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~ Eden Lost ~

A Poem by Misery

You may call me Ishmael But such is not my name I’ve been known as Judas Son of Iscariot. And known as Cain, A first of many sons..

~ A Vagrant King ~

A Poem by Misery

In a dream I Was a captain I was a king And was flapping Wanting to bring To you a ring Of purest gold; But all my gifts C..

~ A Prodigal Boy ~

A Poem by Misery

Once I... Was a boy who Toyed with time Scattered it wide Wasted it sublime Spilled it like brine From a cistern; Now time.....

~ A Song of Five Toasts ~

A Poem by Misery

“Drink deep and be overmuch merry, dear friend...” Toast our last of life From youth we did train To bear each struggle To..

~Laughingstock~

A Poem by Misery

I think that I have always been A laughingstock on this world’s skin Yet offer sincere thanks to you With much appreciation due For ..

~ Quiet Years ~

A Poem by Misery

These quiet days aloneHead resting by the phoneUnforgiving of selfAnd blaming no one else;Noon, nearly comatoseYet taking one more doseThese are the q..

~ What Have You Heard? ~

A Poem by Misery

I wander through this graveyard world A poet lost, mute of word; Some say Misery, some say Foolery, But, tell me, what have you heard? ..

~ Supple Ferns ~

A Poem by Misery

Missing the days Of long ago when Youthful whims set the course Youthful blood flowed in veins Pounding with August heat... Miss the..

~ Eye See ~

A Poem by Misery

I do not see dead people Rather, fading souls Of departed those Who suffer with us no more; I see not apparitions But hope linger..

~ Pen on Fire ~

A Poem by Misery

“Your poetry’s quite good; I’m surprised minor publishers can afford you. What’s the catch?”I drink. “H..