Submissions by thoughtjotter1 (R. T.)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
9th Mar 2014 3:29pm
9th Mar 2014 3:29pm
Damn Good Start
Time is irrelevant, there's but one thing that counts,
the Love you give to the ones you Love and by God,
you better mean every ounce.
When your heart swells up and you can barely breath,
while your looking for Hope on your hands and knees,
You must continue your search for happiness in life.
Never dwell to long on the heartache and strife,
there are much better ways to show that you care.
You've got to have some good times, some Joy and Laughter to share.
Always remember, a smile can help heal a troubled heart.
It may not be exactly all that...
the Love you give to the ones you Love and by God,
you better mean every ounce.
When your heart swells up and you can barely breath,
while your looking for Hope on your hands and knees,
You must continue your search for happiness in life.
Never dwell to long on the heartache and strife,
there are much better ways to show that you care.
You've got to have some good times, some Joy and Laughter to share.
Always remember, a smile can help heal a troubled heart.
It may not be exactly all that...
724 reads
6 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
8th Mar 2014 4:44pm
8th Mar 2014 4:44pm
And Self Said to Myself
I ain't crazy,
just listening to myself a little more these daze.
looking for new direction,
a new way out of this old maze.
I mentioned something to myself in my sleep last night.
So tell it to me one more time,
I've got to be sure that you get it right.
OK, this is how it goes,
you have got to start doing what I've been telling me lately.
It's all about our life,
it doesn't matter that much what I say to me but we must watch what we tell our wife.
If she finds out that we've been talking,
she may think that we're both insane.
So if you...
just listening to myself a little more these daze.
looking for new direction,
a new way out of this old maze.
I mentioned something to myself in my sleep last night.
So tell it to me one more time,
I've got to be sure that you get it right.
OK, this is how it goes,
you have got to start doing what I've been telling me lately.
It's all about our life,
it doesn't matter that much what I say to me but we must watch what we tell our wife.
If she finds out that we've been talking,
she may think that we're both insane.
So if you...
709 reads
3 Comments
SONG LYRICS
Published
7th Mar 2014 11:59pm
7th Mar 2014 11:59pm
Live and Learn
There was a time I would have bet
I was smart enough to fly a jet
All those smarts have been upset
By this thing called the Internet
I heard you mention my IQ
All the great things you can do
Don't say something you may regret
Unless you know more than the Internet
Live and learn, oh live and learn
Light it up and let it burn
It don't matter if I forget
As long as I can find it on the Internet
I believe that I've been good
Hope I go where I think I should
Before I lay down my last bet
I might better check the Internet...
I was smart enough to fly a jet
All those smarts have been upset
By this thing called the Internet
I heard you mention my IQ
All the great things you can do
Don't say something you may regret
Unless you know more than the Internet
Live and learn, oh live and learn
Light it up and let it burn
It don't matter if I forget
As long as I can find it on the Internet
I believe that I've been good
Hope I go where I think I should
Before I lay down my last bet
I might better check the Internet...
744 reads
6 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
7th Mar 2014 9:39pm
7th Mar 2014 9:39pm
After All
I have made some changes to hopefully improve the flow
I am faced with another big ass hill to climb.
Should I give up and wait for the end of time?
Maybe this empty valley is truly not that bad,
after all,
It's this rut I'm in that makes me feel so sad.
Too often I ask myself, "Why do I even try?"
May be time to hang it up and simply goodbye?
Feels as if I've hit that old proverbial wall,
after all,
I doubt if I will ever be missed at all.
Sure looks like Humpty Dumpty was a fact,
Your S.O.L. once you've...
I am faced with another big ass hill to climb.
Should I give up and wait for the end of time?
Maybe this empty valley is truly not that bad,
after all,
It's this rut I'm in that makes me feel so sad.
Too often I ask myself, "Why do I even try?"
May be time to hang it up and simply goodbye?
Feels as if I've hit that old proverbial wall,
after all,
I doubt if I will ever be missed at all.
