Jesus

Jesus

by Lord R.e. Taylor

He was born of a poor family

In a Jewish town in a Jewish land

He grew up to preach the Gospel

Travelling the land helping people

Making miracles when He needed to

He became a very famous man

Called the King of the Jews

In the end He was murdered by a foreign land

After giving the world His body and blood

Yet, His teachings will never be forgotten

The memory of Him dying on the cross

His answering of so many prayers

Proves that He never truly died

And that His love still guides us all

© Poem – XXIX/XII/MMXXIII

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Untitled

Untitled

by Lord R.e. Taylor

So long ago

You were new and shiny

Boys borrowed you from Dad

A first date and a first kiss

And maybe more

© Poem – XXVII/XII/MMXXIII

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Venus

Venus

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I have never seen a woman like you

Created by the gods from flawless marble

Beauty placed upon beauty

Men were unworthy of you

They were only allowed to dream

Not even permitted to speak your name

But you defied the will of the gods

You became a goddess on your own

You showed the world how to love

You showed the world the true meaning of beauty

At last your name could be spoken…

Venus, Goddess of Love

© Poem – XXI/XII/MMXXIII

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December In Queensland

December In Queensland

by Lord R.e. Taylor

December comes

Always the same

Green trees

Scorching breezes

And the sounds of birds

Waves crash on white sand beaches

While sexy girls tan in the sun

Months of drought

A few hours of rain

And not a snowflake in sight

‘Such is life’ as Ned Kelly said

During December in Queensland

© XXI/XII/MMXXIII

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End Of The World?

End Of The World?

By Lord R.e. Taylor

The world has opened up

Cracks and fire on every land

Burning everything man ever made

No one could survive

Their souls fall to the gates of hell

Their screams mix with the smoke

But, they should never be mourned

They brought it all on themselves

Lies, murder, and savagery

Left unchecked to decimate everything

This is just God’s way to purify the world

Maybe He will bring back the Garden Of Eden

And try one more time to get it right

© Poem – XVIII/XII/MMXXIII

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Those Special Days

Those Special Days

by Lord R.e. Taylor

We waited for those special days

Decorating at a fever pitch

Everything had to be just right

Yeah, it may only last a few days

But, Santa and the kids will be happy

And that is all that matters...isn’t it?

© Poem – XVI/XII/MMXXIII

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Hey Old Man

Hey Old Man

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Hey old man

May I have a few minutes of your time

So much has happened in your life

Can you tell me your stories

I will promise you that I will listen

© Poem – XV/XII/MMXXIII

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A Cold Respite

A Cold Respite

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Hotter than the sun

Too hot for humans or animals

It happens too often

Some say it’s global warming

Others say it’s a cycle

No one is really sure

But in the end it doesn’t matter

A cold beer and some A/C

And winter is here again

© Poem – XII/XIV/MMXXIII

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I Apologise

I Apologise

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I apologise for the human species

You gave us so much when we were young

Beautiful trees, flowers, and clean waters

Sadly we never thought about it

We destroyed everything you created

You should have never had to watch us

As I said I apologise to you

We never deserved you or your blessings

© Poem – X/XII/MMXXIII

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Not Cloudy Or Sunny

Not Cloudy Or Sunny

by Lord R.e. Taylor

It’s just one of those days

Not really cloudy but not sunny

But I will not let it bother me

My friend is here with me

Together we enjoy our lives

Even if that means getting really close

Looking through the window

And seeing what the universe gave us

On a day which is not cloudy or sunny

© Poem – XI/XII/MMXXIII

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The Sound Of Bells

The Sound Of Bells

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Every hour

Every day of the week

I would patiently wait 

For a hundred special sounds

Echoing through the trees

And around every building

But in the last few years

Somebody changed the world

All of the church bells have been silenced

The hours pass without notice

Since then, life has not been the same

And it probably will never be again

© Poem – XII/VI/MMXXIII

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My Fear In Choosing

My Fear In Choosing

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Standing on the edge

A shaky precipice below me

Vast unexplored areas before me

Must I choose if I am safe

Is the ledge too small for me

Are the open lands too big for me

I may never know 

Or maybe I already do

I may be just too afraid to admit it

© Poem – XII/IV/MMXXIII

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Your Incredible Stories

Your Incredible Stories

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Every breath you take

Every word you speak

Tells a new incredible story

© Poem – I/XII/MMXXIII

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The Church Of The Diamond

The Church Of The Diamond

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Every chance I had I went to church

