NOISE keeping me at adistance,bending me tohis will,keeps my thoughtsin awhisper,branches snappingscreaming at me,find a slit inthe night,dissolving through thescreen,alert,a whistleiron on iron,escaping,to the safety of myown noise Drew Frederic Model: JACOBLocarion: Jonesborough, TN
Category Archives: Poems
No One Listened
No One Listened i went about my lifearound and aroundhappy, buta disease is growingmanifesting witheyes always upon mesecrets kepteventuallyrages surfacescarsscabsa cluttering of bruises shame glances onlyno one will face mei am screaming, insideno one listened faded timesleeping smiles awakenvisual signs, vanishedstill screaming insidesolid looksinto my eyestalking at me a return around and aroundeyes upon merageContinue reading “No One Listened”
Black Bird Fly
Black Bird Fly elusive Beethovenneverknowing trust, raptureescapingformingthe abyss, red, black, blueoilsseeingcreating pain, candywhite crossjunkeuphoric escapes, all designingthetrenchof instant release, more, moremoreneverending more, light’salluringdarknesssucks inthe promise, residueis butpainevolving into, afracturedmanic soul, the casualtyoferasing pain Drew Frederic
LIGHT
Light kissing and caressingas it dancesupon the body,thesole agentimpressingthe thoughtsofthe eye Drew Frederic
THOUGHTs CHOICEs
THOUGHTs CHOICEs thoughts choices thoughtsthoughts thoughts thoughtschoiceschoicesChoiiiii cesssssss ………… thoughts choices thoughta thought a choicechoicesthoughts and choice they arewhat set us apartin theanimal kingdom thoughtchoicethoughtchoice and yEtthey areour owndestruction a thought and a choice stewardordestroyer choices thoughts enjoying the journeyorself destructing thoughtschoices reverent service kindnessself-love thoughtschoices hate loathing voidselfish thoughtschoices the journey Drew Frederic
Complicated
Complicated iamacomplicatedman.wrapped upinthoughts.releasedbytheequationofanother. Model: TimothyPhotographer and Poet: Drew Frederic
Waking Up
Waking Up i feel the warmth of his breatha quiet coldness melts awayturning overa toucha grinsoft kiss upon my eyesolace embraces my thoughtsthe scent of his desiresa toucha grinroaming fingersroaming lipssoft teetha toucha grinwaKing uP Drew Frederic Image: Shot on a cliff on the PCH in Monterrey, CA
The Day
The Day Cold, a word freezing my eyeBlindness is at my door, it steals my timeI am the one who will hold your heartYou do not go unheard, the man you need warms youYou will not give up and you will have your choicesAnd you will have your ladder to the stars You are notContinue reading “The Day”
Sanctuary in Chaos
Sanctuary in Chaos i don’t even knowmy opening mind full of tambourine noiseit keeps following themagic of the foldnot knowing of wanderingeffortless actionjingling jingles jinglingtangling up in thepurity of thedangerous daunting deceivingbeauty of the rolling wheel 44 running to the brushesrunning to the paintsurviving within my own 44 scarcely a trace leftit will be alrightiContinue reading “Sanctuary in Chaos”
Sorry Doesn’t Exist Anymore
Sorry Doesn’t Exist Anymore a lie that couldn’t lietime can’t thinknot fooled by the talkthis lover is not the oneif i could break the moldi’d find myselfbut i’m not a begging manand i ride a southbound traini’ll never call out your namei’ve been alonefor many many nights sorry doesn’t exist anymore something to sayi lostContinue reading “Sorry Doesn’t Exist Anymore”
Meant To Be
Meant To Be the flow of timethe hubris of this ideashow me the past memoryit will not be mineimpossible?show me the future memoryit will be minepossible?two different timesamplifiedthe same memorytwo different peoplethe same dualityi see with more than eyesnot supposed to be like everyone elseit is not the measure of meheyyyyyyy heyyyyywhat’s the matter withContinue reading “Meant To Be”
44
