Tea Leaves

"If the future we could see
would we change it or let it be?"

In politics today we all want change
before they take our home on the range.
with our money the politicians play
but to get out of debt they can't find a way.

One percent of this country has all the wealth
yet we can't afford insurance on our health.
How did our government get so inept?
by making more promises never to be kept.

Wall street bankers they should be in jail
instead their labeled too big to fail.
Middle class citizens tighten their belts
still economic recovery can't be felt.

Tax and spend is the politicans creed
blinded by power and corperate greed.
Open and honest is their promise
yet were lied to by the Obama's.

It's so easy to bitch and complain
as we watch these idiots campaign.
Democracy ain't free but it's are only hope
to make your future get out and vote.

"If the future you could tell
it would be this country going to hell."

Rocky Mountian Cry

Brimstone and fire
times are dire
living in fear
madmen are near.

Taken by dozens
sisters,brothers and cousins
nowhere to run
bullets and gun.

His only thrill
innocents he kills
words cant explain
man is insane.

Graves with daisies
world gone crazy
a nation mourns
another killer bourn.

by rich jackson

Numbers Game

Seven is for deadly sin
or a final game you can win.
between six and eight it is stuck
rolling it takes some luck.

Seven is a saluting one
if its your I.Q. you are dumb.
Seven wonders in this world to explore
Mickey Mantle had a seven on the shirt he wore.

Seven days in the week
seventh hour things look bleek.
How I love the number seven
it is even a place up in heaven.

Seven letters in my name
points in a touchdown is the same.
I've sailed around the seven seas
seven continents there seems to be.

Seven times I've been away
staying there for several days.
seven dwarws in snow white
seven minutes this took to write.

by rich jackson

Northbound Train

Snowy scene
engine steams
blazing trail
road of rail.

Path is chosen
through valleys frozen
on mountains majestic
sunlight is reflected.

Sniffs of smoke
fires are stoked
gaining speed
for a steep grade.

Burning coal
fills its soul
belching fumes
in cotton plumes.

Passengers mingle
engineer signals
in winters throws
a whistle blows.

Wheels go round
on roads yet found
northbound train
winter you tame.

by rich jackson

Cry Fowl

Snowy
owl
bird of prey
sprawling
wings
fly away.
Pearching
soaring
on the prowl
nights
avenger
king of fowl.
Peering
eyes
catch a glance
rodents
mammels
have no chance.
Hooting
screeching
a sound distinct
save
habitat
or they'll be extinct.

Favorite Pet

I've owned ducks,chickens and a goose
at the zoo I petted a moose.
Hamsters,gerbils an a mouse
had them all in my house.

Horses,ponies and a mule
loving animals I am a fool.
My very favorite pet
is my dog you can bet.

She is a purebred English Setter
for a friend I've had none better.
Whether playing catch or eating a meal
being happy is how I feel.

I love animals young and old
but on my dog I am sold
She means the world to me
I got to go she found a tree.

Winter Bane

Daylights soft wain
vestiges of a winter bane
 evening shadows
dawns frozen meadows.

Trees twisted askew
hard the winds blew
they too begin to fade
as night longs to shade.

Cold it can be felt
still,snow can melt
earths axis tips
softing winters grip.

Signs of tomarrows spring
another day will bring
signaling winters regret
burnt orange glow of sunset.

Houston (we have a problem)

Fame
fortune
living a lie
drugs
alcohol
best friend is a high.
pipes
needles
tools for success
puffing
snorting
life is a mess.
Valium
morpine
you have a prescription
torment
pain
suffering with addiction.
Clean
sober
can't understand why
find
vein
in a bathtub you die.

by rich jackson
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Fountain of coins

Fashion
style
she has a flair
bikini's
thongs
I have to stare.
passion
desires
fill my loins
wish
dream
at a fountian of coins.
beaches
jungles
in the sun she basks
love
romance
she seems to ask.
beauty
grace
she has it all
wet
wild
in love I fall.

Bookrack

Waiting for you to find yourself
my book is here upon this shelf.

Dryed
faded
passage of time
words
pages
poetry and rhyme.
Authors
poets
works still speak
accomplishments
sorrows
their pages reek.
Life
loves
stories are told
lines
literature
never grow old.

My book is here upon this shelf
waiting for you to find yourself.

by rich jackson

Hopeful Romantic

Would you be my valentine?
you have stole this heart of mine.
Please give me some kind of sign
to be alone is such a crime.

It would surely make my day
if it was yes you would say.
you make all my dreams come true
when you say I love you.

Life together I want to share
we would make a handsome pair.
your love is so very sweet
with you in my arms I am complete.

We can have a brand new srart
if you could open up your heart.
I will make you happy you will see
if you share your love with me.

by rich jackson

Word on the Street

On a cobblestone way
a drunkard lay
making last call
his only downfall.

In alleyways dark
two lovers park
thier spirits collide
in a deep divide.

A street urchin waits
for his pearly gates
a bottle he snuggles
to smile a struggle.

On a byway of brick
are the homeless and sick
living is so unfair
as into abyss they stare.

