Wayward Journey: Joems

<CENTER><IMG SRC="../joemscov.jpg"><BR><BR> <CENTER><embed src="../damage.mid" width=0 height=0 AUTOSTART="true"></CENTER> <cENTER><font color="#0000FF"><font size=+2>This is my Poetry. I hope you may enjoy it as much as I do.</font></center><BR> http://www.poetry.net/topsites/rankem.cgi?id=leejs <font color="white"> This page was last updated <font color="yellow">March 28, 1997 4:18 AM CST</font>. These poems may be changing constantly, so check on your favorites. And if you do not like a change or anything feel free to e-mail me. Most recents changes were <font color="yellow">JOEMS: 15, 17-9, 21, 24, 31, 33-4, 36, 41-3, 45-7, 52-4, 61, 65, 74-5, 77-8, 82-3, 85-8, and 90-8</font>.<br> <CENTER><HR></CENTER><BR> <CENTER><IMG SRC="../joemscov.jpg"><BR><BR> <CENTER><HR></CENTER><BR> <CENTER><img src=/cgi-bin/counterl.dll?leejs_joem> As of September 5, 1997<BR> <a target=_top href="mailto:leejs@slu.edu"><IMG SRC="../eg_mail2.GIF"><A HREF="mailto:leejs@slu.edu">LEEJS@SLU.EDU</A> <a target=_top href="mailto:leejs@slu.edu"><IMG SRC="../question.GIF"></A><BR></CENTER> <BR><BR><BR><center> <table> <tr> <td align=right> <font face=helvetica> <a href="http://books.dreambook.com/leejs/joe.html">Read my Wayward Journey: JOEMS Guestbook!</a> <br> <a href="http://books.dreambook.com/leejs/joe.sign.html">Sign my Wayward Journey: JOEMS Guestbook!</a> </font> </td> <td> <a href="http://www.dreambook.com"><img src="http://www.dreambook.com/pics/dbnow.gif" width=88 height=31 border=0 alt="Dreambook"></a> </td> </tr> </table> </center> <HR><BR> <A target=_top HREF="http://www.toptown.com/dorms/leejs/"> <img src="../begin.jpg"><BR>In The Mind of My Madness</A><BR><BR> <BR> <A NAME=JOEMS></A><font color="Sky blue"><font size=+2> - JOEMS - </FONT><BR><BR></CENTER> </FONT><font color="white"> <P><A NAME=JOEM1></A><font color="white"><CENTER>"Dreams"<P>Dreams are like windows<BR>Windows that open unto one's mind<BR>Windows on a vast wall<BR>Extending always<BR>In all directions<BR><P>With a bright blue sky above<BR>Filled with clouds<BR>That have a life of their own<BR>Taking shape<BR>As one's fantasies<BR><P>A breeze blowing<BR>Ever steady<BR>Keeping the flow<BR>As dreams take place<BR><P>Each window opens<BR>Into different dreams<BR>Realities unknown<BR>Ever interchanging<BR><P>Dreams are intertwined<BR>Into the past, present, and future<BR>To form a source of life<BR><P>Into different places<BR>Different times<BR>Different dreams<BR><P>To dream is to live <BR>To dream is to explore<BR>To dream is to survive.<BR><A HREF="file:///C|/INTERN~1/Dream.jpg">Picture</A><BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM2></A>"A Vision of Peace"<P><P>To walk down the road<BR>With thoughts of love and kindness<BR>To all a vision of peace<BR><P>To greet and meet<BR>With words of love and kindness<BR>To all a vision of peace<BR><P>To love another as thy self<BR>With actions of love and kindness<BR>To all a vision of peace<BR><P>To practice what is peace<BR>With a heart full of love and kindness<BR>To all a vision of peace<BR><P>To forgive all grievances<BR>With a heart set on unity<BR>To all a vision of peace<BR><P>To give up our weapons<BR>With a mind set on unity<BR>To all a vision of peace<BR><P>To share what we have<BR>With a conscience set on unity<BR>To all a vision of peace<BR><P>To all in sight<BR>A vision of peace.<BR><A HREF="file:///C|/INTERN~1/road.jpg">Picture</A><BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM3></A>"In the Light of the Sun on the Beach"<P>To see the brilliant light<BR>Of the magnificent sun<BR>Shine so brightly<BR>Upon everyone<BR><P>To see the bright light<BR>On the sparkling sand<BR>Feel the greeting<BR>Upon my hand<BR><P>To hear the voice<BR>Of the relaxing sea<BR>Crash so freely<BR>For me to see<BR><P>Feel the water<BR>Reaching towards the sand<BR>To my feet<BR>Upon the land<BR><P>To hear the birds<BR>Up above<BR>Sing so magnificently<BR>As to be one<BR><P>To see the light<BR>Of the sun<BR>On the beach.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM4></A>"To Write"<P>To write is to live<BR>To believe<BR>To understand<BR><P>To write is to speak<BR>One's mind<BR>To be heard<BR><P>To write is to dream<BR>One's thoughts<BR>To be expressed<BR><P>To write is to form<BR>One's talent<BR>To be used<BR><P>To write is to show<BR>One's life<BR>From the hand<BR><P>To write is a gift<BR>That was given<BR>To be read.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM5></A>"Once Upon A Time"<P>Once upon a time<BR>There was a bird<BR>That sung so beautifully<BR>For it was always heard<BR><P>Once upon a time<BR>The bird was on a branch in a tree<BR>As it sang so beautifully<BR>For me<BR><P>Once upon a time<BR>As the bird sung in the tree<BR>I said to the heavens<BR>I wish the bird was human<BR>Like me<BR><P>Once upon a time<BR>The bird flew to me<BR>Landed on my hand<BR>And was human<BR>Like me.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM6></A>"In the Midst of a Garden"<P>In the midst of a garden<BR>There grew such a flower<BR>Of much beauty and fragrance<BR><P>A flower above others<BR>A flower of elegance<BR>A flower of deep meaning<BR>A flower of love<BR>A flower with thorns<BR>A flower of God<BR>A flower of life<BR><P>In the midst of a garden<BR>The Rose grows<BR>Cherished through time,<BR>Eternal.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM7></A>"The Setting Sun"<P>The sun shines<BR>As dusk nears<BR>Magnificent colors<BR>Fill the sky<BR>Forming an unbelievable<BR>Show of imagination<BR>On behalf of the sun<BR><P>The setting sun<BR>As it nears<BR>It's inevitable fate<BR>Slowly releases it's life<BR>Into the earth<BR>Into the trees<BR>Into the sky<BR>Into life<BR><P>The life of the sun<BR>Possesses such beauty<BR>Breath-taking murals of color<BR>That fill the night sky<BR>Purple, blue, red, orange<BR>Become what color<BR>Was meant to be<BR>Nothing can compare<BR>With such a work of art<BR><P>The setting sun<BR>Slowly releases it's life<BR>Life of color<BR>Life of imagination<BR>Life of hope<BR>Life of forgiveness<BR>Into the life of the night<BR><P>The setting sun<BR>A giant ball of fire<BR>The answer for perfect bliss<BR>Bliss of the moment<BR>Bliss so relaxing<BR>So relaxing as I sit<BR>On a hill<BR>Watching the setting sun<BR><P>I used to come<BR>A long while ago<BR>When I was small<BR>A little kid<BR>Watching the sunset<BR>Watching it<BR>Slowly approaching the ground<BR><P>To watch the colors<BR>Swirling about<BR>Running out<BR>In all directions<BR>Just to sit in admiration<BR>To sit in wonder<BR>To sit and think<BR>To let go<BR>To let go of everything<BR>To let the life enter you<BR>Enter your body<BR>To enter through every pore<BR>To enter through your hair, fingers<BR>All over<BR><P>To feed off the sun's life<BR>And to let everything out<BR>Good and bad<BR>To become totally relaxed<BR>To be in complete harmony<BR>With nature<BR>With yourself<BR>With all that is around<BR><P>The beauty of the sunset<BR>Captures the heart and soul<BR>Of those who watch<BR>It swallows your being<BR>Filling you with joy, happiness, and love<BR>Swallows your pain and suffering<BR>And enters your heart and soul<BR>And grows in you<BR>Keeps growing each time you watch<BR><P>The colors<BR>The magnificent colors<BR>Flow all through you<BR>Filling all the voids<BR>Of your heart and soul<BR>As it changes you<BR>Improves you<BR><P>The pulsing starts to slow<BR>But remains constant<BR>Living in you<BR>Growing till the next time<BR><P>The sun is almost gone<BR>Just a little bit<BR>Of the rays of life left<BR>And the night starts to take over<BR>There is just a little speck<BR>Of the miracle left<BR>Ever moving into the earth<BR>Almost gone<BR>It is time to leave<BR>Time to move on<BR>Until tomorrow<BR>Until the next sunset<BR>To be healed<BR>Purified<BR>Made one<BR>Like a ritual<BR>To be ever repeated<BR>Day after day<BR>Sunset after sunset<BR>Till it is understood<BR>What is meant<BR>What is said<BR>What to do.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM8></A>"The Stars Above"<P>The stars above<BR>Fill the night sky<BR>As glowing orbs<BR>Of fire<BR><P>The stars above<BR>Burn with desire<BR>This light of fire<BR>Filled with hope and life<BR><P>The stars above<BR>Are the history of life<BR>Fascinations of night<BR>A guide of light<BR><P>The stars above<BR>Are objects<BR>Of great beauty and sight<BR>Objects of great tranquillity of Night<BR><P>The stars above<BR>Objects of great dedication<BR>To burn so bright<BR>All of their lives<BR><P>The stars above<BR>Are to be cherished<BR>For life<BR>As sources of heat<BR>As sources of light<BR><P>The stars above<BR>Fill the night sky<BR>For now and forever<BR>Lighting the sky<BR>As a mystery of night.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM9></A>"Leah"<P>Leah, Leah<BR>Love of mine<BR>That left my life<BR>Without a choice<BR>Of hers or mine<BR><P>Leah's beauty<BR>Enchants my heart<BR>Makes it weary<BR>From the sight<BR>Of her beauty<BR><P>Beauty that these eyes<BR>Deserve not to see<BR>Beyond comparison<BR>Of any for me<BR><P>Leah's eyes<BR>That sparkled so bright<BR>Up to the moment<BR>She lost her fight<BR><P>Bright blue<BR>Her eyes<BR>So full of life<BR>I was lost<BR>With just a sight<BR><P>Leah's hair<BR>So golden brown<BR>Flowing down about her shoulders<BR>As I touch her hair<BR>So silky and smooth<BR>Shining so brightly in the sun<BR><P>Leah's love for me<BR>Never fell short<BR>Of her love for life<BR>Love from her heart<BR><P>My love for Leah<BR>Comes straight from the heart<BR>On and on<BR>Heart to heart<BR>Soul to soul<BR><P>My love continues to grow<BR>Till the day<BR>We meet again<BR>Our hearts one<BR><P>Leah, Leah<BR>Love of mine<BR>My heart, my soul<BR>My life, my world<BR>My Love.