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142 · May 2019
I Think
Tony Anderson May 2019
I think therefore I am
I think
I mean I hope so
I’m sure that’s right

I am therefore I think
I think so anyway
I am what
I think
I am not sure

Am I even here
Where is here
Does it think it’s here
Am I only here because I think I’m here
What if I thought I was there
Would I still be here

Where is there
Does it still exist without me being there
Would it still be there if I stopped thinking about there
Am I there and just don’t know it
Could I be there just by thinking I was there
Where is there
Could it be here

I think therefore I am
I am therefore I think
I think I’m lost
141 · Apr 2019
I write Down
Tony Anderson Apr 2019
I write down my feelings
I write down my thoughts
To releash the tenson
Growing upon my heart
139 · May 2019
Playing my drum
Tony Anderson May 2019
When I play my drum
Every beat
Every pulsating rhythm
An extension of
Mind
Soul
Body
Joining together as one
To praise and glorify
It's maker

When I play my drum
It is like an electric current
Flowing through me
A band of energy
Whose origins I can not explain
I feel closer to
God
Creation
The universe

When I play my drum
I feel a freedom
I feel pure joy
God is with me
God joins me as I sing
As I worship
As I praise his awesome name
139 · May 2019
Color
Tony Anderson May 2019
Passion is red
Sorrow is blue
Greed is green
What color are you
Purity is white
friendship is yellow
Like a good and gracious fellow
Death is black
Like a knife dealt harshly in the back
With all these colors and all these hues
I ask once again what color are you
139 · Dec 2018
Fall
Tony Anderson Dec 2018
The trees sway as the wind blows
Leaves fall to the ground
Twigs snap as we walk the path
In the woods in the fall

The air is crisp
A chill is there
Jack frost has made his yearly visit once again
138 · Mar 2019
Mega bomb
Tony Anderson Mar 2019
Your love
Is like a mega bomb
Destroying
The walls left behind
By past relationships
137 · May 2019
HOME
Tony Anderson May 2019
Home
Where the cattle roam
Home
Fixing feance all day long

Living on a farm
Has a speacial charm
That really makes it the life to live
Family dinners
Fishing in the pond
BBQs
And much much more

Home
Hauling hay
Home
Mowing grass
Or chasing a cow
That's gone stray

Watching your kids play
Catch fireflies at night
Laying in the yard
Looking up at the stars

Home
Home grown fruits and vegitables
Straight from the garden
Home
Hayrides and bonfires
In the fall

County fairs
Family outings
All this make the country life
HOME
136 · Feb 2019
Love 2
Tony Anderson Feb 2019
Love is a seed
Let it grow
Let it bloom
Within your heart
136 · Oct 2020
Life is like a roundabout
Tony Anderson Oct 2020
Life is sometimes like a roundabout
The further in you go
You get trapped
Going round and round in circles
With no way to get back

Life is like a roundabout
No matter how hard you try
Someone is blocking your way
So you can't get back to where you need to be

Life is like a roundabout
A vortex pulling you in
With no way to get out
136 · Oct 2020
Drinking contest
Tony Anderson Oct 2020
2 competitors
100 shots of whiskey each
One by one
They down their glass
Until one of them
Falls on their ***
.
Words get said
Words are slurred
Some words are not even heard

Still they go
One after the other.
Drunken and sad
Shot after shot
Until one passes out
135 · Apr 2019
12 Roses
Tony Anderson Apr 2019
A man goes to a funeral of a woman he loves.  This man goes to the funeral with 12 roses in his hands.  At the end of the service while people were lining up to pay their last respects to the woman.  The man gets in the back of the line.  When the man gets up to the casket he talks to the preacher who did the service for a moment.  The preacher motions toward the roses intending to put them in a vase to give to the family later.  The man recoils a little at this, and tells the preacher he brought the roses for a purpose.  He asks the preacher to give him a moment before taking the flowers.  The preacher steps back and the man approaches the casket.  One by one he lays the roses on top of the casket, but with each rose he gives a little sentiment.

