Poetic Language

03/03/2026

The Final March

I fear my life is about over and even still,
I wonder why I waste it choking down these pills.

My health is declining,
And I’m still deciding if it’s even worth the trouble.

My eyes are going to s**t, I wouldn’t gift those to my worst enemy
I doubt my heart is any good, though it continues to beat within me.

I’m just waiting out the last grain of sand inside that hourglass
I imagine the jubilee and parties thrown, when I finally pass

Wine and champagne spilling, staining the hardwood floors
Old “friends” of yesteryear busting through the doors
Yea, I can hear the band playing the sounds of merriment all night long
All my loved ones singing to each and every song.

There won’t be an epitaph to dictate, no eulogy to recite
Just a bunch of smiling faces, dancing with delight
So I bid you adieu, a premature farewell
I’ll send the devil your best wishes as I rot down in hell…

12/15/2025

This Thursday is the day we’ve all been waiting for, a night of poetry and prose. If you are a poet or a lover of creative thought, this is the place to be. You are not obligated to read, you can come and listen and enjoy. All are welcome.

07/28/2025

I call her my Brown Sugar, she says I’m like The Best Man ever and that hits differently inside my bones, I’m hit with that Love Jones. My pen runneth over as The Inkwell flows, she’s my other half, she just already knows. They say that Two Can Play That Game, so I’ll humbly oblige cause Love Don’t Cost a Thing. I’m not talking Jumping the Broom, I’m not sure I wanna move that fast this soon. But it does feel Just Wright. It’s crazy how Dreamgirls just Sparkle in the night, for her I’d Save the Last Dance. She has this power to compel me that almost impales me and I’m stuck. I’ve been blessed to find love although some call it luck. She’s the reason for my mood, she’s my sustenance, my Soul Food. Without her, I don’t know what I would do. Shaking my head, asking Why Do Fools Fall in Love? What was it About Last Night that has my interest spiked and my feelings falling hard, being wrapped in her arms, saved by The Bodyguard.

06/10/2025

Who knew that that little curly headed loudmouth kid,
Would do all of the things that he did?

He had fire in his belly burning outta control
He went HAM when they yelled lights, camera, GO!

Charting his own path for success,
Always dreaming up what was to come next.

You can see the passion in his eyes,
He’s a Ta**us, so you knew he wouldn’t be denied.

He’ll kick that door down, despite the deadbolt being latched
Chasing 90 mile an hour dreams, each one an easy catch.

Never taking no for an answer, his will and drive are forever strong
And whomever has the nerve to doubt him, will soon be proven wrong.

03/17/2025

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01/23/2025

Father Figure

This extra little flab in the middle, seems every time I laugh, it always starts to jiggle.

Six pack is gone, we’re drinking from the jug
Still rocking the broad shoulders, which are built perfectly for hugs.

Those shirts are now starting to fit a little snug
But, it seems this is the body that ladies like to love.

Kudos to the women that see past the extra pounds
The labored breathing from tying your shoes and almost falling to the ground.

The rumbling snores of a hardworking man is music to their ears
The cracking sound of another, “I swear, this is my last beer”

Dad bods come in all colors and shapes
You don’t achieve this figure by drinking probiotic shakes,

No Keto or fretting of gluten free
Loaded tater tots with lots of extra cheese.

We’re aware that we need to get back in the gym
Drop a few pounds, but not wanting to get too thin.

Not going too crazy, because it’s almost grilling season
Cold beer on the deck with the boys, it’s the perfect reason.

We’ve worked so hard to perfect this allure and mystique
How can we give up our beloved steaks and smoked meats?

And trade it all in for a salad with lite dressing
Yeaaaa, I can tell you right now that’s not happening

So until we can find a way to balance the odds
We’re gonna go ahead and keep rocking the dad bods.

11/07/2024

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11/06/2024

Everyday…

10/29/2024

I was going through my poems and I found this piece that I feel might be helpful to someone… 10-26-2020

Just know that troubles don’t last always.
It’s the moments where we are at our lowest that truly defines us, it’s how we bounce back from adversity. Life can bring us to our knees, but we don’t have to lie down hopeless and defenseless. Shake it off and keep pushing through. You’re never in this fight alone and don’t be scared to ask for guidance. There are many others before you that have been down the same road, they have the scars and bruises to show that it’s possible to survive. You may not make it out unscathed, but those battle scars are evidence that this life doesn’t have to have dominion over you. You can make it, you will make it. For tomorrow is a new day and with a new day comes new hope, a new chance to start over and take back your life. I believe in you, because someone believed in me when I was at my lowest. And that’s what pushes me forward everyday. ❤️