Submissions by da_poetic-edifier (Damon)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
Just an average dude expressing my views.
Proverbial Kiss
The proverbial kiss to the forehead brought tears to his eyes
Because he realized that she was an angel in disguise
His skies of dark clouds become white at the sight of her
And sunlight breaks through where lightning once occurred
An electrical current shoots through his body from her tactile
Stimulating his sensors in a way he hasn't felt in quite awhile
Her natural hairstyle flowed freely and represented her crown
And the magic that she possesses is something that's world renowned
She's always around even when he's down and out
Her...
Because he realized that she was an angel in disguise
His skies of dark clouds become white at the sight of her
And sunlight breaks through where lightning once occurred
An electrical current shoots through his body from her tactile
Stimulating his sensors in a way he hasn't felt in quite awhile
Her natural hairstyle flowed freely and represented her crown
And the magic that she possesses is something that's world renowned
She's always around even when he's down and out
Her...
#sadness
#love
#romantic #FallingInLove
#romantic #FallingInLove
798 reads
6 Comments
Shifting Gears
Doing what's right in the sight of others may not be what's right for you
You only get one life to live so don't live like you get a few
Only you can pursue love and happiness that's tailor made
Let others doubt your route while you score by running a fade
You call the plays because, at the end of the day, you'll have the W or the L
So they'll be occasions when you must tell some folks to kiss your tail
Let them dwell on their fears and mistakes from previous years
Evaluate your own mistakes and then decide if you should shift gears
You only get one life to live so don't live like you get a few
Only you can pursue love and happiness that's tailor made
Let others doubt your route while you score by running a fade
You call the plays because, at the end of the day, you'll have the W or the L
So they'll be occasions when you must tell some folks to kiss your tail
Let them dwell on their fears and mistakes from previous years
Evaluate your own mistakes and then decide if you should shift gears
#happiness
#love
889 reads
2 Comments
Solitude's My Friend
I once met a friend named Solitude who was very quiet
He told me that that was his way of avoiding the riots
Society's patriots who regurgitate shit like their parrots
He got tired and decided he didn't want to hear any more of it
So he hit eject from the Matrix jet and now lives off the grid
Living a life that's devoid of strife like he fantasized of as a kid
Hid in plain sight only visible to the enlightened who recognizes fallacies
He's choosing to be free instead of living the rest of his life on his sore knees
He grieves for...
He told me that that was his way of avoiding the riots
Society's patriots who regurgitate shit like their parrots
He got tired and decided he didn't want to hear any more of it
So he hit eject from the Matrix jet and now lives off the grid
Living a life that's devoid of strife like he fantasized of as a kid
Hid in plain sight only visible to the enlightened who recognizes fallacies
He's choosing to be free instead of living the rest of his life on his sore knees
He grieves for...
#lies
#politics
#silence
#peace
#escape
441 reads
6 Comments
The 40/40 Club
Have you ever looked to the sky and asked, "GOD, is this all that there is"
Working forty plus hours a week for forty plus years
Retirement years becoming shorter and shorter
While politicians pockets become swoller and swoller
"Leading" us to the slaughter like pigs in a blanket
Politics is a hell of a hustle and a very clever racquet
We're treated like fractions as their factions divide and conquer us
They're flying first class while our asses sit in coach or on the bus
Many bust their guns creating more fatherless daughters and sons ...
Working forty plus hours a week for forty plus years
Retirement years becoming shorter and shorter
While politicians pockets become swoller and swoller
"Leading" us to the slaughter like pigs in a blanket
Politics is a hell of a hustle and a very clever racquet
We're treated like fractions as their factions divide and conquer us
They're flying first class while our asses sit in coach or on the bus
Many bust their guns creating more fatherless daughters and sons ...
#politics
486 reads
2 Comments
Peter's Three Cousins
John kept robbing Peter to pay Paul
Not knowing about his three cousins
Powerful trio who made his score fall
Named Equifax, Experian and Transunion
They've caused confusion in the lives of many
They're notoriously known as being henchmen
They've driven some to over indulge in Henny
Employed by mafias composed of rich men
You can't win if you end up on their hit list
Because they'll make your life a living hell
Your days of bliss will start to be missed
It'll take John years to escape credit jail
Not knowing about his three cousins
Powerful trio who made his score fall
Named Equifax, Experian and Transunion
They've caused confusion in the lives of many
They're notoriously known as being henchmen
They've driven some to over indulge in Henny
Employed by mafias composed of rich men
You can't win if you end up on their hit list
Because they'll make your life a living hell
Your days of bliss will start to be missed
It'll take John years to escape credit jail
#LifeStruggles
#money
461 reads
1 Comment
The Masquerade
Lifted my shirt and exposed Skittles in my waistband
While holding a bottle of iced tea in my other hand
Then a Caucasian man approached and said that I looked suspicious
So I punched him in his shit and then raised my black fist
After this, I got a call from Jamal telling me to come home
Because he just shot a White Inferiorist terrorist in his dome
His son Jerome was outside playing with his B.B. gun at the playground
When he heard the sound of the beast approaching in the background
When he turned around towards the sound he saw a devil...
While holding a bottle of iced tea in my other hand
Then a Caucasian man approached and said that I looked suspicious
So I punched him in his shit and then raised my black fist
After this, I got a call from Jamal telling me to come home
Because he just shot a White Inferiorist terrorist in his dome
His son Jerome was outside playing with his B.B. gun at the playground
When he heard the sound of the beast approaching in the background
When he turned around towards the sound he saw a devil...