One for your friendship it shall never be forgotten
One for the joy and happiness you have brought to my life
One for letting me know I always had someone to turn to
One for being a point of light in my darkest times
One for not laughing at me when all others would
One for always being my friend even at our worst
One for inviting me to your wedding and other family functions
One for just being a part of your life
One for always forgiving my shortcomings
One for laughing at all my jokes even if they weren’t all that funny
and finally One for my love that shall forever go unspoken

After the last line the man falls to his knees and begins to cry.  The preacher hearing all this realized the great love this man had for the woman, and the pain he must feel that she never knew.  Bowed his head and also began to cry
134 · Feb 2019
Broken glass
Tony Anderson Feb 2019
When you left
My world shattered
Like broken glass
Tony Anderson Dec 2018
Sitting on the front porch in the evening shade,
strumming on a flattop guitar that was made
to play along with a country song
about a sad heart who was done wrong.

Old Shep beats his tail to the tune,
enjoying the breeze and the croon
of the melodic voice which fills the air,
encouraging the birds to sing with flair.

Friendly neighbors stop by to listen with glee
to the one-man show which is free,
there isn't anything he can't play,
taking all requests on any day.

Favorites are heard and the group is a part
of the dusk-like entertainment considered art,
joining together with voices raised  high,
taking a walk down memory lane with a sigh.

Sitting on the front porch in the evening shade
is a summertime thought that will not fade,
singing along with the guitar,
making sounds in unison near and far.
133 · Feb 2019
Untitled
Tony Anderson Feb 2019
Don't follow me
I'm already lost
133 · Jan 2019
Jesus
Tony Anderson Jan 2019
Jesus you're my saviour
I will praise you Jesus

Sun shines at the dawn
I praise you for giving me one more
No matter what how hard
The darkness tries to shut me up
I will sing your song

Jesus is my savior
I will praise you Jesus

I praise you in my joy
I praise you in my pain
Because you know
To truly grow
My life needs a little rain

Jesus is my savior
I will praise you Jesus
133 · Jan 2019
Consuming Fire
Tony Anderson Jan 2019
Consuming Fire
Holy Spirit
God

Feel my heart
Feel my soul
Remold
Reshape
Reform
Make me a useful tool
Design me for the purpose
You have for me

Lord
Energize me
Wake me up
Ready to spread your message
To those who need to hear

May I never tire of my task
May I forever be a beacon
In the darkness of the world
133 · Jan 2019
Jesus
Tony Anderson Jan 2019
Jesus I love you
I need you in my life
Your live is like the ocean tide
Overtaking my din
And letting me come in
Your forgiveness is truly out of sight
133 · Apr 2019
Untitled
Tony Anderson Apr 2019
The loneliness
And
The pain
Surges through my veins
Like an electrical wave
Threatening to tear me apart
132 · Apr 2019
I'm a brand new man
Tony Anderson Apr 2019
I'm a brand new man
Not the same person I was before
I have faced challenges
I have overcome
To be stronger
Both physically and mentally

I'm a brand new man
I've given my time
Shared my talents
Proved my worth
131 · Dec 2018
Darkness
Tony Anderson Dec 2018
There within the pit of darkness
Within my soul
The depth of which
yet untold

There is a darkness
Growing in my heart
Threatening to tear my world apart

For all that darkness
I can't see
Who it is
I truly be
131 · Feb 2019
Story of Us
Tony Anderson Feb 2019
My life is a blank page
Help me fill it with
Your love and devotion
130 · Jan 2019
The confrontation
Tony Anderson Jan 2019
You and me
Me and you
Eye to eye
Toe to toe

Tempers high
Fists about to fly
Blood may be spilt
Teeth may be lost

The heat rises
As we stand nose to nose
At this moment
Sizing each other up

You and me
Me and you
Eye to eye
Toe to toe
130 · Nov 2020
Walls
Tony Anderson Nov 2020
The walls that surround mt heart
Have been there a long time
The coldness of the world
Have built those walls

The walls the surround my heart
were built stone by stone
were built brick by brick
Hateful words
Hateful stares
have helped build those walls

The walls that surround my heart
Unfriendliness
Is the mortar that holds the walls together
Icy looks and glares
Freezing the mortar tight

The wall that surround my heart
Close in
Trapping me in
All I want to do is to die

