Joey Martinez : Writing

Let em go

Let em go

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Trying to find the good in people who claim to be misunderstood has me retracing her steps. She can't erase the past so She'll just add them to her ..
Kids see ghosts

Kids see ghosts

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Kids see ghosts sometimes but the Marijuana smoke has covered you blind. Unaware you're seeing a portrait of yourself. Lost in a world where peopl..
Control

Control

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Some people look into their future and leave it behind. Afraid of the consequences from the past mistakes that continue to unwind. Marijuana can't..
Mixed messages

Mixed messages

A Poem by Joey Martinez


It's the battle of angels vs demons. The solutions versus scheming. I enjoy the silence but I love the screaming. Will I avoid the fire or burn w..
Price tag

Price tag

A Poem by Joey Martinez


You can't trust those who refuse to throw respect towards people who don't get the big checks. Poking fun at those who worked hard but couldn't oppos..
Versus

Versus

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Blue oyster cult told us not to fear the reaper. But I as I become older the concern grows deeper. As my age continues to rise, my appreciation fo..
Woman in control

Woman in control

A Poem by Joey Martinez


You're his experiment gone wrong. He wanted you under his control but you played a different song. A broken heart has learned to become strong. ..
Reunion

Reunion

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Tragedy strikes. Families that were once split apart come to unite. Why does it take death to bring us together instead of life? Why must a sou..
Feelings I can't explain

Feelings I can't explain

A Poem by Joey Martinez


You have a numerous amount of feelings you can't explain. Words become silence from the lack of understanding of why you chose to obtain these emoti..
Sign of the cross

Sign of the cross

A Poem by Joey Martinez


A woman of the church who wears the cross around her neck with such praise. Flips it upside down during the 6 days away from the holy house of worsh..