Even Way Back Then

"Even Way Back Then"
~ ~ ~
I wonder if maybe
I understood to early
If the hurt made too much sense
To me
~
I'm no genius
There's no Einstein here
But knowing ever too early
That's something I fear
~
Should I wonder that
Should it make me afraid
And has that fear impacted
The decisions
I've made
~
If a person
Understands at thirty
I suppose that is normal
But that's not me
~
A freak who understood the bleak
Understanding at ten
Too soon
Even way back then
.
D
03/02/2007

Harsh

  

"Harsh"
~ ~ ~
I stepped out
Upon the lawn
The wind blew cold
Harsh
Against my face
~
Through the leaves
Almost reaching
Crying out in some attempt
For me again
To care about this place
~
To care about this place
This sharp edge of lonely
That hovers endless
Every night
~
The tempting calm
Of warm soft sun
Floating timeless
Gentle light
~
Gentle light
Such an illusion
Harsh
It will scorch
Your back is turned
~
I'm no fool
I've learned my lesson
Besides
There's nothing left
To burn
.
Dg
Danny Gunter
01/29/2007

Pen To Paper

“Pen To Paper”
   
Pen to paper,
I recall the year.
When I broke,
A year for tears.
  
I rested a tired head,
On another’s shoulders.
Only heaven knew of coming,
Falling boulders.
   
Crushing my soul.
Crushing me inside.
And they still smile on you,
Knowing your lies.
   
January 1st,
Nineteen ninety-eight.
Our 1st New Year,

Must have been fate.
Quoting your words.

I heard clearly,
Too late.
   
Pen to paper,
I recall the year.
When I broke,
A year for tears.
  
   
Dg
Danny Gunter
12-23-2011

What's the Point

 

"What's the Point"
~ ~ ~
Can it drag out
Can it just take too long
Can such a deep lasting hurt
Lead our wants to be gone
~
Can we force ourselves to dream
Can we force ourselves to endure
If just the thought of tomorrow
Leaves our soul unsure
~
I mean what's the point to have
Then have it taken away
What's the point of knowing words
When you've no idea
What to say
~
What's the point of having light
When there's nothing left
You want to see
What's the point of having tomorrow
When there's nothing left
You want to be
.
Dg
Danny Gunter
02/24/2007

It Is Just A Place To Start

  

"It Is Just A Place To Start"
   
My story it may feel sad.
An ending unfitting considering all I had.
Ever a place to rest,
A shoulder on which to lean.
All might be unnoticed if I hadn’t seen.
    
A loving mom, a loving dad.
A few sisters of which I have.
There are many things you don’t choose.
Ever a reminder to be glad.
   
Sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins,
Every part gets a hand from fate.
You do not pick the joined of your heart.
Generations only make them grate.
   
I’ve always a place,
To rest my weary heart.
Appreciate your family.
Try to understand,
It is just a place to start.
    
Dg
Danny Gunter
12-20-2011

I Can Only Hope

 "I Can Only Hope"
~ ~ ~
~
This time of year
Is so hard on me
Angry at myself
Not feeling free
~
Angry at myself
Since I feel so sad
Dwelling on the things
I believed I had
~
See the people laughing
They smile, I smile
Feeling so empty
Looking on presents
In piles
~
Gifts given of love
Given in heart
And all I feel
Is torn apart
~
I can only hope
As I hear them laugh
As I want to cry
~
I can only hope
That every part of love
Is not a lie
~~~
Dg
Danny Gunter
12/22/06

With My Pen of Endless Ink

 
"With My Pen of Endless Ink"
~ ~ ~
I would like to say
That it will happen tonight
This will be the last
I write
~
Because I don't want it to matter
And I certainly don't want to cry
But nothing moves me past it
No matter what I try
~
I have cried tears
Until rainbows end
Believing in those
Who never were
My friends
~
I have promised tomorrow
I meant every word
But no one was listening
Never heard
~
I have pledged myself
I have pledged my all
And in that honor
A lonely fall
~
I would like to say
It will be tonight
This will be the last
I write
~
Still the sun will rise
I will write tomorrow
With my pen of endless ink
Filled with sorrow
.
Dg
Danny Gunter
04/25/2007