Submissions by da_poetic-edifier (Damon)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
Just an average dude expressing my views.
Adjusting My Crown
Standing strong fighting depression, doing my best
Walked up to Superman, looked in his eyes and whooped his ass
Then I jacked him of his S from his chest and proclaimed "I'm the best"
Looked all around in the crowd and screamed "who's next!?"
All of the Justice League members quickly said they'll pass
So I walked away jamming my theme song of M.J.'s "Bad"
Awoke from this crazy dream and said "what the fuck?"
They say dreams have meanings but on this one I'm stuck
Maybe it's just my inner GOD telling me to carry on...
Walked up to Superman, looked in his eyes and whooped his ass
Then I jacked him of his S from his chest and proclaimed "I'm the best"
Looked all around in the crowd and screamed "who's next!?"
All of the Justice League members quickly said they'll pass
So I walked away jamming my theme song of M.J.'s "Bad"
Awoke from this crazy dream and said "what the fuck?"
They say dreams have meanings but on this one I'm stuck
Maybe it's just my inner GOD telling me to carry on...
891 reads
4 Comments
Enlightened
Do you ever sit back and wonder what is the purpose of life?
Many have their religious beliefs or theories but are they right?
If people were capable of seeing the world through my eyes
They'd understand why there are many days that I want to cry
Nothing that I'm observing is viewed exactly the same
Guess that is a major side effect of an enlightened brain
Many have their religious beliefs or theories but are they right?
If people were capable of seeing the world through my eyes
They'd understand why there are many days that I want to cry
Nothing that I'm observing is viewed exactly the same
Guess that is a major side effect of an enlightened brain
617 reads
4 Comments
Have You Seen Her?
I've fallen in love with an imaginary being
Who only shows up at night in my dreams
She's a very special lady who goes by the name of Peace
It's an indescribable feeling lying next to her in the sheets
I awake everyday and start mourning the loss of her
Wishing that she'd accompany me because her heart's pure
There are many of whom who also have this insatiable desire
Fighting the morbid temptation of cocking the hammer and letting it fire
Been looking up, down, left, right, far and near
Have you seen her? If so, can you please tell me where?
Who only shows up at night in my dreams
She's a very special lady who goes by the name of Peace
It's an indescribable feeling lying next to her in the sheets
I awake everyday and start mourning the loss of her
Wishing that she'd accompany me because her heart's pure
There are many of whom who also have this insatiable desire
Fighting the morbid temptation of cocking the hammer and letting it fire
Been looking up, down, left, right, far and near
Have you seen her? If so, can you please tell me where?
706 reads
5 Comments
The Pessimist
Starting to become a pessimist almost to the point of not giving a shit
Lost my positive outlook of this game because life’s a bitch
Sipping this liquor with thoughts of pulling the fucking trigger
Will never do it cause of the pain it’ll cause others, go figure
Tired of my emotional pain and recurring negative thoughts floating around my brain
Day in and day out I keep trying to find an escape route and remain sane
It’s hard to remain strong and carry on through tsunami storms
Frequent suicidal thoughts got me considering self-harm
Several people...
Lost my positive outlook of this game because life’s a bitch
Sipping this liquor with thoughts of pulling the fucking trigger
Will never do it cause of the pain it’ll cause others, go figure
Tired of my emotional pain and recurring negative thoughts floating around my brain
Day in and day out I keep trying to find an escape route and remain sane
It’s hard to remain strong and carry on through tsunami storms
Frequent suicidal thoughts got me considering self-harm
Several people...
638 reads
3 Comments
Euphoric Parade
Life goes on no matter how bad your heart is torn
Even when you're battered, bruised and spirit's worn
Use to believe that I had the inner strength of mighty Thor
Now I no longer feel nor believe that sentiment anymore
Just existing day to day unsure of how I got off course
Happy days are gone away and I'm feeling rather lost
People attempt to console you by saying "things could always be worse"
Isn't that always the case as long as you're not buried beneath the dirt?
It's ingrained in our brains that a man should show no signs of weakness
But I...
Even when you're battered, bruised and spirit's worn
Use to believe that I had the inner strength of mighty Thor
Now I no longer feel nor believe that sentiment anymore
Just existing day to day unsure of how I got off course
Happy days are gone away and I'm feeling rather lost
People attempt to console you by saying "things could always be worse"
Isn't that always the case as long as you're not buried beneath the dirt?
It's ingrained in our brains that a man should show no signs of weakness
But I...
673 reads
4 Comments
Resiliency of A Man
My life has been one hell of a tumultuous ride
I sometimes wonder if at birth I should've died
I'm being honest and saying anything else would be a lie
I've even had my moments where I've contemplated suicide
Being knocked to your knees and standing up again
Paints a clear cut picture of the resiliency of a man
Life has whooped my ass but I continue to try and stand
Attempting to be the winner of so you think you can dance
Doing my best two step rendition instead of submitting
I want to tap out though and that's what I'm freely admitting
It sometimes...
