A Sack of Black Feathers

I've never been one for heroes...
we all have that common sense
when and if we choose to use it
and break away from cold heartless convention

So you can sit back and make excuses
to the whys and hows... that it can't be
and in the meantime I'll pick up your share
and carry it along with me

I don't see much sense in dismissing pain
as it is what makes us who we are
and if we chose to face it...we might open up....
a place we never thought our old ways could conjure

I won't drag around your share...
I'll raise it high over my head...along with my own
so the fingers you point won't find their mark
except when the target on your forehead becomes apparent

If wallowing away the days in darkness pleases you...
You can have mine in addition....
I don't need the extra weight...I have your light to carry now
your share...what for the sake of self pity...you left behind

And if you only knew how easy...how much easier the load
while you lumber along with your sack of black feathers
I run with lead weights on my ankles...
and life has never been sweeter or more beautiful...

Three

What do you see?
Look closely...
A fairy? An angel? A witch...
None or all three.
But of all these
which would most please
you?
Look again...
Is the fairy the tale you perceived?
Is the angel the saint you believed?
And what of the witch...
could it be more than what it seems?
All three steeped in magic
if magic is to be believed...
Could it be what we see can truly be?
As our eyes deceive
what is up their sleeve
One last look...
Now what do you see?
A fairy An angel A witch...

White Wash (Disconnected)

Why follow me to sordid grounds
Fool that you think I am?
What does your head try to obtain
struggling hard to understand?
My tainted words fall on deaf ears
of those I would have them hear
I've made many a failed attempt
to bring your attention here
I've pushed away
nothing to say
turn away and let me just
fade to gray
You've shut your mouth
and shut me out
turn away and let me just
fade to gray

Why stir the pot the kettle asked
when nothing comes of what you sing?
If emptiness is all that's left
Then really you've not lost a thing
I've called your name
I'm put to shame
walk away and let me just
fade to gray
I spoke out loud
screamed to the crowd
walk away and let me just
fade to gray

What does it take to make you see?
I am what I've always been
A kiss to dry your naked tears
engaged you in your game of sin
You walked away
nothing to say
turn away and let me just
fade to gray
You shut your mouth
and shut me out
so turn away
and let me just fade to gray

His Brother's Revenge

This....
snarling teeth bared
he held aloft the sheeted gold
clenched in elegant fingered fist
enraged his brother far too bold
Now I...
he breathed in tyrannical rage
the mask that he would suffocate
I am to be this thing my fate
his dark ambition would demonstrate
That Will...
in pages long foretold
the final resting place be named
bequeathed now to his brother
and nothing more remained
I am...
his declaration sounds
and with this spirit do possess
the frame upon which hallowed ground
now never will my brother rest...

No Clearer (A Lyrical Thought)

This is not my confessional
for I have not to confess
No blatant testimonial
nor comment to address
I don't come here for praises
kudos for stupid things I say
I realize all my workings
exist in all shades of gray
I'm not looking for pity
for other's suffer much worse
What I am is a joker
blessed with the ultimate curse
I am Human!
yes sir...
I am Human!
I don't have any enemies
that I've been made aware of
but I have keen sensibilities
that keep me wary of love
I approach everything I do
with a bit of apprehension
which may make me seem equivocal
as to the root of my intension
but as unpredictable
as I may seem
there's really only one thing
you need to know about me
I am Human!
yes ma'am...
I am Human!
If you really want to know me
take a good look at yourself
I'm the same flesh and body
just like everyone else
I feel the same emotions
that you feel everyday
and I can almost guarantee you
we feel them in a similar way
So now that I've said my peace here
I will turn and genuflect
all I ask is some courtesy
for my lacking self respect
because
I am Human!
that's right world...
I am Human!

Subjective Objective

Your bombastic ways do not impress me.

But how high and mighty you are
you think
Whining about your popularity

Sniveling about those who clamor
at your door for your precious attention
Moaning about poor old you.

Yelling your words so none have a
choice but to hear
Screaming your insults and soggy wit
Spraying lambs with false charm and
bloated ego

I'll let the clique decide. Perhaps... to yourself and
those who enjoy your noise
I cover my ears..

Coyote And Bobcat

One day a clever Coyote
Bounced from hill to hill
But when a Bobcat spotted him
He froze his heartbeat still
Unsure what his next move would be
Bobcat crouched down low
And with insatiable curiosity
Approached Coyote slow
Coyote did not make a move
He did not chance to breathe
But Bobcat knew that clever pup
Had something up his sleeve
With claws withdrawn and hidden close
Bobcat prepared to pounce
But in a flash Coyote's wit
Escaped her with a bounce