We Will Be There

We Will Be There

By Lord R.e. Taylor

You are right to be angry

Life has not been good to you

Hunted so long by so many

Driven to the edge of extinction

Some of your kind far beyond that

But know that some care about you

They want to save you and your kind

So, try and sleep well tonight

We will always be there for you

© Poem – VII/XXXI/MMXXI

 

Warning From The Dark

Warning From The Dark

By Lord R.e. Taylor

When the sun is gone

But before the moon rises

I cannot see you

Your screams fill my ears

Are you calling to take me to Hell

Or are you a warning 

Sent to tell me of my upcoming death

I do not now, nor will I care

Whatever you came for

Just know that I am ready

© Poem – VII/XXIX/MMXXI

 

His Sad Life

His Sad Life

By Lord R.e. Taylor

After so many bad things happened

He felt nothing for so long

It was as if he was in a coma

All his pain stopped hurting

Love was something not remembered

And happiness never existed

Still, every day he trudges on

Knowing the future is no better

The present was a symbol of death

And the past could not have been worse

But at least he was alive

For him, even that was too much to ask

© Poem – VII/XXVI/MMXXII

 

Beautiful Angel

Beautiful Angel

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Beautiful angel

Please do not cry

You have shared words of hope

No one took time to listen

Maybe no one understood

For all of history

You tried your best

So, beautiful angel

Please do not cry

We just never listened

© Poem – VII/XXV/MMXXI

 

You – A Warrior

You – A Warrior

By Lord R.e. Taylor

You are very strong

A warrior on your own

Fighting in an insane world

© Poem – VII/XXIV/MMXXI

 

The Man In The Moon

The Man In The Moon

By Lord R.e. Taylor

The man in the moon

Flies above us all

Helping couples fall in love

Creating so many stories

And lighting our way on a clear night

What would we ever do without him

The world and all of us could never be the same

© Poem – VII/XXIII/MMXXI

 

You Choose

You Choose

By Lord R.e. Taylor

You were always taught

Life was a line from birth to death

Everything was planned for you

Instead, there are so many choices

So many tracks you can follow

Some will lead to good places

Others will not be so good

One track will be absolute perfection

The thing is you do not know which one

So, before you travel choose wisely

Remember, it is all up to you

© Poem – VII/XXI/MMXXI

Animals Know More

Animals Know More

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Man is so advanced

But animals know more

They look at their surroundings

They appreciate them all

Even the smallest flowers

A single blade of grass

Or a scent on a slight breeze

It is a lesson man knew once

They need to learn it again

They miss just so much

© Poem – VII/XXI/MMXXI

 

Unloving Heart

Unloving Heart

By Lord R.e. Taylor

My heart is a machine

Cold and lifeless

You think it should love you

It doesn’t know how

Neither do I

© Poem – VII/XIX/MMXXI

Pic from Color Scapes

 

Your Choice

Your Choice 

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Every night at midnight

The clock strikes twelve

When the last bell rings

The metal doors of Hell open

The saintly angels flee

Fire and brimstone take their place

Hell has come to Earth

It came in and took everything away

You never chose to stand and fight

Surrendering without an effort

Let your choice weigh heavy on your heart

You brought it on yourself

Now, enjoy the hell you wanted

It is the one that you deserve

© Poem – VII/XVIII/MMXXI

 

Living With Depression

Living With Depression

By Lord R.e. Taylor

It is like living in a shadow

Having to keep the truth hidden

Locked away in the darkness

Because no one would believe the truth

Behind the smiles and happiness

Something you have learned to show

Thoughts are of poisons or nooses

Even of guns and dropping from a bridge

Imagining every way to end everything

But no one must ever know how you feel

Most really won't care or help you

You will just have to face it all yourself

And maybe hope tomorrow never comes

© Poem – VII/XVI/MMXXI

 

Sunset Symphony

Sunset Symphony

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Every evening

Just as the sun sets

She climbs the rocks

Playing beautiful music

She thanks God

For another lovely day

© Poem – VII/XV/MMXXI

 

I Am A World

I Am A World

By Lord R.e. Taylor

The world creaks and groans

Expelling gas freely

Its water overflows

All because it is old

I am old too

With the same symptoms

I am my own world

© Poem – VII/XIV/MMXXI

 

All Alone

All Alone

By Lord R.e. Taylor

It has taken such a long time

Wanting to just be alone

For a minute, a day, or forever

Finally, me, sand, and a single tree

A thousand miles from anyone

I am completely happy with just me

© Poem – VII/XIII/MMXXI

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Climbing

Climbing

By Lord R.e. Taylor

So many walls

Surrounding him

Keeping him from living

Still, he fights

Falling back time after time

Refusing to surrender

He climbs and climbs

Hoping with every try

To see the smallest

The tiniest sliver of light

Not too much

Just enough to know he is alive

That he may be important

And he is loved by anyone

© Poem – VII/XIII/MMXXI

 

Walking To Grandmama’s

Walking To Grandmama’s

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Every morning

She walks the same path

Taking treats to grandmama’s

Today she forgot her red-riding hood

© Poem – VII/XII/MMXXI

Shadowlight Publishing

 

Souls Are Burning

Souls Are Burning

By Lord R.e. Taylor

The sky is a fire red

But it is not a sunset

It is the flames of a million souls

Souls still alive and walking around

Being tortured and lied to

Being stripped of everything human

Always by those in power

Or those who think they have power

It will never stop unless people resist

Or at least until every soul is gone

Once everyone in power is vanquished

The land can return to normal

© Poem – VII/X/MMXXI

Shadowlight Publishing 

 

Too Late

Too Late

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Almost a woman

Her bad decisions hurt her

She felt lost

An angel with black wings

Too late to return

© Poem – VII/IX/MMXXI

Shadowlight Publishing

 

Love Me Love Me Not

Love Me Love Me Not

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Every pedal predicts

Love or no love

A chance with every pull

The Fates will decide

With the last pedal

And the heart will follow

 

Age

Age

By Lord R.e. Taylor

I never wanted to get old

But the darkness surrounded  me

Demons ripped at my body

Tore my soul to shreds

Leaving a shell, I couldn't recognise

Even though no one else was punished

I look around in a world where I do not belong

And I dream of the day when they return

To take me to a world where I might fit in

If such a place even exists

 

Show Your Beauty

Show Your Beauty

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Open wide

Allow the sun to adorn you

Show your true beauty

And make the world jealous

 

She Will Be Missed

She Will Be Missed

By Lord R.e. Taylor

Three months old

A stray bullet took her away

She never had a chance

Not able to walk or talk

All she could be was cute

But now she is gone

She was loved and treasured

Her memory will last forever

 

The Miracle Of Love

The Miracle Of Love

By Lord R.e. Taylor

He has never seen the stars align

Never had his wishes granted

Did not know anything could be perfect

Then her heard a operatic voice

Coming from the most beautiful woman

When he saw her and they spoke

He knew that the stars aligned

His wishes were granted

And his life could be perfect

He found the miracle of love

 

Wishing Well

Wishing Well

By Lord R.e. Taylor

A quarter, dollar, or even a penny

Just enough to make a wish

A childhood story told by loving parents

All their hopes hidden in an old well

Just waiting for the right child

Too bad their innocent faith

Fades as the children grow up

No more wishes and no more hope

Sadly replaced by common sense