I can't write haikus.
I'm not a freakin genius
I'm leaving now. Bai.

"A haiku by yours truly" by Randall Phillips

They laugh and joke, but, I know what is all but bad for me.
They laugh and joke for fun.
They laugh and joke, still, I know how to put that under me.
Their playtime is done.
Their playtime is done.

They laugh and joke, when, they think they'll get under my skin some day.
They think I'll have a cow...
They laugh and joke, but, my mind can't hear what they could have to say.
Guess who's laughing now.
Guess who's laughing now...

One day at a time
That's what I go by
They won't see me cry
And they won't know why

"Jester" by Randall Phillips

You suck
Just thought I'd let you know
Nothing personal
But sometimes you could be so low

It's not my fault you can't be perfect
Even though I used to think you were damn near it
I can only hope that you acknowledge my cry
But the way you've been ignoring me tells me you can't hear it

That's why I've decided
That you suck
But I love you because I haven't forgotten
The memories we've built up

From good times to bad
We can talk about them all day
But since you've grown up
You think you can make things go your way

So again, I say, you suck.
This is what I want you to know
Nothing personal.
But I too, can be quite low.

"You suck, but I love you" by Randall Phillips

It's only taboo.
Who needs your honesty,
when they all just lie to you.

Who deserves your trust?
My God, are you that dumb?
Just tell em anything they want want.
Tell it all, then some.

Just tell them all your secrets.
Cuz you can't count on me.
Just throw yourself all out there,
you'll be safe as safe can be.

Who Needs Integrity?
Ask any man of wealth.
With all the sick-o's out there now,
you'd best keep to yourself.

"Who needs Integrity?" by Randall Phillips

iRandall, you actually have an old Poetry thread, so I've gone ahead and merged them both together. :yes:

I'm not going to lie, those poems are epic. :o

I totally love your haiku, it made me laugh so much.

Also, you totally know how to write poems with form. :D It sounds great and has a lot of feeling. I dunno, I don't have too much to say about it... Poems are things you feel, you can't really explain them away, except for the funny ones... or the ones that are more like stories, you know, like the epic stories that were told by bards that exist in many cultures and lands. I should write more... I used to be the queen of iambic pentameter. :P

Originally Posted by Knerd

iRandall, you actually have an old Poetry thread, so I've gone ahead and merged them both together. :yes:

Ah, thanks.
I would've done it myself, but I couldn't remember what I titled the thread.

Originally Posted by djiinraidinnae

I'm not going to lie, those poems are epic. :o

I totally love your haiku, it made me laugh so much.

Also, you totally know how to write poems with form. :D It sounds great and has a lot of feeling. I dunno, I don't have too much to say about it... Poems are things you feel, you can't really explain them away, except for the funny ones... or the ones that are more like stories, you know, like the epic stories that were told by bards that exist in many cultures and lands. I should write more... I used to be the queen of iambic pentameter. :P

Oh thanks. :]
lol. Do you have a link to some of your stuff? o:

If there's something you wanted to prove
Maybe you should've proved it a while ago
But the lack of effort in everything you do
Just tells me you really can't leave it alone

Oh-oh, I never wanted this kind of thing to happen
Only thing I wish is that I saw it comin'
But foresight's 20/20
And I'm pretty much already done in
I'll just have to remember one thing
And you should remember too:
The way things will turn out
Will have everything to do with you.

I hope this makes you happy
Cuz I'm already over it
Don't rest too easily though
Because this is something I won't forget
With every blade I pull out, a scar forms
to prevent another one from getting stuck
And soon all the space on my back
Will be all covered up

Oh-oh, I never wanted this kind of thing to happen
Only thing I wish is that I saw it comin'
But foresight's 20/20
And I'm pretty much already done in
I'll just have to remember one thing
And you should remember too:
The way things will turn out
Will have everything to do with you.

"This has everything to do with you" by Randall Phillips

RAGE
SADNESS?
CONFUSION

Man, fuck this...we'll never win anyway. But we have each other.
I love you
Does that make us winners? Yes. No doubt.
I love you
Yea, they laugh and we talk, but does it
I love you
really mean they accept us?
I love you
Why should I care...why do I care?
I love you
It's a personal problem...I know, and I don't
I love you
need your help to overcome it.
I love you
I always say I can fix it, and you always let me try.
I love you
I'm glad you have that much faith in me...

Frusturated...probably.
It's a mix of things, so I'll never know for sure.
This is how life is, and it probably won't change.
I'll be myself again; close your eyes. Don't worry about it.
But breathe.
Don't worry about me.
Just breathe...
And when you open your eyes...

"We'll be one...you'll see" by Randall Phillips

Unless it's for the worse, don't ever tell them when they've changed.
Cuz you'll be the one to blame
When they see it as a game
To make it their aim
To pretend their not insane...
To feed their urge to not be plain
To never be the same...
Cuz when their true self wanes
They won't even know their name...
Run your mouth, and this is what you'll gain:
Just another "Mary-Jane"
Who only wanted to be claimed...
That's really all that they became.

"Quo, Status" by Randall Phillips