Poetry Contests

HOUSE IS DOWN:


Why Did You Play With My Fire?
Yes Tell Me Why
Did You Set Me A Light?
I Never Wanted To Fight
Don’t Shoot The Messenger
That’s An Old Mistake
But You’ve Given
More Than I Can Take

Why Did You Play With Your Fire?
Yeah Tell Me Why Did You Set Yourself A Light?
I’m Out Of Water
All Out Of That Type Of Water
Now You’re Going To Burn
And You Can’t Even Swim Yet
Forget About Me
Because I’ve Forgotten About You

I Have Many Friends
Even In A Dark Storm
Yes, Right Through The Storm
Don’t Need Your Words
Don’t Need Your Care
I Don’t Even Need Your Stare
Just Don’t Need You At All
Because You’re About To Fall

I’m Going To
Bring The Whole Thing Down
Your Whole System Down
Yeah I’m Bringing
The Whole House Down
The Whole, Yeah Even The Burning Flag
Bring This House Down

I Didn’t Start This War,
But It’s Already Ended
For You Should
Have Opened Your Eyes
As You Didn’t Even Know It
Know That
It Was Always In My Bag

We Ain’t Scared Of Any Truth
We Ain’t Scared Of Your Monkey Police
Ain’t Scared Of Your Media
Yeah We're Just Not Scared
Of Monkeys
Or Any Dark Charades
Like You, Even If You're In The Sun
Watch The Dominoes Fall
One By One
Until They Destroy Your Fun

We All Gave You A Chance
A Chance To Back Away
But No Real Listening
On Your End
I’m Afraid, So I’m
Gunna Bring The Whole Lot Down
Today, Not Tomorrow
– The House Is Down

I’m Not Scared Of Your Drugs
I’m Not Scared Of Your Hugs
Not Scared Of Your Head
Nothing Left In There
Nothing Left To Be Said
Not Scared Of Anything
Cause I’m Dead To You –
And Always Have Been
You Just Got No F$%#ING Idea
What I’ve Seen

Are You A Puppet?
Are You A Muppet?

Which One Is It - Cause
I Can Still See Those Skeletons
Falling Out Of Your Closet
Even Out Of Your Drawer
While The Monkey Is Still Latched
Tight, Watch Out For His Bite
Latched Right On To Your Back
And I Bet You, - You Are Sore

The House Is Down
Your House Is Down
Which One Is It?
Cause I Don’t Really Care If
This Song’s
Not A Hit
Cause This Isn’t Music
And I’m Not A Band
Just Five Middle Fingers
On My Mother F%$#@ING Hand

REASONS:


No One Can Save Me
The Calm Is Still Coming
But I’d Rather Keep Running Away
It’s Not So Simple
To Be The Hero
When I’m Just A Simple Man

Then I Look To The Sky
And Hear How It Chimes
Yeah See How It Shines
There’s Gotta Be Something For Me
I Think The Reason We Cry
Is When We Don’t Live – And Then We Just Die
Yeah Just Let Us Live Our Life
Let Us Live
Just Let Us Die
Our Own Way

In Our Beginning, We Were Just Singing
Yes This Was Never Your World
And I Didn’t Mean To
Take Your Angel Away
Don’t Blame Yourself
Yeah Don’t Hurt Yourself
To Make Everyone Pay
Just To Make Everybody Pay
Yeah, No Other Reasons
But Just Do It Our Own Way

This Was Never My World
I Know You Didn’t Plan
On Taking My Angel Away
But I Won’t Give Up, Never Give In
Yeah I Wont Kill Myself
Just To Make Everybody Pay
Just To Make Them All Pay


Now We’re No Longer Blind
No Longer Blind
Yeah Even This Time
I Know We’ll Be Just Fine
It’s Just Our Turn To Shine
Never Be Blind
Never Be Left Behind
Yeah Never Be Left Behind Again

