I had a dream. Words well chosen By Doctor King. Brings back a memory. Of things, That might have been. You don’t critique The messenger, For acts unseen. Listen to his words As his mind is keen. He liked women, And booze, But chose His words carefully. Not a paragon of virtue, But he felt real to me. When I knew he had died I had tears in my eye. And my mom said, Don’t cry for a nigger. So i cut myself. Then i just bled, But I felt bigger.
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.
I have come to the end, Now do I bend the rules, And watch fools gather. Old dear friend, Look at their faces, Eyes dry, No crying here, But I must die. Not pursued by a bear. Exit stage left. Something more prosaic, But the mosaic, Of life, Fascinates me. Just grant me a wish, One last kiss, Then I disappear Forever.
Ok, word, Lets get down to it. You wrote sonnets, When all the girls wore bonnets. You went to grammar school, Just like I did, But like a kid No, wait. By age sixteen, You were versed, In one hundred forms, Of rhetoric. I did it by my self, Cant buy that off the shelf. So ok Shakespeare, I want to hear your words, Unless they, Become turds, Just in the passing.
What is a life man creates, Then debates with himself, And states, The obvious. Oblivious, To how he behaved, Cradle to grave. Says his concern is the truth, But lied, All the way. Do we count him well? Don’t judge, He is one of us.
Don’t go in there! There is something living. He thought of flies. They get busy, As they die. That bzz bzz, As when caught in a glass. Is this where, He came to rest at last? No matter, That was the past. Done, But not forgotten, And however rotten That’s how the dice were cast.
Wearing lies, Like fake tattoos. Lips as thin as an axe. He has grey eyes, And has no ties. These are just the facts. He looks kinda sad, In his shabby clothes, Walking down the street. Maybe he's mad, But I am glad, Our paths will never meet. He always means well. His intentions are good, But the world just looks away. How far he fell, He would never tell, Even to this day. When no one comes, And all seems lost, What is he going to do? The silence hums, But the beat of drums, Will always sound for you.
Bang bang you shot me down. I don’t believe in anything. You say no more. Feels strange, That you tell lies. Fly blown, Just the kind, I despise, I am not your clown. I can love, Or frighten you, The choice, Belongs to you. Don’t meditate too long, Lest I will be gone
I know you love him, No picture, Just a frame, And the shame, You feel closely, Will pass away. A man can do so much, But he cannot grasp, When his reach falls short. He is dying, But once he touched, And the world flew by.
Come with me, One thing on my mind. Do you love me, Yes or no? I am not blind, But I must know, If not, I must go. Oh my love, What is going on? I stare at the stars above. Do they wish me, Well or no? Perhaps I will find, A way through. Only if I am good enough.
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.
He is a manic sir, You don’t thank him nightly He will come at you brightly’, Like a star; Capacious, Don’t want a fuss, Capricious In his tendency. No one knew The truth that lay within. He loved He laughed, But not so daft That he could not find A way to begin Again. Not send spend time On him. He beats To his own rhyme. He saw the guns And faced them, Then laced with crime Defaced them.
You are in the corner And you can feel the pain, Taste the blood In your mouth And carry on again. So much to lose But more to gain; Unaware Of the crowd Baying for your blood tonight. For their delight. Get off the ropes and fight. Adrenalin subsiding Now only skill remains. You are tiring, Arms feel heavy. Blows to head, One more could leave you dead. You can beat This guy before you; And if you do The world Can't ignore you Anymore. And who was he? Shame to say It was only me.
Love is a sacrifice For ever, Doesn’t matter How clever You are There is only love. Deny it You can try it, No one will buy it. To love a woman ever Is your life You can't destroy Having a wife; Couples bounded In a common strife. We don’t give up Look for life We are better ok And today We can live forever.
Nobody here but me. There’s a figure Swinging from a tree. A trait of personality. Not depressed, So much to live for But just could not see. Where was he going. Sowing the seeds Gathered before. What will he reap As he seeps into oblivion. I don’t write jokes For blokes. Seeking mental exhumation. God send me an angel quickly.
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.
I speak on my terms, The only terms I own. I wish you well, But our hearts Swell With prospect. So much to do, So little time. I can’t reject my nature, A creature Of my own. I loved, I lost; Never from neglect. With no regrets, I did it my way. Pretentions, I have a few, But then again Too few to mention.
Strung out on heaven's light. I'll be good tonight. The strangers came today, To take me away. A nuisance to society They said. Don't believe it; Every kiss I gave Was meant for you.
Cauterise emotion, Leading to Explosion. A time bomb Tick tick. The anger built, Ready to explode Without guilt Or restraint; Only a faint wish He could do better. But once unfettered he went wild, Like a child Who had tasted too many sweets; And so he walks Oxford streets, Meets no one, But wonders 'why me?' Had he been chosen, Or just frozen In time?
Going no where, What’s the trouble? Think you can double On debts? You gambled too heavy, Spare the grievance, Look at the achievements. It’s not a mystery, But there is History here. Big boys don’t cry; They fucking do, I am testament To that. A day does not go by When memory Pours in. Horrifically; Not a place of choosing, But using technique I can be a guy.
I do not believe in god, But I believe in you. Do you believe in me? Something of a reprobate. Closest to Christ You will ever see Are all I have to offer. When angels fall They fall far. No relief, If there ever could. You are walking with me; Feet don’t touch the ground. The nails are waiting. I can’t hear a sound. But the cross is there Bare wood, leather bound. Now I have found My destiny. I love you.