TIES THAT BIND

venerable hatred
media lies
chaos, commotion
are these the ties
that bind
us together
in so many ways
mob mentality
seeking generality
save yourself
forget about me
sign of the times
how can it be
when all
we really
want
is to just
be free!

HE DOESN'T LOVE ME

he doesn't love me
she thought
as she put on
fresh lipstick and ran
a comb thru her hair.
he doesn't love me
she thought
as she locked the door
and started on her way.
he doesn't love me
she thought
as she ordered coffee
black with no chaser.
he doesn't love me
she thought
as she watched the rain
pelt her office window.
he doesn't love me
she thought
as she rode
the bus home
among strange faces.
he doesn't love me
she thought
as she said a prayer
before falling asleep.
..he doesn't love me!

SHE WALKS THE STREETS

she walks the streets
of the city
unseen and invisible
to most
every day
a challenge
to survive
-a maze
to just stay alive.
she walks the streets
of the city
never making
eye contact
aimlessly roaming
-the weight of the
world on her back.
she walks the streets
of the city
hope buried deep
in her heart
she screams out
in silence
lord please
give me the
strength to start
...over again.

AND I THANK YOU

you were there
right by my side
thru all the pain
my useless pride.
grabbed hold
of me
did not let go
wiped my tears
dontcha know.
gave me support
when life
made me fall
taught me to stand
-i wanted to crawl.
many a night
i would have died
but you were there
right by my side.
helped me to find
showed me life's light
let me know
i would be alright
and i thank you.

SHE

she went in search of love
strange men
in strange bars
hot breath
back seat
of cars.
nameless faces
tasteless lies
love not
to be found
still she asks
why?
she goes in search of love
loose pride
no shame
still too naive
to realize
that she's the
only pawn
in the game.