Along with several thousand others

We all watched nine ministers

All placed throughout the field

Leading us in prayer asking for one more hit

And maybe, if God was willing, another run

But it didn’t really matter if good or evil won

All that mattered was the ministers

They would be our God-blessed heroes

And they would be there for many services to come

© Poem – XXIX/XI/MMXXIII

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Gateway Of Prayers

Gateway Of Prayers

by Lord R.e. Taylor

It is a miracle

A time for everyone

A time important to all

Too bad no one knows

The heavens open up

Creating a gateway to God

Allowing each and every wish and prayer

Sent from every believer to be heard

And God will decide which are worthy

Which ones will never be heard

And they will be lost forever

© Poem – XI/XXV/MMXXIII

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1 Of Only 2 Percent

1 Of Only 2 Percent

by Lord R.e. Taylor

You are truly a treasure

One of only two percent

You are a member of an endangered species

Created by God to be beautiful

To be the woman men dream about

But The Devil had to add his touches to you

Giving you a most dangerous temper

And eyes of icy cold blue

Still your heart shines through

Filled with the love you deserve

© Poem – XI/XX/MMXXIII

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Travel To Woop Woop

Travel To Woop Woop

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I have heard of a place

Far off the beaten track

It’s a place everyone talks about

But no one ever goes there

It ain’t on any maps

No one can give you directions

That may be half the fun of going

Pack for snow, rain, heat or flooding

You will never know until you get there

So, get on your way to Woop-Woop

Hopefully, it will still be there for you

© Poem – XI/XVII/MMXXIII

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Waiting

Waiting

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Little One, how long have you been waiting

Twenty minutes, an hour or even longer

Your heart may be breaking right now

Maybe he was the ‘true one’ for you

But, now you know most probably not

Just remember it was his loss, not yours

© Poem – XI/XVI/MMXXIII

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Nineteen Again

Nineteen Again

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Oh, to be nineteen again

Maybe start drinking illegally 

Fall in love with the perfect woman

We could share a joint or two

And get married before we sober up

© Poem – XI/XIV/MMXXIII

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On A Winter’s Night

On A Winter’s Night

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Such a beautiful time

Walking alone after a snowfall

Quiet and peaceful

Like Heaven on Earth

Angels disguised as snowflakes

Floating down to bless us

© Poem – XI/XI/MMXXIII

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The 4th Horseman

The 4th Horseman

by Lord R.e. Taylor

I hope to hear The Fourth Horsemen coming

Riding his fierce dark black stallion

Just so I would know my last day

Not so I could cry or anything like that

I just want to watch him rise from Hades

And hear his voice when he calls my name

After that, who knows and who cares

© Poem – XI/VII/MMXXIII

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I Would Hide

I Would Hide

by Lord R.e. Taylor

If we ever said even a single angry word

I would run away

Hide in a different world

In my own place

And never be seen again

That way I could never hurt you

I would never have to see you cry

But know that I would love you

I promise that would never change

© Poem – XI/VI/MMXXIII

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Temptation

Temptation

by Lord R.e. Taylor

You are so evil

You want me to eat you

That may kill me

It would be a tasty death

© Poem – I/XI/MMXXIII

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My Longest Mistake

My Longest Mistake

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Tears are flowing again

Burning my eyes

Leaving scars along my face

How could I have ever let you go

My life and my dreams

Just gone in a bad moment

I should have said I was sorry

But it all happened too fast

Now, we never talk

Not even to say hello

It should never had gotten this bad 

But it is far too late

So I cry every night as I reach for you 

I only find empty air where you should be

My heart breaks and my tears flow

And I know that is what a mistake should feel like

© Poem – X/XXXI/MMXXIII

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October 7 2023

October 7 2023

by Lord R.e. Taylor

All it took was just one day

A sneak attack by cowards

Killed thousands of innocents

Men, women, children and babies

Shot, raped, burned, and beheaded

The few who are left

The children left can not find love

Their parents were placed in mass graves

Their home destroyed

Their futures taken away from them

Now, the cowards cry for help

The innocents have been fighting back

Defending those who are left

Following God's words of ‘an eye for an eye’

