right now here today you’ve no other choice but to carry on and move begin the begin there’s no time like the present to start at the start and move things ahead are there other options here? details i’m missing? or is today the first day of the rest of your life as they say … Continue reading
My day is less sunny without you It’s raining and cloudy and the wind it’s so blustery You took the sunshine the day that you left When you left I still picture your face How it glowed How it shined It’s so bright in my mind I can see How it shined On an overcast … Continue reading
Here’s to the brilliant Those beautiful minds The hidden The downtrodden And most of all the wallflowers Those who are awkward The shy Yes the modest The savants And learned idiots too Those blending in And eager to do so The quiet Unnoticed Unflashy Unassuming Those secretly gifted But overlooked Those dismissed Here’s to you … Continue reading
Tend the garden No need to do too much It’s been planted A little water Here and there And lots of light Will do the trick It’s been planted It’ll grow That’s what it does No need to do too much But tend it And those weeds No matter what we do They rear their … Continue reading
A man like me Is dead in places If not for you Is it wrong to say That you awaken Yet weaken me? Make me alive When I don’t feel alive? More than survive If not for you Not fade but thrive A man like me Who’s given up If not for you Am I … Continue reading
mustering up hope and courage and fortitude summoning up faith determination elation when life it moves forward with gusto intending to chase away demons while fending off omens of bad things to come they will won’t they anyway? mobilizing enthusiasm jubilation a sensation.
6:33am I can’t help but think of you. As the light starts to leak over the wide mountain ridge. As the day from its slumber begins. There are thick black clouds overhead but they”ll burn off, they say. Winter looms in all its glory around the bend, but birds still tweet. Resilience. You must be … Continue reading
all there is left to do is die take me as i am i’ve done all i can all there is left to do is go i’m not complaining you see? but it is up to me i’ve done all i can what i wanted to what i needed to no regret or remorse let … Continue reading
Looking at this trajectory i may have been fooled from the start or i just always knew it’s not a problem or it is, but one to have i can’t stop thinking about you never have never will it didn’t SUDDENLY hit me when i “suddenly” realized i think i’ve been fooled from the start … Continue reading
grounded in the here and now the future, past it didn’t last and rooted in the present tense the present moment a component not from then nor what will be i’m standing here the now is clear.
i look at the blank screen my mind is blank too nothing to say that hasn’t been said the same old diatribes and pronouncements and hyperbole and a half again and more so i look at the stark wall my heart is stark too an utter contradiction of emotion and road wear of desolation and … Continue reading
humility integrity are not what they’re cracked up to be and chastity and charity these words can cause hilarity they’re out of date? then why create more challenges that won’t abate? like patience also temperance and honesty which does make sense with kindness and yes diligence so not in vogue not ever since remember courage? justice … Continue reading
In a former life, having gone through the rigors (or something) of a once yearly review or Performance Management Process (PMP), with concrete examples of strengths and weaknesses identified and discussed and “competencies” pored over and scored, with follow-up dates assigned and tasks and goals set for the future (not only for the reviewee but … Continue reading
i need more time more time to reconcile my life do all the things i want to do all the things i said i would all the things i should i need more space more space to be as big as i feel to grow into what i see myself as to stretch as far … Continue reading
nobody’s perfect least of all me but you too perfection’s fleeting unattainable flaws and faults and foibles they dominate the scene and dot the landscape dark clouds roll in and ruin a perfect clear day that’s how it seems to go here well and everywhere people thinking they have to strive to be perfect then … Continue reading
i hope you don’t mind i told everyone how well i’m doing ever since i met you i hope you don’t care i told everyone how good you seem i shook my head yes and said so with authority i hope you don’t fret i tell people such things often on your behalf if your … Continue reading
speak slowly and softly everything’s fine kick back take a load off lighten up it’s okay the world we can hear you there’s no need to shout ease up rest assured let things go and be still there’s power in silence the hush there’s the strength take a breath put your feet up get limp … Continue reading
butterflies and meadows and pies in the sky affirmations assertations attestations constellations pipe dreams and pies in the now and right here flourishes that nourish that replenish reassurances why be down low when there’s so much on high? pies in sky a plethora and pipe dreams too etc.
