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Showing posts with label NYC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYC. Show all posts

Monday, December 30, 2013

Hearing Aids

These two headphones,
Are an escape route.
The ears can breakout  
From the streams
Of steady screams;
The incessant shouts,
Endlessly fought bouts,
The attacking tones...

...The delirium inciting disturbances,
Which cause such a perturbation;
Are nullified by the ear buds services,
They offer the psyche salvation.

The
Metrically unregulated
Is
Symmetrically amalgamated.

From every wave…
(The thieving mob
No longer robs
The thoughts train
Noisy raiders
Mind invaders
Driving insane)
…Hearing aids save.

Conceptualizing concentration
Will achieve purification,
Focused aesthetic articulation
Will conceive beautification,
Adverse auditory stimulation
Will receive eradication.

Composed By: A. D.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

The Tariff Of Deviating Slugs

 In the eventide air, she walks destitute, filled to capacity with pain and sorrow;
As she passes many people stare, their looks are as cold
As the late night atmosphere. Shuffling along, curious “Will there be a tomorrow”?
The answer remains unclear – all hope has been sold…

…Into a bottle, which she grips tight; it`s her loving baby
Who`ll rock her to sleep tonight. Her stomach is growling aloud,
Roaring to be filled – to be fed. There`s a chance – maybe
As she asks other souls for bread, no longer proud…

…This emotion died long ago, along with the life of her only child.
Previous post-traumatic effects began to show, and then she also lost her mind;
Since then she woefully roamed, appearing more savage and wild.
Her hair is no longer combed, but there is no ferocity in her eyes, any can find.

Only her broken heart – replaying the sounds of paramedics and gunshots,
The ripping of a struggling life torn apart. The doctors would explain
The cause of deaths was due to both: surgical complications and blood clots.
Their last living breath, became the final fatal wound to her brain.

“Get a job” a man scornfully yelled, as she collapsed sullenly on a church stoop;
Her well-worn clothes smelled, as she silently drank.
Utterly ignored except by the man; whose vicious words, were that night’s soup;
In her inebriated pernicious state, her mind went blank.

In her destroyed dreams, she saw her son`s five year old face;
And she felt the impact of his father’s dying yells, in her dreamscape.

She was awoke to sunshine, by an unseen poke;
And she dropped the bottle, which shattered and broke.
Her God`s name, she would thankfully invoke, as her eyes joyfully soaked;
Invisible angels left her large banknote, and covered her in a warm cloak.

Composed By: A. D.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

New York Shores

Curious – will your mind be, these verses Fortunato,
Buried alive behind a wall – waves of vocabulary?
The poems distill and spill an amorous Amontidillo,
And their structure is cleaned – refined with mental Brillo.
The lyrical displays are filled with a meek bravado,
From a mind that spends most of its time – solitary.

There are millions of currents, and waves in these oceans;
Which pass by one observant perception.
Each individual wave shares with others – one connection…
(Though perhaps it chooses the way it will roll)
…Together the water forms, comprises and creates – a whole.
An apparent network of billions of thoughts and personal emotions.

Each wave subtly influencing and affecting (effecting) the next,
Much like the choice and voice of diction within a chosen text.
In each passing instant, some waves crest, while others fall;
Some waves are at their best, while others are losing it all.
Though, the overall course is uncertain (when viewed through a narrow lens);
When the scope is broadened (and the perception takes a step back),
It`s easier to see the curvature: all the various ebbs and the different bends –
The small variations in the flow, and the way which the waves interact.

The singular perception spends each and all of its days, watching the movements in the surf;
In silence, it views and surveys – and to their entertainment – through versification – it is a serf.

Composed By: A. D.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Projection

Sitting on a stoop, in the dead of winter;
Another warm state, the heart seeks to enter.
These simply sultry-styled verses, wrap around the poem like a glove;
Conforming, adorning, and fitting – snug.
This amenity accentuated is an addicting drug;
The entirety of the lyrics entity, is the intoxicating, amorous effect of love.

Sent from the sedentary location, upon this concrete seat:
Past the present manifestations of this temporal place,
Bent across the hereditary lines, still yet conceived – incomplete.
To the ensuing, viewing generations – some indistinct face.

To bring you hope, a sense of entertainment and ease
To help your mind thaw and unwind
Should your thoughts bind and if you find
The stress of anxiety is rigid, the environment of society is frigid
As the briskly blowing winter breeze, on nights like these.

Don`t let any other chill, kill the strength of your will;
Remain the illustration of an individual,
Not the representation of their residual.
And all things above, fill your heart with love.

