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