Short Poems

“When I fail, I learn and practice modesty - a potent pedagogy;

I have taught myself forgiveness by admitting what deserves apology;

But honestly, with all that said, I don’t blindly make amends:

Reparations lie ahead of deconstructing my destructive trends;

There has to be some alteration - I must decide what to upend:

It’s never my integrity, so I attend to getting gritty,

then I mend what has offended;

I draft up resolutions and implement - the consequence?

The tribulation has ended.”

- Old Dying Joe

“Much to write on and plenty to say;

I touch on as many topics far from empty as I can

- I always plan to instate: The inclination to establish sound stances must be innate;

I trust my gut enough and think on tougher stuff:

The balance of these faculties is a plus - it pays;

I’ve earned efficiency: The return for pushing for proficiency

- A busy bee -

A tizzy isn’t kidding me

- I don’t get dizzy when I bid on me:

My strengths are great

- The lengths they’ve taken me amaze -

Amid the main plane, they’ve shaped my history and have lead me towards a future which seems interesting.”

- Old Dying Joe