Imagine a box. A glass box. One might be thinking to themself what a strange box that from all angles and sides is opaque and dark. You don’t know what’s inside. One might think it’s none of their business and be repulsed by the unknown. A curious individual might begin tapping on the walls or even put their ear up to the box to get a feel or sense to make a guess or prediction as to the contents. Most will probably become bored when they find there is no reaction. Though on the other side is something pacing, slowly, and silently. There is something there... behind the one way looking glass. If one is either curious enough or through sheer dumb luck finds the window switch… Well, they’ll come face to face with cool, measured, and calculating eyes. Eyes that belong to a trapped Tiger in a cage of tempered glass. This Tiger has been analysing you from the very moment you stepped into the room. To the many that walked away, The Tiger ignored them to take a nap to dream about
Edge of The World I have traveled to the farthest reaches, Of my known world, Where I can walk no more. Shuffling side to side like a crab on this plane. I step back and sit down, To the endless expanse that is the ocean. There is no progress ahead that I see. Hindering half the sun’s rays, Clouds lazily drift above, Forecasting, somewhat gray. My mind is clearer, My body is slower, Nothing to do, But close my eyes and wait. But, the waves arouse me, Swirling against the sandy shore. I stand and answer that siren's call, With eyes forefront, body tingling and electrified. My languid gait possessed, Chilled to the ankles, A warning ignored. Pushed and pulled in, Drawn ever closer, To my shins and now my knees. Wet and colder, below the waist. But, the sun is on my shoulders. I'm ok. Rocking, struggling, and stumbling. Gasping, panicking, and shocking. Crashes a wave against my chest. It's chilling, it's freezing, it's breathtaking. I’m surrounded. Ducked down low, Weight dropped
Twice Shy, Once Burned by SoldiersWolf, literature
Literature
Twice Shy, Once Burned
Like any innocent child who plays with fire
For the first time,
Mesmerized by the flickering flames,
Mirrored in their glinting eyes
Or like a first love
That sparks to be more than just a simple crush.
They both learn that it hurts getting burned.
Oh gentle flame that wisps of trailing smoke
Light as chaste butterflies on lips.
You caress with warmth on these children's faces and hands
With a radiance of a lit candle at night.
A beautiful attraction that draws nearer to touch.
In the end these children are burned.
Shocked and disbelieving,
Wails and whimpers can be heard
From the newly afflicted.
Clutching their hearts with both hands
Th
I’m misplaced at this station
In an unknown territory
Wanting that comfort and security
Of familiar ground after being lost for so long.
Watching the coming and goings of others
On their way to their own destinations
Asking for help
And resources running dry
Has me fretting with distress
And it shows to the passerby’s that avoid me.
With the few times I’ve taken this route
I’ve had this underlining worry and fear.
Feeling like a child wanting to hold their mothers hand
To once again be guided without concern
And to know that mistakes were someone else’s apprehension.
After being held in this state of suspe
I do not want to fall
And love is something I struggle to say,
Though you were always there
To catch me.
Those three words I couldn’t say
Because of my fear of hurting again.
Tormenting myself further,
Stopping just before saying,
And burying my leaping heart in denial.
I’ve been here before
In this whirlwind of confusion,
Stuck in the eye of the beholder
And dared to leave through those razor winds.
Faster and faster we go towards
This rush of emotion.
We lash ourselves together,
Hanging on, hoping we won’t crash
And find we’ve had enough.
Is our bond strong enough to weather this storm
Or will it split us apart t
The Day I Opened My Eyes by SoldiersWolf, literature
Literature
The Day I Opened My Eyes
The day I opened my eyes
They watered and I cried.
Wailing my tiny lungs
Announcing the start of everything me
Cooing and gurgling,
Spiting and sputtering,
My first breaths of life,
I’m not even one.
I can see loving eyes that are familiar,
Rocked in the warmth of loving arms.
My own eyes warily close
As I’m slowly floated down to soft, baby blues
My breath slowly escapes my widening mouth
And loving lips are gently pressed to my head
One final last yawn
Sends me to slumber
Through the pleasant sounds of humming.
Why is it that I have the devil’s luck?
I’m a simple guy with simple needs.
Why do they treat me like I’m the most amazing thing?
