Tag: Poetry

Love is a Dead Fish

In blue seas,
where love used to flow
over coral reefs,
a life we used to know?
But we’re washed on the shore,
like battered castaways.
Our love is a dead fish, darlin’,
what more can I say?

Shifting tides,
happy songs are gone.
We’re sailing solo now
like worn, weathered driftwood
we’re so, so very lost
Yes, we’re washed out on the shore,
like battered castaways
Our love is a dead fish, darlin’,
what more can I say?

Love is a dead fish,
floating in foamy sea.
Once full of life,
now scattered debris
floating rough waters,
lost in endless blue,
Love is a dead fish, darlin’,
what’s left for us to do?

Commentary about dead fish

Hey everyone, I’ve been playing around with metaphors in my poetry, like in the piece you just read. Sometimes, instead of answering a question directly, I find it fun to throw in a metaphor that makes you think a bit. Or not.

It’s like handing you a puzzle where the pieces fit in more ways than one. Or not.

This approach keeps my response open, allowing for many interpretations. It’s all about giving you the space to explore different meanings and feelings. So, what did you see in the poem? I’m all ears!

I’ve done it again. I used my new favorite AI site to put my words to music. Some of you might know the website I am using, but I am going to not post the name yet; I want to experiment a little bit longer.

Daily writing prompt
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
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My World is Deep and Blue


My world is deep and blue
Painted in the saddest hue.
Saturated by the dark of night.
Most brilliant in the morning light.
My world is so deep and blue.

I’ve started experimenting a little bit more with my poems and using AI to generate music. I still write the lyrics, but it’s scary what can be done, with a little bit of manipulation and meta tagging. Maybe I will become a rock star after all.

Every Day a Holiday

Every day’s a holiday
In unexpected ways,
It’s not about the parties,
Despite what some may say.
Every day’s a holiday,
In moments that we share,
Sharing laughter,
Sharing tears,
Knowing someone who cares.

Every day’s a holiday,
In snowstorms
And in the rain,
Warming acts of kindness
That ease the piercing pain.
Every day’s a holiday,
In the simple things we find,
The warmth of a smile,
The whispers of the mind.

We shape each day,
Let’s celebrate,
Yes, we can make it great.
Today’s right now,
So don’t put off
(‘Til tomorrow),
We cannot hesitate.

Every day sharing, caring,
Living, dreaming,
Every day loving, laughing,
Sharing, singing.
Every day’s a holiday,
Every day’s a holiday,
When I’m…

Every day sharing, caring,
Living, dreaming,
Every day loving, laughing,
Sharing, singing.
Every day’s a holiday,
Every day’s a holiday,
When I’m…

Daily writing prompt
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?
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Texting

[Saturday 8:45 AM] Dan:
Good morning, Benji!
I hope your weekend is off to a splendid start!
We should discuss our nonverbal communication project.

[Saturday 9:02 AM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Saturday 9:03 AM] Dan:
Remember, it’s due on Monday.

[Saturday 9:15 AM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Saturday 9:16 AM] Dan:
It’s imperative we meet to solidify our ideas and plan our presentation.
Thoughts?

[Saturday 9:30 AM] Benji:
hey Dan! 🌞
weekend’s lit 🔥
hangin’ with the squad, 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️
droppin’ beats 🎶 and hittin’ trails 🌲
can’t wait, dude! 😎🎸🌲

[Saturday 9:45 AM] Dan:
That sounds incredibly fun, Benji!
However, we have a deadline hovering over us like summer Oklahoma thunderstorms.
I’ve invested time and effort researching, gathering data, and organizing thoughts.
It would be heartbreaking if we fail to pull this all together.

[Saturday 9:45 AM] Dan:
TOGETHER

[Saturday 10:00 AM] Benji:
no stress, bro! 🚫😰
I’ll dive into the books 📚 Sunday night.
Livin’ it up rn, ya know? 🎉
Life’s too short, man. YOLO! 🤘🔥

[Saturday 10:15 AM] Dan:
I understand your perspective, Benji, but we shouldn’t procrastinate until the last possible moment.
The sooner we collaborate, the greater the chance of hitting our presentation out of the ballpark.

