Here's a poem that I wrote on July 31, 1995. The Moonlight Dream It seemed so real But it was only a dream That I can't figure out what it means It was me and you The skies were midnight blue You were holding my hand I felt so high It felt so right No… Continue reading A Poem # 35

Here's a short poem from 1996 about the end of a relationship. Leaving Now that you're leaving I can't stop this heart of mine From grieving Now that you are leaving I wonder is it anyway to change your mind Now that you are leaving I will miss you all the time I cherished all… Continue reading A Poem # 34

This poem written on April 12, 1996 is about the end of a relationship where the person also loses their "friends." I Never Knew I never knew Things would be this way I never knew I would feel so much pain I never thought You would ever go away I never thought My sunshine would… Continue reading A Poem # 33

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