I sometimes wonder if at birth I should've died
I'm being honest and saying anything else would be a lie
I've even had my moments where I've contemplated suicide
Being knocked to your knees and standing up again
Paints a clear cut picture of the resiliency of a man
Life has whooped my ass but I continue to try and stand
Attempting to be the winner of so you think you can dance
Doing my best two step rendition instead of submitting
I want to tap out though and that's what I'm freely admitting
It sometimes...
791 reads
4 Comments
Thief In The Night
Out of the depths of darkness emerges the brightest light
It's in your darkest hour that you'll have your clearest sight
Making it crystal clear; enlightening you to who sincerely cares
The moment of truth when those about you will still be there
Folks will insincerely say to let them know if you need anything
But when it's time to show and prove many won't step in the ring
They'll be out of sight out of mind instead of helping you fight
Taking with them their false promises like a thief in the night
It's in your darkest hour that you'll have your clearest sight
Making it crystal clear; enlightening you to who sincerely cares
The moment of truth when those about you will still be there
Folks will insincerely say to let them know if you need anything
But when it's time to show and prove many won't step in the ring
They'll be out of sight out of mind instead of helping you fight
Taking with them their false promises like a thief in the night
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0 Comments
Run Away
I just want to run away
Run away to a place that feels safe
A place where it's safe for kids to play
With a BB gun in an open carry state
Without having their life taken away
I just want to run away
Maybe like young Tray should've that day
That day a wannabe cop tried to act brave
Zimmerman was told in his car he should stay
Guess that didn't even matter in that damn case
I just want to run away
Where I'm judged by the content of my character
Instead of my skin tone causing a deep fear in ya
A place where my life is more valuable than a...
Run away to a place that feels safe
A place where it's safe for kids to play
With a BB gun in an open carry state
Without having their life taken away
I just want to run away
Maybe like young Tray should've that day
That day a wannabe cop tried to act brave
Zimmerman was told in his car he should stay
Guess that didn't even matter in that damn case
I just want to run away
Where I'm judged by the content of my character
Instead of my skin tone causing a deep fear in ya
A place where my life is more valuable than a...
618 reads
2 Comments
Is Ignorance Truly Bliss?
They say that ignorance is truly bliss
Like being in a state of ultimate solace
Being blind to the lies being displayed before your eyes
Instead of being engaged and enraged; about to lose your mind
I occasionally wonder if it'd be better not to know
That many things in life are just minstrel shows
Politicians, religion & modern day slavery known as prison
Police killings causing racial tensions and creating more division
Been discovering there's nothing they won't do to prevent a living heaven
Instead it's a living hell or prison cell they'd prefer...
Like being in a state of ultimate solace
Being blind to the lies being displayed before your eyes
Instead of being engaged and enraged; about to lose your mind
I occasionally wonder if it'd be better not to know
That many things in life are just minstrel shows
Politicians, religion & modern day slavery known as prison
Police killings causing racial tensions and creating more division
Been discovering there's nothing they won't do to prevent a living heaven
Instead it's a living hell or prison cell they'd prefer...
752 reads
2 Comments
Ambition Of A Ridah
#Let's Ride
1578 reads
0 Comments
Psychological Castration
My mind is in a state of elevation and maturation
Ridding myself of the lies of Fox 5 like menstruation
Not allowing anymore penetration of the fabrication
Of why folks get choked before making it to the station
The stories are amazing and frustrating here in this nation
The unarmed are getting harmed as cops get paid vacations
While we simultaneously deal with the erection of a comical election
It's not funny honey seeing how everyone keeps trying their deflection
Away from the issues causing frequent uses of tissues from depression
Constantly...
Ridding myself of the lies of Fox 5 like menstruation
Not allowing anymore penetration of the fabrication
Of why folks get choked before making it to the station
The stories are amazing and frustrating here in this nation
The unarmed are getting harmed as cops get paid vacations
While we simultaneously deal with the erection of a comical election
It's not funny honey seeing how everyone keeps trying their deflection
Away from the issues causing frequent uses of tissues from depression
Constantly...
789 reads
4 Comments
This Ain't Fairyland
You can't prepare for war by singing kumbaya my lord
You've got to be ready to kick in doors blazing the 44
Stop trying to befriend the beast as they feast in the lions den
See things for what they are, protect yours cause this ain't fairyland
It's scary FAM out here in the beautiful state of Maryland
Riding daily trying to sway away from all of these policemen
Avoiding the block busters, the coppers and the choppers
Seems like they're all in cahoots to hide the truth and drop us
They won't stop us or cause us to believe their fabricated lies
Soon...
You've got to be ready to kick in doors blazing the 44
Stop trying to befriend the beast as they feast in the lions den
See things for what they are, protect yours cause this ain't fairyland
It's scary FAM out here in the beautiful state of Maryland
Riding daily trying to sway away from all of these policemen
Avoiding the block busters, the coppers and the choppers
Seems like they're all in cahoots to hide the truth and drop us
They won't stop us or cause us to believe their fabricated lies
Soon...
669 reads
3 Comments
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