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    Menticide (song)

    I Indiana Jones'd my depressionWith fake smiles and aggressionNo spores of joy in sight to teach me counter lessonsSporadic sessions of anxiety suppressionAnother forced excursion to divert the world from questioningIn actualityThis evil king is suppressing meBut in a...

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    • This had me moving. The riff is good, and the music went well with it.

    • Powerfully penned, Drieks. You’re an incredible lyricist my friend. Your arrangements always fit your words tightly. Excellent work.. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Oh Lordy! You’ve done it again.
      It’s like you know what melody/hook to use depending on the tone of the lyrics.
      Where to emphasize your message. I listened to this when you posted but didn’t know how to reply.
      I was at a loss of words! That is rare! Hahaha
      Much respect chica!
      Keep killing it!

      • Thank you Adelphina! It’s a lot of trial and error but I warms my heart to hear people appreciate it. I’ll keep at it and hope to keep improving along the way. Have a wonderful day!

    • Thank you! ❤️

    • You’re a beast at this thing Lady, to freaking Tight

    • This i awesome. I somehow talked Fia into getting a Spoken Word group going (actually, I kind of bamboozled her into it). HER wants to join and she suggested we get Willow and you as well. After listening to this, I feel really out of my league. I’m a lifelong entertainer, but mostly in theater. When I started writing for performance, I had no music, just me, so that’s what I’ve been doing. But you would bring some real class to the group, and if we do this right, we can build something outstanding for all of us. Interested?

    • Hey, what happened to the audio? I sent a link to this page to a friend and he told me no song was here, so I came back — and it’s gone! Please put it back.

      • Apparently because of an update on the site, all audio on all posts got removed sadly. I hope I have time tomorrow to upload the audio again on all my songs.

        In the meantime you can listen to the songs on my YouTube channel if you’d like: youtube.com/@Drieks

        • That I would like. So tell me, would you like to join the Spoken Word Group? You would be a very welcome member, and I think we can all benefit from each other.

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    Narratophilia

    Speak to meWords insight and exciteSpeak to meCradle me in actionSpeak to meTell me the nuance of your touchSpeak to meI overflow in anticipationSpeak to meLet it be rough and rawSpeak to metake me in the dark so I...

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    Inkblade

    Upon an endless paper plain,the sword leans—half blade, half quill.Black ink falls like dark tears,gravity grieves in its remembrance. Each drop forms a kanji—unwritten yet complete;the keen edge hums calligraphic,penned silence within this violence. Strike and poem share one stroke—both wound...

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    • Fantastic. Oh! I love the blade.

    • Powerfully penned, S. Incredible write my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • 孤独なトンボ Kodokuna tonbo ≽༏≼
      (Lonely Dragonfly)

      The mind is touched, sad emotions softly whispered unto, your diction, Dear Poetess, lends a tale of long ago … yet, ever-present in the Samurai heart’s core ‘n eternal soul ~ his katana.
      And, ohhh, you’ve sang it’s poignant timbre as a true Onna-Bugeisha, who always spoke her power equally by virtue of ebony kanji or blooded tanto.

      The rhythm ‘n flow of your Free Verse Quatrains dance above the page, as though transporting us into those feudal moments of yore … the magick hallmark of a master poetess’ pen.

      I strived to highlight a word, a line, a verse for you … alas, all conspired to create the whole of exact poetical symmetry – your artwork choice in sheer perfection.

      I gratefully bow 🥋 … thank you, Dear S. Libellule ⁓ Richard ⛩️

    • The soul of a samurai rendered into a pome of compelling wonder. You have the spirit of Japan written with the Zen of a poet who can translate a culture and a place and its people into poetry that resounds like koto music in the night.

      John

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    How Do You Sleep At Night?

    Been peddling cruel dreams Kerosene lies forged in hate Nothing is ever as it seems When logic's robbed of weight   Still holding onto an illusion  Drifting further from reality Ain’t no calm in mass confusion  Useful idiots prefer brutality   Upside down heading off-road  This house of cards is...

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    • “useful idiots prefer brutality” killer fuckin line. excellent write.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, twofiftythree. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I love that line as well, great minds think alike. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • So relatable… nicely done

    • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I want music for this one. Currently I’m working on a song called, “Novocain.” The words are posted here on the site. I got the music laid out, got the growls recorded, trying to get a good vocal take on the verses and bridge. Which requires me to sing. lol. Glad to see you back! Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Brilliantly written socially critical text, dear Damien! You will definitely make a killer song out of it!

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Elke. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Thanks for your continued support. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • This is by far one of your best poems, Damian. Every stanza kicks ass. I like the Lennon reference and where you went with it. Great one!

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I knew somebody would get the Lennon reference. It’s one of my favorites writes as well, I knew I had something once I penned the first verse. Sometimes a writer just knows.. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Well this is strong! Like flexing on a page. It’s tight with its rhymes and meter, like a pro boxer hitting us with a thesaurus!
      (damn, that’s a clever description, huh! LOL)
      Powerful write, Damian. Golden gloves…

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mark. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Really cool commentary brother, your continued support means a lot to me. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Thanks, Mary. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Some people have no soul. The sad part is they thrive in their own filth. Great ink friend.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Nick. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Dude, I totally agree. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Enjoyed this poem immensely. From the rhymes, to the flow to the powerful message. Outstanding job Damian.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Hey brother, thanks for your continued support. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Thoroughly enjoyed from end to end .. No kiddin, write on brother .. Neville 😎👍

    • This is strong as straight vodka on the morning after the Bolshevik revolution in Russia. Very strong my friend. Truly a power tonic in this age of authoritarianism in America. You hit the bullseye. You are a master at writing song lyrics that rock my soul.

      John

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, John. So glad you connected with the lyrics my friend. It is a sad state of affairs these days. Like witnessing a train wreck playing out and being strapped inside the lavatory of that locomotive. Thank you for your support my friend. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • You know, there are times I wish you weren’t so nail on the head accurate. But these are dark days we’re entered into. Best to look them square in the eye. Brilliantly penned, my friend. Into the list it goes, as you say!

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Gotta look them square in the eye, make them flinch first. Always enjoy your commentary my friend. Appreciate you.

        Damian

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