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM10></A>"Love of Mine"<P>Love, love<BR>Love of mine<BR>in my heart<BR>And in my mind<BR><P>Love, love<BR>Love of mine<BR>Always there<BR>By my side<BR><P>Love of mine<BR>Nothing can be compared<BR>To thee<BR><P>For the love I have<BR>The love for thee<BR>A love for which without<BR>I want to cease to be<BR><P>For your love<BR>Is more important to me<BR>Than anything else<BR><P>I love you<BR>You love me<BR>Our love is the greatest<BR><P>For when we stand together<BR>We are inseparable<BR>Bounded by our love<BR><P>For now and forever<BR>You will always be<BR>The great love of mine.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM11></A>"Endless Love"<P>In years ago<BR>A man and his beloved<BR>Had a love unlike<BR>Most kind<BR><P>A love that<BR>Flourished over time<BR>An endless love<BR>Like mine<BR><P>A love that is endless<BR>Endless as time<BR>A love never ending<BR>Never ending as mine<BR><P>The man had a mind<BR>Unlike most kind<BR>A mind totally devoted<BR>To his bride<BR><P>He worshiped<BR>The ground she walked on<BR>He cherished<BR>The words she spoke<BR><P>She was the world to him<BR>And him to her<BR>He told her daily<BR>Of his love<BR><P>"My darling<BR>Never let me forget<BR>How special you are to me<BR>For if I was to lose you<BR>I would be nothing without thee."<BR><P>The man and his beloved<BR>Took their vows<BR>To love till the end of time<BR><P>The man and his beloved<BR>Love was most divine<BR>A love never ending<BR>A love like mine.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS<P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM12></A>"I Love You Like That"<P>I love you like<BR>The stars love the sky<BR>I love you like<BR>The sea loves the land<BR><P>I love you like<BR>A bee loves a flower<BR>I love you like<BR>The ground loves the rain<BR>I love you like that<BR><P>I love you like<BR>The planets love the sun<BR>I love you like<BR>A bird loves the wind<BR>I love you like<BR>Heaven loves the earth<BR>I love you like that<BR><P>My love, I love<BR>Like none before<BR>Love I have never felt before<BR><P>Feelings that I want to explore<BR>Feelings I can not seem to show<BR>With my love, my love forevermore<BR>Please try understand my love<BR><P>For when I am with you<BR>My love soars<BR>I am nothing without you<BR>I love you like that.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM13></A>"Lightning Crashes"<P>Lightning crashes<BR>And thunder booms<BR>A bright blue thunderbolt<BR>Brightens the sky<BR><P>Dark dim clouds roll in<BR>As the sky turns dark<BR>During the day<BR>Droplets of rain<BR>Drop from the dark sky<BR>Forming muddy puddles<BR>In the dirt of the road<BR><P>Lightning crashes<BR>And thunder booms<BR>A bright blue thunderbolt<BR>Brightens the sky<BR><P>People scurry<BR>Down the street<BR>As their clothes absorb the rain<BR>Trees run rampant<BR>In the raging wind<BR>Lighting crashes<BR>Strikes an old frightened tree<BR>Snapping it in two<BR><P>Lightning crashes<BR>The storm passes<BR>And thunder booms<BR>As the clouds roll away<BR>Revealing the radiant sun<BR>Bright beams of brilliant light<BR>Shine down upon the dead tree<BR>Exposing the manifestation<BR>Of new life to the sun.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM14></A>"Life is a Gift"<P>Life is precious<BR>Life is pure<BR>A gift to be given<BR>Forevermore<BR><P>Life is to be cherished<BR>And never taken<BR>A gift that is given<BR>From the one above<BR><P>Life is to be long<BR>And never taken<BR>Life is to be lived<BR>Through pain and suffering<BR>Looking forward to a brighter day<BR><P>Life is most pure<BR>In those yet to be born<BR>And never to be thought of<BR>As a choice at hand<BR><P>Because it is a gift<BR>That should never be taken<BR>That was given to you<BR>From God's mighty hand<BR><P>Life, not a choice<BR>Of yours or mine<BR>But a gift from above.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM15></A>"A Wish On A Star"<P>One night<BR>While the moon shined bright<BR>A child made a wish on a star<BR><P>The child's wish<BR>Which he made on that star<BR>A wish that he had made<BR>Exactly one year ago<BR>According to the memory of his heart<BR><P>A wish as simple<BR>As the wind<BR>A wish as pure<BR>As his heart<BR><P>A wish not of new<BR>But only of few<BR>A wish his grandpa had taught<BR><P>A wish for winter<BR>A start of the cold<BR>A call for the magic<BR>That the heavens bestow<BR><P>A wish that was made<BR>In times long past<BR>A wish on a star<BR>A wish of snow<BR><P>"Star, star, in the night sky<BR>Here's my wish to you<BR>May the lands be covered<BR>With blankets of white snow<BR>May the fields be white<BR>With the delicate shaped dust<BR>May the winter be bright<BR>And the heavens keep the chill upon us."<BR><P>The child sat and stared<BR>After he finished his verse<BR>At the star in wonder<BR>In hope of a sign<BR><P>The star high above<BR>Brightened to the sight<BR>And the child smiled<BR>In utter delight.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM16></A>"John Qlempsey"<P>John Qlempsey was a man among men<BR>He walked down the same streets everyday<BR>Ate lunch at the same cafe<BR>He was a nobody, a nothing<BR><P>John got up a six<BR>He left at seven<BR>He drove a typical car<BR>To his average job<BR><P>John worked a normal job<BR>With normal people<BR>Everyday<BR>From eight to six<BR><P>John worked like everybody else<BR>At a orderly pace<BR>He did his share and nothing more<BR>Like he did everyday<BR><P>He got into his ordinary car<BR>At the end of the day<BR>He faced the traffic<BR>He faces everyday<BR><P>John got home<BR>At his routine time of seven-thirty<BR>And ate his typical dinner at eight<BR><P>John then watched the news<BR>Like he did everyday<BR>And went to bed<BR>As he usually did at ten<BR><P>As John awoke<BR>As he always had at six<BR>Something was not normal<BR><P>John left at his usual time<BR>He drove his average car<BR>To his average job<BR><P>John arrived at work<BR>At his normal time<BR>He did his daily work<BR>But something was not right<BR><P>John went to eat his typical lunch<BR>At his typical cafe<BR>Something was terribly wrong<BR><P>John got into his car<BR>But he did not head toward his job<BR>He went somewhere<BR>He had never been before<BR>As he was instructed<BR>Without knowing<BR><P>He did as he was told<BR>Bought what was sold<BR>He headed back toward work<BR><P>John did no work<BR>He just sat and listened<BR>As people stared<BR>At this straight jacket man<BR><P>John learned much<BR>He continued to listen<BR>To the men around him<BR><P>As John headed home<BR>He continued to converse<BR>In search for answers<BR>In his hearse like automobile<BR><P>John got home around eight<BR>He skipped dinner<BR>Instead spoke<BR>With the others not in sight<BR><P>John erratically thought<BR>He then found his answer<BR>The others all rejoiced<BR><P>John found a purpose<BR>That twisted mind<BR>Found a morbid purpose<BR><P>Now John went to bed<BR>Mind at rest<BR>sanity not there<BR>Voices at rest<BR><P>John awoke<BR>To calls all around<BR>His bed was cold<BR>As a stone slab<BR><P>As John looked around<BR>He saw many frowns<BR>Of his friends<BR>Who death would entice<BR><P>John ensured them<BR>He would join them<BR>And said, "My friends,<BR>I am here beside you !"<BR><P>He was called back<BR>By the voices within<BR>To carry out the plan<BR>That ever weighted his mind<BR><P>John left as normal<BR>He drove with death<BR>At his side<BR>Ever awaiting work<BR><P>John arrived<BR>With a deadly demise<BR>As he adds his<BR>Vile of salvation<BR>To the whisky surprise<BR>To watch them die<BR>With his unwound mind<BR><P>As his friends arrived<BR>John was there aside<BR>Devising his insane story line<BR><P>He needed a convincing plot<BR>To keep his friends blind<BR>But not refusing a shot<BR><P>John then told them<BR>To join him in the hall<BR>To take part in his toast<BR><P>John pours the whisky<BR>His tribute to death<BR>As he passes out their fate<BR>In the sepulcher like room<BR><P>John raises his glass in a toast<BR>But first tells them<BR>Please, take a drink<BR>They foolishly drink<BR>John raises his glass again<BR>They frown and howl in pain<BR>John says, "My friends,<BR>I am here beside you !"<BR><P>John then drinks<BR>The deadly liquor<BR>As his friends<BR>Fall dead around him<BR><P>The whisky runs rampant<BR>Down his throat<BR>They all cheer him on<BR>"You did it, their all dead !"<BR><P>John drops his glass<BR>It falls and shatters<BR>He is suffering terrible agony<BR>As the tainted whisky<BR>Does it's job<BR><P>John falls flat on his face<BR>The voices all cease<BR>John is cold as ice<BR>His mind no more<BR><P>John lies there<BR>Now dead on his face<BR>A man once sane<BR>Whose mind took a brake.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM17></A>"Ode To Parents"<P>From the time of diapers<BR>And little toy trucks<BR>Our parents were there<BR>Beside us<BR><P>As the years passed<BR>We grew up in a flash<BR>Our parents relentlessly<BR>Trying to guide us<BR><P>In no time at all<BR>We were off the halls<BR>Life was around us<BR><P>What thanks we owe<BR>Our dear parents<BR>For the choice<BR>This choice, this life<BR><P>Our mothers sent us off<BR>Still holding on<BR>As our fathers cheered us on<BR>To meet the challenges of each day<BR><P>We entered this flow of life<BR>As lowly freshmen<BR>We slowly strived<BR>To shine bright as individuals<BR><P>We have our distinction<BR>But we are one<BR>We are friends<BR>Beholding friendship<BR><P>Our mothers were there<BR>To help us along with<BR>A saddened thought in mind<BR><P>"My baby has grown up<BR>Now a young man<BR>Ready for life<BR>What happened to the time."<BR><P>Our father's boast<BR>And offer a toast<BR>The apple of their eyes'<BR>Father's son, a fine young man<BR>He now cherishes the time they had<BR><P>As we remember<BR>We must embrace<BR>All that we felt<BR>The good and the bad<BR><P>We owe all that we are<BR>So much more by far<BR>To our guardians<BR>To our friends<BR>Our parents.