Artem Chekh Saw Some Death

Artem Chekh saw some death In 2014, Donbas front lines Back then death was more limited They knew the names who died Now they bury by the dozens Every day and everywhere A flood of twisted fallen faces A national despair Missile attacks on residential areas, hospitals, theaters, schools Brutal torture, mass graves, mutilated children … Continue reading Artem Chekh Saw Some Death →

Interesting Times

Lucky to live in interesting times I thought to myself back in ‘89 Soviet Union was collapsing I was stationed at Rhein Main In May of that year Tiananmen Square protesters shined Stood for freedom, until crushed Don’t know if Tank Man survived The Berlin Wall came down in November And there was dancing in … Continue reading Interesting Times →

The Show Called Life

One person told me I’m not real ‘Cause I really don't know what I feel Hmmmm, makes me think Might have to pour another drink And think What is real What do I feel Is it a real feel, freely felt Is what I feel different from what is real Learning and feeling and thrusting … Continue reading The Show Called Life →

Blue Crabs In A Cage

You can’t see me No matter how you try You ain’t been where I been The roads inside my mind You ain’t had my joys Or cried my tears for me I don’t tell you everything There is no easy key I don’t care who you think you are Yeah, I know, we talk But … Continue reading Blue Crabs In A Cage →