The Calm Is Still Coming
But There Is No More
Yeah There Is No More Running Away
Yeah, I’m Not A Hero
Still Just A Simple Man
Today
Then We Look To The Sky
And See How It Chimes
Yeah See How It Shines On Us
Shines On Just Us Today
Let Us Live Our Life
Just Let Us Live
Yeah, Just Let Us Live & Die Our Own Way


So I’m Calling You All
Calling The Unforgiven
Don’t You
Yeah Don’t You Ever Go
And Give Up On Your Life
Cause This Is Far From Over
You’ll Always Have A Shoulder
To Bare The Weight
Cause I Want To Live
Live My Life
Yeah, No More Lies,
Yeah No More Cries
Just Want To Live
Yeah Just Want To Live My Life Again

ONE LAST ROUND:


One More Fight?
I Aint Surprised
One More Fight?
Don’t Play It Down
In Front Of Me
One More Fight?
Who’s Your Next Target?
Well Just Tell Me
Now Who’s Your Enemy?

Now You’re Choking
No, Not Controlling
Just So Hypocritical
Yes Your Own Pathetic
Egotistical Nightmare
Go Back
Go Back Yo Your Silly Little Book
And Stare
Yeah Stare At Your Big Lie
In The Sky
The Big Lie In The Sky

One More Round
Are You Kidding Me
One More Round
You’re Listening From The Ground
One Last Round?
I’m Not Your Enemy

Everybody’s Sick
Sick Of Your Lies
Everyone’s Tired
Tired Of Caring, Tired Of Your Bullshit
Tired Of Your Reptile Cries
Can’t You See It
See It In Their Eyes

Just Take Care Of Yourself
Cause Remember Snakes Get Bitten
Every So Often
Yes Snakes Get Bitten
Snakes Get Bitten To
Snakes Like You



We See Them Surfacing
Easily I Should Add
Popping Up
Out Of The Ground
Every Now And Then
Just Remember
Snakes Get Stepped On
Snakes Get Stomped On To

Is Your Blood Cold
Or Is It Burning
Inside Your Veins
Cause He We Go Again
Here We Are, Again In Your Head
In Your Head Again

I’m Not To Blame
When Your World Fades To Black
I’m Not The One
Who Chose To Start On You, You Hack
Are You Insane?
You’ve Done All
Tricks Like That By Yourself
Even After That Evil Feeling Attacked
So Take Your Eyes Off The Trigger
Or Your Eyes Will Start To Blister
Here We Are Again

So Tell Me Now, How
Does It Feel When The Poles Are Reversed?
When The Poles Are Reversed?
Negative And Positive
Swirling Inside Your Brain
Now It’s Just Up To You
Up To You On How You Train

Have You Got A Fever?
Cold Sweats,
Hallucinations,
No?
I Think Its Just Grand Delusions
Just See The Truth Doctor
And Get The Right Pill
Or You Just Might Have To
Stay On The Upside
Yeah, The Wrong Side Of This Hill


Still Don’t Wanna Stand Beside You
Don’t Need You To Hold My Hand
Thanks Anyway
But Enjoy Your Fakeary
Enjoy Your Own Delusion
All That’s Not For Me
Cause I Live On The Ground
Not In The Clouds
Yeah It’s Not For Me

One More Round?– I’m Glad It’s Over
One Last Round?– A Bit One Sided
If You Ask Me
One Last Round?
You Were Never A Real Threat
Never Considered An Adversary

One Last Round?
Couldn’t Be Bothered
Just A Waste Of Time And Energy
Your Plight Was Over – Before It Began
You Never Had A Chance From The Start
This Is Why You Ran
Now It’s Time To Say Goodnight
Time To Say Goodbye
Right From My Heart

A Brisk Walk
Midnight on a winding street
air still as the grave
no danger lurking
no signs of wake

You swagger on
gingerly to the left
then suddenly—
a hand is in your hand
hot breath against your cheek
a whisper in your ear:

“My love, my light
come lie with me.
We'll meet at great new heights
where you will be set free
from hands that bind
to a land of bliss,
so you won't but mind
as you float down the abyss.”

