A friend thanked me for not “enabling” him. We discussed how so often in life we get caught up in what we’re doing, and the past rears its ugly head. Mistakes and heartache well up. Regret and pain. It does, right? We’re often demoralized. Held back. This casual thank you came during a time of … Continue reading
you make me wanna rip my eyes out puke in my own mouth and swallow it you make me wanna cut off my own ears and bleed down the side of my neck bang my face against the wall as hard as i can slice open my chest rip out my own heart throw it … Continue reading
i have a stake a make or break i’ll have my cake and eat it too and won’t forsake the pain and ache here in this wake my heart is true no matter what if ands or buts why scurry hurry shake and worry to be free? i’ll take the ride stand up decide glide … Continue reading
He pushed the shovel down in the dirt and turned it over. This was gonna be easy. The morning was brisk and the sky was blue and no doubt it was gonna warm up quick. He moved swiftly, thinking about the cash that would be leaving with him. He sang a little bit of that Paint … Continue reading
twilight before dawn dark night until light there’s pain before happy there’s death until risen there’s suffering to heal but the sunrise today no matter what they say there’s a will and a way.
My sweet old honey She stole my money It isn’t funny Yes she did My sweet old baby She left me maybe And drove me crazy Yes she did It’s been so long ago And it’s done even so Well I just didn’t know That she would Would I do it again? If I did … Continue reading
I do suppose We’re in repose But predisposed To juxtapose The light and dark The happy sad Together here We’re good and bad And goodness knows I can’t oppose Your soul exposed No longer closed But juxtaposed With pain and hate Where fear does reign Served on a plate Each day imposed So not composed … Continue reading
You say that you love me But you want it both ways I don’t see any effort So I scramble for days To please and to placate As you sit there and wait For me to do something While you fret and complain That I don’t do enough You ask me to explain What I’m … Continue reading
I could moan and could groan And could fuss and could fight But I won’t I could rant and complain About suffering and pain But I can’t There’s no outlet I’ve learned in this life But to grin and to bear all the strife I could grumble and whimper And fret and accuse In a … Continue reading
I don’t wanna turn off the faucet It’s either a full on gushing with danger of overflowing Or drips slowly and painfully and loudly Drip, drip. The sink is full at the moment It happens sometimes when my mind is idle And when my heart is empty and lonely for you Times like now. I … Continue reading
Sensitivity Is not the same as empathy It can’t be bought Or just acquired Like you buy a gallon of milk. Or juice. Tenderness Isn’t much like sympathy It can’t be learned Or forced or fed Like you feed your dog or cat. Or fish. Time goes on And life intrudes On peace and joy … Continue reading
Let it flow And you’ll know That your heart still feels pain Let it rush Feelings gush It will help ease the strain You’re alive You’ll survive There’ll be sun not just rain Let it out There’s no doubt It won’t all be in vain Let it flow And you’ll grow There’s just too much … Continue reading
The things I would Do for you If I had the chance If you were here And paid me some mind Which you don’t And never did But you could right? The things I would Say to you If our lives were different If we turned back the clock To those days when we met … Continue reading
Hurt me more Make me cringe Do what you do I need no anesthetic. Work me over Break me down Give what you’ve got Does that sound masochistic? You’re so sweet you give me a toothache Makes me wail and cry out in pain. More please.
Bubba was in extreme pain. He told me the only choice he had at the time was to get his balls iced. That, or go to the doctor. His wife Charlotte tried to convince him he oughta go. She tried to put her generally persuasive disposition into motion. Bubba had pain in his legs all … Continue reading
I had some really strong coffee in the morning today I spent time watching the birds at the feeder today I took a leisurely stroll through the woods today I enjoyed a nice drive in the country today. I went crosstown to mow a lawn today. I spoke with an old friend on the phone … Continue reading
I’ve thought about it Maybe it’s time you renege On this dream you have. You’ve worked so hard And it’s been nothing but heartache for you Time and time again Too much hurt, so much pain Don’t you think it’s time you renege On this dream? Please tell me, do you really think You ought … Continue reading
Pete Armetta 