[Saturday 10:30 AM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Saturday 10:31 AM] Dan:
Would you like to see what I have so far?

[Saturday 10:45 AM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Saturday 10:46 AM] Dan:
Would you?

[Saturday 11:00 AM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Saturday 11:01 AM] Dan:
Benji?

[Saturday 11:15 AM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Saturday 11:16 AM] Dan:
Opening statement: Nonverbal communication Is a graceful dance; we synchronize steps to attain seamless synergy.

[Saturday 11:30 AM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Saturday 11:31 AM] Dan:
What do you think, Benji?

[Saturday 11:45 AM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Saturday 11:46 AM] Dan:
Benji?

[Saturday 12:00 PM] Benji:
pure cheese whiz, bro

[Saturday 12:01 PM] Dan (attempting to lighten up):
Hey, Benji! 🌞 Thought I’d catch the vibe wave 🏄‍♂️ this morning. How’s the surf in party town? 🎉

[Saturday 12:05 PM] Benji:
Bro, you sound like my dad trying to be cool at a BBQ. 😬 Stick to your own style, it suits you better. No offense, dude. 🚫🍔

[Saturday 12:06 PM] Dan:
Noted. 😅 Back to business then. I’ve outlined a few more ideas for our presentation. Let’s sync up later?

[Saturday 12:10 PM] Benji:
Sure thing, man. And hey, I appreciate the effort. Just be you, it’s all good. 👌 Later!

[Saturday 7:14 PM] Benji:
[Typing…]

[Sunday 8:01 AM] Dan:
Tomorrow morning.
10:00?
Be there.

[Sunday 1:00 PM] Benji:
Oh man, tomorrow’s packed, bro!
Got a sick gig 🎤 we’re hittin’ up,
and then there’s the hike. 🥾
Schedule’s tighter than my jeans, lol 🤣
my bad, bro 🎶🥾🥁

[Sunday 1:01 PM] Dan:
Are you serious, Benji?
You’re killing me.
I feel like I’m shouldering
your weight
while you straddle
a slackline.

I’ve invested
time
energy,
and your lack of effort
is killing me.

[Sunday 1:30 PM] Benji:
chill, my dude 🧊
it’s just one project.
Gotta live a lil’ 🌈
U sound like my grandma on Thanksgiving 😂🍗
chill vibes only, bro 🐔😎

[Sunday 1:33 PM] Dan:
I’m sorry if I’m too intense, Benji.
When we were first assigned this
project, I felt like our compasses
were aligned. But here I am, focused,
but you are lost, directionless.

[Sunday 2:36 PM] Benji:
NODO, man 🪦⏳🌱🌅
it’s all ’bout the journey, not just the grind 🛤️✨

[Sunday 2:37 PM] Dan:
What does that even mean?

[Sunday 3:52 PM] Benji:
lol, bruh 😂
Tryna keep it 💯
Let’s not overcook it, ya feel? 🍳➡️🔥

[Sunday 4:13 PM] Dan:
[Typing…]

[Sunday 4:19 PM] Dan:
[Typing…]

[Sunday 4:44 PM] Dan:
[Typing…]

[Sunday 4:19 PM] Dan:
I’ll be at the cafe tomorrow morning.
Meet me. We can work and have breakfast.
It will give us a few hours before class.

Dan has left the chat.

[Sunday 11:58 PM] Benji:
aight, aight
when we rollin’? 🛹
got plans but I’ll shuffle for the squad 🔄✌️

Benji has left the chat.




Forbidden Talk

Talk politics, walk
side by side, why can’t we
share a vision? Constantly
bickering, stoking fires
and division.

And we weep,
and we wail.
Gnash our teeth
to angry words
echoing in chambers.

Can we not stop, pause,
reflect how our words
hurt our own cause?
Seek to heal, do no harm
while listening to others.

Yet we weep,
and we wail,
gnash our teeth
to angry words
echoing in chambers.

Drowned voices, lost in shouts
of trumped-up tales
flaming fictive fear
of others.

We need to stop
to talk, listen
and learn from
others.

Still we weep,
and we wail,
gnash our teeth
to angry words
echoing in chambers.

Daily writing prompt
What topics do you like to discuss?
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