TRYING TO KEEP UP

 

Another day in time and space

Trying to keep up with the rat race –

Always chasing the almighty dollar,

But one must be a scholar!

This endless path we seem to grind

With less caring in one’s mind!

I guess we think we will live forever,

But no one I know has ever!

Big money or little it’s all the same

Leaving us with someone to blame!

Human nature is a strange animal

Always pushing and seldom pull –

Another day in time and space

A troubled world we all must face!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 30, 2026

 

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO

 

The first time I saw you

Well, I must admit –

I have never been the same!

You sparked a flame

That has never gone out –

A fire deep down in my soul

That makes me want to shout!

You should not have winked at me

With those big blue eyes –

Yes, that has led to my demise –

You knew what you were doing!

These words you are viewing,

And I can see that cute smile –

Innocence, like a child . . .

The first time I saw you

So now, what am I going to do?

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 29, 2026

LOVE IS GOLD

The more learned you become

The less you seem to know –

Like a heart filled with love

Maybe you didn’t know

Or my kisses that are so sweet . . .

Off the ground comes your feet!

A touch so gentle . . .

Can reach the depths of your soul!

That my dear love is gold –

Passion that fills these blue eyes,

A love that can’t be compromised!

Let these arms hold you tight,

And you will feel safe all night!

The more learned you become

“You may miss what love is about –

This heart of love – have no doubt!”

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 28, 2026

ONE NEVER KNOWS

 

I stare out my window . . .

The snow is frozen on the ground –

The birds are flying all around,

The south mountain stands quietly

As if to say, “I know you see me!”

Then thoughts rush in . . .                                      

Thinking of the places I’ve been,

But something else stirs my spirit!

A noise – the fireplace just lit –

And then I’m reminded of you,

And the hell we have been through!

I stare out my window . . .

“Never get complacent with life

Because there will always be strife!”

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 27, 2026

LOVE OR LOSE

 

A simple mind should understand,

And surely has eyes to see –

That a heart needs someone to love,

And that is truly you and me!

But we go through life pretending

That we are all big and bad!

Why do we deceive ourselves?

All it does is leave us sad . . .

A simple mind should understand,

Even if we love or lose –

At least we gave it our best shot!

There are so many – just choose,

And who knows, we could win –

Love can become our greatest fan!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 25, 2026

 

 

IT’S STILL YESTERDAY

I know you know!

Quiet words I need not speak –

I have watched you from afar . . .

And you don’t have a clue

How you broke my heart,

And the times I fell apart!

No! It’s never too late –

I know you know!

Yes! You can read between

The lines of my poems –

You can feel the passion I hold,

And the love I have for you!

In my mind it’s still yesterday,

And I remember that day . . .

You went away for no reason!

I know you know!

Time cannot erase this love –

A love that is pure and true

A love your heart cannot deny!

I know you know!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 24, 2026

A FACT

 

You never know with a person

   Or why they pitch a fit –

It comes when you least expect,

   And they cannot explain it!

Is it something about getting older?

   Or maybe life is just too much!

Problems can be hard to shoulder,

   And this is more common with men

For most can’t handle emotional stress

   Or they were not trained properly –

Look at those who have failed the test!

   Life is just an endless game,

And things are not always fair –

   We never know what is coming next,

And I am sure you have been there

   A fact, nothing remains the same!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 24, 2026

NO END

 

I tied my shoes

I turned on the news –

The world has gone mad,

And it leaves me sad!

The weak of mind

Are so inclined . . .

A la carte for a fool,

And to hell with the Golden Rule!

There seems to be no end

Common sense they can’t defend!

But life goes on . . .

It matters not who is right or wrong –

I turn out the light

Truth will prevail and make things right!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 23, 2026

 

THE SOUNDS OF GOODBYE

 

Fingers tapping on the table

As the rain comes down –

The night she left me felt like hell,

And reasoning is not to be found!

Quietness now fills the room

As reality slowly come to light –

Loneliness is like a sad tune,

The sounds of goodbye can say,

“Love is a man’s endless fate!”

And now I have lost my way –

The rain pounds on the window

As if it can feel my pain . . .

My heart still holds her memory,

And her sweet love still haunts me!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 22, 2026

 

DROWNED SORROW

 

Ice crackles as I pour the whiskey down

Dirty socks on the floor –

Your picture hangs on the wall,

And time ain’t my friend!

My heart pounds in my chest

As tears stream down my face . . .

“Hell no!” I’m not missing you!

Truth lies at the bottom of this glass –

Then I laughed out loud!

Was it love or just a memory lost in time?

A chill runs up my spine . . .

As the whiskey drowns my foolish mind!

Then I hear you whisper my name:

“Darling forgive me for leaving you alone.”

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 22, 2026

MEN WILL LUST

 

Awake! Awake! O taunted spirit!

   O words, where do I start,

And worst of all – we didn’t see it!

   We never understand the heart,

And yes, that is not very smart!

 

Onward we go! Onward we go!

   Deceived by those we trust,

And it’s so little the mind knows –

   “So be aware,” it’s a must,

But it’s for power that men will lust!

 

So here we are – the golden age,

   And there is no place to run!

Our world is now filled with rage,

   Anger worse than an evil tongue,

And it appears we have just begun!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 18, 2026

 

GOOD SENSE

 

When I opened the door, the light was dim,

   But she was lying in the moonlight –

Where shadows reflected from her pretty hair,

   And I could see the peacefulness on her face!

   I just stood there for a while thinking:

“How blessed can one man be?”

Then I was overtaken with emotions!

 

O how the years have just faded away . . .

   All of life’s ups and downs –

And I must admit my priorities were wrong,

   It’s funny how life can get in the way!

   Only now can I face the truth about things:

“It’s called man’s worst paradox!”

Making a living took the place of good sense!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 18, 2026