INSPIRATION TOPICS

2/26/2013

100...Sonnet LXII


Forever is meant for how long it may last.
An eternity for how long to wait.
Years to determine how much time has passed.
The hours for how long it will take.

Minutes for discerning how soon it will be.
A second to blow the mind tending to follow
language the heart  keenly professes... saying;
"Forgetting takes place soon tomorrow." 

Uninvited intrusion filling my space
of remembrance disrupting the tide.
Understandingly afraid given to my fear

I’ve become estranged...out of sight,
use to a rude silence that’s taken its toll.
Tomorrow forgetting takes place…today I’ll just cry.



DionWorx

2/23/2013

99...Sonnet LXI



"Where is she who merits these accolades?"
She whispered insecurely in my left ear
as she nibbled away at the truth of it all,
exceedingly inquisitive of matters unclear.

Luring me to respond I candidly replied;
"She is where most have wanted to be,
throughout the ages part of men's dreams;
the theme of endless journeys in ecstasy."

"Indeed she exists and has for the sake of art.
Lik a spectrum of colors to delight in,
a few become favorites, but one most of all."

"This is the soul of my most intimate writings;
you need not compete with my imagination,
just dare to fill it with your brand of  loving."



DionWorx

2/14/2013

98...Sonnet LX


How many special days can there be
to excite your mind with my words.
Furiously provoke my thoughts
to surrender my emotions onto paper.

How can I resist the urge and desire
that compels me to be like no other man;
secretly empowered and admired
indelibly in your mind as I am.

To fill your world with timely works
a compass to the heart of the truth.
For yet a new dimension  I've discovered

while holding dear memories of you;
"I love you" has genuine validity
and means much more... when professed to you.



DionWorx


:]-J-[:


.........

2/09/2013

97...Testament



There once was a man
who knew how to fly.
He had been given wings
to soar through the sky.

All the while dreaming
understood it was not heaven,
he soared as high as he could
and as far he would go.

Within the realms of earth
not of heaven beyond.
“What to do” he asked himself
time and time again.

Wondering ever so often
what all this was about.
Asking: Are these wings of glory
or just a great story?

He knew it was not.
but it felt like heaven.
Heavy heart weighed him down
in clothes that of mortal.

When he was not flying
he spent time crying.
Angels came before him
in mortal hearts and step

through the long journey
of trials and anguish.
in these precious moments
a purpose languished undefined.

One day he stopped flying
and remained stuck in this land.
The wind that once took him up
now knocked him down.

Tripping over confusion
The rain trickling on him sick.
The snow crept up against him.
Cold and darkness hovered over him.

Never asked God why.
There was a reason for it all.
In blind faith he knew well
this too will surely pass.

With no keys in pocket,
no bed and bath to make.
One thought prevailed;
"Where do I rest my head tonight?"

Dangers lurking, rodents scurrying,
evil spirits and dwellers of night.
The silence is oh so loud.
Fear is of the unexpected.

Suicide asking to lend it an ear
trying to make a deal.
As a shoe’s sole is ripped out
and he ponders the rest of the way.

Lest a few may laugh aloud
maintaining sanity remains.
No matter…he still moves on
in spite of misery glad.

What makes a man think
if not on the edge of a precipice?
He was lost in plain sight
yet found himself in light.

When one day He came his way
and picked up the broken pieces.
Formed a divine fractal
that harmonized with reason.

As he waited for morning sun as usual
to revive his unbroken spirit.
Look to the day and thank God
he's still alive... for His perfect plan.



DionWorx



2/05/2013

96...New York Minute XIII: Deja Vu



Subway ads portray across
models with contrived joy and smiles.
Just below these sitting polite
a countenance worthwhile.

A human in drenched jacket
buttoned up with safety pins.
Heavily stained with despair
blue eyed man with asphalt skin

peeking out to the skyline
for any remnant of a dream.
Reluctant to be noticed
his faint smile imposed on me.

A single tear rolled down my cheek
for one who had none to shed.
A "déjà vu" profound and surreal
in his eyes I saw myself instead.



DionWorx

2/03/2013

95...New York Minute XII: Old Man Winter


All is still for old man winter
master of the day unconstrained.
Uninvited guest from up north,
always a surprise when he arrives.

He's not cranky as usual
as he demonstrates in kind.
The wind blows in soft whispers
as the moon smiles in the sky.

Undisturbed snow with no footprints
a peaceful night settles white.
The sound of bliss is quiet
with hints of sparkle from twilight.

Only the sound of a kiss is heard
that fell upon my cheek in my sleep
as she leaned over and whispered
"I love you...good night my sweet."


DionWorx

94...New York Minute XI: Stains Of Poverty



Stains of poverty lay strewn
on city sidewalk littered
in mosaic patterns of thoughts,
resentment and hopelessness.

Blowing mindlessly in the wind
riding on a gust of disgust
weaving a collective disappointment
tarnished promises full of rust.

A million and one frames passed
before my eyes to process
as a second in time to wonder;
Can there be art in this?

If only what I've written.
What is broken is not fixed easily.
The state of being poor only means
lack of money...not dignity.


DionWorx

2/02/2013

93...Sonnet LIX


Let them all be envious of you
past and present without understanding.
I only bring the words...it's all I have.
A blind man can only imagine.

He cannot go pass a forbidden zone,
see or feel what is not there to touch.
Heartbeats can't be heard from a distance
nor hear the voices that do not speak much.

I only bring the words...it's all I have
derived from endless muses of you.
You caress all my thoughts of love,

examine with a smile the simple truths.
Thank God for you! there to receive
what would otherwise be lost for good.


