Richard Dotson, Jr. : Writing

Welcome to my World

Welcome to my World

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


Sometimes I feel so damn empty inside. Hollow like the tree behind which I hide. No organs, no brains but I manage to stay alive. I felt like I&rsq..
Guiding Light

Guiding Light

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


As I sit here writing this under the stars, enjoying a pleasant November evening, I’m reflecting on the friendship we share. Since we’ve m..
From the Outside Looking In

From the Outside Looking In

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


I’m looking at the world from the outside looking in and what I see is a cold world, full of hate and pain. From this view, I see a lot and hea..
20 questions: a twenty four/ seven fantasy (04/16/02)

20 questions: a twenty four/ seven fantasy (04/16/..

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


Why do I continuously think of you twenty four, seven? Is it because dreams of you are like angels from heaven? What is it about you that puts hell ..
Friends For Life

Friends For Life

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


I know a special girl who reminds me a of a certain red flower. Sweet and cute, always in my heart and mind hour after hour. I’ve known this g..
A poem for Lisa

A poem for Lisa

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


Lisa and Rocky will be friends, friends for life. Even when I’m married and she’s somebody’s wife. It doesn’t matter if you&..
You Reminded Me

You Reminded Me

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


Your actions as of late have reminded me. They made me recall your maliciousness that blinded me. Damn, you could’ve been smoother instead of ..
My Goddess

My Goddess

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


I put the pen to the paper, but there are no words to write. In a world of darkness, I search for clues without the use of light. I understand you s..
Torn Apart

Torn Apart

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


It pains me to know that I can’t have her. Thoughts of another prevent me from what I’m after. We’re carefree and intimate, but no..
What would you do���

What would you do���

A Poem by Richard Dotson, Jr.


What would you do for true love? Would you scratch, claw, and kill or go out peaceful like a dove? What would you do if your life was on the line? ..