This all arrose when Alte IM'ed me asking me what I thought of a poem he did. It wasen't my cup of tea. However, he thought that when I didn't immediatly like HIS poem, it must have meant that I hate ALL poetry.
Couldn't be further from the truth. So I sat down and wrote a poem off the top of my head, and posted it at the Mag in direct competition to HIS poetry thread. I garnered a few fans. So here is a sampleing of some of the first poems I did in that thread. (I got more, but this is ALOT.)
"Ghosts"
Destitute souls Pander
Through the night filander
Seeking sights and sound
Which for they, can't be found
Eyeless, earless
Mindless, Fearless
Alas, they possess neather
Guiseless, tearless
Timeless, Yearless
No breath for them, no breather
Etherial wisps
tricks of light
your vision tips
out of sight
With purpose innate
What they seek is rest and closure
To embrace their fate
With Poise, Grace and composure
Purgatory's yawning void
is from whence they deployed
To wither and fret
for another hour yet
For their time upon the mortal stage
Ended without freedom, but encaged
Dream for these translucent specters
That the my find their proper vectors
To exit, finally, in their own way
the weary work of life's long day
_____________________________________________________________________
"headgames"
Sorrowful tears of dread
well up from my eyes
and fall down upon my bed.
It's not easy for us guys
when you ladies play games
and mess with our heads.
You bestow playful nicknames
and mess up our beds.
Have mercy on our psyci
Because we have feelings too
Now just think how it would be
If we did that stuff to you.
Headgames are simply old hat
ragged and overused.
But you don't seem to know that.
And so I sit abused.
Curled up in a corner
I shudder in the dark
In my mind I wonder
If love's to much work.
What sadistic fun you derive
from the pain that makes me wince,
you know I won't survive
unless I become your prince.
Oh, how you have your steely grips
planted firmly on my soul;
You pull me foward to kiss your lips!
It is you that makes me whole.
Why did the cruel fates conspire this weakness
that rends hard upon my mind?
Why allow such stinging pain and madness
that in my chest I find?
All for the sake of your amusment
I submit myself to thee.
I bow down before thy pediment
sunk down upon one knee.
Can't you see the devotions
that burn brightly just for you?
I keep them lit with the notions
that yes, you love me too.
Why else would I have agreed
to be a pawn at your disposal?
To sweat and cry and bleed
If it be your whimful proposal.
Laugh hard at my expense.
Stab me in the back.
You know that it's defence,
against your will I lack.
_____________________________________________________________________
“telling it to Alte”
Alty thinks I hate the verse.
Too bad that all his words are terse!
Rhyming's easy cant you see?
Timing's a snap just watch me!
The hard part, my dear Alt o eck o,
Is finding the right words to let go.
I can pump out poems with uneaqualed ease
While you have taken two years, you got a desase?
What makes you mind languish so?
What is the topic that you dont know?
I must say that you have been quite proliffic,
But I think half your poems aren't that terrific.
People coo and aww and pet your ego
seem that niceness is all that you know.
Don't get me wrong, you are a great guy,
but if I said I liked your poems, it'd be a lie.
“challenger”
Arrived has he,
the challenger to the throne.
Supprised to be
Is the king that's overthrown
Can he last another hour?
is his will reserved?
Or will his luck turn sour,
his throne not preserved?
Truth be told there can be two
Still the decission's up to you:
Who is the better one?
The battle's just begun...
“Alte thinks I hate poetry”
So, you think I hate poetry
How very sad for you
I indeed enjoy it very much
just not the poems you do.
It's not that your's are bad, you see
They are your babies; I understand
But they have no deep meaning for me
As they obviously do for you
So don't be angry, please don't huff
For other people are fans of thine
So take that as solace, and please know
That more like yours, than like mine.
I say this in a poem to prove
That what you think is falicy
Yet with every line, I must conclude
That Alte thinks I hate poetry.
_______________________________________________________________________
"bad review"
Down the hole and round the tree
Let's play a @#%$ up RPG
It's where all the gnomes have tails
and there's no wind for your sails
The swords are flimsy
and full of whimsy
The magic is broke
Till you take a toke
The Inn is full of drunks and whores
All come back from fighting wars
Your quest is a bit sketchy, but then, you are too
Your partys' a guy that stretchy, and one that's blue.
you all have candels and little else,
Now you fight a giant elf!
Confused yet? you ought to be
We played it too, and so are we.