The walls that surround my heart
An emotional cage
A prison
Death waiting to happen
130 · Oct 2020
White Rabbit
Tony Anderson Oct 2020
Follow the white rabbit down the rabbit hole
Follow him to places unknown
All is wonderful and fancy free
An adventure for you and me

Dragons
Elves
Dwarves and more
Come come a brand new world to explore

Follow the white rabbit down the rabbit hole
Follow the white rabbit and enjoy
129 · Jan 2019
Your Love
Tony Anderson Jan 2019
Your love overtakes me
Like a tidal wave
Tony Anderson Nov 2018
I slam therefore I am
I write
Speak
And breath poetry
It flows through my veins
It is at the very core of my existence

I slam therefore I am
Every word
Every  emotion
An out pouring of life
Blood
Sweat
Tears
Human life at it's purest

I slam therefore I am
We stand up here
Mic in our hand
Pouring out our
Heart
Mind
Soul
Trying to help people understand
Who we truly are
Where we truly stand

I slam therefore I am
I am Human
I have a voice
That voice must be heard
128 · Jan 2019
Dim
Tony Anderson Jan 2019
Dim
I have aged
My sight grows dim
You have stuck with me
Through thick and thin

My eyes may be dim
But I can see
By the light
You show to me
128 · Mar 2019
The Wolf
Tony Anderson Mar 2019
He slowly approaches his prey
Ears perked
Eyes focused
The time is now
He has chased it through the woods
Four feet pounding
Heart racing
The wolf knows it has won
The prey has fallen
The wolf moves in
128 · Oct 2020
What Promise
Tony Anderson Oct 2020
What promise can you give me
What word can you say
To make me believe you love me
Not just wanting to throw my heart away.

Will you lift me up
To rise and know love once more
Or
Will you let me crash upon the rocks of life
Bleeding
Dying
To live no more

I ask again
What promise
What word
What bond
Would make it worth to love you
128 · Dec 2018
Save the last dance
Tony Anderson Dec 2018
Save the last dance for me
Even if it is the only dance
We dance together all night
You can dance
Whith whomever you choose
But please
Save the last dance
Save the last dance
Save the last dance for me
127 · Dec 2018
I am nothing
Tony Anderson Dec 2018
I am nothing
No
Less than nothing
Is that really possible
If so
Maybe I am something
I guess that would be
One of a kind
126 · May 2019
Face to face
Tony Anderson May 2019
Face to face
With the beast within
Face to face
With the darkness of your own soul
126 · Sep 2020
A Rose
Tony Anderson Sep 2020
One rose
Friendship blooms

One rose
I love you
126 · Nov 2020
Blood flow
Tony Anderson Nov 2020
Red rivers of blood flows
From the wounds upon his body
Beaten
Left for dead



Abused sexually
Physically
Emotionally



Red rivers of blood flows
From the wounds upon his body
Beaten
Left for dead
126 · Dec 2018
Lord
Tony Anderson Dec 2018
Come and fill me Lord
I am empty and weak
125 · Mar 2019
Don’t Laugh At Me
Tony Anderson Mar 2019
Don’t laugh at me
I can’t help the way I was born
Don’t laugh at me
Or give me your scorn
You laugh at what you don’t understand
It wasn’t my deal
Life gave me these cards in my hand

Stop laughing
I am begging you please
Can’t you see you are hurting me
Maybe you can see and just don’t care
by my expense you get your might flair

Don’t you see, can’t you see
Just how much you’re hurting me
All these tears should make it clear
However you laugh while others stare

Your laugh and your jeers
Tear at my heart
Can’t you see I’m human too
How could you be so shrewd
You see me as a freak
Try a little harder and maybe you’ll see
You hurt one just like you
Same emotions
Same fears
So please stop your jeers

Don’t laugh at me
I plead one last time
However, seeing I’m not getting through
I guess there is just one thing to do
You speak your curses
You speak your jeers
I’ll just look on and pretend I did not hear.
125 · Jan 2019
Untitled
Tony Anderson Jan 2019
My soul screams for your love
Can you hear it
124 · Oct 2020
Life
Tony Anderson Oct 2020
What is life all about
Has anyone figured it out
It seems to be a confusing mess
Full of pain and distress

