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