Composed By: A. D.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

The Unknown

First, he renders supplications to the almighty – the trinity;
He thanks them for blessing his flesh, with the gift of poetry.
He ponders - how many moments to pay respect have been squandered;
While his spirit and flesh, have steadily searched and wantonly wandered.
With that humble homage and those overdue dues paid,
He begins his vocalization – which up till now has been stayed.

Many verses his heart has complied, in the dark of the night -
Yet, how can other`s see beauty, in what he may expose and write;
When all the art is revealed, without the slightest visibility of light.
Anonymity leaves his mind feeling completely compressed;
Obscurity leaves his ability sunken, sullen, and suppressed -
His spirit utterly depressed, and logic totally repressed.

He traveled through New York`s ambiguity and The Wasteland,
Channeling and funneling T.S. Elliot into his moving hand.
He Frost`s all his artistry with layers of interpretation,
Complex in the obvious – senses of signification.
In his dream within in a dream, he could see no foreboding Raven;
Only observing nothingness, only the formless verses - not graven.

The source of his beauty, is not found in his concrete refractions
(Though the course of the rhythm for many, is the initial attraction
The use of internally cast and end-rhyme or repetitive repetition);
But, in the vast variety viewed in his verbal abstractions.
He attained a level of comprehension and an apprehension, though not formally trained;
Despite the lack of collegiate experience, intellectually stimulating movements are framed.

In this state; the adept, astute, artist sat upon his usual stoop -
Infinite possibilities enveloped, and circumscribed his mind in a loop.
“Should the verses contain traces of geometry or astronomy?
Perhaps psychology, philosophy, or theology”?
He settled for a transmutation, a combination – Alchemy.

His hand began to formulate the recipe
(Instructions for his newest generation);
He delineated, under a perfect jet canopy,
The constructions of a metrical creation.

Using his life of silent study, and diligent observation,
As the main ingredient of his versified equation;
He hoped no adolescent adulteration or pointless pollution,
Would be perceived or received in this simple solution.

In his potion, the energy of the terrestrial sphere surges;
There, in his conscious, a celestial burning bush emerges.
Lyrics are Moses, as his thoughts multiply and grow,
There is a silent refrain, saying: “Let my bard`s go”.

The movement of these verses are driven forward without
Any actual life; they are fueled by cold fusion,
The words which a mind disperses - when it`s freezing out
The art of eloquent articulation and diffusion.

The evocative power of all poetic poesy is expansive and empirical,
It`s impossible to measure the provocative potential of the lyrical.
No measure for meter, forget the function of a foot;
These dimensions in our space are now obsolete and kaput.

He re-read between the lines, and looked among the letters;
Wondered if this tincture, would be enough to impress his betters.

He hoped that good taste and tact would be remembered
When this tonic is imbibed, and each flavor dismembered.
Appreciating all beauty which is found, (in non- and) rhythmic sound
Of the other poets who inspire and astound, as their lyrics compound.

The creation of each of his poems, openly conceals his life`s objective;
His purpose in the lines, which are subject to each person’s perspective.  
They say the ends justify the means, all love he must send
To poetry, which is all which gives his life meaning in the end.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Thursday, October 24, 2013

A Glacial Butt

A cigarette butt is on the concrete – spent;
People step upon the filter, without relent.

The chill of winter is in the October draft,
Howling in the hollow sound reception devices.
Pedestrians are bundled up, against the bitter cold;

Every New Yorker is attempting and fighting, to prevent
Their skin from, becoming akin to the wind – Ariel sent.

The old cigarette is exposed and pregnable -
Like each passing figures`, un-covered, countenance;  
But, despite being trodden, it is stoic in the frigid ambiance.

Two eyes stare at the butt, wonder what is meant
By this vision… Perhaps some abstruse ken is lent?

Observations, into verse, are prepared to graft;
Verbal harmony, which is played, will be inaudible.
Each tercet is slowly drawn together – each splices;
Creating a, rather unexpected, sense of consonance.
In the algid atmosphere – a response, as the poem begins to mold;
The reaction raising, redoubling, the lyrical lines rhythmic resonance.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Death In The Theater

(The man dove into another description…
To the blank sheet – (as always) his life, he gave;
With a feeling the page would become his grave,
Still his hand traced another depiction.)

Starting a new page, revealing a fresh blank stage;
This is where we start the show, under a fluorescent glow.
Each letter plays its part, as we raise the curtains and start:

The setting is a place called New York City
(The time - the director is intentionally forgetting),
As a soul drifts, among the human race –
Inside his mind, he is feeling pretty sh*tty.

He is consumed by this state of emotion…
His tone emanates with the sadness which escalates,
The cause and reason for this is not the gloomy season.

It`s due to the time which has been lost,
As mortals are moments are too few;
And the past is something we can`t mime,
So each passing second carries a heavy cost.

