody war is delivered.
The heartbeat of the country has withered,
but finally, their eyes are beginning to open and seeing through the blizzard
by accepting the truth that you are a no-good killer.
Your fall from grace will be quick and for you, bitter,
and from out of your shadow we will emerge as the winner.
From the ashes of your war we begin to whisper,
we will rise back up and...
#SelfReflection
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SELF POEM
Published
21st Sep 2019 9:10pm
21st Sep 2019 9:10pm
This f**king Curse
This Fucking Curse
Storm clouds move in and overtake a blue, peaceful sky.
Tears begin to fall from a once dry eye.
Lightning dances its way around overhead a once bustling town.
A smile on a once bright face is turned into a frown.
Thunder rattles his very foundation.
A beloved loved one is about to be sent away for cremation.
Once blue water turns blood red,
as clean city streets are lined with the rotting corpses of the dead.
Because of this fucking curse,
chaos is invited into my peaceful world.
The pounds don’t fall off...
Storm clouds move in and overtake a blue, peaceful sky.
Tears begin to fall from a once dry eye.
Lightning dances its way around overhead a once bustling town.
A smile on a once bright face is turned into a frown.
Thunder rattles his very foundation.
A beloved loved one is about to be sent away for cremation.
Once blue water turns blood red,
as clean city streets are lined with the rotting corpses of the dead.
Because of this fucking curse,
chaos is invited into my peaceful world.
The pounds don’t fall off...
#MovingOn
#SelfWorth
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
20th Sep 2019 9:01pm
20th Sep 2019 9:01pm
Father of Lies
Father of Lies
Obsessing over your looks by staring blankly into a mirror
wondering how anyone finds you attractive and conclude their opinions must be made in error.
A pimple here, a pimple there, you wish your skin was much more clear.
The wrinkles forming underneath your eyes tell you that you are getting uglier with each passing year.
You grab a knife and gently press it against your face.
You smile and laugh manically since your mind convinces you you are nothing more than a disgrace.
You press the knife harder against your skin wanting to...
Obsessing over your looks by staring blankly into a mirror
wondering how anyone finds you attractive and conclude their opinions must be made in error.
A pimple here, a pimple there, you wish your skin was much more clear.
The wrinkles forming underneath your eyes tell you that you are getting uglier with each passing year.
You grab a knife and gently press it against your face.
You smile and laugh manically since your mind convinces you you are nothing more than a disgrace.
You press the knife harder against your skin wanting to...
#SelfWorth
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SELF POEM
Published
19th Sep 2019 8:46pm
19th Sep 2019 8:46pm
The Burial
The Burial
I fought for so long who I am inside.
Fought against the constant urge to end it all and die.
Fought a long, bloody war against an invisible monster hell bend on destroying me.
It fractured my mind, wore out my body and drove me to the brink while smiling from the shadows in glee.
I forced a smile every day and acted like all was fine.
I spilled my blood out in my art in an attempt to define
just what exactly this creature was that had a firm grasp of my spine.
This is where I draw the line.
Say goodbye to the past,
and look...
I fought for so long who I am inside.
Fought against the constant urge to end it all and die.
Fought a long, bloody war against an invisible monster hell bend on destroying me.
It fractured my mind, wore out my body and drove me to the brink while smiling from the shadows in glee.
I forced a smile every day and acted like all was fine.
I spilled my blood out in my art in an attempt to define
just what exactly this creature was that had a firm grasp of my spine.
This is where I draw the line.
Say goodbye to the past,
and look...
#SelfReflection
#SelfDiscovery
#SelfWorth
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