______________________________________________________________________
"Sing the verse of love" (sonnet, song)
When you sing of love de-vine,
Could you sing a verse for me?
Cause' I'm lonely at this time,
And with you is where I'd like to be.
Sing the verse of love!
Set it free like the dove!
Let my heart be un-chained
And join with yours' again!
Sing to me your verse of love,
Fill it with boun-ty and count-less dreams;
Sing it so I can thank the lord above
That with you I can share lifes things.
Sing the verse of love!
Set it loose for stars above!
I will sing it with you one day.
At least I hope, at least I pray.
And to all those who say our love won't last
I say that their ig-nor-ance must be vast
To think that way must be one sorr-y state,
Better change your view, re-e-val-u-ate.
Cause to-ge-ther we
Sing in har-mo-ny
the song that can't be sung enough
That is why we sing the verse of love.
Sing the verse of love!
Set it free like the dove!
Let my heart be un-chained
And join with yours' again!
Yeah, Sing that song complete!
Sing it for the angels!
Sing it forever.
And sing it for me.
_____________________________________________________________________
"lonelyness"
I heard a man today tell another he knew
About some guy that both were real good friends of.
He banntered on about some crap party he threw
And how some argument came to push and shove.
They laughed into their golden beers
Tosted up, clinked the bottles, with cheers.
Sometimes I think, with deep annoyance
about how my chance at that life was stolen.
I wanted to have those days of defyance
To share with friends a lip that's swollen.
Instead fate granted me solotude.
How inconsiderate, how RUDE!
I never tryed to keep in touch with my accquantances
I never really thought of any one as "friends"
I only commune with those whom I share circumstances
I only want stability to set in again.
The actors that grace my life
Are the ones that twist the knife.
Everyday I see all the happy faces
Whose network stretches out among the crowd.
Sometimes I want to take their places;
To share with others that which makes me proud.
Oh, but I have yet to behold
People who share my secrets untold.
Untill that day arrives I'll sit in darkened lonelyness
Wraped up in my mental shell, warry of those olive branches
Offered by those with insincere friendlyness
Whose motives are suspicious, and lead me in false dances
Oh why am I so paranoid?
Why act like I'm on celluloid?
I'm so lonely, and I just want a click
A bunch of people just like me
A group of buds with which I'd stick
I want, I want! Cant you see!?
But I'm afraid to ask. I don't like hurt.
I don't want the strain, or the work.
I'll cry my self to sleep agian tonight
I'll see what tomarrow throws my way
I'll lie to myself and say it will be alright
I'll open my eyes to that new day.
But there'll be no satisfaction in it for me
Because I'll still be that one guy that's lonely.
______________________________________________________________________
"Stellar Collision"
Guide me to your love,
Past the pillars of locomoton.
Surrender your mind above,
So I may carress your emotion.
The slim outline welcomes my attention.
The downy span of your wings embraces me.
Their gentle grasp ensures my assention.
An angels glowing face is what I see.
See the auburn waterfall;
Its shimmering waters cascade so effortlessly
Down upon the arched wall,
That towers above my head, far as I can see.
Soon the glorious finale
Will enclose our little world.
Together, you and me,
Will feel a release unfurled.
______________________________________________________________________
"Burning Embers" (song)
Other's have their doubts
About you and me.
They misjudge the amounts
Of love that we share.
Yet, they live their lives
And they do not see
That true love survives
When fire's not there.
Our burning embers last longer
Than a wild raging fire
I pledge, my heart will not wander
To fan the flames of desire.
Why should I leave
Just 'cause the fire's died down?
Let others beleive
That flames are the way.
Coals are much better
From them diamonds are grown
Yes fire is hotter,
But lasts only a day.
(Oh, but baby,)
Our burning embers'll last longer
Than a wild raging fire
I pledge, my heart will not wander
To fan our flames of desire.
When the fire goes out
All you get is much colder
But our coals are about
The heat left inside
Cause our coals can be kindled
When we start getting older
Yeah, our love will not dwindle
From either our lives.
_______________________________________________________________________
"make tracks"
I've been busy with @#%$
So leave me alone
Don't bother me with it
Just hurry on home
I really don't care what you want
Just let me be
If I am here, pretend that I'm not.
Just imaginary.
Peddle yourself elsewhere
This is my spot
Why must you stand there?
How 'bout you not?
Get out of my face
And just go away
Please learn your place
Dont stand there all day
I have little time for you
nor patience in hand
Listen up you fool
In your head, is there sand?