Sure looks like Humpty Dumpty was a fact,
Your S.O.L. once you've...
761 reads
2 Comments
DRUGS POEM
Published
7th Mar 2014 3:01pm
7th Mar 2014 3:01pm
Claws of the Beast
He had heard about the danger, had to see it for himself.
It could never happen to him, it was always someone else.
He began to play too close to the deep and dismal wood.
That small voice was screaming, the danger understood.
This warning is for all, who presume to know no fear.
Your soul will be burning, when the evil eyes are near.
Demons creep to greet you, hear their heinous sighs.
The beast may even whisper, someones telling lies.
Not long ago they had their health, irrational but strong.
The horror in the mirror, proof, their audacity was...
It could never happen to him, it was always someone else.
He began to play too close to the deep and dismal wood.
That small voice was screaming, the danger understood.
This warning is for all, who presume to know no fear.
Your soul will be burning, when the evil eyes are near.
Demons creep to greet you, hear their heinous sighs.
The beast may even whisper, someones telling lies.
Not long ago they had their health, irrational but strong.
The horror in the mirror, proof, their audacity was...
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6 Comments
SONG LYRICS
Published
7th Mar 2014 8:14am
7th Mar 2014 8:14am
Broken Hearted Start
My back's against the ropes
I'm hidden from my hopes
I've lost my direction
And I have no place to go
What happened to that freedom
that had me locked up in your heart
Looks like the end of love
and a broken hearted start
I'm running from a cold rain
and there ain't no warm sunshine
I may never learn to live with the pain
Of leaving us behind
We almost had it all worked out
At least that's what I thought
Now I know where I went wrong
I think I'll put it in a song
My back's against the ropes
I'm hidden from my...
I'm hidden from my hopes
I've lost my direction
And I have no place to go
What happened to that freedom
that had me locked up in your heart
Looks like the end of love
and a broken hearted start
I'm running from a cold rain
and there ain't no warm sunshine
I may never learn to live with the pain
Of leaving us behind
We almost had it all worked out
At least that's what I thought
Now I know where I went wrong
I think I'll put it in a song
My back's against the ropes
I'm hidden from my...
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SONG LYRICS
Published
6th Mar 2014 3:31pm
6th Mar 2014 3:31pm
Kiss My ass On Your Way Out
Don't ever wear your feelings on your shoulder in a stack.
Unless you want to wear a target on your back.
Cause feelings party with Pity and friends and they can leave a real bad mess.
I did say, you, once or twice but it's us I must confess.
And I see things now with both eyes closed, in such a different light.
It may now be time for you and me to finally set things right.
All these chips on my shoulder, are the ones my feelings left behind.
And all your so called experts say they need to get inside my Mind.
Well I hate to tell your experts, dear, I don't...
Unless you want to wear a target on your back.
Cause feelings party with Pity and friends and they can leave a real bad mess.
I did say, you, once or twice but it's us I must confess.
And I see things now with both eyes closed, in such a different light.
It may now be time for you and me to finally set things right.
All these chips on my shoulder, are the ones my feelings left behind.
And all your so called experts say they need to get inside my Mind.
Well I hate to tell your experts, dear, I don't...
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SELF POEM
Published
6th Mar 2014 7:11am
6th Mar 2014 7:11am
Indifferent Memory
Indifferent Memory
Though somewhat obscured by the cobwebs of time,
My transgression refuses to vacate my mind.
How can I tell my memory to leave me alone.
When the relentless pursuit of guilt has a plan of it's own.
No matter the repentance with much anguish and sorrow.
My indifferent memory offers no comfort for the past and none for Tomorrow.
Though somewhat obscured by the cobwebs of time,
My transgression refuses to vacate my mind.
How can I tell my memory to leave me alone.
When the relentless pursuit of guilt has a plan of it's own.
No matter the repentance with much anguish and sorrow.
