Kenneth Stephen Goodpaster : Writing

Carpe Diem, Reckless?

Carpe Diem, Reckless?

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


The faithless are friends among the wise As faith gilds the throne of piety’s speaker, But faith in faithfulness proves unwise ..
Castor Sapien

Castor Sapien

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


The chill and fog makes the day quite weary, A painful droll but certainly not dreary, Whilst I sit across from clumps of creeper..
A Childish Game

A Childish Game

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


Upon the house sat Ralph, Timmy, and IThe savvy crew of the Flying Duchess.The abundant ropes, Ralph and Timmy tieWhile I deliver a Captain's address"..
Red Tape

Red Tape

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


When my eyes are shut I don’t hurt so much,Always a step closer to an escape,Yet, always so far away from death’s touch,To silently suffer..
I Cry

I Cry

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


I do not shed tears to kill sadness pain,No, they blur the eyes to hinder vision,Obscuring hopelessness, as hope they feign,To cover yearning for life..
Another Lonely Night

Another Lonely Night

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


Why must another night feel like the last?Company of one cries himself asleep,After asking a question many times askedAlways, must he brood forlornnes..
Damn Fool

Damn Fool

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


I exist as nothing but a damn fool,Hoping for hopeless hopes of a new dayPerchance, I may find desire to drool;I might just as well wait for yesterday
Spot

Spot

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


Tis nothing more than just a spot,Why must I concern myself with such?Tis nothing more than a round blot,How does it pester me so much?
Don’t cry, Daddy is Here

Don’t cry, Daddy is Here

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


Don’t cry little darling daddy is hereHanging by your side as you fall asleep.Don’t cry little angel daddy loves youAs your mistakes he wi..
H.W.S.

H.W.S.

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


I supported him, heaving his legsWith all my might to keep even with chair,Leaning him against the tall wooden pegs,Trying to unfasten the man-sized s..