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM18></A>"Christmas Time"<P>As I think of the time<BR>That I hold most dear<BR>The one thing in mind<BR>Is that Christmas is here<BR><P>The hustle and bustle<BR>Of getting things done<BR>The decorations, the lights<BR>The preparations, oh what fun<BR><P>The house, ever gleaming<BR>So full of love<BR>The warmth of the family<BR>Lighting up our lives<BR><P>The Christmas Tree, ever shining<BR>All covered in bright lights<BR>Ornaments, all reflecting<BR>Making such a sight<BR><P>The smell of the tree<BR>Fresh pine in the air<BR>Nothing beats such a feat<BR>As we decorate with care<BR><P>Seeing the snow on the ground<BR>Kids ever playing<BR>Snowmen all around<BR>As night time approaches<BR><P>Darkness takes over<BR>The children come in<BR>For Christmas Eve dinner is ready<BR>And the Christmas lights are turned on<BR><P>To look out the window<BR>On Christmas Eve night<BR>To see the snow falling<BR>Oh, what a sight<BR><P>To feel the warmth<BR>Of the fire, ever blazing<BR>To feel the warmth<BR>Of the family, ever amazing<BR><P>To listen to the fire<BR>As it burns bright<BR>Roasting chestnuts<BR>While enjoying the sight<BR><P>To gather together<BR>All snug by the fire<BR>To hold hands as a family<BR>And sing Christmas Carols<BR><P>No other vision<BR>Fills my mind<BR>As the thought<BR>That it is Christmas time.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM19></A>"The Poet"<P>I am here<BR>I have no purpose<BR>God left me worthless<BR><P>What is this I speak<BR>I know not, I am weak<BR>This blasphemy that I speak<BR><P>For I forgot<BR>That what I write<BR>Is what I sought<BR>The poet.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM20></A>"The Devil Take Him"<P>There once was a man<BR>Who made a mistake<BR>And stated, "The Devil take him!"<BR><P>For the poor man<BR>He wished this upon<BR>Was taken from life<BR>And sent down to Satan<BR><P>For this man was a man<BR>Except just more annoying<BR>Than most<BR><P>One day his mouth<BR>Was running off<BR>And with a smirk<BR>He began to mock him<BR><P>His anger grew<BR>His sanity flew<BR>And his mouth let out the words<BR>"The Devil take him!"<BR><P>And in a flash<BR>The blink of an eye<BR>He was gone forever<BR>Forever with the Devil<BR><P>So before you speak<BR>Use your brain<BR>Don't accidentally say,<BR>"The Devil take him!"<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><BR><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM21></A>"Man of the Hour"<P>There was a fellow<BR>Who lived on the streets<BR>He was poor as can be<BR>A beggar was he<BR><P>His whole life<BR>He lived in rags<BR>Not a cent to his name<BR>For everything he got, he begged<BR><P>While searching for food<BR>He came upon a baby crying<BR>He picked it up,<BR>And searched for it's mother and father<BR><P>To his luck<BR>To which he just found<BR>Or so he thought<BR>The parents were really loaded<BR><P>He gave them their child<BR>And then celebration did break out<BR>For he was honored and called<BR>The man of the hour<BR><P>They knew he was a bum<BR>So they took him<BR>And he was mighty happy<BR>And a bum no more<BR><P>They gave him all he wanted<BR>And so much more<BR>He was confused with this life<BR>So he took all he could<BR><P>Life was grand<BR>Like a prince was he<BR>Meals always at hand<BR>Bed as soft as can be<BR><P>He found the life<BR>But forgot the old<BR>And the others like him<BR>On the streets<BR><P>He was respected<BR>And looked upon as a hero<BR>But he became greedy<BR>And continued to want more<BR><P>By no time at all<BR>He was selfish as can be<BR>Corrupted by the money<BR><P>Now the family<BR>Could stand him no more<BR>For he was stealing<BR>What was not given<BR><P>The man of the hour<BR>Was thrown right out<BR>With nothing but the rags he had.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM22></A>"I am The Raven"<BR>(Based on Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven")<P>Once upon a midnight dreary, while I flew by, weak and weary,<BR>Under a quiet and cloudy sky above, field and home,<BR>While I landed, nearly crashing, I saw a man nodding, napping,<BR>And then I began tapping, tapping as he awoke, no longer napping<BR>The sound of someone gently rapping, rapping upon his bedroom door.<BR>"Tis some person, he muttered, "tapping at my bedroom door-<BR>Only this, and nothing more."<BR><P>Ah, his attention I am entreating as he rose, his heart speeding<BR>I saw him standing, as the light cast shadows on the floor.<BR>Eagerly I forbade the morrow; vainly I had sought his sorrow<BR>For my effort to increase his sorrow- sorrow for his lost Lenore-<BR>For the lovely maiden- whom death did explore.<BR>Haunted here for evermore.<BR><P>And then began the uncertain rustling of each satin curtain<BR>Thrilled him- filled him with wonderful terrors, he would now explore;<BR>So that now, I could hear his heart beating, as he stood repeating,<BR>"Tis some person entreating entrance at my bedroom door-<BR>Some late person entreating entrance at my bedroom door;-<BR>This it is, and nothing more.<BR><P>Presently my laugh grew stronger; he hesitated then no longer,<BR>"Sir," said he, "or Ghost, your forgiveness I implore;<BR>But I was napping, and you came gently rapping, please leave my door!<BR>For I wish to sulk in sorrow, sorrow for my lost Lenore,<BR>That I scarce was sure I heard you"-- here he opened wide the door;-<BR>Darkness there, and nothing more.<BR><P>Deep into that darkness peering, long he stood there staring, fearing,<BR>Doubting, dreaming dreams his mind dared not to explore;<BR>But the silence was unbroken, and intended to keep him sulking,<BR>The only word there spoken was the whispered word, "Lenore!"<BR>This he whispered, and darkness only echoed back the word, "Lenore!"-<BR>Only this, and nothing more.<BR><P>Back into the chamber turning, all my hatred within me burning,<BR>Soon again I tapped somewhat louder than before.<BR>"Surely," said he, "there has to be something at my window, knocking:<BR>Let me see, now, what is knocking, and this mystery explore-<BR>Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore;-<BR>'Tis the wind and nothing more."<BR><P>Open fully he flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,<BR>In I stepped upon the sill, and in I kept without a still;<BR>Not the least obeisance made I; not a minute stopped or stayed did I;<BR>But, with power of lord or lady, I perched above his bedroom door-<BR>Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above his bedroom door-<BR>Perched, and sat, and nothing more.<BR><P>The man stood there upon me staring, as a smile was there, escaping<BR>By the grave and disturbing mourning, his mind was now unfolding<BR>"Though thy be born of Raven, thou," he said, "art sure no Raven,<BR>Ghastly grim and ancient wandering spirt from the Nightly shore-<BR>Tell me what thy ghastly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore !"<BR>And I said, "Nevermore."<BR><P>Much I marveled this curious fool to see him fearing evermore,<BR>Though my answer gave little meaning-much relevancy it bore;<BR>For I cannot help enjoying that no raven ever knowing<BR>Yet was blest with seeing a disturbed man engaged in ranting,<BR>This I say is the beginning, and now my mind he will explore<BR>Plotting, Evermore.<BR><P>He continued staring, as I continued sitting, I only muttered<BR>Nevermore, as I enraptured his soul lost in mourning<BR>Nothing further then he uttered-not a feather then I fluttered-<BR>Till he then did mutter something of friends and forgotten lore<BR>Leaving me still, there conceiving what I then conceding<BR>As I then repeated, "Nevermore."<BR><P>Startled at my reply so sternly spoken as the stillness broken<BR>As then he continued staring, sitting and considering my soul spoken<BR>As he spoke, I stared, not listening, my eyes fully piercing,<BR>Eyes so black as I burned him longer, as he stared ever harder,<BR>His soul was mine and lost to him forevermore<BR>As I then muttered, "Nevermore."<BR><P>But I sat there beguiling his fancy into smiling,<BR> As he wheeled a cushioned seat in front of I, bust, and door;<BR>Then he upon the cushion sinking, I pondered what he was thinking<BR>Thinking about me, an ominous bird of yore, as he stared without blinking-<BR>What I, a grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt and ominous bird of yore<BR>Meant in croaking "Nevermore."<BR><P>This he sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing<BR>My fowl fiery eyes now burned into his bosom's core;<BR>This and more I sat divining, In my head I finally deciding<BR>As the lamplight kept on shining on the cushion's velvet lining,<BR>But upon this velvet violet lining with the lamplight shining,<BR>His illusions defining, and his mind wants more<BR><P>Then the air grew denser, her perfume from an unseen censer<BR>My deception draged on longer, as his ranting grew stronger.<BR>"Bird," he cried, "thy Night hath lent thee- by the Devil, he hath sent thee<BR>Remove- remove and wash thee, from thy memories of Lenore !<BR>Drink, oh, drink this kind Lethe and forget this lost Lenore !"<BR>Quoth I, "nevermore."<BR><P>"Raven!" he said, "thing of evil!- raven still, if bird or devil!-<BR>Whether the Devil he sent, or whether he tossed thee here ashore."<BR>To me he calls, he calls these words of evil- am I enchanted by the Devil-<BR>This I not- no Devil control me, I am unholy, bird of yore-<BR>"Is this home by evil haunted?- tell me- tell me, I implore!"<BR>Quoth I, "Nevermore."<BR><P>"Raven!" he said, "thing of evil- raven still, if bird or devil!"<BR>By these words, he offends thee- Now my fun, I implore-<BR>No Devil hath sent thee, to ever haunt, For your insanity, I implore!<BR>"Remind me not of the angelic maiden whom death did explore-<BR>That clasp my lovely maiden whom death did implore."<BR>Quoth I, "Nevermore."<BR><P>"Be that word your sign departing, bird or fiend," he shrieked, upstarting-<BR>"leave thee from thy bust and door-Release thy firm grasp I have endured<BR>Leave thy home though hath invaded, back onto the Nightly shore!