Like rhymes in a bard`s sad lonely song…
Which are slowly fading from everyone`s sight…
Time can`t be written again, no matter how powerful the pen.

His thought is focused on the prior – the past,
To all the dreams – the prey he never caught.
Failed accomplishments, consume his cheer, like locust;
Lost opportunities, make him shiver, like a sudden icy blast.

His ponderings are unfinished – a sudden interjection -
As the audience watches but the ending is incomplete,
Yet - with a sense of puzzling confusion - they are met.

To the shock of their viewing perception;
From the ceiling the curtains begin to retreat,
The play was perplexing, and the curtains - are set.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Brooklyn Bagel

I approach the fueling station,
The fumes of toasted gas
Fills my nose. A petrol infestation
Is lingering en-masse.

The consumers wait in a compact long line.
Each one wants to travel fairly far,
They drive up to the pump in their car.
So many choices swim in their vision
Each wonders, which fuel is the best decision;
The correct choice, so their engine runs fine.

The station attendants are attentive,
Servicing every possible auto need.
Filling the customer`s hungry greed,
They understand the various desires
As some pump, others prepare tires;
Customer satisfaction is their incentive.

I wait eagerly as the line dwindles down;
Watching my blinking fuel gauge,
Draining with a grumbling sound.
This emptiness, I will assuage.

Finally, it is now my turn -
With a coffee and bagel in my hands,
I`m ready to meet today`s demands;
These tires are ready to burn.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

The Foreman

The ink makes everything in reality,
Conjoin with realm of imaginary.
Using only these letters and simple vocabulary;
To create new structures, inlayed with complexity.

Each stanza the constructing poem will inject
Is made, verbally, of
Steel beams; which the thoughts connect,
That are placed with love.

The structural inclination,
Of poetic delineation,
Appears to be didactic;
But this is just a trick!

The true nature of this humble poetry,
And of the construction workers dedication
(The job description of this verbal vocation)
Is: to use English symbols in the creation
Of rhythmic, descriptive high rises;
Built into endless creative skies.
A sight for all the reader’s eyes,
Of simple – partially - metered beauty.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Silhouettes

Watching the shadows pass
Upon the drab concrete;
Silhouettes in mirror`s glass,
Each shades movement is fleet.

The images move in silence.
Object are bending
The light, defiance;
Twilight, they`re rending.

Reflections made in the night;
Exposed by black ink,
Upon a page of white,
They slither and slink.

And though the shadows move - so discrete,
As they journey through the dim lit street;
Their casters bring sounds of pure elation,
As they leave the stations of their vocation.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Monday, June 24, 2013

The Word

If these words could make all happy,
Then, these words definitely would.
Use phrases and structures, so sappy;
To change hearts from steel to wood.

So, when the fire came to burn
Instead of fueling it onward;
They would feel the heat and learn,
Strengthening them moving forward.

If these words could somehow, possibly quell;
The raging sapphire river of negativity-
Then these words would use a symbolic spell,
To make it a peaceful sea of creativity.

So, all who felt oppressed when life,
Beat them to the ground with hand;
Could sail on the sea, from strife,
Into a more pleasant, verdant land.

These words would bring joy to others,
Neglected sisters and fatherless brothers.
Sadly these words just can`t wave a hand,
And these words know they can`t command.

But,

These words know which word can meet the demand:
The Good News, God`s Word, it will and it certainly CAN.

Composed By: A. D.

Sunday, June 23, 2013

A Reader and A Writer

The night has once again fallen,
But the hopes continue rising.
No reasons to be sad or sullen,
A new evening is on the horizon.

Keep the joyful feeling
As close as is possible.
The deck life`s dealing
Shows nothing is impossible.

No matter how many trumps,
Are being steadily played;
No matter how many lumps
Others have already laid...

(Even if one foot`s within
The cold lonely grave)
...Never let life just win
Till every ounce is "gave".

Let the rest have eternity,
This very moment - it`s ours.
Every blissful second,
Belongs to you and me.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

The Eighth of the Seven Sages (The Keys, Part II)

The Poet had mentioned an ancient key.
Honestly, he must spread the cipher;
Easily and openly, for the others to see.
Simple and plain, for others to decipher;
Amazingly, these elements are readily found
Unexpectedly, there were many all-around –
Residing within two simple books,
Upon stores shelves, if only one looks.
So The Poet, began without a sound;

AND

Described the sacred simple solution;
Invoking the tomes where the answers lay -
Conveniently, without any poetic confusion
Thinking, another might need them someday.
“In a bookstore or library, is the calculation.
Open them to alleviate poetic frustration.
Not in fiction or non-fiction, check another preference
Among this area, the keys you’ll find, get the reference?
Really still confused? Dose this jargon make you feel abused?
You might want to ponder the: acrostic, a device poets use."

