Ode to those ..... !!

A worn out stone
lying beside the road
makes me think
of days bygone

I walk my way
past the pillars of lore
marking the moments
of the success enjoyed

Yes there were men
before me and after
i leave i will be among
those sought after

Moments of agony
mixed with beads of sweat
have made me realise
there's no hard way ahead

I take the path i want
and tread with trust
cuz if i dont believe
then fail i must

I sing this song for those
who made me wise
and showed me how to live
bare and naked, sans disguise

An ode to those men, who stood their ground
to be a light for all of us who'd come around!!

- The Crooked Pen

Two ways!!

Open your eyes,
I heard her say
And realize
your better days.

Let the warmth
sweep over you,
Colder days
are overdue.

I missed a word,
I missed a beat,
The warmth is turning
to searing heat.

Oh my god!
Please, rescue me,
I am on the road
to insanity.

Can I walk
on duality?
Imagine!
Cheat reality!

Stay afloat,
hold onto hope,
It’s a leaky boat,
you have to cope.

Hope and fear,
go hand in hand,
While either sits,
the other stands.

Life and death,
the wise men tell.
Two ways to heaven,
Two ways to hell.

- The Crooked Pen