<BR>Leave my loneliness unbroken!- quit the bust above my door!"<BR>I just sat there in anger-For my forgiveness he must now implore!<BR>Quoth I, "Nevermore."<BR><P>And the man, never budging, still is sitting, as I am sitting<BR>On this pallid bust of Pallas just above his bedroom door;<BR>And my eyes convey seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,<BR>And the lamplight ever streaming throws my shadow on the floor;<BR>And his soul from out that shadow is trapped on the floor<BR>Shall be lifted- nevermore!<BR><P>For his will I surely broken, if his ramblings gave some token-<BR>Setting, setting on the velvet cushion, for his sense is no more;<BR>Mind and body, no longer conversing, by I, bird of yore-<BR>I succeeded- his mind and soul enraptured, Lost in the sorrow;<BR>My life, I live now and forever upon this bust above his door<BR>Insane here- Evermore!<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM23></A>"River Flowing"<P>There is a river<BR>That flows<BR>Flowing for many years<BR>Flowing through the land<BR><P>Back behind the house<BR>And through the woods<BR>Is where this river flows<BR><P>Many times<BR>I could be found<BR>Down at the river<BR><P>Morning or night<BR>No matter the time<BR>Or the weather outside<BR><P>For when I was there<BR>By the bank<BR>I traveled through time<BR><P>Not of the world<BR>Or of the people<BR>But of the river<BR><P>The river flowing<BR>Throughout time<BR>Always there<BR><P>Through the seasons<BR>The cold of winter<BR>And the heat of the summer<BR><P>To the time<BR>Of land and animals<BR>No man around<BR><P>A time of peace<BR>And tranquillity<BR>Harmony with all<BR><P>Nature co-exists<BR>With all around<BR>Dependent on each other<BR><P>When I experience this<BR>My travel begins<BR>I see a dream<BR><P>Of total peace and tranquillity<BR>Of a time of life<BR>The river in harmony<BR><P>Life so rewarding<BR>Peaceful at heart<BR>So perfect<BR><P>I find myself<BR>Lost in thought<BR>Entranced by my thoughts<BR><P>To be one<BR>With the river<BR>Flowing so graceful<BR><P>So relaxing<BR>Even purifying<BR>My mind refreshed<BR><P>Nothing is compared<BR>To the power it contains<BR>To the thoughts it portrays<BR><P>When the trip ends<BR>Nature, now so beautiful<BR>As the river flows<BR><P>I await my journey<BR>Through mind and soul<BR>At the river<BR>As it flows.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM24></A>"Immortal"<P>A man who went<BR>Round the world<BR>Bore one wish at mind<BR><P>To live forever<BR>Never to die<BR>A life eternal<BR><P>He searched his life<BR>For the secret he sought<BR>To be an Immortal mortal<BR><P>Far and wide<BR>His journey took him<BR>Across many mountains<BR>He went searching<BR><P>Through Africa<BR>And the Far East<BR>To the far reaches of the world<BR><P>He followed legends<BR>And stories of all kinds<BR>Fountains and<BR>Even some bizarre rituals<BR><P>He sought the wisest of men<BR>He sought the oldest men<BR>Even everyone around him<BR><P>He read books<BR>Translated scrolls<BR>Studied art of all kinds<BR><P>Nothing he found<BR>Seemed to work<BR>Except to instill<BR>False hope in his heart<BR><P>His search turned futile<BR>Near the end<BR>For death was approaching<BR>He was at a dead end<BR><P>But little did<BR>He realize<BR>How easily Immortality<BR>Is achieved<BR><P>By memories<BR>And stories<BR>Told through time<BR>In the minds of human beings.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM25></A>"Peace"<P>Is peace a word<BR>I am not sure anymore<BR>As hostilities grow in Bosnia<BR><P>Troops have been sent<BR>To keep the peace<BR>Since when do troops equal peace<BR><P>Why must a country<BR>Continue to destroy themselves<BR>Brother against brother<BR>Innocence is gone<BR><P>Why do we help<BR>For the people<BR>Or for ourselves<BR><P>Do intentions matter<BR>I ask myself<BR>As long as some live<BR><P>Do we have the right<BR>To intercede<BR>To take sides<BR><P>Across the Sea<BR>In Bosnia<BR>Where we want peace to be<BR><P>War among brothers<BR>Is this the North and South<BR>All over again<BR><P>War for what<BR>Is this Vietnam<BR>Are we interfering<BR><P>What right<BR>To fight<BR>Have we gone mad<BR><P>Is this our concern<BR>Or theirs at hand<BR>As the bombs drop<BR>Over the land<BR><P>We get hurt<BR>Our troops down in the hills<BR>Families cry<BR>Is another World War at hand<BR><P>Whose decision<BR>Do we base this on<BR>An impulsive man<BR><P>Or the books<BR>That contains<BR>The mistakes of man<BR><P>Maybe troops equal peace<BR>When minds have been set<BR>And terrorists begin to attack<BR><P>But who is to decide<BR>Who is wrong or right<BR>Certainly not I<BR><P>We have committees<BR>And Presidents<BR>And organizations all around<BR><P>To decide when<BR>There has been enough slaughtering<BR>So we can slaughter some more<BR><P>So I say again<BR>Is peace a word.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM26></A>"Late Snow"<P>Days shorten<BR>The weather changes<BR>Soon I hope it will snow<BR><P>The temperature drops<BR>It is cold outside<BR>So where is the snow ?<BR><P>I sit by the window<BR>Day in and day out<BR>Waiting for the snow<BR><P>Little did I know<BR>As I lay to sleep that night<BR>That it would happen, tonight<BR><P>The snow fell<BR>From the heavens above<BR>Upon the trees and rooftops<BR><P>The streets ever filled<BR>The holidays now right<BR>For the snow has arrived.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM27></A>"Earth Song"<P>Through all of time<BR>A song is heard<BR>By those who listen<BR><P>The Earth song<BR>Is the harmony<BR>Of Nature<BR><P>It contains<BR>The secrets<BR>Of the land<BR><P>One will know<BR>The land, the trees<BR>The birds of the sky<BR><P>One must listen<BR>To the trees<BR>As a breeze blows<BR><P>The sounds<BR>Of animals<BR>At night<BR><P>Then one hears<BR>The song<BR>Of the Earth.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM28></A>"Dream Sequence"<P>To appear in a field<BR>The sun shining down<BR>The wind whipping<BR>The tall grass around<BR><P>No heat is felt<BR>Nor the wind blowing by<BR>In this place of illusion<BR>As birds fly by<BR><P>A thought entered my mind<BR>As I looked all around<BR>In the distance I see<BR>Is where my feet took me<BR><P>A tall tree was there<BR>Swaying in the wind<BR>Under it I sat<BR>As the sun came down.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS"></A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM29></A>"Nature's Cry"<P>A vision I had<BR>In the forest that day<BR>Told me a known truth<BR><P>The world is In turmoil<BR>By man's own hand<BR>Abusing all of nature<BR><P>The pollution and chemicals<BR>Mankind put in this world<BR>You poison us to death<BR><P>Nothing did put into focus<BR>Align the reality<BR>As did this mental escapade<BR><P>I know the feeling<BR>What can I do?<BR>The problem is so big<BR><P>But overcome we must<BR>Urges at hand<BR>Protect our future<BR>Save our planet.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM30></A>"Christmas Vision"<P>A vision I had<BR>On Christmas Day<BR>While I nodded<BR>In my chair<BR><P>It was Christmas<BR>But in the future<BR>The time I'm not sure of<BR><P>In a city unknown<BR>Decorated with lights<BR>The city was beautiful<BR><P>All around were people<BR>Walking here and there<BR>Buying gifts for one another<BR><P>I came across this building<BR>All bordered up<BR>Really showing it's age<BR><P>No one knew<BR>What the building was<BR>They were all over the city<BR><P>Then it was night<BR>I was in a house<BR>The family gathered round a tree<BR><P>It struck me at once<BR>This must be Christmas Eve night<BR>The birth of Jesus Christ<BR><P>But the only words spoken<BR>By people that night<BR>Was Season's Greetings<BR><P>It seemed mighty strange<BR>For under the tree<BR>There was no nativity scene<BR><P>As a matter of fact<BR>I don't recall seeing anything<BR>Dealing with the true meaning of Christmas<BR><P>What I found out from<BR>An old man on the street<BR>Came as quite a surprise<BR><P>For it seemed<BR>Some years back<BR>Religion was outlawed<BR><P>The reason it happened, I also found<BR>Was that everybody forgot<BR>What was the true meaning of Christmas<BR><P>Until there came the time<BR>When no one cared<BR>And it was then outlawed<BR><P>I then woke up<BR>Frightened in my chair<BR>As I remembered it was a dream<BR><P>Much relieved I was<BR>When I came to my senses<BR>As I pondered the dream<BR><P>If Jesus would come<BR>From Heaven this day<BR>Would he feel at home.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM31></A>"Life Through A Window"<P>As I sit<BR>Here Again<BR>Looking through a window<BR><P>I think about<BR>Going out<BR>And walking in the sun<BR><P>In the grass<BR>Of my yard<BR>As a breeze is blowing by<BR><P>I feel that<BR>I'm locked up here<BR>As life passes by<BR><P>Only to see<BR>A limited view<BR>And never the full picture<BR><P>I only see<BR>What others do<BR>What I'll never do<BR><P>There seems no escape<BR>From this view<BR>Nothing at all better<BR><P>What is there<BR>To look forward too<BR>My life might as well end<BR><P>For I can't find a way<BR>To get beyond<BR>This obstacle I'm stuck behind<BR><P>So here I sit<BR>Here Again<BR>Looking through a window.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM32></A>"She Walks In Beauty"<P>In the place I lived a year ago<BR>In a cabin within the trees<BR>There is an angel there whom I love<BR>By the name of Anna Marie<BR><P>Every day she traveled some distance<BR>On this path through the trees<BR>There at the end is where she would be<BR>By the river, relaxing, waiting for me<BR><P>After a while she grew tired of waiting<BR>Waiting patiently for me<BR>And she would walk up and down<BR>This river within the trees<BR><P>And every time I saw her<BR>Walking within the trees<BR>My heart would beat faster<BR>As I thought of her and me<BR><P>Her grace is angelic<BR>As she walks to me<BR>Her beauty I Envision<BR>My love, Anna Marie.