I’m not that great.
I don’t think I’m that special.
Even though you make me feel the way you do,
My heart can only give and take so much.
Please don’t tell me you’re not good enough,
That you’ll mess up my life,
Or that someday you’ll find the one.
I don’t need much
I’m just a guy
A guy who needs to be needed
I’m fine with whatever affection you can afford me.
Maybe it’s too much to ask
When all is said and done,
For a warm body
Imagine a box. A glass box. One might be thinking to themself what a strange box that from all angles and sides is opaque and dark. You don’t know what’s inside. One might think it’s none of their business and be repulsed by the unknown. A curious individual might begin tapping on the walls or even put their ear up to the box to get a feel or sense to make a guess or prediction as to the contents. Most will probably become bored when they find there is no reaction. Though on the other side is something pacing, slowly, and silently. There is something there... behind the one way looking glass. If one is either curious enough or through sheer dumb luck finds the window switch… Well, they’ll come face to face with cool, measured, and calculating eyes. Eyes that belong to a trapped Tiger in a cage of tempered glass. This Tiger has been analysing you from the very moment you stepped into the room. To the many that walked away, The Tiger ignored them to take a nap to dream about
Edge of The World I have traveled to the farthest reaches, Of my known world, Where I can walk no more. Shuffling side to side like a crab on this plane. I step back and sit down, To the endless expanse that is the ocean. There is no progress ahead that I see. Hindering half the sun’s rays, Clouds lazily drift above, Forecasting, somewhat gray. My mind is clearer, My body is slower, Nothing to do, But close my eyes and wait. But, the waves arouse me, Swirling against the sandy shore. I stand and answer that siren's call, With eyes forefront, body tingling and electrified. My languid gait possessed, Chilled to the ankles, A warning ignored. Pushed and pulled in, Drawn ever closer, To my shins and now my knees. Wet and colder, below the waist. But, the sun is on my shoulders. I'm ok. Rocking, struggling, and stumbling. Gasping, panicking, and shocking. Crashes a wave against my chest. It's chilling, it's freezing, it's breathtaking. I’m surrounded. Ducked down low, Weight dropped
Twice Shy, Once Burned by SoldiersWolf, literature
Literature
Twice Shy, Once Burned
Like any innocent child who plays with fire
For the first time,
Mesmerized by the flickering flames,
Mirrored in their glinting eyes
Or like a first love
That sparks to be more than just a simple crush.
They both learn that it hurts getting burned.
Oh gentle flame that wisps of trailing smoke
Light as chaste butterflies on lips.
You caress with warmth on these children's faces and hands
With a radiance of a lit candle at night.
A beautiful attraction that draws nearer to touch.
In the end these children are burned.
Shocked and disbelieving,
Wails and whimpers can be heard
From the newly afflicted.
Clutching their hearts with both hands
Th
I’m misplaced at this station
In an unknown territory
Wanting that comfort and security
Of familiar ground after being lost for so long.
Watching the coming and goings of others
On their way to their own destinations
Asking for help
And resources running dry
Has me fretting with distress
And it shows to the passerby’s that avoid me.
With the few times I’ve taken this route
I’ve had this underlining worry and fear.
Feeling like a child wanting to hold their mothers hand
To once again be guided without concern
And to know that mistakes were someone else’s apprehension.
After being held in this state of suspe
I do not want to fall
And love is something I struggle to say,
Though you were always there
To catch me.
Those three words I couldn’t say
Because of my fear of hurting again.
Tormenting myself further,
Stopping just before saying,
And burying my leaping heart in denial.
I’ve been here before
In this whirlwind of confusion,
Stuck in the eye of the beholder
And dared to leave through those razor winds.
Faster and faster we go towards
This rush of emotion.
We lash ourselves together,
Hanging on, hoping we won’t crash
And find we’ve had enough.
Is our bond strong enough to weather this storm
Or will it split us apart t
The Day I Opened My Eyes by SoldiersWolf, literature
Literature
The Day I Opened My Eyes
The day I opened my eyes
They watered and I cried.
Wailing my tiny lungs
Announcing the start of everything me
Cooing and gurgling,
Spiting and sputtering,
My first breaths of life,
I’m not even one.
