MagicalJoey

Back Into It 31-12-12 I wrote it out of you this morning, The urge to die, But now it plagues me. As the time ticks towards the year’s passing, I wonder how much more my mind can handle – How many more issues will institutionalise me? I can hear your voice, Telling me to think of the ones left behind, But in the moment of such pain There is nobody but me. Pain sends its sharpened, icy fingers through my heart again, As I remember him, both of them, And I realise that I will start the year as I ended it; Alone. I wrote you out of it this morning, But I am writing myself right back into it.

As the Willow Watches 7-12-11 The willow weeps, fronds fingering the water like a silent violinist. I swing over the water on naught but a rectangular plank; there's hope that it will hold my weight; risk that it will not. You push me, gently, as you pushed me into the world's ways; a suggestion here, a poke and a prod there. Encouraging me to embark on a journey outside my eggshell. The willow weeps as you sit beside me on the swing, you trail your fingers lovingly down my face; gentle as the willow caresses the water. You take my hand, as you have done many times before, and together we turn and face the world; as

Another Damaged Prayer 16-01-10 God of hope and God of grace, Do you see these tears upon my face? Can you catch them in your healing hands, Or do they simply fall upon dry land? God of glory, God of power, Can you see how my soul's been devoured? Do you notice my beating but broken heart, Or can you not find it within its parts? God of mercy, God of love, The ruler of Earth and Heaven above. Do you see me as you want me to be, Or are you repulsed like the world when you look at me? God who's gentle, God who's great, Am I just a blob subject to fate? Can you love me after all I've done, Or are you too great to love this one?

Fire and Fists 25-11-09 Martinet – a strict disciplinarian The law was laid down clearly: His law; Written as much in blood As it was in ink. He was a martinet; There was a strict code to follow. Woe-betide anyone who broke the law, Or went off on their own tangent. Punishment for breaking the law was by fire. Trial by fists.

Soul Mates 26-12-08 Dedicated to the one I Love Born to be together, Each was a piece of the other’s soul Missing from birth. They grew up not knowing A piece of themselves was missing. Until the day they found each other. Love super-glued their missing sections of soul together, As two ¾ people became whole: As they found each other. When hands and lips joined together, Two people became whole: Two people started the journey of becoming one.

Her heart leaks from her eyes: Liquid molten pain, That burns as it destroys What sanity she has left. Broken many times before - she Walks daily over The shattered pieces - her Heart turns into the crystal stones That flood down her face, And she cannot catch the pieces Before they are lost forever. Her heart floods from her eyes: She cannot start it, And she cannot get it to stop.

You Don’t Know What It’s Like… 28-02-06 You don’t know what it’s like, To be filled with a hatred so deep – so dark, So pure in it’s evil intensity – that Every part of you is despised…by you! You don’t know what it’s like, To hate yourself so much, that You wish you were anybody else – anybody But who you are, Anybody but what you look like – that You wish you were dead, Because you think you’d be better off that way. You don’t know what it’s like, To hate your body so entirely, that You despise looking in a mirror – that You cry every time y

Teach Tolerance 19-01-18 100 Themes #42 - Start Little Johnny went to school, Where he learned the 'golden rules', That would help him grow up to be a man Who tolerates and understands. He learned that the world is made of lots Of different coloured people painting pots. And, like in art, when they work in unity They create beautiful pictures for the world to see. If you only paint in white and black, The pictures, they begin to lack That vibrancy Technicolour creates, And you begin to grow some hate. You hate the black for bringing dark, Or making that unerasureable mark. You hate the white for being too bright And always needing extra lig

The Assault of Thoughts 4-08-18 My thoughts are ink, flowing from my pen, Assaulting diction time and again. The Question of Life 4-08-18 If Hamlet’s question was, “Should I be?” What then is to become of me? Falling, Forgotten, Lost 4-08-18 Feathers float as angels fall, Halos tarnished by their devil’s call.

Philosophising on Dragons 02-07-18 Dragons used to fly by moonlight and starlight--where have they all gone to? When time comes to end, even dragons fail and fall; going beyond death.

