She's gone

The grocery bags are in the hallway
In a place where silence is deafening.
There’s nothing on the TV worth viewing
And it looks like it’s gonna rain all day
The clock declares the hours ticking by
The dishes are piling up in the sink
There’s a stain on the tablecloth so pink
I look out the window up at the sky
Now there are no more questions left to ask
Who wants to know whatever’s on my mind?
Who wants to see me being left behind?
Who cares? There’s nothing left in which to bask

The groceries are still in the hallway
And it looks like it’s gonna rain all day


21st October 2004

Sunday night

Well here we go again, into the breach
To my weekly battle I’m off to fight
It’s always the same, every Sunday night
I walk paths where the goal is out of reach
It’s me versus my constant enemy
Who only comes out during this one time
It’s on my frustrations he will dine
The demon of insomnia wants me
He wants to fight – Not to hear me snoring
This week won’t bring a change. He wants to keep
Me as far away from my treasured sleep
And I’m left a wreck on Monday morning

I won’t win – He’ll add to his winning streak
And it all will begin again next week

10th October 2004

The morning of the Defeatist

This morning demands I get out of bed
But today I don’t want to leave my room
From this safety I refuse to be led
Because outside is where no flowers bloom
The outside world is utter anarchy
A place of eternal conflict and war
There’s hunger, pain, suffering and cruelty.
It’s where nice people are left bruised and sore
Therefore, I’m not gonna bother at all
True: I don’t feel like taking on the world
I’ll stay in my bed – safe within these walls
And ignore the world as chaos unfurls

I will stay here underneath these blankets
And of the pain, I will try to forget


7th October 2004

How the hell did that happen?!

My girlfriend walked out on me yesterday
But strangely, I’m not overcome with grief
Even though she’s gone somewhere far away
I’m left more in a state of disbelief
I’m still wondering what the hell went wrong!
We spent many happy times together
Building up a romance that was so strong
So how could our love not last forever?!
I tell you, I’ve been cheated! I’ve been robbed!
Why did she want the change?! How should I know?!
Someone else will now be doing my job
And I’ve become useless – What a cruel blow

How the hell could something like this happen?!
My girlfriend’s dumped me for a lesbian!!!


23rd September 2004

The patriot

That patriot said: “I love my country!
“It is the greatest place under the sun
“I’m proud to be one of this nation’s sons
“And nothing will take that away from me!”
What the hell is this? You must be joking
You haven’t said stuff like this before, pal
So why are we hearing this speech now?
I don’t believe the words you have spoken
A preach of faith or a saving of face?
Wake up buddy – You have nowhere to hide
There’s no escape – You can’t turn the tide
Your world’s ending at a rapid pace

So now you’re listening? Don’t make us gag
And come out from hiding behind that flag


23rd September 2004

10 Dollars

Hey mister. I will give you ten dollars
Just because I want to see a mere smile
I need relief from this world so vile
These days, people never seem to bother
None want to look on the bright side of life
Thus, it’s hard to see a grin for the frowns
Any mention of joy is trampled down
In favour of moaning on pain and strife
For in this world, the pessimists are king
You think it will kill them to something nice
Complaints aren’t for the weak or a vice
Guess it’s easier to say horrid things

So far I haven’t seen a smile today
So how much more do you want me to pay?


23rd September 2004

The dirge of the broken-hearted

I am the most hideous man on this planet
I’m a freak – unloved and unlovable
I can’t escape. Destiny has been set
But I don’t find this fate acceptable
Affection is the wine I want to sup
I declare that I don’t want to be alone
But people keep telling me to shut up.
Nobody wants to hear the monster moan
Nobody knows the pain of loneliness
And who’d want to be in my company?
They all say I’m just a freak and worthless
And I’m left buried deep in apathy

No one’s listening to these words I’m sending
Because monsters don’t get happy endings


Completed 9th September 2004