I am so smallin a worldfull of big people.It's not so easygetting biglike it seems for everyone else.I don't want to be erasedor forgottento be said I changed nothing.When I diewhat deeds will be countedwhat moments will replay?Will I be left convincedthat this life did not slip through my fingerswithout me trulyfeeling its touch?
Author: Steve
Writing is my recovery.
Latex, Peanut, and Tree Allergy
When you're with me There's no need to worry. I'll fend off all the trees And all the leaves. I'll take care of your heart By not wearing latex gloves during CPR. Peanuts? I'll make them nope-nuts. Just be careful when kissing me Because your touch makes me nuts.
When a good date goes wrong
Here I am again spreading pages with lead Another good date over But I'm still left on read And I'm still picking apart the scenes Step-by-step Prematurely? Maybe But it's the only way to get the thoughts out running through my head Like did I say too much? I been working on myself for some … Continue reading When a good date goes wrong
More Stone
I always try to look my best I always ask myself, "Is this too much?" "Do I be less?" I adjust the chemicals of my personality to be the perfect mixture It doesn’t matter how you feel – look confident. Be kind – but not weak Show trust – but don’t show them where you … Continue reading More Stone
Because I Knew a Man
I had to give a piece of advice to my son, "If you're going to be honest" "Be honest with yourself." "Your life depends on it." I told him a tale of a man I once knew, "...he refused to face himself" "so he slumbered a world of his own making." "...it wasn't enough to … Continue reading Because I Knew a Man
The Tailor
None of us are as we seem. Though tailored, pressed, and well-dressed Eventually We all burst at our seams. "It's okay to make a bit of mess" the Old Tailor said. "By now I've learned" "Whether we're weak or strong" "The only thing keeping us from unravel" "Is just a bit of string and yarn." … Continue reading The Tailor
This is what my darkness looks like
We all have darkness inside us. None of it looks good It's all ugly. But it's just one face of humanity. Don't you want to be seen Fully? Never again, will I be a victim. I keep my burdens to myself. I hold them in an air-tight container, sealed shut, only accessible to myself. And … Continue reading This is what my darkness looks like
She Played Pool
I met this girl at a bar on my birthday (Great pool player) She was the only girl to have ever made the first move on me. There was just something in her eyes That made me want more. She's my best kiss to date. I'm still enchanted by her lips. The way she looked … Continue reading She Played Pool
I keep missing the point
The gymnastics I perform in my head would surprise you. Sometimes I'm five moves ahead of you Sometimes I just act like I am. It's hurting me though, these exercises. The more I practice The more I stretch and contort my personality. I can't...let go. I will compete against you. Because I see what you're … Continue reading I keep missing the point
Lonely
I'm good at being lonely I wish I wasn't. I deny myself many things I love I hope a companion isn't one of them. I weather many things alone Like a lone bolder amidst rapids But my spine will break with high enough tides. I need someone if I am to stay afloat in this … Continue reading Lonely
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