With no note of dissent
no sigh, no frown, nor shake
you are whisked away,
taking steady steps and deep breaths
to the hole where you shall lay.

When finally you do arrive
you're beckoned to lie down
you stumble in, burrowing
careful not to make a sound.

Morning comes, but not the sun,
Eyes search, but nothing found.
Hands grasp at dirt, nails rake on stone
at this new burial ground.

Screaming does no good
nor fight, nor will, nor pain
you are here and here for good
because doth wed the night
and the night doth betrayed.

“Away now morning light,
Farewell bitter day!
Soon we will reunite,
perhaps from inner fray.
So beat your drums,
grapple in spite,
measure your sums.
Forget this little slight,
For tomorrow comes! ”

So lie down,
calm, secure
make most of this fine bed
you've dug yourself out of
time and time again.

ENTER: Strike 3 For The Cobra?:


Still Thinking
Still Moving – Getting Very Close
I’m Not Worried
Just Waiting
Waiting With My Noose
The Cobra Is Cunning
But I’m Just To Quick
And The One With
The Bigger
Yes The Quicker Stick

This Cobra Thinks
Thinks He Is King
But I’m Not Part Of His Kingdom
Nor Part Of His System
Just Death I Will Bring Him

Keeping One Step Ahead
Always Is My Game
Only Showing My Hand When The Cobra
Goes Insane

The Art Of War – I Know You Understand
We Have To Play First And Last
In This Silly, But Evil Game

Watch Out Cobra, Cause
I Am Sober
Watch Out Cobra, Cause
I’m Sane
Watch Out Cobra, Are You The Same?
Watch Out Cobra
You Can’t Play This Game

Be Careful Cobra, Cause
I’m The Black Mamba – Death Incarnate
I’ll Shut Your Mouth
Swallow You Whole
Yeah Swallow Your Soul

Watch Out Cobra
I Think I’m Spitting
My Venom Now
Watch Out Cobra You Cant Be Saved
Looks Like
You’re Digging
Digging Your Own Grave

I Will Spit My Venom
Spit The Venom In Your Face
Just Spit On Your Grave Again
Now You Know How
It Tastes
Now You Know How It Hates

Cobras Don’t Seem
To Like Acuphase
Nor Do All The Monkeys And Rats
Sharing A Similar Maze
Black Mambas Just Spit It Right Out
Right Back In Your Dark Faces
Yeah Back Into Your Dark Places
No Effect
Yeah No Effect On The Innocent
No Effect On The Strong

Yes I’m Still Thinking Cobra
Moving
Now I’m Getting Close
Keeping Ahead Of Time
Patience – That’s My Skill
This Black Mamba Soon
Will Go For The Kill

Goodbye King Cobra
Never See You, Never A Next Time
You’re Lost Inside, Shedding
Shedding Your Skin – Not Mine
If You Ever Find Your Way
Outside Again
I’ll Be Waiting – And Will Suit Just Fine
As I Will Always
Have The Time
The Time To Find You
And The Time To Remind You - That You’re Already Dead
Did You Hear What I Said?

Crocodile CRIES:


Are You Hurting?
Why Are You Crying?
Again?Is This Real?
Is It Just Me
Dreaming?

I’d Rather Be Crashed Out Sleeping
If That’s Your Headcase Tripping
Foulness Slipping
Yeah Falling Out Of Your Mouth Again

I’d Rather Be Crashed Out Dreaming
If This Is One Of
Your Reptile Games
Then I Could Find
Another Race
In A Better Place
Yes With A Better Race
Where There Is No More Lames

Just Take A Minute To Rest
Like The Rest Of Us
Take A Minute To Ponder
About The Outer World Stage
Without Increasing Your Stupid Rage

Your Crocodile Cries Don’t Scare Me
Crocodile Tears Don’t Confuse Me
Yes
No Confusion Here You See
Yeah No Confusion For Me
Only For You
And
You Can Keep Your Crocodile Tears
Forever
For You
All Alone

