The Poetic Rantings of a Mad Man presents a collection of the early work of poet John Yergin. The poems included convey a wide range of emotions and cover a period of great turmoil and heartbreak in his life. Because poetry is his chosen outlet for expressing his emotions and heartbreak, these verses represent a true expression of his inner self. Whether he is searching for love, coping with the heartbreak of love lost, or just trying to determine his rightful place in the universe, his inner turmoil is etched upon each poem. Some of his poems explore the passion of new love or explain the misery of a failed crush. This poetry seeks to leave a lasting impression of the journey taken to find enduring love. Hopes and Dreams A brilliant sunset, Melting into twilight, Is breathtaking. But it still does not, Come close to the beauty. I see when I look Into your eyes, A midnight sky, Scattered with thousands Of silver stars, Holds Countless hopes and dreams, But it can not hold all the dreams, I want to share with you. A million tomorrows Would not hold enough time for me to tell you, How much I love you. How Thankful I am, To have you at my side.
The Poetic Rantings of a Mad Man
By John R. YerginTrafford Publishing
Copyright © 2012 John R. Yergin
All right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4669-0737-9Contents
Prologue..............................................xiHopes and Dreams......................................3Vision................................................4To My Beloved.........................................5Hidden Feelings.......................................7Children..............................................8Anticipation..........................................9Stay..................................................10Fear..................................................11Roses are Red.........................................12Blindness.............................................13Hail!.................................................14A Hallow Shell........................................15Trust.................................................16Wings.................................................17Phoenix...............................................18Red Drum..............................................19On Stormy Seas........................................20Flying Daggers........................................21Lost in Love..........................................22Inspiration...........................................23Essence of Life.......................................24Cotton Skies..........................................25Yearning..............................................26Blind Eye.............................................27A Rose................................................28Broken Heart..........................................29Thief.................................................30Field of Flowers......................................31Guiding Light.........................................32Stole My Heart........................................33Cautious Heart........................................34Open Arms.............................................35World Without Love....................................36Time and Space........................................37A New Day.............................................38Woe...................................................39Lust..................................................40A Morning Vision......................................41Pastel Skies..........................................42Glowing Angel.........................................43Dream.................................................44Sadness...............................................45Broken Wings..........................................46Singing Angels........................................47Her Name..............................................48Come To Me............................................49Stolen From the Sea...................................50As Beautiful As.......................................51Love Is Forever.......................................52Here Beside Me........................................53A Dragon's Curse......................................57Ancient Calling.......................................58Self Loathing.........................................59Golden Hawk...........................................60Splendorous...........................................61Prayer................................................62Father................................................63A Pale Reflection.....................................64Worship Our Lady......................................65Desire Another........................................66Modern Day Crusade....................................67Escape................................................68Abyss.................................................69Lost..................................................70Blinded...............................................71Who Made Who..........................................72Nature Of Man.........................................73Yell Across...........................................74A Dragons Curse.......................................75Loneliness............................................79Running Ramped........................................80Her Name..............................................81Original..............................................81Together..............................................82Carry On..............................................83Reaper................................................84Tick-Tock.............................................85The Sands of Time.....................................86A Time................................................87Bedroom Window........................................88Silence...............................................89Writer's Block........................................90Just Hold Me..........................................91My Life...............................................92Lost Child............................................93My Rose...............................................94Leave a Message.......................................95Orchid................................................96Mirror On The Wall....................................97Flake of Snow.........................................98Oceans of Hatred......................................99Free..................................................100Time Again............................................101Hearts of Glass.......................................102Seize the Day.........................................103Thank You Lord........................................104Blind Wrath...........................................105Gum Drop Trees........................................106Bloody Fields.........................................107Leviathan.............................................108Pride.................................................109Things................................................110Prophecy..............................................111Biography:............................................113
Chapter One
AFFAIRS OF THE HEART
Hopes and Dreams A brilliant sunset melting into twilight,
Is breath taking.
It does not come close to the beauty
I see when I look into your eyes.
A midnight sky scattered with thousands
Of silver stars,
Holds Countless hopes and dreams,
But it can not hold all the dreams,
I want to share with you.
A million tomorrows
Would not hold enough time for me to show you
How Thankful I am to have you at my side.
I love you.
Vision In the pale white light of the moon,
On a night that was full of stars,
I had a vision, a vision of you.
Oh how I prayed for the day not to come,
Least the light break the spell,
My deepest fear was to wake and find that It was a dream.
A memory left from a mind at play.
As dawn broke over the land,
A cold chill ran down my spine.
I could still smell your sweet perfume,
Assuring me that you were here,
As I sat there all alone,
My heart saddened from the emptiness all around,
I wondered if you would return.
To My Beloved How I love you!
Words get in the way of my bleeding heart.
The love that flows from me would fill the ocean a hundred times.
Being without you, is a fate worse than death.
Your beauty holds me in awe.
You pale the moon in all your splendor.
The look of innocence has never left you.
How can I hope to please the goddess of love?
When I look into your eyes,
I see the burning lust of the beast...