They should continue fighting

Until every last coward rots in Hell

© Poem – X/XXVIII/MMXXIII

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Empty Chairs

Empty Chairs

by Lord R.e. Taylor

For years he and his wife shared the sunset

Sitting in those chairs every night

Now, they are both with the angels

Do the chairs know that they are no longer coming

They look so sad as they just sit and wait

Hoping that someone will stop by for just a moment

© Poem – X/XXV/MMXXIII

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Beauty Is Doomed

Beauty Is Doomed

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Beauty comes in so many ways

But it was never created to last

It was created to be destroyed

Either by passing time or age

Or through an act of violence

After all, it does not matter

And there is nothing we can do about it

In the long run, all beauty is doomed

© Poem – X/XXI/MMXXIII

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Loneliness

Loneliness

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Most I know hate loneliness

They need people to survive

I am not that kind of person

It does not take much to please me

Maybe just an hour of loneliness

Just for the chance for some silence

© Poem – X.III.MMXXIII

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Destroying The Universe

Destroying The Universe

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Humans don't think

Most likely they don't care

They created a world of destruction

Destroying stars, planets, the entire universe 

Hiding beauty created through billions of years

But is it worth a child not having a star to wish upon

Or couples not having a moon to fall in love under

All just to sell a few more hamburgers 

© Poem – X/XX/MMXXIII

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One Special Night

One Special Night

by Lord R.e. Taylor

One night

One very special night

The veil comes down

The dead and the living

Walking together with lost loved ones

Blessed by the gods

They share All Hallows Eve

© Poem -X/XVII/MMXXIII

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They Are You

They Are You

by Lord R.e. Taylor

One drop of blood is too many

Despite all of our differences

We are all of the human species

So look at your enemies

They are you in another body

© Poem – X/XVI/MMXXIII

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Torture

Torture

by Lord R.e. Taylor

Torture is the new way of war

Useless pain and death

Everyone is included

Babies, children, women … everyone

When did humanity die

© Poem – X/XI/MMXXIII

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Halloween Memory

Halloween Memory

by Lord R.e. Taylor

You may not know

Your days are numbered

Soon the children will come

Looking for beauty

If you are chosen by them

Yes, you may get a new home

But, it will not last

It never does for your kind

You will be butchered

Made ugly for a single night

No, you have no choice

So there is only a couple things to say to you

May your children have a happy Halloween

And may you be their favourite memory

© Poem – X/VIII/XXMMIII

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His American Dream

His American Dream

by Lord R.e. Taylor

He always tried to be good

The kind of man he knew he should be

He worked hard all of his life

Married the only woman he ever loved

And raised his kids the way he should

That all ended one spring evening

His world collapsed in around him

He lost everything that meant him anything

Now he sleeps under a leaky bridge

Beaten and robbed every night

Yet, he has never given up

He still believes in the American dream

Even if it doesn’t believe in him

© Poem – X/IV/MMXXIII

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Memories No More

Memories No More

by Lord R.e. Taylor

So many memories

Places we have been

People we have known

You could always go back

And they would be there

A promise which could not be kept

Time passed without us knowing

Slowly, everything we remembered

They were all taken away

Replaced by empty spaces

Even our minds begin to fade

Until just a few neurons are left

If and when they are gone

Our memories will go with them

And our history...just like us

Will cease to exist

© Poem – X/I/MMXXIII

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I Still Love You

I Still Love You

by Lord R.e. Taylor

It has been nearly a half-century

The first time I saw you

At that moment I was in love

Even now nothing has changed

I still love you

© Poem – IX/XXX/MMXXIII

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Letting Go

Letting Go

by Lord R.e. Taylor

You know I loved you

Now you are gone

Even though it will hurt

I must now let you go

© Poem – IX/XXIV/MMXXIII

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Farewell To Sunset

Farewell To Sunset

by Lord R.e. Taylor

The two of them sat in those chairs watching the sunset

But time can be as cruel as any monster

She died a slow death in her eighty-third year

His heart ached with unbearable loneliness

He knew that his only love was gone like the light of the sun

And he knew that she would never be with him again

© Poem – IX/XVII/MMXXIII

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