"The Naked Truth"
by: F. Ortiz
It's the stripped down unrevealed con-
fession, that we keep sudectively secure in
our passionate thoughts, layers of tainted
and corrupt information where the abuser
will eventually be caught...
It's a passage for confident couples who
aren't afraid to explore the possibility of the
unknown, a place where the debating will prove
critical transforming your ambitions and desires
to stone...
It's a sexually satisfying stage where the
reality of your secrets can become the corner-
stone to intensify the potential, "A reassuring
alluring situation where the truth will cancel out
the fabrication" and bypass future explanations
of co-incidental...
It's a squeeze between existing and being forgotten
because the truth is sarcastic and rotten, shattering
images and visions of your success, it holds variations
to past and present becuase alterations are calm
and pleasant "paving a creation to relation that's a mess"...
It's the most difficult to understand your fasci-
nation to apprehend and grasp the reasoning the naked
truth had to offer, you deal with the double sword
validating actions that were meant to explore making the
impact of the naked truth that much softer...
But there's a truth that can make you
prosper containing the elements to smash down ob-
stacles, and venture towards an unlimited amount
of pleasure, it's a place you'll come to admire
because the lies will convert into fire and the
naked truth will reign out through all it's
endeavors...
Poetry Gallery
"Diamond Dungeon"
by: F. Ortiz
In the dusted cellars of civilization
among the ruins of a free society, breathes
the treasure of a tainted crystal in the dark-
ness of its sobriety.
Through crooked pathways it starts to
glisten with recognition of a structured wealth,
anticipating the confrontation that each diamond
is cruelly dealt.
Supreme serenity seems so seclusive after
all the edges the carat has cut, through
isolation it becomes elusive only emerging to
a womans touch.
In fragile fingers it begins to strengthen
displaying the beauty that lies with in, through
transformation of constant nuturing, the spark-
ling diamond becomes a gem.
For in your eyes it seeks that yearning
becoming the symbol you can entrust, against
your skin you feel the glitter, that makes
your associates begin to lust.
A prized possesion it begins to flourish
releasing the passion your defenses trapped
through it's security you reach for the
"Rock" that your former jewelry always
seem to lack, from your embraces you find
fullfillment stroking the core where the stone
has sunken, for you alone have crossed the
barrier "Into the heart of the
Diamond Dungeon"
“COMPASSION”
By: Adam Gandy
A place where sorrow is a stranger/Where a smile starts the day-
Where mistakes are forgiven/And friends are friends to stay.
Where women are respected/Not turned out to the street-
And each one is termed a lady/No matter how or where you meet.
Where emotions are in the open/And each person is free to feel-
Where Honesty is a guide line/And words spoken are for real.
A place where children are protected/And shown life can be real nice-
Where no one is their enemy/And they never pay the price.
Where hate is not an issue/Neither is gender or race-
It doesn’t matter who you are/You’re welcome any place.
Where trust is most important/And love still has a chance-
Where couples still believe/In the magic of romance.
Where is the place I’m seeing/Where God still plays a part-
Where honesty of words spoken/Come directly from the heart.
Maybe I’m just dreaming, of a world that’s yet to be-
But if only for a moment.. it’s something I’d love to see.
“SILENT TEARS”
By: Adam Gandy
I’m a big strong man, I haven’t cried in years
But last night on my pillow, fell 6 silent tears.
Number one as I envisioned, your beautiful face-
And the longing I feel, for your loving embrace.
The second tear ran, slowly down my check-
From the loss of love, that all men seek.
Then that third tear, got ready to fall-
In my struggle for freedom, in spite of it all.
Number four fell, from all that we’ll miss-
And the taste of your lips, and passionate kiss.
Next that fifth tear, was about to drop-
From the hands of time, that no one can stop.
Then I remembered the promises, you whispered in my ear-
And that’s when I felt, that 6th silent tear.
Strong enough to wait…
By: Adam Gandy
When ya feel sad, and times are bad-
Sometimes it’s hard to smile.
Some days are rough, and I know it’s tough-
To walk that extra mile.
I’ve come to know, that time moves slow-
Waiting for the one you love.
Sometimes you’ll cry, or wonder why-
Starring to the starts above.
But there’s a way, I’ve heard them say-
To mend a broken heart.
You must believe, in you and me-
Through these times that were apart.
It’s just the breaks, from life’s mistakes-
You’ve heard this all before.
And although I’m bound, I’ve finally found-
Love and so much more.
So just stay strong, it won’t be long-
Till I’m walking out these gates.
Because true love comes, to the special ones-
Who are strong enough to wait…..
From the heart…
By: Adam Gandy
I love you girl, you are my world-
Different from all the rest.
It’s you and me, once I’m free-
In search of our life’s quest.
The one I adore, and so much more-
Babe if you only knew.
If you could see, inside of me-
Into these eyes of blue.
The love you’d find, in this heart of mine-
Would nock you off your feet.
A special love, from up above-
You’d never find on the street.
We’ve been there before, but this is more-
This comes from my heart.
And for a kiss, I’ll promise you this-
Never again will we be apart.
I want you to know, before I go-
How much I really care.
And through it all, both big and small-
Believe that I’ll be there…..
"Porque te amo!!!"
By: Xavier
DO YOU think, others will ever see what you
truley mean to me?
Will they ever understand, how you take my
heart and make me complete?
CAN OTHERS ever understand, how you make
me strong, whenever things go wrong?
How you ease my hurt and pain, or how you
make the days never seem so long?
