SOCIETY PLAYS GOD

SOCIETY PLAYS GOD



New Years Eve 2006
My son
Peacefully sleeping
Chilly rain falls gently
Our world
Whirls wildly out of control
The news
It makes me nauseous
A “butcher” from Baghdad
Hung by the neck till dead
Society plays God
An entire universe
Eyewitness
In stark divergent surmise
An evil man
Perhaps
My hands shall remain bloodless
Centered on absolute love
Acceptance
Unconditional
As days of change begin
Global autocracy
Spreads like lethal cancer
So many helpless stowaways
So little time to share
My focus shall remain their needs
Give freely
That which was given to me


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

JUST A MAN

JUST A MAN


Violent mental struggle
Daily battle rages on
Seamy soaked blanket
So often drowns my restless spirit
Vehement opposition
To remain a sensitive being
Corporate clone wars
In the name of unbridled greed
Methodical baby steps
Brainwashed automation
Such irrational approval
Existence I truly despise
To sell my soul for gilded gain
Hope surrounds my quest
In the eyes of those who deem me genuine
No desires have I
To attain prophetic prominence
I’m not a preacher
Just a man
Clinging to my innocence
To serve without falter
My fiercest ambition


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

SNAKE OIL

SNAKE OIL


Pragmatism
Inherent magnetism
Propensity parade
Flag of chauvinism billows
Bleeding pallid colors
It only takes one moment
Imposing fall from grace
Satanic sacrilege
Lethal wounded pride
Delusional catharsis
He drowns in holy water
Snake oil seals the deal
Angels cry for innocence lost
Social trauma princess
Tragic phantasmagoria
Glaring lack of remorse
Solemn pledge of eternal love
Left broken on the alter



"Down and out in London, Los Angeles and Paris, too, uh-huh
I drank a river in my time
To get on through, yeah
Well, the night, it rise above you, rise above me
And the blues, they swirl around me
To the heart of soul
You got to bleed a little while you sing
Lest the words don't mean nothing, no
Get to the heart of soul
Gotta get to the heart of soul,"

HEART OF SOUL
LYRICS BY THE CULT


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

POIGNANT TRUTH

POIGNANT TRUTH


Hallucination
Fairy tale
Incandescent vision
Siege of violence
Ill times osmosis
Daily doomsday predictions
Mother Earth debates her fate
Smoldering White Dwarf
Slow death of a shining star
Desperately we seek
That which remains hidden
Crash and burn finale
For those who stir the darkness
Life need not be woeful
Salvation from the Potters hand
No doubt remains
This poignant truth
Ye must be born again


John 3:7 (King James Version)
King James Version (KJV)
Public Domain

7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

EYES OF CLOISONNÉ

EYES OF CLOISONNÉ



Her weary heart
Enshrined in razor wire
Porcelain skin
Tender
Passionately refreshing
Eyes of cloisonné
Pierce the break of day
My refractory spirit
Lingers impatiently
Daydreams of romantic bliss
Soothe this wayward soul
Fear
Distracts affections flame
Take my hand fair maiden
Walk with me in twilight jade
Trust
Vivacious frolic
In fields of wildwood green



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

MODERN ROMAN EMPIRE

MODERN ROMAN EMPIRE



Behold
This beautiful winter’s day
Year 2006
Nears her turbulent end
Quiet rise from the ashes
Byzantine eminence
Modern Roman Empire
Global domination
Slow and zealous climb
Transcendental mastery
Excels at warp speed
Meteoric progress
The Euro takes its cherished throne
As it is written
Hourglass of wanton demise
Political suicide
Conceited Lady Liberty
Licks her gaping wounds
Reeling from excessive greed
Self imposed totalitarianism
Black gold obsession
Ironic kiss of death
A time for humble reflection
Bended knees of recompense
Memories of glory past
Our sins
Now must be penalized
Justice
Righteousness prevails
God’s master plan revealed


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

CLOUDS OF GLORY

CLOUDS OF GLORY


Mosaic creation
Formed by kindred souls
One precious gift at a time
Still a mystery
But oh so phenomenal
Sweeping celebration
As rocks begin to sing
Marriage of ten million strong
Faith
Indomitable
Fueled by truthful circumstance
Eternal sacred odyssey
An honor
Lavishly bequeathed
Higher heights develop
All eyes erect to heaven
Immaculate light enthralls us all
Take comfort holy ones
Rest on clouds of glory


