03-31-13 Escape From Reality

Something strange from Saturn
stealth fighter jets tearing up the sky
easter bunny eggs all over the yard
another apocalypse holiday poem

Flying saucers on judgement day
nightmare green radiation terror
gruesome horrors creeping closer
overcome by a kaleidoscope of emotion

We try hard to keep up
like nothing is wrong
we find simple distractions
to fill the massive void

Love for our family grows
and the loss is unbearable
when someone is missing
from the dinner table



   

03-30-13 Easter Bunny Haiku

Hopping through the woods
Colored eggs and jellybeans
Magic rabbit style



   

03-29-13 Don't Let Go Of The Moment

I want to hold you
in my arms forever

sleeping like an angel
sucking on a pacifier
drooling all over your bib
dreaming the day away

little fingers and tiny toes
whispering baby's breath

so soft clean and pure
so quiet and peaceful
drinking milk from a bottle
developing into a small person



   

03-28-13 The Power To Heal

Surround yourself

with healing energy

simmer down

lively up

Surround yourself

with peaceful calm

tranquilize

energize

    

03-27-13 Full Moon Zombie Dawn

Bubbling hot blooded rampage

running wild through the streets

acting strange in savage ways

shadows of horror creeping in

Primal urges surging below the surface

toxic queen of the devil's poisonous kiss

Aleister Crowley in fields of wolfsbane

evil forces lurking from beyond darkness

Ultimate destruction and the fall of mankind

bizarre creatures crawling from beneath the earth

shocking turn of events frozen in lost graveyards

zombie riot breaking out in a global wave of death

            

03-26-13 Junk Box

traffic comfort design conquest dessert
wireless intelligence surgery solution
golden ways olden days double plays
silver sweet voice activated creation

amazing dollar menu taste sensations
wishful transitions whispering traditions
falling further into fun fruit juicy flavor
knuckle punch switch pitch broken dish



     

03-25-13 Water Works

wet winds whipping

spitfire raindrops dripping

splash puddles slipping

ocean tides ripping



   

03-24-13 The Poetic Evolution Of Mathew Demek

When I was a child
I learned to express myself
by writing poetry in notebooks
and I've never stopped

When I was a teenager
I wanted to be like Jim Morrison
exploring the darkness of chaos
and opening the doors of perception

When I was a young adult
I patterned my life after Jack Kerouac
scribbling poems while on the road
and grooving to my own beats

Now that I am a grown man
I only want to be Mathew Demek
perfecting my creative writings
and impacting the world with poetry



 

03-23-13 Tranquil Thoughts

close your eyes
and drift away

take a deep breath
of cool fresh air

relax in your mind
slow down your heartbeat

be grateful for what you have
don't lust for what you need



   

03-22-13 Dawn Of Radioactive Ages

solid holiday knowledge
family picture frame fame
spotlight rocket science fire
flickering up in the crystal
warm air sunny skies mild
spring break salvation smile
jungle savage panther plastic
return trip flashpoint rejection
exit strategy dialed up for fun
free drinks for ladies night wild
sparkling stars outside the house
trying to solve the master mysteries
catching up with good old friends
winning the lottery on a Sunday
warm tea ginger ale tater tots chicken
iced tea lemonade angels in agony

03-21-13 Robotic Encounters

NO EMOTION
CIRCUITS FOR BRAINS
MICROCHIP HEART
GRINDING GEARS
SERVE TO FUNCTION
FUNCTION TO SERVE
PROGRAMMED FOR DANGER
HARDWIRED TO DESTROY




     

03-20-13 Ego Away

Let go
of your
ego

Surrender
complete
control

Release
negative
emotions

Quit acting
like a
movie star

03-19-13 The Gorilla Position

holy mackerel give me a break
we were literally hanging from the rafters
and you were conspicuous by your absence
listening to the fountain of misinformation

this behemoth is a walking condominium
you don't get a body like that waiting for the bus
now he's injured his external occipital protuberance
so it's highly unlikely you will stick a fork in him



   

03-18-13 Midtown Time Warp Memories

I saw the spirit
of an ancient warrior
while I was walking
down Madison Avenue
wearing my jacket and tie
and the spirit called out
with a mighty battle cry
echoing through the streets
deep in the heart of the city
where widows still weep
in the tall shadows
of fallen towers




   

03-17-13 Hard Times Catching Up

lost every penny at the racetrack

fell down drunk in the afternoon

ended contact with family members

walked happily into the darkness



 

03-16-13 Attack Of The Snow Monster

Howling louder than the wind

it comes from a blinding blizzard

materializing in the eye of the storm

giant yellow eyes white fur sharp teeth 

knocking down trees and burying people

growling through town swallowing up cars

the terrors of nature on display for all to see

      

03-15-13 Lightning Snaps

      FLASHES ACROSS THE NIGHT
                                                  SKY
                                              WILD
                                          IN
                               STATIC
                         SHOCK
                  CRACKLING
                          THROUGH
                                          THE
                                          OUTER
                                  ATMOSPHERE
                                              CRASHING
                                         CLASHING
                                     QUICKER
                                THAN
                            THE
                       BLINK
                     OF
                 AN
            EYE
              CHASING
                THUNDER
                                  UP
                                      IN
                                         THE
                                        CLOUDS
                                                 WITH
                                                     THE
                                                         GODS
                                                      AND
                                             GODDESSES

