Tag: truth

They Sold Your Soul

On By Jerry BrothertonIn Free Verse, PoetryLeave a comment

They Sold Your Soul

There is a place that exists
Between Hell and Heaven
And we’re doing a tightrope balancing act
On the center rail of humanity

America I pledge allegiance but I can’t tell anymore which country you are
I’ve asked the questions  but never get a straight answer
There are times when I can feel the sun shining on my back
But it  quickly fades back to hate and blame

When did life get so damned hard
When did the answers to the questions become more questions
When did the light at the end of the tunnel
Turn out to be a street lamp on the corner of Lies and Mistrust

They all run around screaming silence at each other
Each one wanting to know why the other can’t understand the lie
When it’s as plain as the  pimple in the ass crack of their insanity
It itches but they won’t scratch it for fear we’ll smell the shit on their hands

So somebody please tell me where did the innocent children go
I know they were here just a few minutes ago
I heard them laughing and playing out on the lawn
But when I turned back to look they were suddenly gone

They’re in the bathroom with a razor slash across their wrists
Because they know the big white house on top of the hill
Is just a meeting place for the worlds auctioneers
And what is for sale and who is in line to buy it

Those Who Wait

On By Jerry BrothertonIn flash, Short StoriesLeave a comment

“Things will come to those who wait”

Unfortunately, it will only be the leftovers from those who hustled. You know all the clichés. The early bird gets the worm; first to table gets the hottest food or first come first served. My personal favorite, #1 is always the winner and #2 is just another loser. I think Warren Buffet probably summed it up best in his philosophy for investing. “Always go with the original”. I can’t tell you how many products I’ve seen in my lifetime and said, “Man, I thought of that years ago.” But while I was just thinking about it, someone else was doing something about it. So whatever it is you’re dreaming of… be the first to act.

dare to dream—then dare to try

On By Jerry BrothertonIn Monoku, Short Stories12 Comments

Old Soldier

On By Jerry BrothertonIn Free Verse, Poetry16 Comments

I can see it in your face;

How proud you are that you stood for freedom

I can see it in your tears;

As you watch the world call us the enemy

I can see it tear at your heart;

When selfish people refuse to stand

I can see how your stomach churns;

Every time the flag is burned

I can see it eating away at your emotions;

When black hates white or white hates black

I can see your anger rise;

When the world spits on America

I can see your blood boil

When we cower in the corner too afraid to offend

I can see it in your hatred;

When you load the gun

I can see it in your smile;

After you have talked to God

Changes

On By Jerry BrothertonIn Free Verse, Poetry18 Comments

I have seen many years;

They have not changed me

I have lived life;

Life has not defeated me

I have seen death;

Death has not altered me

I have known love;

Love has not abandoned me

I have seen darkness;

Darkness has not frightened me

I have felt failure;

Failure has not weakened me

I will sing my songs;

My words will comfort me