I think this poem written on March 14, 1996 was during my rapper phase. The language is definitely rougher, coarser and more street and slang influenced. I'm going to save myself the embarrassment by not posting the last third of the poem. I don't want to talk about it (shaking my head at my younger… Continue reading A Poem # 32

This is another one of those heart broken poems, written on November 29, 2001. My poems weren't necessarily about a romantic relationship ending, but something painful and disappointing. I really love the imagery in this one. When Love Finds Another Molten lava tears fall upon The cold cement floor And silence echoes Behind heavy stone… Continue reading A Poem # 31

I wrote this short poem in early 2003. Has anyone had this feeling? Elevator I traveled in an elevator Heading upwards Towards my bliss. But now, The direction has switched And the floor is gone. There's nothing Beneath my feet. And I'm Falling Falling Falling. © 2022  Dimples and Grins.  All Rights Reserved. If you… Continue reading A Poem # 30

I wrote this poem in late 1994 about the first time Tupac Shakur was shot. Tupac Shakur On November 30 As the story says Tupac Shakur was a little from being dead The next day He checked himself out the hospital Against the doctor's orders And went to court Accused of raping someone's daughter He… Continue reading A Poem # 29

As a writer, I feel it is my job to tell other people's stories without judgement. When I was in high school I knew a number of girls who had abortions. Many of them chose to share their feelings with their classmates. Their collective experience inspired me to write this poem on April 25, 1996.… Continue reading A Poem # 28

This poem was written on January 17, 1996. Drowning In the sea of life I seem to slip under the tide But Lord knows it's the only safe place to hide I try to hold my breath And do a smooth sail Until I reach the point When I exhale I feel slightly dizzy As… Continue reading A Poem # 27

This poem was written on February 7, 1996. Lone Spirit I feel better When I am away from the crowd All they do is laugh And talk real loud I'd rather just sit here by myself Because I learned Not to depend on anyone else I just like to chill And I don't need a… Continue reading A Poem # 26

This poem was written on February 7, 1996. It's pondering whether it's better to play it safe or venture out. Thinking I sit here and think Is it right for me? Is it there Past where I can see? I try to have an open mind Just to see What I can find But something… Continue reading A Poem # 25

This poem was written on April 12, 1996. One of the many things I have realized since then is that there is no such thing as a "perfect world." Diggin' Look deeper inside your soul The harder you look The more you see it can hold Just keep diggin' Seeing how far you can go… Continue reading A Poem # 24