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM33></A>"Immortal's Saga"<P>In times of old<BR>When myths were told<BR>Some men were born<BR>Throughout time<BR><P>All through the world<BR>These select reside<BR>Men as normal<BR>Till death arrived<BR><P>Then reborn<BR>To the Earth<BR>Now with<BR>Immortal lives<BR><P>A life<BR>They follow<BR>Till none<BR>But one survives<BR><P>Carrying at their<BR>Sides a sword<BR>a quick swing<BR>To the neck<BR><P>For they know<BR>That there<BR>Can be<BR>Only one.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM34></A>"Icy Trees"<P>Captivity ends<BR>There up through the trees<BR>It rises, In the distance<BR>The sun is released<BR><P>The horizon lights up<BR>As the sun rises higher<BR>The cold wind blows<BR>The snow on the ground<BR><P>The heat of the sun<BR>Warms the bitter air<BR>As I travel<BR>Up through the woods<BR><P>The trees shine bright<BR>All covered in ice<BR>As it reflects<BR>The light in my eyes<BR><P>All around me<BR>Is a sight to behold<BR>The sunlight<BR>Dances on the ice<BR><P>As the sun's fire<BR>Melts the ice<BR>I hope night comes soon<BR>To recapture the sun<BR><P>So the trees are<BR>Beautifully<BR>All covered in ice<BR>Once again.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM35></A>"Controled"<P>Into the wall<BR>He stumbles back<BR>Into the wall<BR>Again he stumbles back<BR><P>A turn to the right<BR>Forward again<BR>Not stopping<BR>Until he hits the wall<BR><P>Only then<BR>To change direction<BR>And hit again<BR><P>Always facing<BR>Obstacles<BR>Unavoidable<BR><P>Facing everything<BR>And nothing<BR>No control<BR><P>Never once<BR>Thinking<BR>Just doing<BR><P>So again<BR>Into the wall<BR>He stumbles back.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM36></A>"Moon"<P>Up through the barren trees<BR>And the black of night<BR>The moon hangs<BR>All through the night<BR><P>There upon the sky<BR>It's light does shine<BR>Giving life<BR>To darkness and gloom<BR><P>It's splendor<BR>And color<BR>A work of night<BR>And light<BR><P>Moon<BR>Enchanter<BR>Master<BR>Of night<BR><P>Your spell<BR>You cast<BR>On the stars<BR>In the sky<BR><P>Moon<BR>Enraptured<BR>In an aurora<BR>Of light<BR><P>Mystical place<BR>Is the Earth<BR>At night<BR><P>As the moon<BR>Watches over<BR>The mysteries<BR>Of night.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM37></A>"Neon Light"<P>In bed I lay<BR>In the neon light<BR>Thinking of something<BR>To write<BR><P>Many a time<BR>Late a night<BR>I add a line<BR>To a poem<BR><P>The writing<BR>I can't read<BR>Only lines<BR>I see<BR><P>Then I hear<BR>A meow from behind<BR>My cat pounces<BR>To say Good night<BR><P>It's getting late<BR>And I can't see<BR>What I write<BR>In this blasted<BR>Neon light.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM38></A>"My Universe"<P>In my room<BR>Above my head<BR>All at night<BR>My universe<BR>Glows bright<BR><P>Stars filled<BR>With a charge<BR>Of light<BR>They shine bright<BR>The universe<BR>In my room.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM39></A>"Sleep"<P>It's late<BR>And I'm awake<BR>Should I go to sleep<BR><P>I think I will go to sleep<BR>But what if I have<BR>Bad dreams<BR><P>Maybe I shouldn't<BR>But maybe I'll<BR>Have good dreams<BR><P>So then I will sleep<BR>But Then again<BR>Should I sleep<BR>For nightmares I fear<BR><P>If I say my prayers<BR>To God above<BR>For good dreams<BR>To night<BR><P>Then sleep<BR>Peaceful<BR>Will I<BR>All night.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM40></A>"Night Life"<P>The sun is rising<BR>The light shining<BR>Now is the time to sleep<BR><P>I close the blinds<BR>Prepare for bed<BR>Avoiding the morning light<BR><P>Into sleep<BR>I enter<BR>Like the dead<BR><P>A sleep<BR>Like no other<BR>Fully enlivening<BR><P>I wake up<BR>the sun is setting<BR>Night is approaching<BR><P>Darkness will<BR>Once again<BR>Rule the Earth<BR><P>Upon the night<BR>I pounce<BR>As a playful cat<BR><P>In the night<BR>I bite<BR>As a frothing bat<BR><P>The night is mine<BR>For I am<BR>Death of life<BR><P>Upon the streets<BR>I travel<BR>For a morsel of life<BR><P>There upon a<BR>Darkened alley<BR>A couple I spot<BR><P>In I came<BR>From the sky<BR>A Devilish feast<BR><P>One bite<BR>Then another<BR>Life so pure<BR><P>Nothing ever<BR>Tasted so<BR>Heavenly<BR><P>Pulsing through<BR>My veins<BR>Fresh blood<BR><P>A feeling<BR>Known only<BR>To me<BR><P>Death is nearing<BR>Beating of the heart<BR>Now fading<BR><P>Time to stop<BR>Before death<BR>Taints the blood<BR><P>Death arrives<BR>Claiming two more<BR>Victims of Night Life.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM41></A>"Sky, to thee"<P>Sky, to thee I call<BR>Where all the birds are<BR><P>Why must you be so high<BR>Come down to me<BR>Here on the ground<BR><P>Sky, your beauty<BR>Is amazing to me<BR>In all your splendor<BR><P>Your clouds<BR>Never stopping<BR>Murals of white<BR><P>Filling me with fantastic<BR>Visions<BR><P>Your color<BR>I love<BR>A blue unknown<BR><P>In shades so bright<BR>Never ending<BR><P>Vaster<BR>Than any sea<BR>Your glory is seen<BR><P>In the morning<BR>Afternoon<BR>And night<BR><P>Never ending<BR>Fascination<BR>Full of life<BR><P>Sky, to thee<BR>A revelation<BR>Is your beauty<BR><P>Words unknown<BR>Otherwise<BR>They do not justify.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM42></A>"A Word to the Wise"<P>Do what ever you want in life<BR>But heed this<BR><P>Love for what you do<BR>Is were you will find<BR>True happiness<BR><P>But what ever you do<BR>You must never<BR>Become to entangled<BR>In your work.<BR><P>When immersed<BR>Life you miss out on<BR>Not knowing<BR>What you miss<BR><P>Because life is happening<BR>All around<BR>Even if you don't See it<BR><P>Try not to forget<BR>To poke your head up<BR>Once in awhile<BR><P>It's life<BR>If you don't watch out<BR>It will pass you by.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM43></A>"Insanity Lives"<P>Insanity lives<BR>Here in my writing<BR><P>Insanity thrives<BR>Within my words<BR><P>Insanity is contagious<BR>As you read on<BR><P>This insanity<BR>Will sneak in<BR><P>Insanity lives<BR>In life<BR><P>In how we rule<BR>And judge<BR><P>In our reason<BR>And decisions<BR><P>In every move<BR>And action<BR><P>Contains insanity<BR>For all are insane<BR><P>Just to a<BR>Different degree<BR>Than some<BR><P>Suppressing it<BR>Through life<BR><P>Failing sometimes<BR>Losing control<BR><P>Insanity will live<BR>Just a struggle<BR>Of control.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM44></A>"Ode to Nothing"<P>To thee<BR>I quoth<BR>This ode<BR>To nothing<BR><P>Thy name<BR>Hath upon<BR>My mind<BR>To my lips<BR><P>For praise<BR>Forth due<BR>To thee<BR>I give<BR><P>Tis late<BR>But not<BR>Forgotten<BR>Here is<BR><P>I give<BR>Thee honor<BR>For all<BR>Thou are<BR><P>To thee<BR>I partake in<BR>This ode<BR>To nothing.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM45></A>"Questionable Insanity"<P>For those who question<BR>My insanity<BR>You have not questioned<BR>Something I already have<BR><P>Insanity breeds<BR>In those who believe<BR>Insanity controls<BR>Those who lose control<BR><P>Insanity spreads<BR>In those who listen<BR>Insanity reaps<BR>Those who get lost<BR><P>Insanity claims<BR>Those who despair<BR>Insanity loves<BR>Those who give up<BR><P>Insanity is<BR>Questionable<BR>In all but those<BR>Who accept it.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM46></A>"Mystical Moon"<P>Moon above<BR>Coveter of the sun's light<BR>Guide the course<BR>Of this night<BR><P>Moon again<BR>Giver of tainted light<BR>Power unknown<BR>Full at night<BR><P>High above<BR>Burned in the sky<BR>Unnaturally<BR>Glowing<BR><P>Changing shapes<BR>Not fully visible<BR>Moving around<BR>Not always there<BR><P>Moon above<BR>What do you bestow<BR>Knowledge, secrets<BR>All unknown<BR><P>Wise Moon<BR>Watcher of man<BR>Are we specks<BR>Just under you<BR><P>Coming only<BR>At night<BR>As always<BR>Mystical Moon.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM47></A>"Gray Clouds"<P>Upon the sky<BR>I gaze upon<BR>Under the tree<BR><P>Birds I hear<BR>Near by<BR>Sing to me<BR><P>As clouds<BR>Drift by<BR>Endlessly<BR><P>The clouds<BR>Color Changing<BR>Overtaking the others<BR><P>Turning Gray<BR>And too dark<BR>For me<BR><P>In the distance<BR>Lighting strikes<BR>But no response<BR><P>The sky once so blue<BR>Now so black<BR><P>Thunder crashes<BR>For this storm<BR>Will overtake me<BR><P>Still I<BR>Gaze upon<BR>The clouds<BR><P>Once so peaceful<BR>Innocence<BR>In the sky<BR><P>Now full of<BR>Sound and fury<BR>As rain pours down<BR><P>The wind<BR>I feel<BR>Whipping around<BR><P>The storm<BR>Raging wild<BR>Encompassing the sky<BR><P>Subjecting the<BR>Land to its<BR>Fury<BR><P>Wind, rain<BR>Thunder and Lighting<BR>All around<BR><P>In the distance<BR>A small, growing<BR>Ray of light<BR><P>Breaking through<BR>The black mass<BR>Of the sky<BR><P>The storm<BR>Now passing<BR>Soon to be by<BR><P>As light reclaims<BR>What it had<BR>Only a while ago<BR><P>There goes by<BR>The last of<BR>The Gray clouds.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM48></A>"I Don't Think I Want This Brain"<P>What an evil<BR>Contraption<BR>My head<BR><P>Upon my shoulders<BR>That houses<BR>This brain<BR><P>For I do believe<BR>It's time is up<BR>Now I want another<BR><P>For the usefulness<BR>Was here and gone<BR>And now it is just waste<BR><P>The thoughts it thinks<BR>I do not own<BR>Nor do I want<BR><P>For corruption<BR>I believe has leaked in<BR>And now mutiny<BR><P>I do wish to be<BR>Rid of this brain<BR>Upon my shoulders.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM49></A>"Upon the Hour"<P>Upon the hour<BR>Of my awakening<BR>Approaches the<BR>Time to get up<BR><P>Upon the time<BR>To get up<BR>Approaches the<BR>Time to dress and bathe<BR><P>Upon the time<BR>To dress and bathe<BR>Approaches the<BR>Time to eat<BR><P>Upon the time<BR>To eat<BR>Approaches the<BR>Time to leave<BR><P>Ahhh!<BR>Forget it<BR>I'm going back<BR>To sleep!