Maxwell Ryder : Writing

That season’s come

That season’s come

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


It’s come, That season Every drop from the faucet’s Just a little colder, Every breeze that rustles The jeans, needles me - Little h..
I am me

I am me

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


I wanted to be you once; Then I lived a little, Thought it through, And realized I am me; You are you - And there wasn’t A helluva lot ..
Mice tell on me

Mice tell on me

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


Written Sept. 6, 2017
Hey September

Hey September

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


Hey September, Do you remember When we were best buds, And we frollicked Under blue skies above; When we packed up Our school books, And wait..
Acidic tears

Acidic tears

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


This is a post-apocalyptic world For those who've been hurt Or lost a girl The sky has striped the years Down your cheeks With its acidic tears,..
Simile

Simile

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


I’ve never been one for simile I’d rather take out the first “i” And watch people’s eyes As their brows rise, And at..
Fake news

Fake news

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


I saw a reporter powder her face, take the mic, ask “Am I a go, are we ready?” wobbling unsteady on her stilt-y high heels, looki..
Serial housewife

Serial housewife

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


She can hook With the best Of women Who stand Under the Street lamps, Under the Night sky - She’s a serial Housewife. She marries ..
Shitpost

Shitpost

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


I’ll shitpost Tomorrow Over eggs and toast. Nightie night, folks! Early to bed, Early to rise, Makes a meal Sunny side up With runny yo..
Curio

Curio

A Poem by Maxwell Ryder


Written August 1, 2017