#evil
#devil
#racism
447 reads
1 Comment
Eternal Groom
I'm yours until the moon illuminates my tomb
I'll love & protect you until I reach the catacombs
Until I reach my doom it'll just be me and you
Even in the afterlife I'll still become your groom
We'll resume where we left off before my demise
As my ghost caused tears to flow from your eyes
Our spirits arising as our romance is resurrected
Restoring balance and order like it never ended
Rescinded will be the script that ripped us apart
In the physical because love never left our hearts
Our love tops the charts and can't be...
I'll love & protect you until I reach the catacombs
Until I reach my doom it'll just be me and you
Even in the afterlife I'll still become your groom
We'll resume where we left off before my demise
As my ghost caused tears to flow from your eyes
Our spirits arising as our romance is resurrected
Restoring balance and order like it never ended
Rescinded will be the script that ripped us apart
In the physical because love never left our hearts
Our love tops the charts and can't be...
#love
#marriage
#death #moon
#death #moon
532 reads
0 Comments
Tsunami
Will you come ride my wave allowing me to alleviate your pain
Smoothing out the bumpy roads that love's put in your lane
I'll be the crane that uplifts your spirit whenever you need it
I don't mean to sound conceited but baby I'm the shit
Not a one hit wonder and if you give me your number I'll show you
Once you're down with me, best believe, your heartbreak will be through
Will you give me a chance to fill your life up with romance
Allow this man to have the honor of being your last dance
Let's fly to France to see the Eiffel Tower and...
Smoothing out the bumpy roads that love's put in your lane
I'll be the crane that uplifts your spirit whenever you need it
I don't mean to sound conceited but baby I'm the shit
Not a one hit wonder and if you give me your number I'll show you
Once you're down with me, best believe, your heartbreak will be through
Will you give me a chance to fill your life up with romance
Allow this man to have the honor of being your last dance
Let's fly to France to see the Eiffel Tower and...
#love
#romantic
#FallingInLove #art
#FallingInLove #art
522 reads
0 Comments
Blackjack
I see the astonished way that she looks at me
Revealing to me that I'm the man of her dreams
Seeing is believing and I've shown her the way
I'm a man of my word so she trusts what I say
My day to day actions keeps building up her trust
The love that we have shouldn't be confused as lust
Some want us to bust but we've got that blackjack
Focusing on journeys ahead without looking back
We've got that real love that's ordained from above
No outsiders will come between us on any accord
I'm going on record & revealing that she's...
Revealing to me that I'm the man of her dreams
Seeing is believing and I've shown her the way
I'm a man of my word so she trusts what I say
My day to day actions keeps building up her trust
The love that we have shouldn't be confused as lust
Some want us to bust but we've got that blackjack
Focusing on journeys ahead without looking back
We've got that real love that's ordained from above
No outsiders will come between us on any accord
I'm going on record & revealing that she's...
#love
#inspirational
396 reads
0 Comments
Taster's Choice
My desire is to send chills down your spine
Each and everytime that I cross your mind
Causing your synapses to do jumping jacks
My love will feed your soul like Scooby snacks
I'll crack the code that'll expose your fantasies
You've been looking for Mr. Right and I am he
A unique pedigree so please don't search anymore
Let down your guard and open your heart's door
I adore you & plan to turn your armor soft for me
Waking up your comatose faith like morning coffee
I'll be your taster's choice that's better than Folgers ...
Each and everytime that I cross your mind
Causing your synapses to do jumping jacks
My love will feed your soul like Scooby snacks
I'll crack the code that'll expose your fantasies
You've been looking for Mr. Right and I am he
A unique pedigree so please don't search anymore
Let down your guard and open your heart's door
I adore you & plan to turn your armor soft for me
Waking up your comatose faith like morning coffee
I'll be your taster's choice that's better than Folgers ...
#love
#romantic
#lover
476 reads
2 Comments
Mr. Booky
I come alive when you look inside and expose my light
And if you choose to peruse through I'll make you bright
It's my delight to enlighten men, women and children
I have infinite amounts of wisdom to give once we begin
As your friend, I'll make you well versed so you won't have to curse
What I provide for your third eye is more valuable than a designer purse
I'll expand your universe and take you on a galactic voyage
Feeding your craving appetite with with a wealth of knowledge
Like porridge I'll stick to your ribs and help you gain...
And if you choose to peruse through I'll make you bright
It's my delight to enlighten men, women and children
I have infinite amounts of wisdom to give once we begin
As your friend, I'll make you well versed so you won't have to curse
What I provide for your third eye is more valuable than a designer purse
I'll expand your universe and take you on a galactic voyage
Feeding your craving appetite with with a wealth of knowledge
Like porridge I'll stick to your ribs and help you gain...
#school
471 reads
4 Comments
The Mental Ripples
My petals have been damaged but I've managed to blossom from the concrete
A miraculous feat within itself because everything has been far from sweet
Now I meet adversity with a head nod and million dollar smile from afar
Using charm to disarm him before making him see bright shiny stars
Writing bars of poetry helps me to stay upright on my feet
Sharing it makes me vulnerable by telling you of my defeats
Unshadowing my mystique and letting you inside of my mind
Beware that once inside you may find things that'll make your teeth grind
Like...
A miraculous feat within itself because everything has been far from sweet
Now I meet adversity with a head nod and million dollar smile from afar
Using charm to disarm him before making him see bright shiny stars
Writing bars of poetry helps me to stay upright on my feet
Sharing it makes me vulnerable by telling you of my defeats
Unshadowing my mystique and letting you inside of my mind
Beware that once inside you may find things that'll make your teeth grind
Like...
#grief
#death
#LifeStruggles
#suicide
#MentalHealth
492 reads
4 Comments
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