44 patterns evolve, patternsbrief blindnesseverything with a purposenumbers, energy, numbersseeing them, seeing iteverywhere44numbers are nothingit is what’s in betweenintuitiontry to hard, paranoiaicarus found, hubrisnumbers interrelatedicarus kept flappingit’s a code233 / 144, thetathumb trembles, trembles, tremblesblood traits, patternstremble, tremble, tremblei exist44patterns Drew Frederic
HOOKED
Hooked Tap, Tap, Tap, I sit and TapLooking at the frame look back at meTap, Tap, Tap, I sit and TapThe lines on the paper are crookedTap, Tap, Tap, I sit and TapHis image is stuck in my head, I try to break freeMy mind loses control, it spins in one directionThe fog is thick,Continue reading “HOOKED”
Falling Leaves
Falling Leaves unrelenting dreamscurse my earsshatter my reality not knowing what iscreates tiny puddleswhich cling to myspheres of blue being lost within pictures at nightpushes me into a realmof closing walls the last dance of twisted memoriesforever my partner they will be quicksand is now my shadowfear, an unrequested allyteaches me lessonswhich i do notContinue reading “Falling Leaves”
Shelter
Shelter deceptive mist hits my faceawakening me from an indecent slumberunaware of where I amthoughts violate my mindcold, wondering, thirstinghe still hangs onto mei remember releasing himyet still he secretly dominatesin the distant, i slice his throatnext to me, i comfort his painconfusedalonehis control lingerstiredexhaustedcraving shelter Drew Frederic
The Bearded One
The Bearded One i traveled to hallowed ground a wretched manbroken, disturbed, shallow, and vaininternally full of echoseyes full of noisehappy i was?day of rest arrives for somenight arrives for meit calls me to my feetit calls me outstreets are emptyquiet surrounds meears easily enticed by ego filled lightvoices tell me to walk the linesstreetsContinue reading “The Bearded One”
In The Mirror
I Am
There Is a Man
Love Poem
The Gift of Lines
The Gift of Lines it starts with a linesimple linesall put togetherin an ordereach existingrelying upon each otherany deviationoutcome is not the samefollowingthinkinghummingsingingflowingperforming with loveprecise heattimingit’s not magica gift presentedit starts with a line Drew Frederic Model: Roy PazLocation: Tel Aviv, IsraelDrew Frederic Photography I met Roy serendipitously (spell check does not like this word)Continue reading “The Gift of Lines”
The Time Has Come
The Time Has Come tormented with dreamsi wake up a thoughtless sinner.hardened heart.i have fallen.demons scratching at my soullocked upthrashingscreaming.i ache for the love of one.kiss me and release melet me into your heartand I will dance.let me be freefrom myself.gift me a bladei will slice my skinand tear it off.excruciating painwelcomed.transforming into daylight.i goContinue reading “The Time Has Come”
Just This One Time
Just This One Time it screams my namein the middle of the nighttoss and turntoss and turni awake with bagsand a hungeri resisttrying to occupy my mindthoughtsno no no no noI tell myselfno no no no noi tremble, afraidthe sounds are strongeri resistsweatingvoicesjust this one timejust this one timehe whisperssniff sniff sniffjust this one timetheContinue reading “Just This One Time”
I Know What I Like
I know What I Like i don’t know where i am goingbut I like where I have beeni am a traveling manand i like my whiskey without icei don’t have it all figured outbut i like my backdoori am a traveling manand i like my whiskey without icei don’t know where I belongbut I likeContinue reading “I Know What I Like”
Surrendering
Surrendering society told me who i wasthey told my storyplacing me in a cornertheir voicekeeping me down1 2 3 4chasing myselfknocking myself outblocksfailurescreaming for releasemeeting a strangerspun me around he didsurrenderingletting loosevulnerablescaredknowing i must move forwardhearing each of his clicksstrength is buildinghis wordsencouraginggiving me freedomrealizingi was my own jailerhis clicks flipped a switchnowit begins withContinue reading “Surrendering”