You’re Welcome To Go And
Pack Your Bags
Then Shed Some Skin
I Cant Do It
For You
As I’m Not Reptilian
No Reptiles Even In My Bin

I’m Sure I Only Cry When I Need To
But Nothing Like You
I’m Nothing Like You Cause All
You Are
Now Is
A Very Deep Scar

I’m Not Sad Now
Don’t Know If I Was
Even Hurting Then
Doesn’t Matter Anyway
Won’t Be Seeing You In This
Life Again

Am I Crying?Hell No
Am I Lying
No Way, But Never Afraid
Never To Myself
Even If It’s The End
Cause I’d Rather Die Sleeping
Crashed Out Dreaming
Than Listening To All Those
Crocodile Cries Again

Do You Remember What I Tried To Tell You?
If Not Just Remember
I Tried To Help You
Now It’s Too Late
Now I’s Time To Say Goodnight
Little Crocodile
Cause You’ve Just Lost Your Last Fight

BURNING:


Looking Out For Love
Just Be Careful
When You Turn That Key
And Don’t Turn
Don’t Turn The Knob If
You Think It’s Going To
F%$^ing Burn

Burning Your Hands
Are You Burning
On Your Own Front Door?
Yeah Burning My Hands
No I’m Not Playing
No I’m Not Joking
I Think Someone’s
Trying To Settle A Score

Absolute Power
Can Lead To Absolute Betrayal
Now, I’m Not Laughing
But Be Careful
When You’re Still A Fool
Well It’s Still Me Here Trying
Trying To Help
Help You With Your Right Tool
Yes It’s Just Me Who Is
Trying To Stay Cool
And Yet,
I’m Not Even Close To You

Do Your Dreams Always Work Out
Even In Another Time?
Why Don’t You Just
Keep Drinking
Keep Drinking Your Own Pathetic Stale Wine


I’m Not Playing, I’m Not Shaking
With You Any More
I’m Not Going Down
Yeah I’m Not Going To Burn For Any Score
Haven’t We Seen All This Before
Behind Your Door?
Yes - Haven’t We Seen It All Before

Now Look At Your Hands
Look At Your Face
Look At Your Eyes
Those Eyes
Now Tell Me Who’s Burning

I’ve Already Tried Cooling You Down
But Yours And My
Wishing Well Has Already
Gone Bone Dead Dry
And That’s Why You Haven’t Heard
You Own F^%$ing Bell

Now You’re Burning
Yeah Now Burning
Burning In Your Empty Cell
Burning Yourself All The Way To Hell

666 Is Just A Number To Me
Some Chose It For This
Some Chose It For That
People Living In Reality
Already Know That Shit
Our People Don’t Worry
Worry About Little Fire Ants Like You
But Maybe Only A Few –
Yeah Maybe The Few That Will
Never Be Free

All That I Needed:


I’m Sorry For The Pain
I’m Sorry For My Rain
Yeah I’m Sorry For That Dark Rain
I Finally Found Who I Am
You Never Forgot Who I Really Was
Always Offering Your Help
I Just Took A Long Time
And Finally Found My True Self


I’m Sorry For The Stress
Yes, I’m Sorry For The Distress
I Wasn’t Just Being Self Fish
Just A Little Stressed
Just A Little Distressed
That You Would Be
Taken Advantage Of
And Fooled
By Some Snakes That Never Rest

I’ll Always Care
Always Know Your True Hearts
As I Have From The Start
In That Time
And Over Time
Sometimes Lazy
Sometimes
Not Gentle Enough For You
Still Living In The Fast Lane
When It Was The Right Time
To Slow Down

I Would Never Lie To You
It Was Me Causing Your Explosions
No Fault Of Yours Anywhere And
Still Trying, Supporting Me
Still Trying, Not Letting Me Go In Your Heart
But I Was The One Who Was Corroding
And Should Have And Could Have
Easily Fixed It From The Start
I Guess I Never Got That Part

