Forest of lost hopes

The forest of lost hopes, a place I walk so often
wander through this path, in here its always autumn
amble amongst fallen dead leaves, golden tears of the trees above
as I remember my only real love

My feet wet as I walk this route, the ground sodden, saturated
i look back, last time I saw you, my tears build, devastated
add to the wet ground, as I recall the smile on your face
a look that stays in my heart for all time, its own place

Those years so far gone, they blur the memories, as I sit here
in this moonlit clearing, the dark blue black sky suits my mood, a shed tear
reminds me of the life we had, never knew it wouldn't last
never thought it would be snatched from sight. the sky goes overcast

Rain drips through the branches, welling up like the tears I cry
now so many, a tidal flow, all my emotions let loose, cant stop it, I try
the swampy ground consumes me, as I relive past mistakes
my love the one constant, honest, an eternal promise, I can never break

Night turns to day, find a way out of this woodland, life advances
I always hold you in my heart, though I never got my chances
I promised to protect you, to always love you
my son these promises are always still true

thanks for reading, 

Kyle

Demons

Demons in my head, never let me be
wont let me escape, can never flee
never let me sleep, they control my beats
they force bad thoughts, feelings, no retreats

Monsters control my mind, they trigger my hate
they stop me from finding myself, let me stagnate
stop me finding peace, force me down, I slide
to this darkness, a grim hell I reside

Beasts in the brain break my will
snap its goodness, crush it further still
ground you down, grind you out, further, deeper underneath
leave you fearing defeat, if you fail to stop and breathe

The phantoms that ignite my thoughts, fire my emotion
they leave me a charred husk, a rage fueled pile of ashes, an explosion
my self hate breaks me down, led by ghouls around,
my mind a fragile state, one escape, one way forward, write it all down

So as the creepy beings surround me, I can see a way free
a way to be me, no need to create a fiction or an unreal me
show the true me, not hiding in the dark, away from the world at large
stop listening to the deathly voices, and take charge

Thanks for reading,
Kyle.

Artwork  © Rebecca Costello.
Who hopefully will be providing more interesting pieces as time passes!

Spare a thought

Alone cold, these streets under the houses of power
a man dies, no one to care or share his final hour
the misery and plight he fought every fight
to gets some peace a bite to eat, with one last breath he took flight

Beneath a blanket of stars, nowhere to call home, died under parliaments glare
as the rich elite walked past, never glancing back, not a care
big ben struck midnight on his last gasp, a last chance to save a life
another injustice against us the public, no care for our strife

Out of sight out of mind is the way they react, deal with it another day
brush it away, pretend that all is okay, bus them away
put barriers in the way of sleep, this doestnt keep them off the street
stops you seeing them there, stops you having to care, a deciet

The shame, this country is wealthy, it is healthy
but it is broken and built on lies, a failure to humanity
a land of neglect and hate has been bred
we deserve more, a land of hope, our money spent to heal not a new warhead

Where is the compassion, a call for action
a blemish on our nation, we are made to beg for mercy, we are fed distractions
A plea, lets make this a land of belief
not in fairy tales, but in our peoples relief

A place where help is given, no questions asked
where the leaders care rather than turn their backs
lets show that enough is enough
live with respect and love

Dont lay blame anywhere but here,
this is caused by a lack of care
the only blame sits at the feet of those who lead
who decide if we get to feed

So spare some change, a change of minds
lets come together as people and open the blinds
lets do some good its about time
to do any less is a crime

Thanks for reading.
Kyle
 

guns

Another day of tears to shed, as the blood dries
too many young souls lost to the skies
Another crazed madman, a lone gunman
the people deserve better, where is the master plan

No excuses, these weapons of war need to go
they just bring death, serve no other purpose, we need to grow
more guns than people, that's just evil
the cycle begins again, unless we defeat these devils

Those who profit selling tools of death
how can you sleep at night, knowing your tools took a child's last breath
you are all to blame, this is no game
a time for change, time to feel some shame

Young hearts will live on, in memories in hearts and minds
lets make their lives mean something, lets show that we can be human KIND
let them live in a world where they don't need to fear
in a world we can all cheer

thanks for reading.
kyle

Games we play

We meet in secret, hidden from view, an embarrassment to you? did I cause strife?
not to be seen with, associated or known, kept apart from your life
if that is how it starts then how can we be real, truly feel, enjoy a film or share a meal
not enough to be happy with, how is this to live, to glow, to become a love that does grow

you hid me away, to stop any stories spread,
to control the narrative instead,
just puts me down, as I slowly drown,
in the rivers of tears shed, never enough to spare

am I just a game, then play with someone new
clearly not your player two
rather play solitaire, than be nothing true, kept away from view
where is the joy in this, if its a chore to you

A puzzle maybe, a conundrum to solve
a play of the board that you try to resolve
not just a quick blast
to be left ultimately downcast

sport to you, a supporting role
an unneeded teammate, you want to be the focus, score the goal
not just a bench warmer, to sit in reserve
whilst you get to live free with all your dreams, not what i deserve

so play your games, you will be left to moan
ill walk past let the world let me in, never alone
no real lover
game over

Thanks for reading.
Kyle.

Happy valentines

To all the hearts, free and single

to those who care but dare not mingle

those who never get a card, a call are never chosen

to those whose mind wants to stop any love from growing

to the lovers who just lack a date,

all alone in their minds, the future seems to grate

oh the big hearted who just want to be held

to feel close, to cuddle to let the feelings meld

don't give up hope, love takes the long road around

don't fear, your heart will be found

if you feel empty, something missing, a love of promise

your song is being written, its a special chorus

to all of you, all who have felt loves pain

who still want to let it in again

you are not alone, its a great big world, so much love in it

7 billion souls all trying to connect, sometimes it lags a bit

so happy valentine day, open your hearts, let the love flow

find a piece of your heart to share

keep it safe for the one who deserves your glow

they will show when the universe is ready

thanks for reading.
kyle.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY love you all

after the storm

The floods came after the rain
bad thoughts, my head clouds over again
the depression swims deep, in the bleak murky water
as the sun starts to shine, after the floods, the warmth

After the deluge, washed away, left in dreaminess a cleanness, close call
a tonal shift, tide goes out, the water levels begin to fall,
senses calm after the storm, the heat and rays evaporate the rain
filling my love, my hope my warmth, dispels the pain

Through coursing rivers of tears,
that brought forward my fears,
the passing time clears the waters still,
brings comfort against all ills,

When the darkness grips, clings, crowds and entombs you whole,
it tears you apart, smashes your heart and leaves you cold
but after the torrents have decreased, the sun breaks free,
to heat up the day, to light up the way

The downpour will return once more,
but with love, guidance,family and friends,
you can stand on the shore,
watch as the storm ends

thanks for reading.
kyle