Joey Martinez : Writing

Road to success

Road to success

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Reality isn't her cup of tea. She prefers a neat shot of catastrophe. The world around her continues to spin while she stands still wallowing in s..
heart

heart

A Poem by Joey Martinez


The heart hunts alone Known to ignore the mind and stay in its zone However, the mind still attempts to guide the heart, forcing it's way to the dri..
Outsider

Outsider

A Poem by Joey Martinez


The masses are looking for the perfect girl tagged with a jaw dropping physique. My eyes are focused on the girl who has a lot on her mind but doesn'..
Mental

Mental

A Poem by Joey Martinez


He cares about your body but what about your mental health? Persuading you to go the gym but never wants to talk about the pain that's been dealt. T..
Syrian Tears

Syrian Tears

A Poem by Joey Martinez


I'm a Syrian refugee with a desire to flee but was denied entry in the United states. At first I thought it was a mistake but it turns out my fate wa..
Paterson blues

Paterson blues

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Just a kid from Paterson waiting for the violence to end Wondering when these animals will drop the guns and pick up a pen The doves have been long ..
Write right

Write right

A Poem by Joey Martinez


A friend once said "Joey your words hit the soul" I found it ironic since there's nothing inside of me but a lump of coal I wouldn't say I'm rotten ..
Connection

Connection

A Poem by Joey Martinez


The girl who loves to stay in bed Avoiding the drama that loves to spread Staying inside enjoying her days No visitors welcome please go away A l..
Prisoner of the mind

Prisoner of the mind

A Poem by Joey Martinez


It's as if one eye visualizes the present while the other perceives the future. A movie where you're the main antagonist but also the producer. Y..
Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Paranoid of the grim reaper Lying under the sun while it melts my soul like ether Afraid I'll join the war pigs alongside their electric funeral B..