Show me some apttitude
For getting lost
Sure I could be a cool dude
but just take off.
_______________________________________________________________________
"Cuhlduh"
I slept in a tent
With only one blanket
Frosty wind was sent
To try and yank it.
It did not succeed
Though it's effort was valiant
But still, it did leave
A friend most repugnant
Ith starthed with soreness
On the back of my throat
Ith progresthed, more'r'less
And ith's effects did bloat
Now a nose thath dusth dlips
A cougth thath won'th end
Aund clacks upon lipth
Aluh duh margths oth dyour flend.
Thomethimes I lill fee-ul bether
Aund thomethimes U'm wuze
Buh ath muh nothe glowth wetthuh
Duh efflects get leth tuhse.
Wulg duhy muh nothe will beh dry
Aund duh hagging will thhop
Now uh fill lyg uh'll die
duhth gib meh duh cohb drop.
______________________________________________________________________
"The Missing Floyd"
(for Ika)
Is it true, my dear boy?
Did you think the worm would let go?
Did you think you'd let the world know,
About your wall, so very high?
Could you handle your derisions?
Please, let me handle your dicissions.
Please don't try to think
Just let the worm do it's work
That's it my dear pink,
Just a little prick, and a squirt.
You were missing tonight
But we knew where you were
So very quiet; not a stir,
You were with the worm, right?
Your bricks are adding up, Pink.
Don't worry though. Here, have a drink.
Please don't try to think
Just let the worm do it's work
That's it my dear pink,
Just a little prick, and a squirt
______________________________________________________________________
"A little"
Dream a little dream
Think a little thought
Speak a little word
And make a little spot
In your heart.
Show you care to
The man you love
Give him happieness
And a big peice of
your heart
Take a little bit
And give a little more
Share a little peice
And save a little for
Your heart.
It takes more than
A passing glance
Stick with her and
Give her a chance
At your heart
Crack a little smile
And wear a little dress
Dance a little dance
And make a little mess
In your heart
You should take the
Road less traveled by
Walk hand in hand
And side by side
In your hearts
Love a little man
And get a little love
Have a little life
And give a little of
Your heart.
See the ones who
Are lonley still
Don't heasitate
With love please fill
their hearts
Dream a little dream
And sing a little song
Have a little joy
And spread a little on
To your heart.
_____________________________________________________________________
I'll post more later.
Couldn't be further from the truth. So I sat down and wrote a poem off the top of my head, and posted it at the Mag in direct competition to HIS poetry thread. I garnered a few fans. So here is a sampleing of some of the first poems I did in that thread. (I got more, but this is ALOT.)
"Ghosts"
Destitute souls Pander
Through the night filander
Seeking sights and sound
Which for they, can't be found
Eyeless, earless
Mindless, Fearless
Alas, they possess neather
Guiseless, tearless
Timeless, Yearless
No breath for them, no breather
Etherial wisps
tricks of light
your vision tips
out of sight
With purpose innate
What they seek is rest and closure
To embrace their fate
With Poise, Grace and composure
Purgatory's yawning void
is from whence they deployed
To wither and fret
for another hour yet
For their time upon the mortal stage
Ended without freedom, but encaged
Dream for these translucent specters
That the my find their proper vectors
To exit, finally, in their own way
the weary work of life's long day
_____________________________________________________________________
"headgames"
Sorrowful tears of dread
well up from my eyes
and fall down upon my bed.
It's not easy for us guys
when you ladies play games
and mess with our heads.
You bestow playful nicknames
and mess up our beds.
Have mercy on our psyci
Because we have feelings too
Now just think how it would be
If we did that stuff to you.
Headgames are simply old hat
ragged and overused.
But you don't seem to know that.
And so I sit abused.
Curled up in a corner
I shudder in the dark
In my mind I wonder
If love's to much work.
What sadistic fun you derive
from the pain that makes me wince,
you know I won't survive
unless I become your prince.
Oh, how you have your steely grips
planted firmly on my soul;
You pull me foward to kiss your lips!
It is you that makes me whole.
Why did the cruel fates conspire this weakness
that rends hard upon my mind?
Why allow such stinging pain and madness
that in my chest I find?
All for the sake of your amusment
I submit myself to thee.
I bow down before thy pediment
sunk down upon one knee.
Can't you see the devotions
that burn brightly just for you?
I keep them lit with the notions
that yes, you love me too.
Why else would I have agreed
to be a pawn at your disposal?
To sweat and cry and bleed
If it be your whimful proposal.