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

MYSTIC WINDS

MYSTIC WINDS


Vision Elder
Speaks of peaceful passing
Undaunted
Shaman child
Borne on mystic winds
Loves enduring gift
Stunning Chippewa maiden
Lays down her hair
Dancing candle lumen
Enjoined breath spirit
From a gentle kiss
Sacred journey
Crystal absolution
Ghost of the rising sun
Screams in deafening silence
Haunting death song
Mourns her fallen brave
Weeping Seraph
Heartaches salty tear
Slowly trickles
Her soul cries for redemption
Sweet reconciliation
Whispers in blessed celebration
Reunited at last
Her eyes firmly transfixed
On his shimmering apparition


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

ARTEMIS ( In memory of those we have lost to addiction)

ARTEMIS



Alas young Artemis
My chameleon friend
Adorned in bleached linen
Flowing chestnut locks
Lifeless gaze of clever innocence
Ghastly skin so pale
As the dark side of the moon
He lay in tragic waste
Another victim of the witches brew
Sorcerer’s elixir
Chemical death knell
Once raging through his silent veins
From his needle and a spoon
Toll the bell for lost innocence
Evanescent passion
Whispers on the winds of sorrow


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

DEPRESSION

DEPRESSION


Depression
Deepest wounds of anguished scorn
Fueled by insignificance
Daily trek to lonely gloom
Vain attempt to rationalize
Gnawing guilt of needing her
I’ve never been alone
Despite my isolation
At times
Merely going through the muddled motions
Trying to make it through
Adequate social skills
Ultimate tears of a clown
Masked disintegration
Solitary vagabond
God’s humble work in progress
Fragile poet’s heart
Alive to share the onerous trip
With those akin to me



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

ROAD TRIP

ROAD TRIP




Fall 2005
Road tripping with my man JM
Camera at the ready
Riding shotgun
“Jah love protect us”
Wrong turn in Knoxville
We didn’t need no stinking map
Just kept on rolling
Smooth vibes
Copasetic mood
Crisp cool breeze
Hung a right in Lexington
Highway 64
Doorway to majestic Appalachia
God’s country indeed
DC bound
On our cruise control tour
Taking our time
Soaking up the splendor
Conspicuous kismet
Deep roots conversation
Soulful karma adventure
“Lying in my plastic bed thinking how things aren’t so cool to me”
A moment of silence for our fallen minstrel brother
Sublime harmony
With a haunting reggae riff
I didn’t get the job
No worries
Metro living
Not my bag anyway
Rich memories linger
Mighty fine daze
From a time less complicated





Sublime Lyrics
Pool Shark (Acoustic) Lyrics
"Lying in my plastic bed,thinking how things weren't so cool to me.My baby likes to shoot pool,I like lying naked in my bedroom, tying on the dinosaur tonight,it used to be so cool.Now I got that needle, I can shake, but I can't breathe.Take it away, but I want more and more.One day I'm gonna lose the war "

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

BRUISED IMAGINATION

BRUISED IMAGINATION


Swirling sands
Meander through a broken fence
Dusty shards
Fragmented dreams
Fade slowly out to sea
Once so proud
Filled with glowing fervor
Lifeless black orbs
Now blankly stare
Barren temperament
Threshold to his anguished soul
Only memories remain
The old man lingers wordless
Clinging to his bruised imagination



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

ETERNAL LIFE

ETERNAL LIFE


Awake
Rise and walk in amity
Brilliant sky of azure
A new day greets the anxious dawn
Exhilaration
Crackles on the soothing winds
Splendid hope
Fills our hearts with impenetrable love
Release from earthly burdens
God’s promise of eternal life
Glowing brightly in His children’s souls
No fear of retribution
Sacred gift indeed
Saving grace of Jesus Christ
Distinct bell of truth
Sonorous toll
As salvation approaches
Saints eclectic vigil
Watchmen speak of infinite peace
Thank you dear Father
For such blessed mercy
Thy will shall be done




© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

HOLY GLOW

HOLY GLOW


Optimistic hope
Quite alive and well
On this dreary December day
Twinkling shards of ambition
Holy glow
Disintegrates the darkness
The kindness of a stranger
Unexpected smile
Glowing words of exhortation
Gentle human touch
Our world decays with rapid haste
Ancient scriptures
In silence
Come to pass
Epic battle lines are drawn
No call for apprehension
For it is clearly written
Good
Shall rise triumphant
Gather closely children
Our Savior’s day draws nigh


Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 (King James Version)
11I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
12For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

EDEN’S NASTY SECRET

EDEN’S NASTY SECRET


Futile words
Fall on weary ears
Labyrinthine plot
Eden’s nasty secret
Seduction at the highest levels
Absorbing all that flows downhill
Hierarchy quakes
Palsied hands hold tarnished scepters
Ten earthly Kings
Prepare Ezekiel’s destiny
Magog pounds the drums of war
Eternal implications
Overwhelming wanderlust
Consumes the child within
Escape from mortal chaos
Natural flight instincts
Wisdom
Visceral thought
Quite inherent
As ancient scrolls unfurl
Specific arcane message
Soon shall be revealed
Watchmen sound prophetic alarm
No time for consternation
Our souls approach a new day
What an amazing time to live
Brilliant light oncoming
To guide us through the darkness
Humble prayers are lifted
Archway of transgressions alter
To pass
We must repent
Defy our wicked ways
Accept the gift of grace
Or choose tellurian fate




Ezekiel 39:6 (King James Version)
6And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

SECULAR SHACKLES

SECULAR SHACKLES



Raw human emotion
Instinctive response
To deepest soul stirrings
Glaring proof indeed
My mortal fall from grace
Imagination
Blessed gift of wonder
At times
A somber curse
Innocent chain reaction
Set ablaze
By shameful lack of faith
The holy child within
Thrives when unencumbered
Free from secular shackles
Simple trust
In His soothing words of peace



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

SEQUESTERED FEAR

SEQUESTERED FEAR


Sequestered fear
Locked inside viral isolation
Such fragile human existence
Holy bending light
Radiant dancing prism
Shines through broken windows
Desperate search for fresh stimulation
Internal urge to grow
Virgin soul inertia
Pricked by thorns of greed
Decoy wisdom
Spit shined halo
Bleeding scars
Exploding sensory fireworks
From novice celebration
Life
The unabridged version
Destiny
Some call it fate
Full tilt escalation
Of war between my ears



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

JUNE 27th, 1998

JUNE 27th, 1998


I was there
The magical day you arrived
Tiny angel’s eyes
Miracle boy
You looked into my very being
From the Doctor’s gentle hands
We connected
At that precise moment
You jarred me from my trance
Like cold clean air
Slicing through a steamy room
Eternal bond of father and child
My selfish wayward soul
Has never been the same
You have taught me many things
Such exhilaration
Never could I have dreamed
My beautiful son
True companion
Precious gift
Profound inspiration
Each new day
Uncharted adventure
Transcendent lesson
In unconditional love


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

IMMACULATE LIGHT

IMMACULATE LIGHT


Prophetic precipice
Hooves of thunder approach
Holy Horsemen times four
Fulfillment of God’s divine wisdom
Spiritual timetable
No man shall understand
Ultimate showdown
Looms upon the horizon
I gaze upon the daily events
Impossible to ignore
Amazing accuracy
Such precise predictions
All shall pass as it is written
Mortal world of crushing darkness
Depression
Despair
Morbid disposition
Violence rules by majority
Society has fallen in disgrace
Ominous signs surround us
Immaculate light
Still glows above the ruins
Hope
Salvation
Undefiled shelter from the upheaval
Remains a personal choice
Found only within His radiant presence
Loving arms of Jesus Christ


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

SERENE SILENCE

SERENE SILENCE



Such condescending questions
I shall not answer
Serene Silence
Quiet confidence
I stand before you in peace
Accused
By a carnal council of ego
Innocence
Needs no further explanation
Tribal justice
Wild West crimination
Borne of miter greed
Calculated choice is mine alone
Not to participate
Mute protest
To the pariah we’ve become



