The author reflects on the emotional journey of watching his father, Jimmy Francis, decline due to cancer. He cherishes moments spent with him while grappling…
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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....The Mad Poet’s Street Corner
I’m the Mad Poet Driven mad by depression, anxiety, and loneliness For 20+ years I’ve struggled and fought I’ve had joy and pain I’ve loved…
Continue Reading....Inky Blackness
Wasn’t so long ago in the grand scheme of things That I dwelt in inky blackness That my mood was apathy That I had no…
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....Even Rocks Break and Mountains Fall
The author reflects on the painful decline of their father due to cancer, contrasting his vibrant past with the current struggles that require care 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....Early Bird Early worm
It can’t be said that I’m an early bird Nor an early worm I’m not a night owl I’m in bed by 10 Rarely asleep…
Continue Reading....Dead Sea
I wish someone would call me their Dead Sea Because with me they’ll never sink Because I can always be relied upon To keep them…
Continue Reading....Happy Later
I’m hanging by a thread that never seems to go away Just waiting for a change I know I’ll be happy later That’s what they…
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....The Unattainable
What’s untouchable Unattainable for you What is your great white whale Your Moby Dick What’s forever outside of your reach Just beyond your grasp So…
Continue Reading....11 years past
I tried and failed 11 years ago now To commit suicide It sounds odd But I don’t regret it It’s shaped me in ways I…
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....Staying Alive
I know it’s hard sometimes To stay alive It’s a challenge some days to get out of bed To just be alive and breathing seems…
Continue Reading....If We’re Being Honest
How many times do we tell People what they want to hear When they ask how we’ve been Will you use all the right words…
Continue Reading....Knight In Shining Armor
I used to be your knight in shining armor Now I’m a lonely desperado In a dirt-stained poncho Whatever happened to the time we spent…
Continue Reading....Better Year
I feel like this is going to be a better year A better year for me That leads to a better me I know this…
Continue Reading....Puzzle Pieces
I gotta say honestly when you look at me It’s like a gun goes off Deep inside of me Trouble is I still see all…
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