Laugh hard at my expense.
Stab me in the back.
You know that it's defence,
against your will I lack.
_____________________________________________________________________
“telling it to Alte”
Alty thinks I hate the verse.
Too bad that all his words are terse!
Rhyming's easy cant you see?
Timing's a snap just watch me!
The hard part, my dear Alt o eck o,
Is finding the right words to let go.
I can pump out poems with uneaqualed ease
While you have taken two years, you got a desase?
What makes you mind languish so?
What is the topic that you dont know?
I must say that you have been quite proliffic,
But I think half your poems aren't that terrific.
People coo and aww and pet your ego
seem that niceness is all that you know.
Don't get me wrong, you are a great guy,
but if I said I liked your poems, it'd be a lie.
“challenger”
Arrived has he,
the challenger to the throne.
Supprised to be
Is the king that's overthrown
Can he last another hour?
is his will reserved?
Or will his luck turn sour,
his throne not preserved?
Truth be told there can be two
Still the decission's up to you:
Who is the better one?
The battle's just begun...
“Alte thinks I hate poetry”
So, you think I hate poetry
How very sad for you
I indeed enjoy it very much
just not the poems you do.
It's not that your's are bad, you see
They are your babies; I understand
But they have no deep meaning for me
As they obviously do for you
So don't be angry, please don't huff
For other people are fans of thine
So take that as solace, and please know
That more like yours, than like mine.
I say this in a poem to prove
That what you think is falicy
Yet with every line, I must conclude
That Alte thinks I hate poetry.
_______________________________________________________________________
"bad review"
Down the hole and round the tree
Let's play a @#%$ up RPG
It's where all the gnomes have tails
and there's no wind for your sails
The swords are flimsy
and full of whimsy
The magic is broke
Till you take a toke
The Inn is full of drunks and whores
All come back from fighting wars
Your quest is a bit sketchy, but then, you are too
Your partys' a guy that stretchy, and one that's blue.
you all have candels and little else,
Now you fight a giant elf!
Confused yet? you ought to be
We played it too, and so are we.
______________________________________________________________________
"Sing the verse of love" (sonnet, song)
When you sing of love de-vine,
Could you sing a verse for me?
Cause' I'm lonely at this time,
And with you is where I'd like to be.
Sing the verse of love!
Set it free like the dove!
Let my heart be un-chained
And join with yours' again!
Sing to me your verse of love,
Fill it with boun-ty and count-less dreams;
Sing it so I can thank the lord above
That with you I can share lifes things.
Sing the verse of love!
Set it loose for stars above!
I will sing it with you one day.
At least I hope, at least I pray.
And to all those who say our love won't last
I say that their ig-nor-ance must be vast
To think that way must be one sorr-y state,
Better change your view, re-e-val-u-ate.
Cause to-ge-ther we
Sing in har-mo-ny
the song that can't be sung enough
That is why we sing the verse of love.
Sing the verse of love!
Set it free like the dove!
Let my heart be un-chained
And join with yours' again!
Yeah, Sing that song complete!
Sing it for the angels!
Sing it forever.
And sing it for me.
_____________________________________________________________________
"lonelyness"
I heard a man today tell another he knew
About some guy that both were real good friends of.
He banntered on about some crap party he threw
And how some argument came to push and shove.
They laughed into their golden beers
Tosted up, clinked the bottles, with cheers.
Sometimes I think, with deep annoyance
about how my chance at that life was stolen.
I wanted to have those days of defyance
To share with friends a lip that's swollen.
Instead fate granted me solotude.
How inconsiderate, how RUDE!
I never tryed to keep in touch with my accquantances
I never really thought of any one as "friends"
I only commune with those whom I share circumstances
I only want stability to set in again.
The actors that grace my life
Are the ones that twist the knife.
Everyday I see all the happy faces
Whose network stretches out among the crowd.
Sometimes I want to take their places;
To share with others that which makes me proud.
Oh, but I have yet to behold
People who share my secrets untold.
Untill that day arrives I'll sit in darkened lonelyness
Wraped up in my mental shell, warry of those olive branches
Offered by those with insincere friendlyness
Whose motives are suspicious, and lead me in false dances
Oh why am I so paranoid?
Why act like I'm on celluloid?
I'm so lonely, and I just want a click
A bunch of people just like me
A group of buds with which I'd stick
I want, I want! Cant you see!?
But I'm afraid to ask. I don't like hurt.