<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM50></A>"Sun And Moon"<P>Many a time<BR>The Sun<BR>Rises and sets<BR><P>And many<BR>A time<BR>So has<BR>The Moon<BR><P>Is there<BR>A simple reason<BR>For such a<BR>Thing to happen<BR><P>Is it not<BR>An event<BR>Now taken<BR>For granted<BR><P>Many a time<BR>In times<BR>Long past<BR>This chase took place<BR><P>And the people<BR>Then honored<BR>The Sun and Moon<BR>As gods.<BR><P>Is there not a<BR>Between<BR>For such an event<BR>That we live by.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM51></A>"To Life"<P>To the life<BR>I live<BR>I write to you<BR><P>Life is going good<BR>By each passing day<BR>Life is getting better<BR><P>The life I lead<BR>Will carry on<BR>And never cease to exist<BR><P>As long as I<BR>Continue to write<BR>My life lives on and on.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM52></A>"Ode to Blue"<P>To the color<BR>Blue<BR>I honor you<BR><P>For you are<BR>Very unique<BR>And beautiful<BR><P>Many colors<BR>I have seen<BR>But none quite like you<BR><P>Many variations<BR>You bear<BR>Only the better<BR><P>What respect<BR>And reverence<BR>You deserve<BR><P>Chosen<BR>By God above<BR>To color the sky<BR><P>And in your greatness<BR>The oceans too<BR><P>A color<BR>Of mystery<BR>Yet enlightening<BR><P>A color<BR>Of sadness<BR>Yet uplifting<BR><P>Blue<BR>You<BR>I cherish.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM53></A>"Man of Shadows"<P>Within the dark and mysterious night<BR>Is the place of the man of shadows<BR>Blending into the night as he is<BR>Living upon the dark and feeding on fear<BR><P>A shadow following all, part of all, but still self<BR>Lurking and surviving till the sun goes down<BR>Now is the time to wake from sleep<BR>Darkness is coming upon the land<BR><P>Live now, come from the foot steps of day<BR>A slave of the sun and light<BR>Awaiting exile into the dark eternal night.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM54></A>"Road of Life"<P>Life's too cold<BR>The road you been walking<BR>Is mighty<BR><P>The path is rough and hard<BR>And long<BR><P>Life's too short too struggle<BR>Must you travel it all alone<BR><P>The grass you thought was greener<BR>Isn't there<BR><P>Must you travel it all alone<BR>You can stop, return home<BR>Come on home<BR>And try a different road.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM55></A>"Crowding Death"<P>Death<BR>Has crowded<BR>My mind<BR><P>I face<BR>The knowledge<BR>Of the arrival<BR>Of death soon<BR><P>Death<BR>Has taken form<BR>A slow killer<BR>Patiently waiting<BR><P>The strikes<BR>Are mighty<BR>But slow<BR><P>Death<BR>Devours you<BR>A useless fight<BR><P>Why so young<BR>A family-all loving<BR>Losing a member<BR>Why must it be<BR><P>Soon to be<BR>Alone<BR>In this world<BR>Not whole<BR><P>What is<BR>To be said<BR>Other than<BR>Nothing at all<BR><P>What a feeling inside<BR>To ponder<BR>Knowing Death<BR>And his effects<BR><P>The helplessness<BR>Of doing nothing<BR>You can not stop it<BR>Coursing through you<BR><P>A man<BR>Flesh and blood<BR>Well before his time<BR>Soon to be no more<BR><P>What little<BR>Time on this Earth<BR>We have<BR>Ever shortened<BR><P>What thoughts<BR>Must run<BR>Through<BR>That mind<BR><P>As the end<BR>Ever nears<BR>And the family<BR> Gathers near<BR><P>What pain<BR>To know one's death<BR>And can do nothing<BR>But watch<BR><P>Not seeing<BR>The lives<BR>Of loved ones<BR>Continuing-without you<BR><P>Oh God<BR>How could this<BR>Happen<BR>Not Yet.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM56></A>"Simple Writing"<P>To write the words Is mighty simple<BR>To make it flow is of little task<BR>For the idea is formed and flowing<BR>Now it only needs to be written<BR><P>The hardest part of Poetry<BR>Is the constant revision after revision<BR>Then it is finished and you then<BR>Revise some more.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM57></A>"Dream Guide"<P>Swiftly through the air on wondrous wings<BR>Soaring high among the clouds in the sky<BR>Piercing rays of the sun shine heavenly by<BR><P>The sights seen through these eyes<BR>The feeling of flight in the sky<BR>Gracefulness of the wings repeating cycle<BR>As the feathers unite as one in flight<BR><P>In a sky so bright as heaven's light<BR>A tint of blue to shame the bluest of eyes<BR>Together as one a work of art<BR><P>Soaring all through the sky, the mind<BR>In search of the path to travel<BR>Together, Dream Guide and I, into dreams forever.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM58></A>"Fire's Army Eternal"<P>Above there in the sky<BR>Hovering mystically slow<BR>Fires upon the sky<BR><P>Ascending and descending<BR>Order in precession<BR>Like souls awaiting judgement<BR><P>Sad and sulking<BR>Happy and joyful<BR>Alternating all throughout<BR><P>Circles perfectly round<BR>Radiant and glowing<BR>Spears protruding in a circle round<BR><P>Forming that of a sickle<BR>With a very sharp tip<BR>As those of a Jester's cap<BR><P>Some metallically bright<BR>These are as blades<BR>Coming to a point<BR><P>Within the circle<BR>On the half sphere<BR>Are subdued faces<BR><P>Encompassing the full<BR>Expressions of content<BR>And followed by sorrow<BR><P>Ever rising to no extent<BR>No particular aim above<BR>In an arcing fashion<BR><P>Constant movement<BR>Never once stopping<BR>Glowing all day and night<BR><P>Life to defend<BR>Marching here forever<BR>Fire's army Eternal.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM59></A>"Night Sky"<P>Gazing upon the nightly sky<BR>Little specs of light I spy<BR>There in contrast to the darkness is thy light<BR><P>Lives you lead so high above<BR>As angels to guide life at night<BR>Protecting and watching from the vastness above<BR><P>Cherished once for possessions held<BR>Wondrous map for traveler by night<BR>Chart of light, precision in flight<BR><P>More than light, more than sight<BR>Life contained in the light<BR>Giving it's self so life can live on<BR><P>But much more than life living<BR>More than just life giving<BR>A complex being, as us, but fire<BR><P>Going beyond protecting and watching<BR>Familiar with life, supporting and loving,<BR>Constant in the lives of life<BR><P>Always there, so high above<BR>Never to leave our lives<BR>Never to be alone, look above, the night sky.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM60></A>"Feel"<P>A sense. . . a touch. . . a reality,<BR>To know. . .to recognize. . .to understand,<BR>A emotion. . .A hand. . .A life,<BR>To believe. . .to enjoy. . .to lie,<BR>A given. . .a gift. . .a thought,<BR>To use. . .to love. . .to feel,<BR>Feeling<BR>Running rampant through the body<BR>Uncontrollable, overpowering,<BR>through the mind, heart, and soul.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM61></A>"Darkness"<P>Through the darkness I travel<BR>Moving to move, with fear<BR>Lost completely in the blackness<BR><P>Slight movements I think I spy<BR>In front of me, darkness moving<BR>Or are my eyes going awry<BR><P>What good can come out of the darkness<BR>Nothing good, my mind fears, as I wonder on<BR>Noises now I think I hear<BR><P>What is this that I fear<BR>Only darkness here, there, everywhere<BR>I'm going mad, I want out of here<BR><P>Not the only one trapped<BR>Others, no, many are here<BR>Stuck within the darkness<BR><P>I need help, a sign<BR>Just a direction to go<BR>Again, controlled by the darkness.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM62></A>"Innocent Suffer"<P>Hey who are you child<BR>Fall, cut, cry<BR>Are you all right<BR>Knee, wound, bleed<BR><P>Does it hurt<BR>Pain, lie, smile<BR>Are you sure<BR>Giggle, limp, pain<BR><P>You will be alright<BR>Listen, nod, believe<BR>Life goes on<BR>Innocent always suffer.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM63></A>"Through the Ear"<P>Through the ears, into the head<BR>Ringing all too loud<BR><P>Bombarding the brain, thump after thump<BR>Attack all around<BR><P>Voices speaking, voice teaching<BR>Please noise end<BR><P>I don't need this noise and knowledge<BR>In this head<BR><P>Leave me be, quiet please<BR>I'm trying to sleep<BR><P>I don't want to learn<BR>I want to sleep.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM64></A>"The Word Love"<P>As I contemplate the word love<BR>This is what I had in mind<BR><P>A flower blooming in beauty<BR>All the year round<BR><P>Surviving through it all<BR>Thriving, never dying<BR><P>Or maybe a bumble bee<BR>Flying through the air<BR><P>Coming upon a garden<BR>Of flowers so fair<BR><P>Contented beyond his hearts desire<BR>Now and always there<BR><P>Or how about a bird<BR>Soaring all through the sky<BR><P>Amazed by the sights<BR>At peace, a unity with the sky<BR><P>Or what about a man<BR>All empty inside<BR><P>She enchanted his life<BR>Revelation of emotions inside<BR><P>Life restarted, respired<BR>Pulsing through, gaining meaning<BR><P>Life beyond all belief<BR>Together, devoted as one.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM65></A>"Dark Hall"<P>Dim lights ahead<BR>Gloom and fear take lead<BR>No color anywhere<BR><P>Forward on, I struggle, fruitless<BR>I wish to move, but not my feet<BR>I can not feel my feet<BR><P>Hallway ahead, doors all around<BR>Paranoia strikes my heart<BR>As I hear nothing, no sounds<BR><P>Lights flicker<BR>The hallway moves around<BR>As I now fall down<BR><P>Struggling upwards<BR>Disorientation surrounding<BR>All around on the ground<BR><P>Like a dream, trapped here<BR>Paralysis striking my mind<BR>Will I make it through the hallway<BR><P>Closing my eyes<BR>Obstacles to my success<BR>Stumbling back and forth<BR><P>Down the hall, running<BR>There at the end is reality<BR>Or is it just an escape.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM66></A>"Contemplations"<P>What does one contemplate<BR>When ones contemplates<BR>does one contemplate life<BR>Or contemplate death<BR><P>Does one contemplate religion<BR>And just one or them all<BR>And what about God<BR>Or is it gods<BR><P>Does one contemplate emotions<BR>In all their glory<BR>Or are they flaws<BR>Of a weak man<BR><P>Does one contemplate corruption<BR>In life, in love, in it all<BR>Or why not in justice<BR>But which one should be picked<BR><P>Does one contemplate right and wrong<BR>Is there a difference after all<BR>And how about this poem<BR>Does it deserve contemplation.