Let bygones be bygones the past be the past today is the moment your future gets cast no time like the present no time like today to blow out the cobwebs chase storm clouds away it’s easy to say but much harder to do up high is a rainbow on the onus is you.
turn your face to the sun if it comes out turn your back to the wind if there’s a breeze turn your mind to the sky at night when stars do twinkle move along sail away if you can there will always be me waiting here there will always be more waiting there you will … Continue reading
let it all hang out in whichever way you go what comes naturally true original why be anything else here except for yourself? look how far you’ve come oh please not like me or him or her or like them oh god not like them we know how they are there’s nowhere to hide so … Continue reading
i slept hardly at all but i slept i wept hardly at all but i wept life crept up that is all i kept up didn’t stall i accept and i leapt didn’t fall.
That’s what I want That day that never ends. Not because I’m too busy or harried Not because “there aren’t enough hours in the day” As people say Just because Some days are better than others You know they are memories as you live them You watch yourself like a fly on the wall And … Continue reading
All you can do and can be is how putting one foot in the front of the other the way is paved moving forward ahead at least is better no best not to lag it seems or there standing still.
Oceans first appeared in the Stone Path Review How can you dream Without grandiose notions? How can you sail When you don’t have a breeze? How can you change When you only have oceans Of low expectations And fear and unease? Why do you settle For all that just bores you? And have little faith … Continue reading
these are the old days the good times yeh that’s what they are the times you remember and never forget the ones you look back on with little regret these are your yesterdays the younger days that you’re pining for the past that you carry that keeps you awake at night up and pacing with … Continue reading
sell yourself short put yourself down talk yourself up turn things around up by your bootstraps and then up the creek too harried to paddle believing you’re weak you’re braver you’re smarter you’re stronger to me you’re better you’re bolder and kinder i see not giving the credit where credit is due to thine own … Continue reading
maybe it’s just me and not like i say that it’s the rest of the world i’ve been wrong before the world seems pretty crazy how could it be me right? then what would i do begin to start consider all the reconciling the things that we see and the lies that we hear and … Continue reading
sometimes the world it seems so tired in so much muck we get so mired to greater good we shrug our shoulders no longer strength to lug more boulders when life no longer holds that magic we once believed in oh so tragic tough and jaded made of stone we walk the desert all alone … Continue reading
done all i can do did what had to be done tried as hard as i might was a fight never slight played as much as i can with the hand i was dealt worked with all that i had did my best never less another chapter is over another story’s been told now it’s … Continue reading
you have your own canvas it’s blank paint what you like color your world no one’s to say does it matter? you have your own toolbox so use it build what you want start from the ground up fix what you fancy you run the crew no right way or wrong there’s only your palette … Continue reading
I will not be silent Not censor myself Nor settle for speechless When emboldened And brazen will do I will not sit docile Not dummy it up Nor turn on the tight-lipped When sluggish And skittish I’m not It’s not always been There was a time it was different I listened, believed And worked hard … Continue reading
Was I ever gonna learn not to fall into the same pattern? It never failed, over and over. I’m the guy that always overestimated people, gave them too much credit. I’m the great encourager. And every time it let me down. Why? Haven’t I acted in good faith? It’s a “belief in fellow man” thing is … Continue reading
Inseparable Here close to you I’m nothing but invincible No longer two I’m stuck like glue Unshakable Resolve and more So much in store Irrevocable I dreamt last night Of all we do Incredible Please understand Such plans I have Imaginable The dreams you dream I know they are Attainable Your breath I feel Your … Continue reading