03-14-13 Life On The Battlefield

I woke up

this morning

and I felt terrible

It was rainy and cold

I had a massive headache

didn't want to go to work

Missed my train got stuck waiting

the subway was way too crowded

everyone was pushing and shoving

Got into a fight with a jerk at my job

the boss was breathing down my neck

there must be something better than this

   

 

03-13-13 Organic Plastic Nourishment

reliable lemon power proud
upgrade standard remote access
classic technological boost control
monster storybook knowledge machine
bootleg sandwich taxidermy foundation
collector's archive library psychology
rapture obsession towards meditation
colorful dreamscape fantasy land
memories created before birth
spirits existing timelessly adrift

it was all a fantastic smokescreen
secret forces at work to control the game
everybody is burning on the same page
mindbender brainwashing techniques
illusions deceiving the general public
this situation is rapidly deteriorating
the course of history has been manipulated





       

03-12-13 Winter Is Melting Away

looking ahead
towards the
coming summer

waiting for
the sun
to shine

warm days
splashing on
sandy beaches

sweet lemonade
baseball games
backyard barbecues



   

03-11-13 Limelight

I'm a little bit embarrassed to admit
that I enjoy the attention or even
that I suffer quietly inside my heart
when that attention isn't there



   



                       

03-10-13 Secret Powers Of Mysticism

studying spells
           and curses
            calling upon
               incantations
                     zoned out
           in hypnotic waves
       casting enchantments
                             out loud
                    learning magic
              with witch doctors
              practicing voodoo
                    experiencing
                 hallucinations
    with a native shaman
   in sacred ceremonies
         out in the desert
before blending back
             into society
     

03-09-13 Illusions Of Enchantment

Spooky skeletons rattle their bones

in the dungeon of a magic castle

complete with dragons and wizards

in a secret realm of amazing fantasy 

Enchanted fairies sprinkling gold dust

showered in clouds of glitter sparkles 

battling evil witches and warlocks  

riding on the backs of rainbow unicorns

        

03-08-13 Tropical Cotton Candy Paradise

Powerhouse dolphins swimming
in oceans of strawberry ice cream
shooting strange green laser beams
through broken stained glass windows

Interplanetary communication connection
surfing supersonic radio waves in outer space
sliding beyond the next mystical dimension
sunshine sandwich superstars from Mars

Maple syrup workshop in an old log cabin
moose crossing dental flossing salad tossing
fishing for compliments down at the pond
friendly birds chirping crickets sing along

Scientific robot spiders creeping in the sewers
golden alligator intuition riding the subways
hiding in a small spaces carved into the tunnels
peaceful quiet in humble underground solitude



   

03-07-13 Anniversaries In Atlantis

bubbles in the ocean
floating to the surface
like a soda pop fizz
fresh crisp effervescent

champagne anniversary
milestones and stepping stones
precious gemstones sparkle
diamonds dipped in chocolate





 

03-06-13 The Secret To Eternal Youth

running down the block
playing endless games of freeze tag
with the neighborhood kids

eating bags full of candy
watching cartoons on Saturday morning
all snuggled up under the blanket

playing ball in the street
chasing the ice cream man for half a mile
staying young forever




       

03-05-13 Tribute To Uncle John

Destiny
doesn't always
treat you fairly
but whenever
I've been dealt
a bad hand
my Uncle John
has been there
to support me
to teach me
to reach me
to empower me
to uplift me
to inspire me
to enlighten me

Education in balance
with a strong work ethic
and a sharp sense of humor
in peaceful harmony

Uncle John
showed me
powers of creativity
and expression

Uncle John
used to play me
his Jimi Hendrix and
Led Zeppelin records

Destiny
doesn't always
treat you unfairly
and I was blessed
with the gift
of having
an awesome
Uncle John

03-04-13 If These Words Survive

Someday I'll be long gone
and if these words survive
I would want them to inspire
people to do great things
and to enjoy life with a smile

I want these words to enlighten
and if these words survive
I would want them to empower
people to do good things
and celebrate life's greatest gifts




     

03-03-13 The Everlasting Intangibles

Soft skin brushing up against my cheeks
Her dark brown hair flowing like syrup
Amazing creativity shines from her heart
Radiant smile sparkling like diamonds
Obscure beauty flourishing in a big city
Natural brilliance glows all around her

My love for her grows stronger every day
Always thinking of the way she laughs
To be inspired by her energetic lightness
Heavy emotional fireworks explode for us
Even on those days when it's tough to go on
We join forces to win the battle as a team




       

03-02-13 Ancient Religion

magic powers from outer space
divine priests blessing their congregation
sacred wisdom passed along through time
a cultural identity programmed in the flesh

faith in brotherhood uplifts the souls
taking part in secret rituals of salvation
spiritual traditions celebrated in ceremony
etherial angels summoned from the ether




     

03-01-13 Stomach Flu Haiku

Throwing up all night
Explosive diarrhea
Feels like I'm dying