Butterflies
Butterflies aching heartpainaching heartfreezingtomorrow?noa 44one bulletinto …..exPlosionwoah…….fragmEnts fill the skyforming intoa million butterfliesthey cover mynaked boDytime slowsmeltinginto my skini feel asensationlovehe has arRivedagaina century has passedyet…he fOund meagainbutterfliesjoy Drew Frederic tomorrow is yet to be promised ……… act upon the butterflies that swirl in your soul and enjoy the feelings of joy they bring
Solitude
Solitude i am not sadi am rebooting my brain.i am not lonelyi am thinking deeply.i am not antisociali am discovering myself.i am not depressedi am finding my voice.i am not withdrawni am focusing.SOLITUDEthe best gifti can give myself. Drew Frederic
One Purpose
One Purpose buzz buzz buzzdistant thoughtsvibrating Pieces of skinhe uttered ‘hello’focused, unfocusedbuzz buzz buzzgreen eyEs his baitchin, smile, grinno small linesi hear a wee soundbuzz buzz buzzglueD, ungluedhis lightdreams, realitywhy notbuzz buzz buzzpleasure is allthe samei do not want justwordswish me the painin the comfoRt of yourtearsfar far awayi hear the loud soundbuzz buzz buzztravel,Continue reading “One Purpose”
Imagine One Day
IMAGINE ONE DAY Imagineone dayyou decideto live withoutfearimagine imagineone dayyou decidenot to worrywhat others thinkof youimagine imagineone dayyou decideto be the realyouand notthe onlineperson youhave perceivedimagine imagineone dayyou decideto walka different pathimagine imagineone dayyou decideto let goof youregoimagine imagineone dayyou decideto feelyour ownrhythmsimagine imagineone dayyou decidetodecide imagineimagineimagine Drew Frederic
Shredded
Shredded Ink tantalizing tiny hairs Soft skin stroking Neptunes eyes A kingdom rests within his voice Gold upon his touch he does intoxicate Drew Frederic Model: Guido H.R.Location: Bogota, Colombia
Frozen Man
Frozen Man A game playedSenses tell me.A joke. On me.No fool. Am I.I was, Serious.You wanted to be.But….The door to the candy storeIs always openFor you.I exited quickly.Tappity TapTappity Tap Tap TapBut…. You willFind anotherTo step uponAndThey will stay.Feed your, Whims.ForThey are, EverywhereFor you.Time has, Frozen the manIn your, Head.He repeats, His constant needFor immediateContinue reading “Frozen Man”
I Am
I Am I AmAn abstract manMade up ofMany colorsEach colorHavingAn integral roleIn myLifeOne colorCannot standAloneForI willCease to existI AmA manWho knowsThere is moreTo meThan I knowI AmA manWilling toChangeForI AmBut a speck of timeA particleIn the vast UniverseOf lifeWith onlyA minuteTo liveI Am Drew Frederic
It Isn’t Over
It Isn’t Over I rememberYou saidNothing comparesThen youLeftStreets frozen overNever mindI rememberYour wordsEchoesNumbing memoriesFlamesThe promiseA foolI rememberThe giftsA dome of glitterButWhat you really gave mePainful freedomNone the lessFreedomI rememberNowWho I wasI must neverBe cloudedEver againI rememberSo,I amRippingSheddingA new skinAn original bornI rememberMyself Drew Frederic
Deep
Deep Spend a dimeLetSyrup and honeyFlowButAs time runs deepA minute tossedAs you will seeThe tides willKeep coming backThey will flowTo meIt will beYourFalse hopeHearts will smashAs ICreate my ownThunderTime runs deepLook at meI hear the buzzOf aBee Drew Frederic Model: Dor; Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
How Little
How Little You looked at meAt onceYou formed an opinionThen you learnedAbout my ethicityAbout my religionYour opinion became strongerYou voiced itI became your jokeYour escapeYour reasonBy birthI am born intoNo choice of mineYetI stand tallThankfulI am sweet and kindI live a life of serviceYou do not see thisYour bigotry preventsIt is your tormentYour prisonHow LittleContinue reading “How Little”