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

HIJACKED HOPE

HIJACKED HOPE



She lay upon the bathroom floor
Pale soft skin
Black and white ceramic tile
So cold
Sterile
Her fetal curl
Hopeless brace
Against the next vicious attack
Nausea
Racks her frail frame
Palsied reaction
Violent trembling
Cold sweats
Another sleepless night
Clutching to hijacked hope
Withdrawal junkie demons
Merciless
Wretched
Screaming committee
Bombards her racing brain
Fierce temptation
“Just one more fix will make you well”
48 hours of coming down
She reaches for the filthy needle
Craving simply
To drift away



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

THE RED ROOM

THE RED ROOM


I awoke inside a red room
Chilled aberration
Dissolute gloom
Laced with immorality
Attacked my mortal senses
As I wiped the sleep from my eyes
Laying motionless
Disoriented
Whirling single bed
Unable to move my limbs
Yet my mind
Bristled with temporal stimulation
Silent observation
Exotic evil woman
Just beyond my spectrum of sight
Tempting me to let go
The enemy
So cunning
Sultry apparition
A majestic glowing being
Appeared beside the open window
Symbolic
Visionary
Pristine
Angelic words of comfort
“Fear not my child”
“For I am with you”
I smiled
As the heartless succubus
Fled in trepidation
Daily combat zone
Exists between the darkness and the light
Praise God for His blessings bestowed
Holy saving grace
Sufficient for this day


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

BERNARD

BERNARD


Holy man of God’s own appointment
His words
Filled with precious hope
Love
Peace
Encouragement
As Jesus has enjoined
Spiritual transmissions
He feeds me from beyond our human realm
Never have we met
Yet Brothers we remain
Warriors in His sacred service
So much admiration
Fills my heart for our fellowship
My anointed friend
Extraordinary companion
Together
We journey toward the light
Revered teacher indeed
Never late with angelic communication
My honor
Considerable
Respect
Conspicuous
Thank you dear Bernard
With earnest gratitude
I celebrate your presence


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

LIABILITY

LIABILITY



Liability
A mortal word
Abused frequently
Direct hit
For legal connoisseurs
Actions
Conversation
Emotional expression
All subjects
To the clandestine microscope
My disdain grows
For such crushing maneuvers
World of spiritual focus
So far removed
From human balderdash
Sweet bread of life
Comes without a price tag
Glory
Belongs to He who made me
His abundant blessings
I receive in grateful praise
Simply passing through
As chaos erupts all around us
May you all find His peace
Holy shelter
From the dire advancing storm



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

HAVE NO FEAR

HAVE NO FEAR



Dripping faucet
Rusty chain
Homeless man
Creeps in the rain

Tears of grief
Stream down his face
Catastrophe
Our human race

Nowhere to run
Age rumbles on
End of mans era
Gods new dawn

The time is nigh
Accept His hand
Peace awaits
Our promised land

Satan roars
Sabers rattle
Predestined victor
The final battle

Have no fear
Christ’s faithful ones
We strive to serve
His will be done


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

SERVANT EVERMORE

SERVANT EVERMORE



Incandescent umbra
No shadows shall contain its brilliance
Fire of sacrosanct essence
Electrifying
Infinite
Sublime
Antithesis of all things human
Divine masterpiece
Warp speed adventure
Yet serene
Quiet harmony
My humble pen falters
As I search for precise declaration
So meek in His majestic presence
Yet precious
Child of Christ the King
I grow in absolution
Disciple
Servant evermore
Sanguine observation
As our wicked world dissolves
I reel in fascination
Prophetic truths revealed
What an exciting time
To walk among the lost
Share His holy grace
The more my purpose is revealed
Sheer distance escalates
As a lad
I sensed my calling
Oddity to some
Thirty years of addicted denial
His patience
Beyond description
This day
I understand
So sensitive to spiritual animation
Never meant to acclimate
Rebellious
Contumacious
To earthly chains of conformity
Social adaptation
Non compliant itinerary
This place is not my home
You
Who understand
Feel the gentle force within
Follow without hesitation
Remain focused on the light
Our role
To simply share the hope
With all who so desperately seek
Loving words and deeds
Living proof
Of God’s supremacy
His counsel to us all