WILL THE questions ever stop, "How can two
people be so close?" "How's their Bond exist?"
Why can't everyone live their own lives, and
know that it doesn't matter if their questions persist?
SOMETIMES I wonder, do you fully understand
...do you wonder, or really truly know.
Our Bond is for life and after, and the
answer to all questions is simple...
porque te amo!!!
Eternal Happiness
By: Xavier
Yesterday was, when I fell in love with you,
and my love has grown through the days now past.
Though, none can be sure if the things of before
can be saved my love for you will last.
Today is, when my love for you is so deep
you are all I need to make me whole.
Though, none can stop time at the present
you will forever be the life of my soul.
Tomorrow will be, when we'll be together
to share a love that's strong, deep and true.
Though, none can be sure of future days
I'll give my life, for his gift for you.
If I could save each day, until all time has passed
...the only thing I'd want to do.
Is release each precious moment, ever so slowly...
and live in eternal happiness with you!
"IMAGINE"
By: Charles Mamou~DR Texas
Imagine a song that has no sound.
Or how would the earth turn if it wasnt round.
Imagine if the world came to an end,
do you believe Heaven's gates will let you in?
What if people spoke words that they truely felt
Would we consider them to be mean if their words
offend thee?
After all we are a sensitive race,
prone to feeling a little out of place.
Imagine a love that has no feel.
Wonder if we would deem it to be real?
Cause some need to kiss, hug, laugh, and carry
about.....
Me too!!
After all, I dont want to be left out.
Imagine spending your days sitting in a cloud of
rambling thoughts.
Everything maginifies itself a -hundred fold,
and reality will reveal that you are getting old.
Imagine candy that wasnt sweet.
Would you feel that you have been tricked, or still consider it a treat?
Or what if I just stopped writing,
leaving my poem incomplete?
Would you be mad at me?
Or find my repulsiveness deep?
Imagine...........
“Fair Lady”
By: Frank Burns~CA
Let me say that you are so very fine, a most beautiful lady and you really shine.
Your heart, your soul, your very being, when you close your eyes it’s me your seeing.
Your my everything, an Angel from above, Never in my life have I known such a love.
So loyal, and pretty, and most of all cute, straight through my heart did ol’ Cupid shoot.
My life was meaningless until I met you, these are my feelings, and yes they’re true.
I am happier now than I have ever been, if loving You is a contest then I’m sure to win.
Fair Lady, my love, and my angel all in one, I promise to love no other till my life is done.
My darling, dear darling I shall give you this, let my words be upon your heart as a gentle kiss.
I long to hold you in my loving embrace, Oh to kiss and kiss your beautiful face.
Never releasing, always wanting more, the warmth of your body warms me to my very core.
These are my dreams when I sleep at night, I squeeze my pillow it’s you I hold tight.
When I close my eyes and sleep you are all I see, for in there with you is where I am free.
When you think of me a good thought, always smile, hold on my darling, I’ll be home in a while.
Until that day comes this is what I shall do, I’ll spend every day just loving and missing you!
By Will Speer
In The Name Of Love
In the name of love, I have smiled
In the name of love, I have cried
In the name of love, I have been strong
In the name of love, I have been weak
In the name of love, I have risen to my feet
In the name of love, I have stumbled on my knees
In the name of love, I have been proud
In the name of love, I have been shamed in a crowd
But, through it all I bow to the one I love
Not because it’s right, and not because it’s wrong
I bow in the name of love..
Sweet Memories
By: Adam Gandy
What do you know? It's that time again, Where cupid will visit, young lovers & friends. So in the spirit, of Valentines Day Close your eyes, and I'll take you away. To a better place, if just for a time you'll be out of that cell, at least in your mind. Back in time, when you were happy and free and met the one, that was meant to be. Can you remember? Can you picture her face Remember that smile? Or that first embrace. Of course you do, and you wanna know why? Cuz we remember our first, till the day we die. Our minds will drift, to all that we miss and who can forget, that very first kiss? Now that first love, may have come and gone a 100 years ago, yet the memory is still strong. That's one of the mystery's, of the human mind True love stays vivid, until the end of time. For some of us, it's the only love we'll know some are serving life, some are on death row. Some things my friend, are truly made to last and there's nothing wrong, in reliving the past. It's ok to hold on to, those sweet memories for those are the ones, that set us free. So remember and grin, this Valentines day True Love Lasts Forever... what more can I say.
I am only a man
by: Tyrone Johnson
I am only a man.
Nothing more. Nothing less.
1 mind, 1 body…
Maybe even a soul.
I am someone’s enemy,
The source of someone’s hate.
I can be ugly.
I am the reason behind someone’s pain.
I am your pusher.
The reason for your release.
The source of your pleasure,
I can be as beautiful as can be.
I am your dreamlover.
How often do you smile in your sleep?
Deep down, I’m the one you’re wanting to see.
I am only a man,
enduring life’s high’s and lows.
I am only a man,
but I can be so, so much more.
Endure
by: Tyrone Johnson
Chipauah Kanpol!
… My body is a canuas
My neighborhood is its centerpiece.
Through sadistic pain,
I have sculpted my flesh into a beautiful masterpiece.
An obedient soldier,
accepts an uncertain fate.
In a stone and iron purgatory is where my soul now stays.
With an armor of bronze skin, black ink,
tattooed tears, past calendar years…
Choices made.
Absolutely no regrets.
This is what I am.
This is what I do.
This is what lies,
beneath my prison blues.