Lifes long lonely road
thier destiny is sewed
a sign it is read
the end is dead.

by rich jackson

Day of love

Valentines
Saint
day for romance
lovelorn
lonely
taking their chance.
passion
desires
finding a place
warmth
caring
of a lovers embrace.
candy
roses
signs of affection
romantic
interludes
only a suggestion.
gifts
cards
presents are bought
love 
rapture
pleasures to be sought.

by rich jackson

Taken to the Cleaners

Mud
krud
washing my clothes
spots
stains
wisk I suppose.
Dirt
dust
got plenty on mine
grease
grime
it's laundry time.
Bleach
no starch
in my underwear
cleaning
pressing
I hate I swear.

by rich jackson

Breaking it Down

Loving
laughter
two things I share
peace
kindness
cures my dispair.
Addiction
sorrow
I almost drown
humility
sobriety
I have finally found.
Feelings
attitudes
I'm learning to know
responsibility
trust
only now I grow.
Money
power
watch what you wish
broke
alone
life can be a bitch.

by rich jackson

Hallmark Moment

Cupids
hearts
Valentines bliss
lovers
romance
daring a kiss.
Chocolates
roses
such a treat
partners
spouses
make us complete.
Words
feelings
put into rhyme
caring
sharing
this is the time.
Dinner
wine
I love you's to say
together
forever
Happy Valentines Day!

by rich jackson

Shipwreck

Ride
collide
Italian cruiseline
ship
onshore
ran out of time
reckless
abandon
to hell they steer
death
destruction
their worst fear
shallows
reefs
not watching the depth
commands
demands
were not kept
torn
twisted
only shattered remains
injured
dead
Costa Concordia her name.

by rich jackson

Answer Within

Happy
sad
two worlds collide
pain
anquish
lies deep inside
thoughs
memories
leave me distraught
advice
action
battle yet fought
caring
compashion
can I find
love
nurturing
of any kind
prayers
wishes
a dream begins
time
patience
answer lives within.

Artist's Romance

Boundries
quandries
site I behold
living
breathing
story is told.
Imagination
fascination
mind at play
dreams
scenes
bright an gay.
Moving
grooving
colors dance
loving
caring
artist's romance.
Fluctuation
gyration
spirit is moved
lines
rhymes
soul is soothed.

by rich jackson

Lonely Heart

Loneliness thrives
where love dies
you need to find
peace of mind.
 
Heavy as brick
a heart lovesick
an emptiness dwells
only love quells.

You need a hit
on love don't quit
a heart thats broken
needs love to be awoken.

A fresh beginning
her love your winning
no longer blue
the heartbeats true.

A rush you feel
you know it's real
love is found
lonliness has drown.

by rich jackson

Wonderland

As I drift off into a winters slumber
awaiting my dreams in a world of wonder.
My time there seems so surreal
deep down inside it's what I feel.

Dreams are like ballons carried on air
their destination we never know where.
People and places that I have seen
can only be cast in a dream.

They can make me laugh then cry
sometimes I wake just before I die.
I have dream that I could fly
traveling to lands with mountians high.

In my dreams I am set free
I am whatever I want to be.
I'm off right now to pillage and plunder
dreamland is a spell I'm under.

My subconscious can put on a show
whats the meaning I'll never know.
I try to remember but mostly forget
I waken suddenly much to my regret.

U.S. for Us

It's life you have to taste
there is no time to waste
you should learn to explore
this country we all adore.

I've traveled the states
seen the plains so great
through the mountians and canyons
I moved with reckless abandon.

In the rivers and streams
on lakes so vast
it is a world of dreams
forever I hope it lasts.

Wheather skiing down a fresh snow
or soaking up a Vegas show
there is so much too see
like in Washington D.C.


I swam in the Atlantic and  the Pacific
fished from the great lakes to the french quater
From boader to boarder
Americas beauty is terrific.

Please find the time
the United States will blow your mind.
so take the first step
its an expierance you won't forget.

The Bastard Son

He was bourn a bastard son
concieved in sin one nite of fun.
Into this world he came
full of sorrow and of shame.

He never had the love of a father
being part of his life he couldn't bother.
His father had a family of his own
so his love could not be shown.

A product of a cheating man
he was never a part of the plan.
It was just one night of bliss
so he grew up with clenched fist.

The bastard son was not to blame
he had no father to share a name.
There was no man whom he could turn
on his own he'd have to learn.


So full of anger and of hate
loving no one was his fathers trait.
Then one day he had a son
it was then he learned to love someone.

by rich jackson

Shadow of Night

Round so round
you make not a sound
star of the show
I bask in your glow.

Full moons caress
sheds my darkness
a gentle reflection
offering me  protection.

Shadows are cast
as moonbeams slip past
overhead you dwell
casting a spell.
.
You're a wonder to lovers
a face they discover
in a moment of bliss
they share a first kiss.

Time don't forget
so you must set
a stillness is broken
as morning has awoken.

by rich jackson

Apocalypse

World ending event
a warning is sent
all hope is fading
as doom were awaiting.

Earthquake or flood
shedding of blood
plagues or pests
riots and unrest.

Toxic acid rains
across the plains
the nuclear race
comets from space.

Fire and brimstone
a failing ozone
disintegrating earths core
another world war.

Famine and disease
a gun trigger you squeeze
chaos and disorder
at each and every boarder.

Whatever the cause
I take time to pause
for everything we fear
we already have here.

by rich jackson

resolution solution

As this new year starts
it is time we get smart.
Starvation at every turn
it is a cause for concern.

A hungry world we must feed
to your mercy I must plead.
Kindness is the only cure
that this world needs to endure.

We live in a world so greedy
no one has time for the needy.
It would be money well spent
if one childs death we could prevent.

Deep pockets are few too many
while others go without a penny.
A differance we can make
when to this sufferring we awake.

It's not hard to understand
all we need to do is lend a hand.
Loving one another is a special gift
that is sure to give your spirits a lift.

People don't have clean water to drink
my hopes for a better world begin to sink.
To save this world one person at a time
is the new year resolution of mine.