Pete : Writing

Lightning Rod

Lightning Rod

A Poem by Pete


You always had the gumption.Lived life to a code.Were willing to go against the grain for what is right.Made unpopular choices and stood firm.Believed..
And the Grass Turns Brown

And the Grass Turns Brown

A Poem by Pete


Time passes away.Day becomes night.Drags me away like a waning light.I pass back and forth through the portal so many times,I don't know which side I'..
Effulgent Enema

Effulgent Enema

A Poem by Pete


The old boss was bad enough,but the new one really took the cake.He introduced pain to my lower region.It's OK, i will rid myself of himwith a cathart..
Flop House

Flop House

A Poem by Pete


Smashed dreams neatlyarrangedon grungy shelves.Cantankerous curtains of outdated newspaper and old box tape.Callous cots of bronchial bedbugs.Cunicult..
Crossroads

Crossroads

A Poem by Pete


I stood at the crossroads of my life.It had been a long road.A hard road.A long time coming.Building up to a final capacious crescendo in my soul.The ..
Act of Contrition

Act of Contrition

A Poem by Pete


As I knelt, the priest said, "Say ten Hail Mary's and ten Our Father's for your penance."I knew that it was going to take a lot more than that to eras..
Haughty and Heavy

Haughty and Heavy

A Poem by Pete


Empty Pride ©2011-2017shiraseLJI was quite full of myself.Had swallowed a lot over the years.In fact, the only thing I had left was my prideand t..
In God We No Longer Trust

In God We No Longer Trust

A Poem by Pete


It's on our money.In our Pledge of Allegiance.Declaration of Independence.We swear it in oaths.The Pilgrims came here for it.Used to set aside one day..
Saturday Succubus

Saturday Succubus

A Poem by Pete


A subtle satire. Things aren't always as they appear. This has a crosscurrent of meanings running through it, so take it for what it's worth. You i..
It Only Rains Tears in Hell

It Only Rains Tears in Hell

A Poem by Pete


I wasn't quite sure.Didn't really know.Was often told where the bad people go.A hot, fiery, darkpit down low.Annihilation and never-ending punishment...