Cigarettes and Coffee

Get the mood down. But I get up, Watching the moon frown. No regrets; Looking at the cigarettes In the coffee I almost downed. But I was wasted, Yet tasted The possibility That something Would come soon. Need a clear path In the aftermath Of what you meant to me. Bring something To the party. I know you are good enough.

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Low

Thursday morning at 8 o’clock And his day begins. Brushes his teeth And goes downstairs, Knowing there’s nobody there. He stares into the mirror, And combs his hair In the early light. Try’s to remember what Happened last night. His mind sees a face, Pretty enough. She left quite early, Leaving no trace. Said she would call, Knowing she wouldn’t. He said the same, Knowing he couldn’t. He sat back, Thought, What his life had become? Since she left him. His love was not welcome Anymore. There was no mystery. Self-inflicted wounds Leave scars, As the white bars On his forearms would testify. He remembered a song They both loved, Particularly when mashed. One line stood strong... “and you bleed just know your alive”. He picked up a knife, And slashed.

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Give up the World

I could give up the world forever. I am tired and my journeys quite done, But i look at you And  I see through and through, Why I am still alive And the pleasure You gave Is like treasure, To a poor man Lost at sea. I tried to be something I wasn’t. Leaving feelings, Some not so pleasant, But you were the best thing, That I ever knew And it hurts were not together.

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Treasure

I could give up the world forever I am tired and my journeys quit done But I look at you And I see through a And the pleasure You gave Is like treasure To a poor man Lost at sea I tried to be something I wasn’t Leaving feelings Some not so pleasant But you were the best thing That i ever knew And it hurts were not together.

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Something

I think we are alone, No TV or phones, So, pick the bones out of this dear. You’re welcome There is nothing to fear. The worlds a stage, But actors badly cast, Each plays a part, But it steers towards its own conclusion. The inevitability of pride, And jealousy, Masques the confusion, And can lead to delusion. Where are you? Where am I? You had something, I couldn’t buy, No matter what. But I just can't forget, And I don’t live, In deep regret. You're no saint, And nor am I, But I loved you anyway.

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A Song

Here’s a song, Could be long, I can’t borrow from tomorrow. Feel the hand Take away; I just feel sorrow. You were blessed, Not caressed Enough I know. Oh yes, I outlived my stay. If true love ever happens That a man can love A woman; Stressed tested to this day He can’t get away. Forgive his transgressions He will forgive yours Magnanimous That way. Love is in the veins And in the blood.

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Noose

We can’t liberate Our feelings. They cascade, Degrade From love To friendship. When breathing Feels like stealing Cooperate. No lip service; It’s a mandate. Rise above. Can’t get pissed While doing this Then it has no meaning. If you do The hangman’s noose Awaits you. Did you leave a last note? Maybe you just Forgot to wrote. You cooked your goose Now it's time to eat it.

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For Your Eyes Only

I hold your hand And feel the fear inside; You never met anyone like me. I am no threat Forever in your debt. You saved me once. I must repay  I watch the sunlight Cascade into an empty room And soon The darkness, it unfolds. I am not a perfect man I know that, But it feels cold, Yes, it feels cold. By candle light I write Into the autumn gloom. I fall asleep, pen in hand. I cannot bend  The rules of time. But you're not here No, you're not here.

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The Raven

Pretty girl You looked at me No idea what you see Do you see the blame? And the shame I feel? Maybe less than half a man. Never enough, Looking for normality; So I built My own reality. The raven moves His beak so quick Click, click, click; He tears his prey apart. Does he wonder how he got this way? Not so; And nor do I. That night I gave my life to you. You slapped my face I said it’s true, You are what I need. You called me a liar; The only lies I ever told Were to myself, And they grow cold; So the raven comes to feed.

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Part Of My Life

It’s part of my life; Cannot be ignored. I saw the sky open and followed a voice. Not my choice, but had the feeling of inevitability. Where would it lead me? A cold finger touched my headline And dread despair Flew through my frame. Was this benevolent or malevolent? I could not name. Not all men are the same. Some ambitious, some capricious in nature. But all seek fame. Why I ask? All men are equal, but to what their task?  

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