The love we let subside, the fear we try to so hard to hide, the hopes we dare not speak, and the nightmares we keep alive   Whether it's depression's blight, jealousy's sabotaging bite, or simple resentment and spite, all act as condemnations for the self   A host of symptoms that serve to bind, we give into loneliness and despair, pop the pills we are prescribed, or simply pretend that we're alright   We cower behind wh...

I know what it means to stand alone,to be of the faceless and unknown,one of the unwanted and unloved,the condemned and shunned To stand on the precipice of your own demise,with nothing to hold but your own hopeful lies,a disease or your ruin or your own mental maul,whatever it is that promises your fall In a world that can be cold and cruel,you lie between the hammer and anvil,at the mercy of the oncoming blow,a slave to...

With all our chasing here and there,we get so busy with life’s chores,we barely have time for air,while we constantly seek moreStop for just a moment,leave behind the daily grind,all the worries and torment,the thoughts on your mindClose your weary eyes,and let yourself see,take a breath, release a sigh,just let yourself merely beThe Sun’s warmth on your face,a quiet moment under the night sky,the thrill of adrenaline’s r...

A warm and muggy night,a frenzied city in respite,the clouds overhead shine,from all the city lightsConcrete blocks stacked to the sky,reaching to the clouds up high,within a city of millions,but not a known soul nearbySurrounded by an endless sea,filled with sleeping neighbors,here alone, I can be free,a chance to simply beThere are always others about,from the neon-lit bars,to clubs where they dance and shout,until last...

This is a world of illusion,where truth gives way to fictionPeople say they want the real,but too much and they will bristle Where those who say they are open,lock you out when they are done,and the non-judgmental among us,will define you by your weakness They tell you to let your light shine though,but only if it stays out of their view,or that you're connected to all,while they hide behind a wall Speak your mind and the...

Welcome to the masquerade, the gowns crafted and handmade, with not a thread in sight frayed, the beautiful on paradeDon your chosen ornate mask, in the revelers, come bask, drink from the gold-laden cask, but for truth, don't you dare askAll of this is perfection, enjoy the scripted action, and those who play the motion, anything else, you can shunHere, we can all hide away, drink your drink and dance and sway, while a f...

The things left unsaid, love that goes unshared, a soul that isn’t unbared, beautiful thoughts unspokenThe fear of being misunderstood, or the crushing pain of rejection, of causing some form of tension, or not finding the wordsThis just isn’t the time,you don’t want to be a burden, or make someone’s day darken, we fear the pain it might createYou already know how it will go, another disappointment, or being judged too ur...

Tell me you love me, that you’re somehow able, I’ll believe your fable, I’ll feast at that table I’ll give you all you need, take whatever you can, whatever fills your greed, your hunger I will feed And when I hit the wall, after I start to believe, when you’ve left me to fall, after I've given my all There’s nothing left to take, no reason for the fake, you can leave like the rest, a clean and free break I will fade away...

Welcome to the funhouse, a place of dim light, acrid smoke, and twisting mirrors Where truth becomes lies, facts become pointless, hope is an act of desperation, and lies become creeds A place of unconditional love, where people hate you, because they love you, without ever knowing you Where the tolerant among us, are the most intolerant around, open-minded to all the things, they agree with completely In this place of in...

It’s a warm August night, a breeze wafts through the air, trees smoothly swaying in the wind’s gentle might, a billion points of wonder glow as if only for me, while the moon shines on in ever bright, the steady rhythm of oceans washes at my feet, here and now, so much is right

A late night drive, what I need, a chance to embrace the speed, No cash or slips on the line, just me riding the redline An open road, just two lanes, leave behind the dulling pains Nothing near but trees and hills, it's time for some full speed thrills Let her growl, wake the V8, hammer down hard on the straight One hundred and thirty five, this is what I call a drive Corners coming, full of joys, tires soon to be smoke...

Come with me to a world others shun To a world of death and destruction Here you will find no absolution For the Beast rules with condemnationWhere your mind believes the deception Your hatred becomes your obsession Here your sorrow turns to addiction The Horror inflicts your confusionWhere your strength falters to corruption Your power will yield to starvation And you will fall to cold dejection The Monster demands satia...

I think I saw you glancing,just the thought had me smiling,anticipating what might be,oh the possibilityYou rocked me at the first sight,that's when I felt lust’s bite,my mind began to run wild,and my thoughts were far from mildThe sultry curve of your hips,and those tantalizing lips,your eyes tempting me to you,but I saw sadness there tooThen you were gone just like that,I waited too long to chatan opprotunity missed,and...

I need to be freeSo this meLetting goThough you'll never knowMy soul burns for you A brilliant crimson hew In this life Full of strifeThat love is light Burning ever so brightEven though I am letting go

Is it a destined fate? Or some yet unknown trait? I can’t find the answer What can turn love to hate? When the once warmth turns cold And the sadness takes hold You’re left with only you You will learn truths untold If you had more to give, just maybe you could live But when there’s nothing left, you become a captive You try to hold the light, with your wavering might But the darkness you fear, turns your day into night S...