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

SUSAN

SUSAN


When she closes her eyes to dream
I wonder if she feels me watching over her
I light a candle for her pleasure
In case she has fears of the darkness
Peacefully adrift
On a cloud of tranquil nirvana
Do the angels call her name?
Ignite the stars for her enjoyment
Do the demons of her hectic day
Flee from her in horror
As buoyant slumber
Engulfs her precious soul
Does sheer unconscious joy invade her?
Will dawns light of a new day?
Find her vibrant
Happy
Hopeful
As she returns from her placid journey
Safely nestled in my doting arms
In our warm king size bed
Some sacred day
My words
Reflect the harmony of her presence
As I discover who I am
I find that she is significant
Feminine softness
Delicate inspiration
Auspicious strength
She fills my heart with purpose
Exuberant courage
As I stretch my hand to touch hers
Toward the exotic east
My beautiful Chinese lady
Gift from God above
In my prayers for now
I shall find a way to reach my love
Soon to fulfill our destiny
I need her
I love her so

© Bill Grimes Jr.

ANOTHER WASTED DAY

ANOTHER WASTED DAY


August 1991
Navarre Beach Florida
Bleak memory through the darkness
I believe it was a Tuesday
Noon perhaps
A rare day off in paradise
Welcome break from my 80 hour work week
My comfortable townhouse deck
Gorgeous view of the emerald green gulf of Mexico
My dazed head
Slowly drifts back to consciousness
Groggy
A horrid taste in my dry mouth
Pounding drums of hang over misery
Still oblivious to the previous nights blackout
The Vodka demon
Still saturates my alcoholic veins
My first conscious thought
I need a drink
Brunch of drunkard
Eight parts liquor
Two parts juice
I sip my deadly elixir
Lounging in the blazing southern sun
Beads of sweat
Trickle down my chest
They reek of fermentation
My mind dwells on my beautiful Daughter Sarah
Tears well in the eyes of this addicted Dad
I ponder my daily plans
Surf fishing perhaps
My passion
Hobby if you will
A distant latter to my favorite activity
Pounding down the booze
Paralyze the inner pain
With “pass out” intensity
Soon I am on my second
My thoughts begin to blur
Procrastination
Complete indifference
Clear judgment escapes
As the warm numbness consumes me
All intentions cancelled
As I finish my third cocktail
My last coherent recollection
I hope I applied some sunscreen
I can’t recall the rest
My shaking bones
Chained
Tortured
Vicious whirling cycle
On the Merry go Round of darkness



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006

HER HAZEL EYES

HER HAZEL EYES


Lucent waves
Emerald green
Wispy white foam
Lap gently upon the lagoon shore
Massive sea turtles
Docile
Non aggressive companions
Glide effortlessly through their aquatic playground
Two Gentleman Realtors
Both ridiculously wealthy
From hurricanes post construction
They politely discuss local politics
Over stout chicory coffee and pastries
Satisfied
Opinionated
Oblivious to my sudden appearance
I tour the magical island
On the back of a furry white mongrel
In silence
He directs our journey
With deft programmed precision
Surreal sand dunes
Virgin
Sugar white
Mighty windswept slopes
Flowing sea oats
Clear memories from my childhood
Before the winds of change
The blazing noonday sun
Burns my fair skin
Lost in time am I
She
Proudly displays her new beach home
Children play peacefully on the hardwood floor
“I had to sell my jewelry”
Her somber tone
Depressed
Solemn
She wrapped her arms around my waist
Uncharacteristically
I say nothing
A large social gathering is in progress
The Florida room
Alive with festive energy
Wings of war
Thunder from the distant runway
Sonic booms
In rhythm with the Reggae band
A stranger in this exotic paradise
Yet I know it intimately from my frequent visions
Strange eccentric guests
Greet me with such kindness
Plasticized graciousness
Eclectic polished pleasantries
I smile
My canine stallion gallops onward
Ominous black clouds approach rapidly from the east
“We shall ride the storm out here” said she
Her soft kiss goodbye
Still wet on my cheek
We both know
Never shall we meet again
I will always remember the fear in her hazel eyes
As the mountainous wall of water
Crashes down upon the peaceful seaside village
Gone in a matter of seconds
A lifetime of mystical existence
Flotsam and jetsam
All that remains for future generations
Thus ends my mysterious dream
This cold October morning
In these times of prophetic fulfillment



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2006