Troy DeFrates
EMBERS OF MY HEART
Embers of my heart burn in the
distance
my heart flickers in flame showing
my true self
like fireflies dancing in the
ambience
each coal a memory unto itself.
My heart burns with the fury of the
sun
I am a warrior within my heart
shows
given to me by my father to son
it keeps me strong my inner hearth
that glows.
The strength of the heat can melt a
cold day
forging inner strength melting
future fears
burn my candle at both ends so they
say
it has given me strength throughout
my years.
Woe to those that would dare to
quench my coals
fueling the fire to reach my
personal goals.
EXPECTED DONATIONS
Acts of kindness can make one-self
feel good
some people fail to realize it was
just
a one-time act of kindness gone
like dust
a token of help lined with some
bright gold.
Now they expect it all the time I’m
told
expectations unto you they will
thrust
wanting to do it all the time you
must
set a boundary and you must be
bold.
I did it for you from my heart I
gave
this is not a permanent act from me
giving it once was a one-time pure
act.
Donations expected I am no slave
grateful it was given to you freely
demanding more is no way to react.
IT IS ALL ABOUT ME
It is all about me, my needs come
first
Politeness and sharing are values
forgotten
The internet creates anonymity
which is the worst
It is all about me, my needs come
first
Anonymity breeds self-love begotten
It is all about me, my needs come
first
Politeness and sharing are values
forgotten
TROY DEFRATES
TROY DEFRATES: He lives in northern Wisconsin,
U.S.A., and is an avid outdoorsman. He
earned his M.B.A. from Western Illinois University where he found his love of
poetry during his studies. He has been
published in Spillwords and with The Writers Newsletter. The Tigershark Press and the Pangolin Review
have selected poems to be published in their next editions. A budding poet, he loves to share his art and
attempts to get others to be inspired.
Troy’s poetry is both thought provoking and fun to read. These poems are timeless and very timely. Very well done Mr. DeFrates.
ReplyDeleteI have known Troy for a while. Reading his poetry has introduced me to another Troy that I was unaware of. Thank you for this new opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI have genuinely enjoyed reading Troy's poetry & hope he'll continue to share & give us much more to applaud. Thank you Troy.
ReplyDeleteReading Troy's poems is like being invited on a vacation into the woods and discovering that this is what you needed all along.
ReplyDeleteCerebral, poignant, and creative. A new poetic voice has emerged. Great!
ReplyDeleteTroy is very talented. Has a way with making you feel, you are right in that moment. Looking forward to experiencing more.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more works from this gentleman who has deep and meaningful views on different aspects of life.
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