24 Poems ~ 24 Hours
Well I'm back. My wife and I repatriated back to the states 9 months ago after living in the UK on a work assignment for two years and seven months. I grew up in Illinois, lived near Atlanta and then the UK. We now live in Houston. It's a real adjustment for me. Moving back to the US has been hard. I really love Europe. I recently started writing again. Look forward to meeting new people and like minded writers. I hope to get some of my poems and short stories published. Cheers
love formulated my potential
subject is now blossoming
through my previous misfortune
resonating feelings vanished from me
aroused this helpless heart escalates
diversity of thought is essential
this love I have sustained
adoration now becomes motivated
love now makes me complete
everywhere we go people want to know
who we are, and we tell them
we’re UNITED mighty UNITED
we’re Red to the core
the Mighty, Mighty core
we’re standing at your door
oh Manchester, oh Manchester
no Scousers wanted here
we’ll beat you every day and night then drink your beer
we’re UNITED mighty UNITED
we’re coming to your town, we’re going to tear it down.
we’re UNITED. mighty UNITED
not to be ignored, you better get on board
we’re UNITED, mighty UNITED
everywhere we go, people want to know
who we are, and we tell them
all hail hail United to the end,
our spirit is what we choose
so hail, hail, United, United to the end
U-N-I-T-E-D R-E-D
G-O W-I-T-H M-E
fragile and important time
when emotional abuse starts
constant negative messages arise
different parenting styles hinder
let motivation start your senses
evoke your rights from beginning
aesthetic mentality of movement
never disregard what is lost
boys taught be masculine
girl’s feminine quality is crying
fight for ones right to be heard
bullies rip apart self-esteem
social abuse effects one’s core
lack of human contact is deadly
home but not without help
world survives without a bully
a true legend with spoken words
the world’s oldest reigning monarch
rarely gives interviews
personal feelings not know
her beliefs fundamental importance
well known for her dry witticism
habits were parodied by media
know not to be a teetotaler
wants to see her kingdom live forever
hypocrisy lessened and faded
the future British world is hers
truth her glory, riches, and honors
reign acquired but never regretted
size of a nation unveiled
where did Howard Hughes go
famous do you know the history
from one cryptic tweet
no one hunts small deer
a rising star never apologizes
the founders never discussed this
along the way is now
mightier than the sword
values don’t disappear
legends values exist
memories of a very unusual man
nonconformist aesthetic
pursuit is living life
It was 1980 something and the gun shoots
runners off
one step two step
running with the stride like no other
it passes quickly the 10k mark
my mind is daft
my body chaffed and burnt
at 13 miles, I get a second wind
I am indulging in what I do
fatigue is not an option
20th mile I’m sore and wreaked
with my conscience, I endure
question myself and wonder why I am here
remember the miles, sweat and blisters
finally, I can see the crowds and finish
I cross the line and collapsed
a journey of endless proportions
in a few hours, I’m planning another
the addition has started
twenty-six miles 365 yards
that’s me sorted
my time here is done
all the best fashion
there’s nothing like buying
Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Versace
it’s my secret obsession
just a few pieces to own
worked hard now play hard
enjoy the finer things when I can
out in the town
make a booking
order the best liquor
Bordeaux,Guinness, martinis
develop a taste for proper drink
I’m not the only one
you only live once is my motto
so to that cheers
our hope is not lost on idealism
it’s a real identity
inner peace helps to survive
lost in authority
let motivation start your senses
never voluntarily relinquish power
aesthetic mentality of movement
never disregard what is lost
change need for correctness
be the new you
never had a brother
never had a sister
born to great parents
loved my grandparents
have a great life
a great wife
why do I feel left out
can’t miss what you don’t have
some days I get angry with this
jealousy does not become me
hostage to an involuntary emotion
I’m both protective and human
now I recognize my faults
that’s me all sorted
favorite tie or trousers
feel life’s got me tight
is it luck or the ritual
it’s your identity that forms you
accept things as they are
it’s no crime against nature
welcome this direction
train to recognize