I don't want the strain, or the work.
I'll cry my self to sleep agian tonight
I'll see what tomarrow throws my way
I'll lie to myself and say it will be alright
I'll open my eyes to that new day.
But there'll be no satisfaction in it for me
Because I'll still be that one guy that's lonely.
______________________________________________________________________
"Stellar Collision"
Guide me to your love,
Past the pillars of locomoton.
Surrender your mind above,
So I may carress your emotion.
The slim outline welcomes my attention.
The downy span of your wings embraces me.
Their gentle grasp ensures my assention.
An angels glowing face is what I see.
See the auburn waterfall;
Its shimmering waters cascade so effortlessly
Down upon the arched wall,
That towers above my head, far as I can see.
Soon the glorious finale
Will enclose our little world.
Together, you and me,
Will feel a release unfurled.
______________________________________________________________________
"Burning Embers" (song)
Other's have their doubts
About you and me.
They misjudge the amounts
Of love that we share.
Yet, they live their lives
And they do not see
That true love survives
When fire's not there.
Our burning embers last longer
Than a wild raging fire
I pledge, my heart will not wander
To fan the flames of desire.
Why should I leave
Just 'cause the fire's died down?
Let others beleive
That flames are the way.
Coals are much better
From them diamonds are grown
Yes fire is hotter,
But lasts only a day.
(Oh, but baby,)
Our burning embers'll last longer
Than a wild raging fire
I pledge, my heart will not wander
To fan our flames of desire.
When the fire goes out
All you get is much colder
But our coals are about
The heat left inside
Cause our coals can be kindled
When we start getting older
Yeah, our love will not dwindle
From either our lives.
_______________________________________________________________________
"make tracks"
I've been busy with @#%$
So leave me alone
Don't bother me with it
Just hurry on home
I really don't care what you want
Just let me be
If I am here, pretend that I'm not.
Just imaginary.
Peddle yourself elsewhere
This is my spot
Why must you stand there?
How 'bout you not?
Get out of my face
And just go away
Please learn your place
Dont stand there all day
I have little time for you
nor patience in hand
Listen up you fool
In your head, is there sand?
Show me some apttitude
For getting lost
Sure I could be a cool dude
but just take off.
_______________________________________________________________________
"Cuhlduh"
I slept in a tent
With only one blanket
Frosty wind was sent
To try and yank it.
It did not succeed
Though it's effort was valiant
But still, it did leave
A friend most repugnant
Ith starthed with soreness
On the back of my throat
Ith progresthed, more'r'less
And ith's effects did bloat
Now a nose thath dusth dlips
A cougth thath won'th end
Aund clacks upon lipth
Aluh duh margths oth dyour flend.
Thomethimes I lill fee-ul bether
Aund thomethimes U'm wuze
Buh ath muh nothe glowth wetthuh
Duh efflects get leth tuhse.
Wulg duhy muh nothe will beh dry
Aund duh hagging will thhop
Now uh fill lyg uh'll die
duhth gib meh duh cohb drop.
______________________________________________________________________
"The Missing Floyd"
(for Ika)
Is it true, my dear boy?
Did you think the worm would let go?
Did you think you'd let the world know,
About your wall, so very high?
Could you handle your derisions?
Please, let me handle your dicissions.
Please don't try to think
Just let the worm do it's work
That's it my dear pink,
Just a little prick, and a squirt.
You were missing tonight
But we knew where you were
So very quiet; not a stir,
You were with the worm, right?
Your bricks are adding up, Pink.
Don't worry though. Here, have a drink.
Please don't try to think
Just let the worm do it's work
That's it my dear pink,
Just a little prick, and a squirt
______________________________________________________________________
"A little"
Dream a little dream
Think a little thought
Speak a little word
And make a little spot
In your heart.
Show you care to
The man you love
Give him happieness
And a big peice of
your heart
Take a little bit
And give a little more
Share a little peice
And save a little for
Your heart.
It takes more than
A passing glance
Stick with her and
Give her a chance
At your heart
Crack a little smile
And wear a little dress
Dance a little dance
And make a little mess
In your heart
You should take the
Road less traveled by
Walk hand in hand
And side by side
In your hearts
Love a little man
And get a little love
Have a little life
And give a little of
Your heart.
See the ones who
Are lonley still
Don't heasitate
With love please fill
their hearts
Dream a little dream
And sing a little song
Have a little joy
And spread a little on
To your heart.
_____________________________________________________________________
I'll post more later.
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