The Winter Moon

The Winter Moon

by Lord R.e. Taylor

The full moon on a winter's eve

Casts a strange light across the horizon 

It creates dark shadows all around

Giving the night an evil glow

Maybe it is safe to travel alone

But that could be your worst mistake

The light that you see is not common

It only arrives when the Earth is just right

It is not known why it comes or who sends it

But you will hear screams of pain and terror

And you may see stains in the snow

Sadly, you will not see the people who went out

They may be dead, or they may just be missing 

A few of us know the truth, but we will never say

That would take all of the fun away

And we sure would not want that

Would we?

© Poem – II/XI/MMXXV

LRET

 

The Speed Of Time

The Speed Of Time

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I do not know who invented time

They didn’t make it right

It passes so fast that we can’t see it

One minute, we are playing on a monkey bar

Next, we must use a walker to move

Yeah, we can look and try to remember

Sometimes even that fails us

I know that we all complain about it

But nothing is ever going to fix it

So what if every year feels like an hour

We just have to accept what they decided

Just remember that time is truly fleeting

So in the next “hours” left, live a whole life

And do not worry, you didn’t make the rules

You just have to live by them

© Poem – XXXI/X/MMXXV

LRET

 

Waterdrop

Waterdrop

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Let the river flow

Gathering speed as it goes

It does not know what is coming

Every drop has a chance to create

With an equal fatal chance

The roar keeps the drops from thinking 

What is going to happen

Will the drops go over the falls

And crash behind the rocks below

Or will they be lifted into the mist

Flying high above the chaos below

Creating a beautiful rainbow

A wonderful memory for anyone watching

Before they make their trip up the river

Just so they can do it again and again

Danger, fear, and the ultimate beauty

Such is the life of a waterdrop

© Poem – XVIII/X/MMXXV

LRET

 

Just The Way I Am

Just The Way I Am

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I have never feared nature

To me, everything needs to be loved

From the most beautiful bird

To the lowliest insect

They are all my friends and I care for them

Even the snakes that can kill me with a bite

I will hold them and pet them

People say that I am foolish for tempting death

But I do not see it that way

I am always nice to them

Talking to them and showing them affection

They always treat me the same way

That is how my life should be

I would not want it any different

© Poem – XXVIII/X/MMXXV

LRET

 

Remember To Play

Remember To Play

by Lord R.e. Taylor

The children know

They know how to be friends

How to play together

And how not to argue over crap

Somehow, we lose all of that 

Adulting takes it all away

Replacing it with God knows what

We lose our imagination and vision

We lose our curiosity and our desire for fun

Most of all, we forget how to discuss

And we lose our ability to question

Maybe we should search our souls

Find that secret path to being a kid again 

So that we might be better adults

© Poem – XXVI/X/MMXXV

LRET

 

We Need To Stop

We Need To Stop

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Sadly, the world is falling apart

Leaders and citizens violently fight

People get hurt or killed

Leaders send their armies to fight

Citizens use new ways and weapons

Neither side can ever win

Neither side can ever lose

So the fight goes on year after year

It gets so bad that even talking is impossible 

Even when the leaders change

The war goes on and on

If the people find another mission

The war goes on and on

Everyone must step back a bit

And maybe think if it is all worth it

If the answer is no, just go home

Do not listen to anyone, especially the news

Just chill and maybe have a beer

I am sure your enemy might like a cold one

After a beer or four, the world will not seem so bad

And the war will be over

© Poem – XXV/X/MMXXV

LRET

 

He Who Stayed

He Who Stayed

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I have been gone for so long

Taken away too many years ago

But know that I loved your mother

After I left, I still cared for her

Even after my death, she was in my soul

The one woman I ever loved

I don’t think she ever saw me

But I promised her that I would never leave

So, please do not worry

If she is with you or if she is with me

I will keep her safe and happy

That I can promise you

© Poem – XXV/X/MMXXV

LRET