I know
I know
I know

Life is what we make of it
Live it full
Don't run away from it
Travel your path
Learn along the way
Learn all you can
Until your dying day
124 · May 2019
Friends I'll Never Forget
Tony Anderson May 2019
BBQ
Superbowl party
New Years Eve Party
4th of July party
With friends I'll never forget

Hayrides
Float trips
Hiking
Having fun
With friends I'll never forget

Driving across state
Driving across the country
Just crusin around town
With friends I'll never forget

Fishing
Working cattle
Fixing fence
Hauling hay
With friends I'll never forget
123 · May 2019
Bitch
Tony Anderson May 2019
My heart was ripped out of my chest
This young lady was just like the rest
Playing me for the fool I am
I should have known it was all a sham
I want a woman I can hold onto for life
Take her home and someday make her my wife
This woman was more like a witch
Casting her spell, boy what a *****
123 · Dec 2018
Untitled 18
Tony Anderson Dec 2018
Jesus is my Lord
In hom I will adore
For he has saved me from my sins
Though I am a sinner
With him I am a winner
I know in Heaven someday
I'll live with him
123 · Feb 2019
Puzzle
Tony Anderson Feb 2019
Piece by piece
The jigsaw puzzle of life
Comes together
123 · Sep 2020
I Cut Myself
Tony Anderson Sep 2020
I cut myself daily
Mentally
Physically
Emotionally


The physical cuts
Watching the healing flow of blood
Pour from my veins
Cleansing my soul


The emotional cuts
Never thinking I’m good enough
Calling myself stupid
Trying and failing
Time and again
Feeling lost
Feeling afraid
Feeling unwanted


The mental cuts
My mind bringing up things from the past
Laughing and taunting of bullies
Being yelled at
Being rejected
Getting beat up
Things that happened years ago
Put the mind can not
Nay
Will not forget


I cut myself daily
Mentally
Physically
Emotionally
122 · May 2019
Homemade Ice Cream
Tony Anderson May 2019
Homemade ice cream on a hot summer day
So mouthwatering creamy goodness
Enjoying it while on the porch
Best way to enjoy the
Summer heat outside
Homemade ice cream
Shared with all
Lots of fun
122 · Feb 2019
Guide me back to you
Tony Anderson Feb 2019
Lord I'm in a pit of dispare
But I know you are near
Though it is hard to  sence you mow

My life is a wreck
I need a mental check
And my emotions are and acid pool of slime

Bring back your light
Shine it through my blight
Guide me back to you

I am so lost
I am being tossed
Upon emotional waves of doom

I feel no one cares
Yet I know your love is the
Please help to see me Through

Bring back your light
Shine it through my blight
Guide me back to you
122 · Nov 2018
Hey Tony
Tony Anderson Nov 2018
Hey Tony
This is your desk chair
Get up man I can't breathe
Also watch those chilies
That was a bad ****
You ripped off earlier
I'll be smelling that one
For a month at least

Hey Tony
This is your computer
Nice love poem you typed up
Is it for me
I know you computer boys
Like computers with big gigs

Hey Tony
This is your stove
Somethings burning in here
Dude I'm throwing up smoke here
Get in here and turn me off
Before the house burns down

Hey Tony
This is your bed
Dude I swear if you talk in your sleep
I will choke you with the covers
Or smother you with a pillow
Your keeping me up at night
121 · Oct 2020
Natural world
Tony Anderson Oct 2020
The trees cry out
They cry sap
For the damage done to the natural world
121 · Nov 2020
Fine
Tony Anderson Nov 2020
Sometimes I say I'm fine
When in reality
I am fuing inside
I say I'm fine
Because I have no words
To express what is happen

Sometimes I say I'm fine
But
I am falling apart
Mentally
Emotionally
Physically

Sometimes I say I'm fine
I feel as if I am on
Death's doorstep
Waiting for that door to open
So I may go in
121 · Apr 2019
Hearts Darkspot
Tony Anderson Apr 2019
There is a place within the heart
Where darkness lurks an awful lot
It grows and steams under a heavy load
Until the whole thing explodes
120 · Mar 2019
Wolf
Tony Anderson Mar 2019
See the wolf upon the hill
Predator hunting for food
Ears perked for the smallest sound
Fast to catch it's prey
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