Sandy waited for Judy to cast her vote as the secret ballot went around the room. She had thought that this would be an easy task – conning parliament into a vote of no confidence against the president and, once he was deposed, taking his place as the first woman president in the history of the country – being vice president certainly had its advantages, but, no, it hadn’t been easy. For the first six rounds of voting there had been one person still on the president’s side…out of all 250 delegates, one person had voted ‘confidence’ and, of course, Sandy needed a full 100% for the vote to pass. She tho

The Awakener – Amanda Strong The back of the book says: Seeing Micah for the first time in years, fifteen year old Eden wants nothing more than to run and hide, but instead in a moment of sheer embarrassment, she throws her arms around his neck; unaware she just changed her childhood friend forever. I initially downloaded this book because it sounded interesting and was going for free (I'm cheap like that), but when it came to actually reading it I had forgotten why I downloaded it in the first place. I was in for a nice surprise, as this book amazed from the first few lines and I struggled to actually put it down to do things like sl

Just Out Of Reach 6-1-14 You reach, you can't grasp, You sigh, it won't last; The troubles and trials have followed you home. You stretch, but no grip, You climb but you trip; Always surrounded forever alone. Just out of reach floats a life worth the living, Just out of reach floats the answer to pain. Just out of  reach are hands open and giving, Just out of reach, out of reach yet again. You stand but you fall You run but you crawl Why is it so hard to just live a life? You're grasping at straws, Clenched hands and clenched jaws; Surround by torture, trouble and strife. No matter what you simply can't reach it, You try, and you try ye

A Beginners’ Guide to Grammar Information from: Rose. A & Purkis. R. 1991. English Grammar: A reference book for schools and colleges. Pietermaritzburg: Shuter & Shooter. Section #1 – Parts of Speech Part #7 – The Conjunction Conjunctions is the name given to that group of words which connect parts of a sentence. Common Conjunctions Are: And, because, but, for, however, since, until, yet, etc. All conjunctions can be divided into four categories. 1: Coordinating (That is, when the things joined are basically similar) :bulletred: E.g. and, as, moreover :bulletred: E.g. Both pointers and spaniels are gun dogs. 2: Contra

Not Again 5-7-13 God... don't let him leave me.

Just A Fool Christina Aguilera with Blake Shelton Uh Eh Another shot of whiskey please bartender Keep it coming til I don't remember at all How bad it hurts when you're gone (no no no no) Turn the music up a little bit louder Just gotta get past the midnight hour (uh huh) Maybe tomorrow it won't be this hard Who am I kidding? I know what I'm missing Oh, I had my heart set on you But nothing else hurts like you do Who knew that love was so cruel (yeah, yeah, yeah) And I waited and waited so long For someone who'll never come home It's my fault to think you'd be true (yeah, yeah) I'm just a fool (Yeah) [Blake Shelton] I say that I don't ca

Secret Socks 30-04-12 The socks are so secret Even the washing machine can't find them. They enter like animals to Noah's Ark – Always in pairs – Yet upon their return They bob about like lone lifeboats; No shelter from the elements And nowhere to go.

Spell Check 30-4-15 I can’t spell for shit, Except when spell check helps me. But then eye halve two get my grammar write, Or else I look odd.

1. Betadine makes it better 2. Winnie the Pooh is in love 3. Eeyore is a happy donkey 4. My swatch watch broke (alternatively: My watch broke) 5. Water bottles spoil the fun 6. Bed lamps, bedlam and booty calls 7. Ten tea tricks 8. Deodorant is for sissies 9. The longest fingernail 10. The reason I bite my nails 11. Write a sonnet about your favourite PC/PS/XBox/Wii game 12. Write a Ballad about time 13. Write a eulogy for your favourite cartoon character

NaPoWriMo 2017 - The Sweaty Tears All my poems for the month of April were written in accordance with Amarantheans (https://www.deviantart.com/amarantheans) 's prompts list: A Little Prompt-y Goodness II Enjoy, but no stealsies as that's not nice. Also, if you like the Renga (Day 26) go like my collaborator's ones as well. They can be found on the original deviation (links) or by viewing their galleries. What Is There to be Found NaPo #1 Shining stars, each in their Place, know the beauty of thine face. Angels, brightest, whitest light; Celestial beings, born to fight. Every planet home to some, Time will tell what's home to none. Ravishing rings round Saturn run Away with my

Time Will Come 31-12-12 You have fallen down, Lost your halo’ed crown. No light, And so your face frowns, Contorts as you drown By night. Time will come around, When you’ll leave the ground In flight.

Golden Day 14-12-13 DFC #13 Follow on, oh follow on, As beauty calls you from the skies. Lead you not into temptation’s eyes; Angels will follow the devil’s son. Come walk with me, upon the dawn, The sand is warm and shines with light. The sky glows gold, silver-flecked stars fade out; Follow on, oh follow on. Lift up your gaze from crusty feet And see what lies before your face. Hosts of demons with golden wings; As beauty calls you from the skies. Angels fall and demons rise A battle for the souls of all. Look before you step, or walk; Lead you not into temptations eyes. Sun shines gold in godly light, Sun shines gold in de