My indifferent memory offers no comfort for the past and none for Tomorrow.
643 reads
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MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
5th Mar 2014 8:46pm
5th Mar 2014 8:46pm
The Market of Thought
Market of Thought
Symbols gathered, some from a vacant lot, some from the fertile field of thought, each searching for recognition.
The road to the market allusive and long,
Once there hopefully arrayed by the vendor well enough to bring appetite to the imagination.
(To avoid some confusion, I'll go against protocol an mention that, In this write I consider symbols to be letters of the alphabet, each worthy to form the correct words and verbiage to be arranged in such manner as to convey the message from the author)
Symbols gathered, some from a vacant lot, some from the fertile field of thought, each searching for recognition.
The road to the market allusive and long,
Once there hopefully arrayed by the vendor well enough to bring appetite to the imagination.
(To avoid some confusion, I'll go against protocol an mention that, In this write I consider symbols to be letters of the alphabet, each worthy to form the correct words and verbiage to be arranged in such manner as to convey the message from the author)
750 reads
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DARK POEM
Published
5th Mar 2014 2:57am
5th Mar 2014 2:57am
The Demons Dance at Night
The Demons Dance at Night
While the normal folk are at rest,
I'm awakened by a pest.
It has pricked me with a bloody lance,
and dragged my ass to the dance.
My body has some vicious guests,
when they're here there is no rest.
They like to party when I need to sleep.
They dance all through the night, they love to see me weep.
They dance with knives and they dance with fire,
On and on, they never tire.
Is there no end to this hopeless plight,
When the demons dance all through the night!?
While the normal folk are at rest,
I'm awakened by a pest.
It has pricked me with a bloody lance,
and dragged my ass to the dance.
My body has some vicious guests,
when they're here there is no rest.
They like to party when I need to sleep.
They dance all through the night, they love to see me weep.
They dance with knives and they dance with fire,
On and on, they never tire.
Is there no end to this hopeless plight,
When the demons dance all through the night!?
784 reads
6 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
4th Mar 2014 4:38pm
4th Mar 2014 4:38pm
The Hobo's Success
I have been a loafer for most of my laid back life,
with little time for friends, no time for a wife.
Oh, the afflictions of responsibility, how does one endure?
Such a terrible waist of youth, why should I mature?
I have no fear of failure, I own nothing as my proof.
I never need to sweep the floor or patch a leaky roof.
I can come and go when I damn well please, or, hit the dusty trail.
And on occasion, I get a free vacation at the local jail.
On my favorite bench one day, as I lay a napping,
I was rudely awakened by a tap, tap, tapping.
A...
with little time for friends, no time for a wife.
Oh, the afflictions of responsibility, how does one endure?
Such a terrible waist of youth, why should I mature?
I have no fear of failure, I own nothing as my proof.
I never need to sweep the floor or patch a leaky roof.
I can come and go when I damn well please, or, hit the dusty trail.
And on occasion, I get a free vacation at the local jail.
On my favorite bench one day, as I lay a napping,
I was rudely awakened by a tap, tap, tapping.
A...
727 reads
2 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
3rd Mar 2014 6:54am
3rd Mar 2014 6:54am
The Disaster
The river runs fast and deep
It flows from tears that didn't come cheap
They've been trying to build a dam for too damn long,
All that we hear is, something went wrong
We can try this, or, we can try that
No one knows where the answer is at
But Sadly we have learned how the Sad Story ends,
Red tape, red eyes, black clouds and black coats
The disaster of blame,
The disaster of shame,
The disaster of pride,
The disaster of the Cure that has never been tried
It flows from tears that didn't come cheap
They've been trying to build a dam for too damn long,
All that we hear is, something went wrong
We can try this, or, we can try that
No one knows where the answer is at
But Sadly we have learned how the Sad Story ends,
Red tape, red eyes, black clouds and black coats
The disaster of blame,
The disaster of shame,
The disaster of pride,
The disaster of the Cure that has never been tried
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