DionWorx


:]-J-[:

1/31/2013

92...New York Minute X: Masked Bandit


Masked bandit by the window
night creature of constant flight.
You looked at me with sad eyes
then scurried off out of sight.

Around the neighborhood I've seen
you often treading lightly.
Your ashy pelt reveals years long
of survival and scrounging.

On a restless night of many times
deep thoughts I surmised in the dark
as moonbeams come down upon them,
like clockwork each twilight embark.

Truly out of sight...out of mind
a New York revelation spewed.
Strutting existence is for all
but survival is for the few.


DionWorx



New York Minutes; Sober Poetic perspectives...
humorous and provocative insights of New York
as experienced by a native from the other side of the divide.

1/30/2013

91...New York Minute IX: Braindead


Brain-dead in front of the doors
I run into you all the time
At times you bring your partner,
twice the fun to squeeze by.

Brain-dead on the seven train
if only I can exit kind.
This concept so eludes you
robber barons of my time.

If you steer to the right
chances are you’ll get by.
To the left you’ll do the ch-cha-cha
the dance for New Yorkers-lite.

Knowingly I have given some
a lot to digest at once.
Imagine a city without people
then say to yourself this is not one.


DionWorx

Authors Comments; Obviously in rush hour things are different..this is written for those times that it is not.

New York Minutes; Sober Poetic perspectives...
humorous and provocative insights of New York
as experienced by a native from the other side of the divide.

1/28/2013

90...New York Minute VIII: Rhetoric



Don't give me rhetoric
or surmise your allegories.
Don't place my existence
into your categories.

Don't divvy up your prejudices
from centuries old stables
taught not meant to be revealed,
to expediently label.

Erect barriers and divisions,
dissections and invincible fences
to segregate your fears
learned misconceptions.

Arrange words to articulate
oxymoron’s of defective
thinking and vocabulary;
cultured green eyes unimpressive.


DionWorx


New York Minutes; Sober poetic perspectives...
humorous and provocative insights of New York today
as experienced by a native from the other side of the divide.

89...New York Minute VII: Anticipation


Going nowhere fast, getting lost
brow beating down thirty degrees
stumbling over pages of text,
you don't see me crossing the street.

Anticipating someone to blame
excuse yourself in hindsight.
Rules don't apply to you
contempt pays no one mind.

A thing is attached to your hand
you couldn't possibly let loose.
You need to mind peoples business
contribute nonsense to the pool.

Red light to green unnoticed
flashing yellow so soon.
Proceed with caution, stop talking!
You can't see what's in front of you.


DionWorx


New York Minutes; Sober poetic perspectives...
humorous and provocative insights of New York today
as experienced by a native from the other side of the divide.

88...New York Minute VI: Guest Of Honor

The guest of honor every day,
No one dares sits next to he
Who always has a seat,
Plenty of room for his feet.

Everyone takes notice of him
Distinguished gent of little charm,
Articulate ramblings his calling
Adequately dressed for the part.

Sympathetic hearts don't shy away
Empathetic New Yorkers stay.
The real pathetic ones afraid
Move to other cars far away.

A nuisance they must get use to
Them who don't understand pain.
You'll see him again tomorrow
The guest of honor remains.



DionWorx




New York Minutes;
A series of poetic insights and perspectives, viewed through the looking glass of a native New Yorker.

87...New York Minute V:Look at me!




Look at me! See who I am,
Hear what I say, know what I do.
I am crass hear me roar,
On the phone sitting next to you.

Inconsiderate to say the least
Never mind you! I talk this way.
I need to say something,
Not that there's something to say.

Distracted and detached I hold
Big name bags on minimum wage,
Filled with vanity and disdain;
You're not in my class today,

So pardon me for having none,
I am insecure to tears.
Let me take a picture of you
To reminisce on whom I jeered.




DionWorx



New York Minutes;
A series of poetic insights and perspectives, viewed through the looking glass of a native New Yorker.

86...New York Minute IV: Robots Around Me


Who are these robots around me
Disguised in human apparel?
Fine gadgets stuck to their hand,
Deaf ears plugged up as well.

Busy fingers running rampant
With ease of touch you ignore.
You don't have to pay attention
Or even listen anymore.

Lined up in competition
New players arrive each stop.
Breaking records of mindless games
Don't dare interrupt you clod!

Designed by snobs to snub
Personality is a bother.
One percent seems not, but the rest;
Robots imitating each other.



DionWorx


New York Minutes;
A series of poetic insights and perspectives, viewed through the looking glass of a native New Yorker.



85...New York Minute III; Creatures Without Tails


Alarm bells ring! Off and running,
Fashionably late as usual.
New York's rat race begins
Above city sidewalks "beautiful".

As those below scurry about
Unabated to and fro;
Creatures without tails above,
And creatures with tails below.

We look better, we dress better.
They multiply, survive and thrive;
Visit the best restaurants,
Live in the best buildings at times.

We eat better, we dance better.
Perfectly gross in many ways.
We ride taxis and limousines,
But they own and ride the subways.


DionWorx



New York Minutes;
A series of poetic insights and perspectives, viewed through the looking glass of a native New Yorker. 


.

84...New York Minute II; The Main Attraction


Night does not fall on a city
That sports sunglasses at night.
It crawls as the centipede
A hundred legs at a time.

The curtain draws, lights go on,
Distractions gain traction;
The greatest show on earth
Welcomes the main attraction.

It's all about you none other,
Moment to seize not ponder.
Won't remind you what matters,
It's not time to be somber.

With things to do, places to be,
Photos and comments to post.
Better boorish than bored,
City lights beckon, time to go.


DionWorx



New York Minutes:

A series of poetic insights and perspectives, viewed through the looking glass of a native New Yorker.