Poems by “E” (a.k.a. EROBOS

Poems by “E” (a.k.a. EROBOS)

2/5/14; 10:18hrs “HOPE” AFTER “G”

To hope is to wish. To wish is to desire. To desire is to dream. Hope springs eternal. Hope consists of doing nothing but sewing wishes and desires on a quilt of dreams. Most people love hope as it requires no effort. Hope does not need to work in order to become reality. ‘Keep Hope Alive.’ It’s like eating a piece of cake, it tastes wonderful, but it has no nutrition and no substance. Hope is for inspiration, yet hope is not a strategy. It not a plan of action. Hope is a feel good drug where the emotions are spoon fed, then pumped up by resounding speeches, promises of a brighter future, ‘we are all one people, in one country’ and all the rest of it. Hope is to be the spark that ignites a belly full of fire that moves the engine of the body. Hope without action is like starting a car but not driving it, keeping the engine on idle, thinking about where to go, but not actually going anywhere. The reality is, everyone can do something, no matter how small it is...I hope this message reaches you..... fin-2-4-16

5/28/15; 10:18hrs “TO BE KIND”

If life has been cruel to me...if my life has been choc full of abuse, violence, torture through isolation, compliance via starvation...if my life has been a backhanded compliment, tasting the sting of aggression, snatching away fleeting happiness with a split lip and a mouth full of blood... then, to end such a life...to actualize the ownership; the awesome responsibility; the power of choice...the power to end such a life[!] may be the most accessible kindness available...to SelfTerminate may be the most authentic, true power I have...the drugs available today can ensure a painless transition...no supposed supernatural, religious, spiritual deity can dare challenge me!... they simply wouldn’t have the right...my rebuttal to their line of questioning, would be the tragic evidence of what was my reality...I owe them no explanation...to be sure, I could just as easily take out my pain and frustration on others...many killers and rapists, and rapists who are killers, will tell anyone who would lend an ear; that it’s not so much about the sex, as it is about the power and absolute control over another human being...it has been said, that the most potent aphrodisiac...the most powerful of turn-ons, is to totally dominate another person...where is the kindness in unnecessary, limitless, suffering?...nay, it is a true hero that takes themselves out of the equation, rather than keep playing at life at everyone else’s expense...I am practicing kindness today and I don’t even know what kindness is.... 5-28-15; 10:59hrs

Poems by Lois Rodriguez

STILL, INSIDE

I remember asking, so why don’t you?! The shyness, insecurity held me back. Then I heard: you have a voice, but again— the doubts pushed it away. Yet somewhere within (a whisper): “Search inside!” Again and again, many things passed me by. New experiences, other pains, different setbacks. Thoughts struggling with thoughts. But I heard it again: (whisper): “Search! Search inside!” So now, in this stage and age—having to face another battle—to overturn? So, I search inside. (I whisper:) “Are you still there?” Yes! I want to live. I want to give what’s inside. Now? Yes now. Give it away! It whispers, but it’s getting louder. It’s still inside. I’m so glad it never went away. I can hear it. Can you? It’s all around us, it’s talking to us. Listen: It’s HOPE! So write it, say it! Search inside and never let it go— it’s there (still), it’s HOPE. Hope. (Whispers.)

Life has a time for everything. Emotions, feelings of triumph and defeat. A time for everything… Whether you choose them or not, situations will come. May we accept them? Can we let go? Each day has its own evil. For now, let’s focus on today. If can be a new day, better experiences. Take the chance, accept good things. Life has a time for everything. Past secrets and struggling temptations— they come and they go. Yet don’t let the pains be a permanent guest. There’s always room for some joy! You see, Life has a time for everything. Be grateful, yes, even for the bad, for all is momentary, and can be a guide for growing maturity. We will learn from our experiences, invited or not—it’s the matrix of Life, it has a time for everything!

LET ME SEE…

So, is everything just as it seems? Yes, the eyes can see yet be deceived. Its wisdom so much in need for choices, for seeking and having. And how do we nourish our hearts when others would poison it? To surrender it, and not fall into some labyrinth?! So guard it, guard the heart, more than anything— for everything is not what it seems! Yes, guard it without hardening it. What you put in it will surely emanate. So, be awakened! Be a light and flourish. Yes, heart, give: LIFE! Its wisdom so much in need! For choices, for seeking and having. Let your heart lead, but do proceed with tender precaution. You see, everything is not what it seems!