Streets of Madness

 

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As I walked the streets of madness
As my mind followed its own path
I have walked a path 
On a rocky road  

 

Thought it would straighten out
But it never did so I continue walking
Gotten so high but still couldn’t fly
Gotten so low felt I was going to die

 

But I’m still here hanging on
I’m still here just surviving
I’m still here just trying 

 

I’m watching life on the mend
Maybe I’ll give it all a try again

Night in September

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You ask if I remember 

That night in September

Long ago well yes I do

Days were hell
The nights were  extreme 
A fight between life an death
Trying to keep my sanity

But it’s becoming more difficult
With Each passing moment
I die a little more each day
Disappearing into  the  darkness 

So weary so much pain
Will it ever let me be
Will I ever be set free 

I am forever In this prison
A prisoner forever locked away
So I fight so I stand alone
Forever seeking my home

Safety comfort and freedom
It’s seems I am fading
Fading fading away

I have stepped to the edge
Contemplating the end
But there you were my friend 

Embracing an holding onto you
Knowing that you love me
Knowing your incredible gift
Giving your life for mine

Unlocking the chains
Opening the door to this prison
A prisoner in a prison
Self made

A Special Friend

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I most recently found a friend
Someone who believes
Believes in me
A friend  a true friend 

I’m  finding encouragement  
Encouragement on a daily
It’s a rarity in this troubled time
To find a real an true friend

One  where I don’t need to pretend
One that instills hope again 
For that I say thank you
Thank you  my special friend

You were in the gap
The gap between  life and death
The gap between hope and despair
Someone who takes the time to care
So thank you thank you again 
For being that special friend

That friend who builds me up
That friend who  is always there
I don’t need to worry i  don’t need to care
In case you haven’t realized that special friend is you

Happiness & Joy

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Happiness and joy

These are what I’m seeking

Often I’ve looked into the past

However what I’m seeking isn’t Found  

What I want is peace of mind an body
But it doesn’t come easily
But I seek the happiness
That simple feeling of being wanted

Mine has been a rough walk
But I walked it standing tall
I gave it my all
Till I was given out
So here I am broken

But I still believe the words
The words written in red

Views From The 5th Floor

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Views from the 5th floor
A special place nothing more
You see the monsters
You stare at the floor
A special place nothing more?

Views from the 5th floor
A special place nothing more
You hear the voices
They give you no choices
A special place nothing more?

Views from the 5th floor
A special place nothing more
You’re locked away
You visit you don’t stay
A special place nothing more

Views from the 5th floor
A special place nothing more
They carefully medicate
It’s a game they make you wait
A special place nothing more

Views from the 5th floor
A special place nothing more
They give you a number not a name
With the medications they dull the pain
A special place nothing more

Views from the  5th floor
A special place nothing more
You suffer in quiet abandonment
Prisoners within walls of cement
A special place nothing more

Views from the 5th floor
A special place nothing more
A prison for some a home for others
Come on in my sisters and brothers
A special place nothing more

Views from the 5th floor
A special place nothing more
I place for the Krazy to explore
Come on in shut the door
A special place nothing more

Johnny

 

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Johnny can’t buy a drink
Johnny can’t cast a vote
But he can fight in your war
A war that he didn’t start
A war that’s destroyed his heart

We’ve made Johnny a killer
Now there’s no hope
We’ve made Johnny a killer
Holding on with a armful of dope

More dead than alive
Johnny’s just trying to survive
When the flashbacks come
And they certainly will
It will be another late  night 

Darkness and fear he’s so alone
Cold sweats and regrets
Survival has become a way of life
whiskey and a handful of pills

Whatever it takes to get numb
Whatever it takes to overcome
Johnny's doing whatever he can
He’s trying to stand tall
All the while  headed for a fall

We’ve made Johnny a killer
And he can’t even vote
And he can’t resist a drink
Johnny just doesn’t want to think
Johnny just doesn’t want to kill

2020

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2020 saw the world shut down
Locked in our homes in place
Mask upon our face
Separated by a six foot space

Death and fear were common
No one was immune not one
From where the hell did this come
All I know is it has us on the run

Coming more and more undone
But there seems to be no escape
Mankind has come under attack
And there’s no looking back

So be forewarned be caution
The fate of mankind is on the brink
Take heed take a moment think
Grasp a hand give some kindness

It’s past time we let love find us
It’s past time we learn to trust
So go forth with courage
It’s time to turn the page

Rejoice for end is near
You have gotten from there to here