Over Time, You All Will See
The Real Truth About Me
I’m Not Worried Anymore
As Your Own Intelligence
Will Let You See,
What You Need To See
That I’m Just A Friend
With No Evil Agenda
Just A Friend Around The Corner
Yeah It’s Still Me

I’ll Always Be There
Be There For My Children
Anytime And Anywhere
You Know You Can Depend On Me
See, It’s Still Just Me

Nothing Here
Nothing Said Today Is Just A Line
It’s All About The Truth
And In The End
That Should Be Fine
All I Needed Was Time
Time To Heal
And Time To Deal
Like We All Already Know
All That I Needed Was Time To Feel.

Now All That Has Been Said
That Needs To Be Spoken
As You Now Know
Some Things In Me Have Always Awoken
Yeah Never Really Broken
When All Is Said And Done
There Is Nothing Lost
Yeah When All Is Said And Done
There Is
No Love Lost.

Have ONE On ME:


I’m Still Thinking
Thinking About Last Night
Yes Still Dreaming
Dreaming A Tomorrow’s Dream
Have You Forgotten
Forgotten Tomorrow
Forgotten Me
Everything Already?

Yeah We’re Not Tired, Just A Bit Wired
No Not Tired, Yet
So Have One On Me
Just Have Another One On Me
And I’ll Have 3
Angel I Said
Just Have One More On Me

Morning Is Nearly Here
I Should Get Some Sleep
Before The Sun Hits Our Room
But You’re Still To Beautiful
Too Beautiful For Me
So We Better Lock The Door Soon
Yes, Welcome To The BooM

Sometimes I Can See Past Your Heart
And Feel Your Love Inside
Don’t Get Embarrassed
Just Show Your Pride
And Have One On Me
Just Have One Absinthe On Me
Yep, Now We’re Back To The Start

Yeah We’re Still Awake
Making Love – Half Asleep
Laughing And Screaming
Why Not Another One On Me
She Had Another One On Me
Am I Still Dreaming?
Dreaming About Last Night
Yeah Still Thinking
Thinking About Yesterday
And
I Know You Haven’t Forgotten About Me
Haven't Forgotten How To See

You’re Still So Beautiful
So Beautiful - An Angel To Me
Still Seeing Beyond Your Heart
See Her Love Inside, Now The Absinthe
Is Turning It All Inside Out
Be Proud My Angel And Have One More
On Me
But Only If You Can See!

BREAK ME:


I Can See You
Coming
Coming From A Mile Away
I Can Hear You Thinking
Thinking Every Day
I Can See Your Motive
Even In The Ashtray

But It Won’t Break Me
It Won’t Break Me
Whatever You Try
You Can’t Break Me, Cause
You
Are My Stool
You Won’t Break Me – I’m A Misfit Already
Haven’t You Heard Of That Tool?


Walls Can’t Hold Me
Your Doors Won’t Stop Me
Mind Is Clear
My Mind Is Fine Right Through
But Do I Have
A Maze For You

You Won’t Break Me
Silly One Understand
In My Life There Is No Strife
So Go Back To Where
You’re From
Go Back Where You Really Belong
We Will Never Get Along
And..I Think You’ve Already Heard This Song

You Can’t Break Me
Can’t Break Me Down
Logic And Reason
Always More Powerful
But I’ll Throw You A Bone
Just Take Your Little Clip Board Notes
And Try And Carve Them In Stone
In Stone

Have You Seen Your Exit Yet?
Have You Read Your Next Line Yet?
Haven’t Felt My Words Yet?
Cause It Might Just Burn You
Even In A Cool Shade
Yeah Even In The Dark Shade
In Your Dark Shade

Your Heart Of Darkness
Won’t Confuse Me
It Won’t Use Me
Cause All I Need Is Me – You See
No One Can Break Me
As, I Am – Just Me
Being Free
And No One Can Break It
Break It From Me