I can see loving eyes that are familiar,
Rocked in the warmth of loving arms.
My own eyes warily close
As I’m slowly floated down to soft, baby blues
My breath slowly escapes my widening mouth
And loving lips are gently pressed to my head
One final last yawn
Sends me to slumber
Through the pleasant sounds of humming.
Why is it that I have the devil’s luck?
I’m a simple guy with simple needs.
Why do they treat me like I’m the most amazing thing?
I’m not that great.
I don’t think I’m that special.
Even though you make me feel the way you do,
My heart can only give and take so much.
Please don’t tell me you’re not good enough,
That you’ll mess up my life,
Or that someday you’ll find the one.
I don’t need much
I’m just a guy
A guy who needs to be needed
I’m fine with whatever affection you can afford me.
Maybe it’s too much to ask
When all is said and done,
For a warm body
Too many zombie movies by SoldiersWolf, literature
Literature
Too many zombie movies
These past days I look on with apathy
Eyes seemingly vacant and thousands of miles away
What is it that I see?
What is it that I think?
Truthfully,
I see nothing
And I wish to think nothing.
To be nothing but a postmortem zombie
Walking the face of the earth.
Though no apocalypse has occurred
And the hellish nightmare,
No amount of wishes can cease,
Rattles my mind with thoughts
I live a strange life
Fraught with stressing circumstances
Scattered with heavy choices.
When will I wake from this dream
Will it end in days, weeks, months?
Because it has felt like years since I've waited
In an induced coma of birth, childhood, a
A Wolf Amongst The Sheep by SoldiersWolf, literature
Literature
A Wolf Amongst The Sheep
A Wolf Amongst The Sheep
I'm a wolf. The blood of a predator, coursing through my veins. While looking to sate my hunger, I find myself happening across a flock of sheep. Scanning the flock for my next potential victim, I spot something, so out of place. A black sheep amongst the white sheep. You're so irresistible, my vision tunnels. It's like the sight of you is calling out to me.
"Please, I want you to take me away and feed upon my body".
I've made up my mind. I must have you. The predator in me rages as I snap into action, chasing your image. Laughing maniacally as the other sheep scream and shriek in terror of me charging their once p
Fire within the dark original by SoldiersWolf, literature
Literature
Fire within the dark original
Fire Within The Dark
In a time of darkness
Falling, falling ever deeper
No flame to guide my way
I aimlessly wander
Ever deeper into the void
A blinding light flashes
Only for a moment
Giving hope, that I may see again
Fighting tooth and nail in search of light
Sparks and embers ignite
From something once thought lost, long ago
My goal, building a momentous flame
My search is over
Emerging from the darkness
That was my prison
To learn the light I've sought was within
Stepping Stone
A wise friend of mine gave me a stone. A rock in the shape of a heart called a touch stone. It was grey and damaged with many scratches and cuts. Though it was smooth to the touch with only a few rough spots. I was told the act of rubbing over and smoothing that heart through my fingers and hands might help bring calm to my rattled state of mind.
At first it was just an inconsequential rock in my pocket, but I followed the advice of my wise friend and caressed the heart in my hand. Most of the time the act never really helped, but the benefits of that stone came till only later. It was warm to the touch and it absorbed heat
Always around this time of year when the trees are turning I reminisce about life. Mm... mine anyway. lol
And behold a new poem called "Twice Shy Once Burned".
The title is somewhat a cliche saying I know, but so fitting. It's ah... surprising how my writing has changed since I first started out. I definitely have created my own personal style that matches my personality.
But anyway this one is about my love life and I guess others. How I've come to learn that there's sometimes bumps in the road that are vital in forming your character. Maybe you trip and scrape your knee or fall and break something more. Pain takes a lot from some. It tur
It just depends on how you deal with it.
I made another work called "Fear of the Unknown", whether it's really good or not doesn't really matter to me.
I wrote it to remind myself of the day when I was visiting home from a different state where I work and live. I decided to take a train instead of a bus or plane. I didn't think it'd be that hard, you know to buy a ticket, get on and get off on the other side when I was supposed to. The trouble came when there was a layover similar to planes or bus trips where you have to wait for the next transport to come and drop off it's passengers so you can get on and be on your merry way.
Well, I sor