The narrator feels disconnected, as if their feet and thoughts have abandoned them, leaving them anxious and stuck in a perpetual dawn. They yearn for…
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From October 12-16, 2025, Jordan Francis, The Mad Poet, will offer a free promotion of his poetry e-books, Sailing in Dark Waters and The Sword…
Continue Reading....When My Time Comes
The speaker expresses a desire for acceptance at the time of their passing, encouraging loved ones not to mourn but to celebrate their life. They…
Continue Reading....New Book Out The Sword You Left Behind
Jordan Francis' new book, The Sword You Left Behind, merges poetry and prose reflecting on grief and resilience following his father's cancer battle. This work…
Continue Reading....Revolution Of Grace
The text calls for a peaceful revolution of the soul to address the widespread brokenness in the world. It critiques the hypocrisy found in some…
Continue Reading....Good Intentions VS Grace
They say the road to hell is paved with Good Intentions Indeed, it is the road to dissatisfaction and cynicism with God as well The…
Continue Reading....Let You Down
The author expresses feelings of failure and the struggle to meet expectations, particularly in their relationship with Jesus. Despite repeated shortcomings, there is a desire…
Continue Reading....Ocean Cemetery
The poem reflects on broken dreams represented by gravestones in a vast cemetery beside the sea. It explores themes of purpose, existence, and the interconnectedness…
Continue Reading....Everest Cracks In Half And Slides
A spiritual successor to I’ve been forced to watch the slow and sometimes fast decline Of possibly the greatest man I’ve ever known My father…
Continue Reading....Strong and Courageous
You feel helpless and afraid Like a failure and a waste of space Like there’s no hope Like you’re stuck underwater Or that all the…
Continue Reading....Cold and Alone (Or are you?)
Through the troubles and the hard times Through the darkness you tread in Like water 30 feet at least past your feet Cold, dark, and…
Continue Reading....Oh God Forgive Me
So many times when I prayI feel like I get no replyWords float off into the nightI couldn’t cut the silence with the sharpest knifeA…
Continue Reading....Blessings
As I go through this trying time Where we sold our house And I’m living in a pop-up trailer For an as yet undetermined time…
Continue Reading....Let Your Light Shine Down
Where is love found In this crazy, crazy world Full of disease, apathy, and evil Where can I find the source of Love Where can…
Continue Reading....Don’t Let The Enemy In
Don’t Let The Enemy In If you saw A lion trying to hurt someone you love If you saw it attacking your family You’d fend…
Continue Reading....Oh Death
Oh Death The great equalizer The primal end of all both great and low Oh Death Where is your sting For those washed in the…
Continue Reading....Adversity
We were never promised a life free of adversity At least not by God Some people may have promised you this But they were lying…
Continue Reading....Good Plans
Good Plans Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise him all creatures here below The Lord is our shepherd He leaves the 99 behind…
Continue Reading....Shut Up
The voice in the head is my own worst critic All the time yelling, and whispering That I’m a piece of shit And a waste…
Continue Reading....Sharks
Sharks lurk everywhere Some wear suits and ties Some wear the trappings of the poor Some look like you and me Can’t you see the…
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