I’ll be your hideaway And secret place Your port in a storm Your refuge A haven For you Your safe house And sanctuary Your landing strip And comic strip Higher ground Be your lighthouse And harbor Unassuming That too Self-effacing With you Smoother sailing Calmer waters Free from torment You’ll be When you feel lost … Continue reading
i can rhyme on a dime any time it’s a crime a disease if you please filled with ease and a breeze i can sing let it ring i’m the king anything really loud make it proud to the crowd bellowing when your hair comes down and the mask comes off and the fog rolls … Continue reading
First published in Gadfly Magazine in March 2012, and in New Future in October 2012. Come see me where the river bends Miles before giving way to the sea From high in the mountains Crystal clear and inviting Making way On its own I’m not far away, so why don’t you come? To where the … Continue reading
Learn the rules you later break Get the tools you have a stake In laying claim to what is yours To make it rain before it pours Do it your way there’s no other Hold your head high think of mother You know she’d want you to do The things that make you happy too … Continue reading
you could come take a nap then a hot shower too and of course i will make you a meal take some time to relax but i’m sorry i can’t really do more beyond all of that the rest you can do for yourself we could go have some fun take a ride around town … Continue reading
I just got back from a very nice autumnal walk through the woods down to the river, with lots of leaves crunching under foot and a chill in the air. It’s really more than a “walk” per se- it’s actually a hike as this is foothill country. Not many people in my circle are physically … Continue reading
You gotta laugh to keep from crying Gotta smile to stop the frown You gotta love and stop from hating In the times when you’re feeling down Cause the world is so off-kilter There’s confusion everywhere You gotta carve a niche outta something In the times when you just don’t care You gotta laugh and … Continue reading
To me it’s about death. It’s over. The balmy and comfy weather. The light. My year. The fun. I’m tricked by the colors oh so vibrant and where I live there seems every color imaginable. I’m scared because this signifies the coming of the cold and dark time. There’s nothing new under the sun and … Continue reading
We have a tendency to be our own worst enemy. We so easily beat ourselves up over lots. Why is it that we’re so good at being our own harshest critic? To me it remains a mystery and must be some sort of coping mechanism or something. We have so many. Human nature continuously confounds … Continue reading
The rain it will stop This I swear The clouds will retreat I’ve no doubt The darkness will lift You can trust me The sun will return You will lift up your face Feel the warmth and the light It will soothe all your pain This I swear On the days that are dark You’ll … Continue reading
Hitch your wagon to my star Cause I won’t settle I won’t cave I’ll take you with me near and far And never mettle You’re too brave To cower, cringe or to retreat Just give it time You’ll reach your prime Remember that I’ve got your back I trust in you That’s nothing new So … Continue reading
It’s the time of year When it’s time to get toasty With winter looming ahead Where you build a nice fire and pull on the blankie Trade your shorts for a sweater instead The short summer nights And the long summer days Are gone but I hope you’re not blue I’ll heat up the cider … Continue reading
Please fill me with riches today dear Lord But only real riches Not ones bought or sold Please fill me with courage enough to get through I’m tired dear Lord Please fill me anew Please fill me with love Like the love that you are And please add some kindness I’ll spread it around Please … Continue reading
My day is less sunny without you It’s raining and cloudy and the wind it’s so blustery You took the sunshine that day that you left When you left I still picture your face How it glowed How it shined It’s so bright in my mind I can see How it shined On an overcast … Continue reading
I can do vinegary Very well yes indeed And cynicism and bitterness and Melancholy too It depends on the day I can do sentimentality And nostalgia no doubt For those days gone by For the past and its glory For those people and places Very well yes indeed I’m glad about that sure Well I’m … Continue reading
you threw me a lifeline when no one was there you came and you conquered when life seemed unfair you lent me a hand when i was in need my heart is so glad cause it helped stop me bleed you scratched my old back without hesitation and asked me for nothing and gave me … Continue reading
Pete Armetta 