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Bones In The Storm

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

I remember the fallen Do they think of me? Their bones in the ocean of despair Their voices devoid of malice Whisper do the eternal…

Strong and Courageous

Posted on September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

Cold and Alone (Or are you?)

Posted on September 8, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

Pain Can Be a Comfort

Posted on September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

Have you ever found pain to be a comfort A type of release I’m guilty of it When for years all I could feel was…

Oh God Forgive Me

Posted on August 31, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

Poetic Resilience

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

It feels like I’m 2 steps behind Like I’m so far off track That I can’t get back I feel like I’m so far behind…

Head under water

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

Feels like I’m stuck under water Swimming through a fog No up or down no left or right Complete disorientation They tell me to breathe…

Early Bird Early worm

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

Good Plans

Posted on April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

11 years past

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

Shut Up

Posted on April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

Stay Alive

Posted on April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

There’s a new rhythm in life these days Fast paced and hectic Theres no place to run and no gasoline Engines won’t turn and the…

Staying Alive

Posted on March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

If We’re Being Honest

Posted on March 19, 2024September 30, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

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…

Not Afraid Of Death

Posted on August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

No I’m not afraid of death Its every breath that comes before That’s what terrifies me The constant pain of living The hustle and the…

They Ain’t Takin Over

Posted on April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

They ain’t takin over My demons aren’t a match For me anymore I say goodbye to my darkest days And say hello to brighter days…

Open Mic Night

Posted on April 22, 2023April 23, 2023 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

I performed at an Open Mic Night on Friday the 21st of April. Here are the videos of the 2 poems I performed.

My book is completely live

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

I have all three editions up for sale eBook is $8.99 and also on kindle unlimited. Paperback is $15.00 and hardcover is $18.00.

Battling Demons

Posted on October 6, 2022September 30, 2024 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

What does it look like to battle your demons For some it looks just like a regular person They get up every day Put a…

Me Myself and I

Posted on March 19, 2022 - Jordan Francis The Mad Poet

It’s just me, Myself, and I Solo ride until I die No partner to ride or die Just Me Myself and I 32 years in…