Beggars exist because of thieves
Greed still rampant after all these years
Innocence lost as a widow grieves
Corporate profits triple off bottled tears
Evil entered the garden and sin bloomed
Without words of love all light is doomed
Loners talk about freedom and lie
Inviting misery to tag-along by their side
Confessing to stars under a pale sky
In lowly valleys where the monsters hide
Strangers wander across this wasteland
Hidden secrets fester under desert sand
Silence sits heavy when left alone
Guilt is a product of doing others wrong
Words are daggers piercing bone
Smooth piano riff driving an honest song
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2026
Damian your words pack a powerful punch my friend. They swing sharply for the truth. Great piece!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brandon. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I’m always swinging for the fences.. Appreciate you.
Damian
An honest song indeed, Damian. Once again you have touched and mastered the hard truths being ignored all around us. I am imagining some beautiful ivory tickling, with this magnificent write.
Cheers, my friend
Clay
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Clay. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Hard truths are being ignored indeed. Getting better on the piano slowly but surely. Appreciate you.
Damian
hello dearest Damian your write made me want to cry I am alone bu virtue of rejection I rarely let anyone in I have been failed too man times great write ❤️
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brenda. So glad you connected with the write my friend. You may be the first person to ever tell me one of my writes made them want to cry. That I know of anyways.. I let very few people in as well. I keep my circle small. Appreciate you.
Damian
Great write Damian
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Peter. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Powerful and poignant. Great writing, my friend.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Thomas. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Wow! With that very first powerful line, you kicked off a fierce and honest song indeed. No lie, I read that first line 4 times before I even moved on. That’s some seriously profound truth there. My friend is writing a book on the concept of deservedness and I think he would love this. You’re never afraid to dig in and uproot the worms. I’m going back up to read again, my friend
Thank you so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It was the kinda line that I knew I had something off the bat. lol. I do like when that happens, I’m a line guy. A great line kinda ignites the spark for the rest to follow. My biggest worry in every write is sticking the beginning and the ending with powerful lines. I can always fine tune the middle..lol. Well feel free to send him a link. Great idea for a book as well. “You can’t be afraid of the worms or getting dirty to find the truth.” I don’t know, is that line quote worthy? lol. Always enjoy your commentary, sis. Appreciate you.
Damian
Dear Damian, It’s a truth that because of the evil actions of some, other suffer, it’s a truth that who destroy earth, love and humanity are some “humans” if they are humans at all. They play the role of the Gods even playing with the destiny of others, but they won’t win at the end, evil won’t win over goodness as long as there are people who are like You real humans, no matter how few they are. Yes, your words are honest, effective and strong.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Light. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I’m amazed with your analysis on this piece. Those are some of the feelings I had while writing this one. Thank you for your continued support it truly means a lot to me. Appreciate you.
Damian
You are far more than welcome my kind friend 💕
Splendid is a term I reserve for words so well layered as these .. Neville
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. That means a lot to me kind sir. I try to give my best to each write, but my best is a little different each time. lol. Thank you for the “splendid” commentary. Appreciate you.
Damian
Punching statement against the tyranny of today.
Regards
James
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, James. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It is tyranny for sure. Appreciate you.
Damian
” Beggars exist because of thieves ”
This hits on so many levels Damian
This vibe crushes
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Naaj. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I dig that line a lot as well brother. Much respect always.. Appreciate you.
Damian
A fantastic piece of text, having it attached to my birthday (July 18, 2026) makes it even more relatable to me. Big hugs!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, PAR. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Happy Belated Birthday, Brother. Cheers to you! I don’t drink anymore but it’s the thought that counts, right? Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian this flowed like a beautiful baroque melody so dark yet so exqusiite in its imagery and rhythm. Your thoughts here made for real poetic gold. And the wisdom here is a real masterpiece of realism made into a river of scintillating poetry. You didn’t lecture rather your illustrated and with the true finesse of a poet who has walked many a road through this world we live in. Appreciate you.
John
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, John. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Your commentary really means a lot to me brother. It’s nice to know that after putting in thirty-seven years as a poet/lyricist that I still have some movement on my fastball, but I’m not afraid to throw my curveball either. I love using baseball references.. Appreciate you.
Damian
Writers have the intense obligation of stating the truth regardless of the outcome to themselves. Poetry is often a way to do so. Write on!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Kathy. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I agree with you completely. Appreciate you.
Damian