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM67></A>"Light Rain"<P>Light taps I hear upon my window<BR>But no specs I see there<BR>Mistaken am I not, for I do hear<BR>But see them unfortunately I do not<BR>Rain I assume is falling down<BR>For I know it can't be snow<BR><P>Again I check, still I don't see<BR>But the wind is whipping around<BR>One must assume, if one can't prove<BR>That the rain is falling down<BR>Because who at night sees dark clouds<BR>Or the rain that is coming down.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM68></A>"What Is A Poem"<P>What is a poem, many times I have asked myself<BR>Is it this, that I write<BR>These words that sometime unite<BR>A train of thought, an interest<BR><P>What is a poem for, why does one write<BR>It is the truth from the heart<BR>Only to come out when touched<BR><P>What is it to write a poem<BR>An insight to life<BR>Thoughts living as words<BR><P>Complex, yet simple<BR>Gift of the mind and heart<BR>Sharing your soul in words.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM69></A>"Intangibles"<P>What lies ahead<BR>The intangibles of life<BR>Haunt man and woman<BR><P>Can man and woman<BR>Ensure such intangibles<BR>To their life<BR><P>Will peace ever be<BR>Permanent to people<BR>Can we live in peace<BR><P>Rid the violence<BR>That plagues the world<BR>In our daily lives<BR><P>Will man ever stop<BR>Passing judgment on others<BR>Ending all prejudice<BR><P>Will safety and security<BR>Be so common that it is not given<BR>A second thought by anybody<BR><P>Will the future ensure<BR>These intangibles to man<BR>Or will we only struggle.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM70></A>"Endlessly"<P>Running endlessly I go<BR>Through the white turning black<BR>With my writing utensil<BR><P>What will this mind produce<BR>In this escapade of ink<BR>Upon this blank white page<BR><P>A masterpiece perhaps<BR>That stimulates the imagination<BR>Of man, woman, and child<BR><P>Or will it be a flop<BR>That causes one boredom<BR>And collects dust on a shelf<BR><P>Endlessly I write to produce<BR>Manifestations of my mind on paper<BR>Hopefully more masterpieces than flops.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM71></A>"Parts To Heal"<P>Healing is a part of nurturing<BR>Nurturing is a part of love<BR>Love is a part of man<BR>Man is a part of others<BR>Others is a part of family and friends<BR>Family and friends are a part of healing<BR>With the love and nurture<BR>Of family and friends<BR>Man will always heal.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM72></A>"Strong Friendship"<P>How can this work<BR>If we're not here<BR><P>Our minds may touch<BR>Our thoughts may cross<BR><P>But distance divides<BR>What we had here<BR><P>Now only time will tell<BR>If it was strong enough<BR><P>A voice on a wire<BR>On some on the nights<BR><P>Or words on paper<BR>Through the air<BR><P>How do you tell one's mind<BR>Now it's no longer here<BR><P>Without a depression<BR>Of what was lost<BR><P>With only hope to regain<BR>Then only on a few days<BR><P>What do memories serve<BR>Other stabs in the heart<BR><P>I know that it's life<BR>But why does it hurt so much<BR><P>Will it ever be the same<BR>Or only failed attempts in history<BR><P>I don't wanna lose<BR>It all completely<BR><P>But sometimes I feel alone<BR>And completely lost<BR><P>I try to find my place<BR>And friends like thee<BR><P>But sometimes I don't want<BR>What's offered to me<BR><P>It's hard to forget when<BR>You can't talk for free<BR><P>I just want it back<BR>The way it used to be<BR><P>But I know that<BR>It's not going to be<BR><P>So I guess well trust ourselves<BR>And what out friendship could be<BR><P>To never forget the other<BR>Over the miles and time<BR><P>And rely on the exchange<BR>Of voices over wire<BR>And notes through the air<BR><P>For this friend<BR>I don't wanna lose<BR><P>I will do my best<BR>To ensure that<BR><P>And in the end<BR>It will all work out<BR><P>For my best friend and I<BR>Our friendship is strong.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM73></A>"Fear"<P>Fear a strong emotion<BR>Causing man to act<BR>It influences<BR>Causing the mind to think<BR>To begin recalling images<BR>That activity happens so fast<BR>Mind overwhelmed<BR><P>Images caused by fear<BR>Striking every man<BR>Strong or weak<BR>The mind invaded<BR><P>Some stand up<BR>Face the fear<BR>Others hide<BR>Hope fear does not find them<BR><P>Fear must be conquered<BR>One cannot run from fear<BR>Once you start running<BR>Fear will always win<BR><P>Fear, not always bad<BR>If one learns from it<BR>Man grows from it<BR>Making him better than before<BR><P>Man must learn<BR>To live with fear<BR>Deal with it as it arises<BR>And not let it overcome him.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM74></A>"Refreshing Walk"<P>To wander<BR>No aim<BR>A journey<BR>No destination<BR><P>A path you follow<BR>That goes nowhere<BR>Into the trees<BR>Fresh air everywhere<BR><P>The only worries<BR>Are the ones<BR>That you don't remember.<BR><P>To move<BR>Just to move<BR>Letting go of it all<BR>Letting in the peace<BR><P>A fantasy<BR>I think not<BR>Only the nature<BR>All around<BR><P>The birds<BR>The trees<BR>Life surrounding all<BR><P>A return back<BR>To the land<BR>That was here before man<BR><P>A feeling of life<BR>A completeness<BR>Happiness within<BR><P>A renewed meaning<BR>Ready for life again<BR>A refreshing walk.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM75></A>"A Child"<P>Life starts simple and innocent<BR>But who is to say what next<BR><P>Are we to say how<BR>A child is to be raised<BR><P>To decide at what time<BR>A child loses their innocence<BR><P>Children growing up<BR>Much to fast<BR><P>Facing adult issues<BR>In their teens<BR><P>In a imperfect world<BR>Our world, today<BR><P>A child lives the life<BR>That many adults do<BR><P>Losing their childhood<BR>Carefreeness gone forever<BR><P>Why must a child face this?<BR>What right do we have?<BR><P>Putting our problems on them<BR>Will we ever stop? Face our problems?<BR><P>Or just turn and face our children,<BR>Eye to eye, and tell them it is their problem.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM76></A>"Through The Eyes of The Innocent"<P>The way life is looked upon<BR>Determines the way it's lived<BR><P>One lives by what was taught<BR>By examples shone<BR><P>to look at life through the innocent<BR>Is the sight of happiness<BR><P>To see each and everything<BR>As something special<BR>Something to be cherished<BR><P>To remember each experience<BR>Something important<BR><P>In a world non-stop<BR>Things are common<BR><P>Somewhat taken for granted<BR>Blending in with all<BR>Only part of a routine<BR><P>But once in awhile<BR>Actually listening to the music<BR>Instead of just hearing it<BR><P>Had the innocence<BR>The simplicity still here<BR>Life would be different<BR><P>Life would be simple<BR>The way man lives<BR>Everything would change<BR><P>Is there not a medium<BR>A place in the middle<BR>To balance it all<BR><P>An understanding<BR>To take time out<BR>Look through the eyes of the innocent.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM77></A>"Love and Hate"<P>Love and hate<BR>Separated by a border<BR>That is very thin<BR><P>Who is to say<BR>Why love borders hate<BR>In the mind of man<BR><P>Who constructs a being<BR>With these flaws<BR>Only causing pain<BR><P>Or are they flaws<BR>A challenge<BR>A test of love<BR><P>Love sometimes runs into hate<BR>Turning two people against each other<BR>As if nothing was ever there<BR><P>What is more ugly<BR>Than two people filled with hate<BR>Love is the answer<BR><P>Both full of passion<BR>At opposite ends<BR>But still connected<BR><P>Hate turned to love<BR>The emotions high<BR>Opposite attract<BR><P>Emotions a test<BR>Power over the mind<BR>Power to control.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM78></A>"Insensitive"<P>By the actions you made<BR>When I broke down and cried<BR>The hurt I felt inside<BR><P>The feel of your touch<BR>Your impersonal goodbyes<BR>There was the truth disguised<BR><P>The side I never saw<BR>Insensitive disguise<BR>The hurt thrives<BR><P>The pain constantly alive<BR>Tearing up your insides<BR>Causing you to live a lie<BR><P>Open the mind<BR>Let it all be free<BR>Let nothing hide<BR><P>Lose the disguise<BR>The insensitive lies<BR>Let your heart be the guide.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM79></A>"In Your Eyes"<P>In your eyes<BR>I find myself<BR>I see it all<BR>I am complete<BR><P>In your eyes<BR>I find meaning<BR>It makes sense<BR>I end my searches<BR><P>In your eyes<BR>I see the answers<BR>To all my questions<BR><P>My life thrives<BR>My mind realigns<BR>My soul revives<BR><P>I have found my place<BR>In a world of searches<BR>In your life.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM80></A>"Fruitless Search"<P>We many times<BR>Search for what we have<BR>Turn down what we see<BR>Look for the fantasy<BR>Question what we have<BR>Look for something better<BR><P>A society that tells everyone<BR>That there is more out there<BR>To try to get the best<BR>Not to settle for what you have<BR>To only better ones self<BR>Live to gain, little on give<BR><P>We are always searching<BR>Is it time to stop?<BR>Is what we hope to find?<BR>Worth the dedication to search<BR>Sacrificing what we have<BR>To find the unknown<BR><P>When to give up<BR>To truly see what we have<BR>To appreciate what we see<BR>Recognizing the true value<BR>Rejoice in what you have<BR>Time to give up the fruitless search.