Whiff
Whiff The air is thinBrieflyI opened my eyeBrieflyYou spokeBrieflyYou dancedBrieflyStars sparkledBrieflyThe flow of wineBrieflyFeeling completenessBrieflySilenceEver a realityAt the bottomBrieflyLast thing I seeMy heart still beatsSilence does speak Drew Frederic Model: Dor; Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Heaven Releases
Heaven Releases The soul does not chooseWithin your mindCaptive of the heartYou feelDestiny knows your desireNature, giving birth to beautyLater than soonHe will find your eyesHe desires your rare giftAdorn with an endless impulseMore than the love of his beautyTime is nay, shedding lightHis love takes you captiveThe Heavens released him for you Drew Frederic
Henry
Henry Captivated eyes Passion driven Travel to Ancient lands I must His spirit Intense energy He paints the image Glass immortalizes Drew Frederic Model: Henry Location: Old Jerusalem, Israel Henry gave me this shot and my skin became loaded with goose bumps and my hair electrified. In the moment, Michelangelo and “David” were breathing, energy, twoContinue reading “Henry”
Unique
Unique No imitationHummingMy thoughts createI standFull of noiseAloudHummingDelicate I am notVulnerability my aceI Gift to youMeAll of meOr nothingNo singular partCan you haveIt must be allHummingNo imitationMe Drew Frederic Mosel: Roy Paz; Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
The Glass
The Glass One night you appearedTempting meAlone, I wasNeeding meI easily gave inEuphoricMy only friendNow Drew Frederic Model: Joshua CrawfordLocation: Manchester, England
Locked
Locked A gavel slamsVibrations feltEyes closeHead lowersInnocence judgedAnother lost… Drew Frederic Model: DerekLocation: Medellin, Colombia
Know? I Do Not?
Know? I Do Not? DizzyEventsDeathWhat is reality my?Here before? Perplex ionSurely this experience?Sitting in a dreamAm I?Days filled by nightUnexacting words Know? I Do Not? ThenGaze upon the shadows IStanding for hoursKnotted up by their shapesDragged over coals by the?Endless linesThey do shift in my mindVoid of feeling Know? I Do Not? Horizon entices myContinue reading “Know? I Do Not?”
A Path
A Path I walk my usual pathI know this pathThe path knows me I am comfortable I find new things I am comfortable I walk the pathWith ease I am comfortable A breeze comes inTurns my headWinter is cold and bitingI look up and outHmmmmmm Take a few stepsI look up and out More stepsContinue reading “A Path”
Tactics
Tactics They will try and persuade youFill your head with senseless dribbleConvince you of stereotypes they make upKeep us down is their goalTheir tongues will show no mercySmart? Yes they think they areTheir opinions of me are like garbageStench, I toss them awayCircumstances are but my strengthI pauseI ask youOpen the vault of your soulLetContinue reading “Tactics”
Satisfied
Satisfied Down the alley I strideClickety-click, clickety-clickcocky gaitHead moving on a pedestalLookingI know he is there, I smell his presenceAlways the game of a hunt he prefersThe allure of ensnaring provokes his heatI know, I feel, I sensehis eyes glued to my shadowEver focused on his markalwaysHeart racingSweat tricklingTremblingSnap, snap, snapThe snap of his fingersHeadContinue reading “Satisfied”
My Veil
My Veil Innocence, born withFreely given by creationAs I aged,Innocence shatteredWords burnt upon my skinEndless pain beginsA veil I create, to protectNo visible tears you will seeHammering and hammering he doesMy veil softens each blowScars formPain is coldMy inner self has no functionMy veil hides allYou see me through a windowI chooseYou will only seeContinue reading “My Veil”
The Gift of Free Moments
Giving
Why? Why? Why?
Hmmmm
As You Walk
Sebago
The Warmth of Love
The Warmth of Love
The Irrational Season
The Irrational Season
In Love with Myself
Self Love