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM81></A>"I Love You"<P>I love you<BR>A statement of emotion<BR>Our just words<BR><P>One searches their life<BR>For a true to love<BR>Then dedicate their lives<BR>On something that borders pain<BR><P>To put ones' self<BR>In the possible path of destruction<BR>the emotional rampage<BR><P>To tell the one you love<BR>They mean more than anything<BR>You would do anything for them<BR><P>And to sacrifice ones' life<BR>To save their love from harm<BR>The true meaning for the word love<BR><P>I love you<BR>A commonly heard phrase<BR>Signifying nothing<BR><P>True love shines through<BR>In the little things one does<BR>The people their when you need them<BR><P>Love remains blind<BR>To the eyes that search<BR>Only then does it find you.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM82></A>"The Rain"<P>Here comes the rain<BR>Wash away the pain<BR>Cleanse the mind of thought<BR><P>It's time to start anew<BR>Life is to short<BR>To sulk on and on<BR>This is a new life, a chance<BR><P>So when the rain stops<BR>And the sun comes forth<BR>You can now shine too.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM83></A>"Peacefully Paradox"<P>Peace to some<BR>Is a bloody<BR>Yell for help<BR><P>Where the people are not heard<BR>"Let war end finally"<BR>Screams misinterpreted<BR><P>Answered by troops<BR>And blood shed<BR>Promises of safety<BR><P>When does it all end<BR>The diplomat's turn<BR>A wordy nothing is made<BR><P>Is peace really meant to last<BR>Is it not just a break time<BR>To rest, to prepare<BR><P>Is it suppose to be a joke<BR>The treaties signed<BR>Hands shook<BR><P>Is it suppose to comfort<BR>The weary minds of those<BR>Who have lost it all<BR><P>A country torn by war<BR>The government that's on paper<BR>Is not the one who has power<BR><P> Does peace really last<BR>In a world ridden with violence<BR>For all to see.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM84></A>"Outlook"<P><BR>The sky is blue<BR>The sun is shining<BR>The outlook of today is bright<BR><P>From what I know<BR>To what I see<BR>Depends on the outlook for me<BR><P>From what I like<BR>And what I do<BR>Varies my outlook from you<BR><P>From the attitude<BR>And petty thought<BR>I can see a path<BR><P>This look on life<BR>As a vast ocean<BR>Of thought and view<BR><P>Cast a destiny<BR>As though out of the blue<BR>For me and you.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM85></A>"One by One"<P>One by one<BR>We all fall down<BR>Upon the hard ground<BR><P>Disoriented by the surprise<BR>Trying to gain control<BR>Recover without notice<BR><P>One by one<BR>Always trying<BR>Man will succeed<BR><P>The falls<BR>Only strengthen<BR>Preparing for all<BR><P>Life is a journey<BR>The path is ruff<BR>Man is stronger<BR><P>One by one<BR>The journey ends<BR>A endless tic of time<BR><P>Find the path<BR>A way to go<BR>Never give in<BR><P>One by one<BR>Man improves<BR>Out doing the one before.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM86></A>"Autumn Breeze"<P>The sweet breeze blows<BR>The trees rustle about<BR>Smell of autumn fills the air<BR><P>Peace moves throughout the air<BR>A serenity of lethargy overcomes<BR>Relaxing of the mind and body<BR><P>The trees start their production<BR>The final act of an annual show<BR>Grand finale of color<BR><P>Breathtaking, art of nature<BR>Appealing to the heart<BR>Reacting with the autumn air<BR><P>Enticing one to the simple pleasures<BR>The seasonal show of the land<BR>A sign fortelling the winter to come<BR><P>Slowly the air grows colder<BR>The leaves coming to the end<BR>The brown curtain overtakes them.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM87></A>"The Lights are on"<P>Across the way<BR>Down the street<BR>Every light is on<BR><P>A man sits alone<BR>Looking out the window<BR>Remembering the past<BR><P>Depressed, left in love<BR>That went through the door<BR>Hoping is all that is left to live for<BR><P>She left with her heart in a mess<BR>Now he is too late<BR>His words not forthcoming<BR><P>"I love you" was on his lips<BR>His pride was to strong<BR>Steered his heart wrong<BR><p>The only thing he said<BR>Before she walked out the door<BR>He would leave a light on<BR><P>So every light in his heart is on<BR>Hoping her love continues on<BR>Follow her heart back home.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM88></A>"Candle Burning"<P>Candle burning in the dark<BR>Little light upon the night<BR>Trying to light your way<BR><P>Many lights glow at night<BR>Moving all around<BR>Slowly they came together<BR><P>Join, surrounding each other<BR>Burning bright as one<BR>A big flame lighting the way<BR><P>A flame of friends<BR>Not just a candle in the dark<BR>A family, light for all.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM89></A>"Fate"<P>Fate has brought<BR>To this time and place<BR>A woman far from home<BR><P>Eighteen years now<BR>She has graced this Earth<BR>This day in fact<BR><P>Many wonders<BR>She shall accomplish<BR>In her journey in life<BR><P>Bringing smiles of joy<BR>To the ones<BR>She knows and loves<BR><P>Nothing but respect<BR>Shall be cast<BR>Upon her by all<BR><P>Love and warmness<BR>Is cast upon all<BR>In her presence<BR><P>What fate will bring<BR>To warm her heart<BR>Lighting her eyes<BR><P>Making her life<BR>Ever more complete<BR>As time marches on<BR><P>Fate shall be great<BR>As that angelic smile<BR>That graces her face<BR><P>For now and ever<BR>Fair maiden, shine bright<BR>And let your heart take flight.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM90></A>"Deep Down"<P>What feelings one holds deep inside<BR>That eats away and affects the mind<BR>Sad in mind, in thought, in word<BR>Life that seems gone or absorbed<BR>A constant ache is felt within<BR>Will it ever in this life subside<BR><P>The pain sinks down so far<BR>And the heart that loved<BR>In pieces it lay, ripped into two<BR>And here am I, with this way<BR>All and more still confused<BR>Totally within and unamused<BR><P>Nothing more than a dream<BR>The unconscious at work<BR>The want to awake and find<BR>This pain a nightmare<BR>Then realize in mind<BR>The pain will continue to lurk<BR><P>Move and shift<BR>Deep in the bowels<BR>Attacking any thought<BR>Letting nothing go untouched<BR>Escape its deep rift<BR>And here I shall remain, bound.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM91></A>"The Words"<P>The words I heard from your mouth<BR>Worked there way through my mind<BR>My heart they captivated and tied<BR>Then they slowly snuck inside<BR><P>Slowly to me, slowly to mind, it all blind<BR>What enchantments that were cast, arise<BR>As they intertwined your thoughts and mine<BR>The shine of a new light, my mind will find<BR><P>The words insist and through all persist<BR>Building and constructing an image by design<BR>A link to the heart through the mind<BR>The false image is cast in light not divine<BR><P>But unseen it went until I saw you as mine<BR>All that arose to defy this lie<BR>Inflicted no harm unto this blind line<BR>We felt a love and thought it divine<BR><P>Then it snapped from your heart<BR>But it stayed stuck to mine<BR>Left me confused and sad<BR>And I felt like I could die.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM92></A>"Saint Pat's Day"<P>From the shine of the sun<BR>To the breeze in the air<BR>Nothing more<BR>Made my heart prepare<BR>For the feast this night<BR><P>I dressed in green<BR>To avoid a pinch<BR>And wondered what desert<BR>Would make me beg<BR>For just another inch<BR><P>Maybe an apple pie<BR>With a scoop of ice cream<BR>Or maybe aunt Jean's<BR>Blueberry supreme<BR>Topped with homemade whip cream<BR><P>Oh, I need not worry<BR>I'll get my fill<BR>Oh, cornbeef you fit the bill<BR>With cabbage on top<BR>Oh, do I love Saint Pat's Day.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM93></A>"Confusion"<P>Closede, pose te, anarose me<BR>Darkness instead of light<BR>Closede pose te, anarose me<BR>Death instead of life<BR>Closede, pose te, anarose me<BR>What was once sane<BR>Is backward in mind<BR>Declose, te pose, me anarose<BR>Sense is illusionary<BR>Confusion is devine.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM94></A>"When I Slumber"<P>When I slumber<BR>Autumn reminiscent of summer<BR>The air is cool and morning bright<BR>Going over what once was night<BR><P>Trees are swaying and children playing<BR>Leaves falling as they might<BR>The grass is dying and here I'm laying<BR>Birds take off in flight<BR><P>When I slumber<BR>mind reminiscent and more numb<BR>Thought abating, memory fading<BR>Mind benighted and REM egnighted<BR><P>I berate my mind to think<BR>Have a peak, a little sneak<BR>Derive the images that I seek<BR>When I slumber mind is weak.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM95></A>"Dying Thought"<P>Caught in mind<BR>Stopped in thought<BR>That which is not easily fought<BR><P>Words are hidden<BR>Mind is skidding<BR>Fading, the image lost<BR><P>A halt to all<BR>I am lost<BR>Where focus is forever sought<BR><P>A mighty drought<BR>has plagued my mind<BR>Killing all prospective thought<BR><P>All I want is a little shower<BR>Just enough to keep me in power<BR>keeping me going with this thought.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM96></A>"Hazy Thought"<P>Hazy moon<BR>Hazy light<BR>Came upon the darkest night<BR><P>Hazy words<BR>Hazy thought<BR>Clear image is what I sought<BR><P>Hazy air<BR>Hazy sight<BR>From the darkness came a light<BR><P>Hazy fog<BR>Hazy smog<BR>Slowly raising above my head<BR><P>Haze is clearing<BR>Mind still choking<BR>Unable to focus in thought<BR><P>Light is stronger<BR>Beam is longer<BR>Coming through the night<BR><P>Slowly focusing<BR>Becoming clearer<BR>A lazer in flight.<BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=JOEM97></A><font color="yellow">IN WORK !!</Font><P>"Fate"<P>Down the path through the wood<BR>Was the step I took one I could<BR>Did I choose to take this action<BR>Or controlled by an unknown faction<BR><font color="yellow">IN WORK !!</Font><BR><A HREF="#JOEMS">JOEMS</A><P> <CENTER><A HREF="http://www.toptown.com/dorms/leejs/joems.html">Top of Page</A></CENTER>