By: Andrew Drucker

Friday, June 21, 2013

A Gorgeous New, New York Morning

The morning has begun,
The moon is fully set;
Off to its slumber,
Without any regret.

The sun is yawning,
Her sound is golden rays,
Illuminating and warming
All our sunny days.

The trees and grass,
Stretch in the loving wind.
Shades of green and emerald,
Prepare for the day to begin.

They`ve rested all night,
On strong brown bark beds;
With no cares for today,
In their photosynthetic heads.

The winds smile;
As they prepare, practicing,
A natural concerto;
Fit for any terrestrial king.

A sparrow searches
For its morning meal.
Mother Nature`s store
Let`s the bird steal.

The wide light blue sky,
Is gazing around and down;
From up high, with loving eye
Revealing these sights, to you and I.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

The Grind

There are so many different, important occupations;
Found in passing faces, near the 23rd st. subway station.

Each individual reveals a different
Job position, which they represent.

A pretty woman with a smile
Strolls with a graceful pace,
Headed with pure style
To start her morning race.

A strong man in a three piece suit
Moves briskly along,
To find the occupational root
Of his hearts song.

A whimsical mature lady smokes,
Her long elegant cigarette;
With all her carefree tokes
She ponders with no regrets.

A wise, well-lived, gentleman
Stares happily at the sky;
Grateful on this day, that he can
Just live and is getting by.

A porter, cleans the grounds;
A teacher, teaches children;
Security guard, makes his rounds;
A preacher, says “sins are forgiven”.

Two infants chat in carriages,
About life and their marriages.
A dog pulls her master,
Barking out “let`s move faster”.

The police proudly serve and always protect,
Bringing safety to all, by responding to every call.
Doctor’s and EMT`s do the impossible and resurrect;
A man depressed, and tormented, from his deadly fall.

Firefighters fight, risk their life, to quench with ease;
A once lethal, destructive, dangerous fire.
Military members give their life, deployed over vast seas;
To defend our freedom, from enemies, without tire.

Politicians work diligently to correct
Various unfair, unjust laws;
 Fixing definitions still imperfect,
Cause that is their cause.

Artists steadily, unselfishly develop;
For others, their forms hope to envelop.
So, when each piece is unveiled
We can experience part of their world;
And when we gaze upon their arts,
Might receive some joy in our hearts.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Impending Doom

Between the light of sun and moon,
So, begins this poems impending doom.
The lines lead down the sheet,
Until they achieve a state of complete.

Each letter is sent on a voyage with no
Return trip. A one-time verbal show
Once the curtain lifts. The engagement
Requires no form of prior arrangement.

Each stanza consumes this black ink,
The vampire page shall fully drink.
The rhythm screams to live,
No hope can the meter give.

There is nothing that can save –
No prayer or knelling devotion,
No elixir or magic potion –
Words, from the inevitable grave.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

NYC Beach

Joy and bliss
Here in this
Loneliness

The cars outside the window,
Are waves sounding in the ocean.
As they pass in their motion,
I hear the sway of the sea tide.

The pigeons and sparrows
Are the flying seagulls.
Their chirping lulls,
The raging stress within.

The concrete sidewalk,
Is covered in grey sand.
Music plays, not sure, some band;
So much variety on their stations.

No time for lonely speech,
When this city beach
Is just in my reach.

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Tomorrows Not Today

The sun outside, broke through the clouds;
Shining down and resounding aloud.
The storms above had now passed,
And all the dim grim atmosphere,
Was now in the, now distant past.
The skies were completely clear.

The skies were recently cleaned glass.
Upon the city hope was “en-masse”.
Dry feet strolled the damp street.
Spirits were floating among airplanes;
As if the home team had avoided defeat.
Cars passed pleasantly in their lanes;

Driving merrily along, honking out their song.
Everyone found a right, to each painful wrong.
Though the cares of tomorrow were still there,
And there was still sorrow, and still pain;
Stillness, peace, and happiness hung everywhere
For today is today, and today there`s no more rain..

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Monday, June 17, 2013

Ariel Is Dancing

The fresh night air is where she dwells
Drifting without a care, casting her spells
Feel her presence all about
Blowing gracefully all throughout

Living on a plane, that’s in-between
Reality and the land of a dream
She is one of the four elements
Her thoughts are this - very precedent

Under her airy intoxication
Unable to find any placation
To satisfy her desire
Her needs never tire
Still with love she does inspire
Causing a creative gestation

Giving new-found birth
To every new verse
She adds more worth
Together we rehearse
Breathing life all around
Her wind constantly surround

Moving steadily, still unseen
Manifested in a breeze
Soothing with such ease
Seeking only to poetical please
While dancing through the trees

Composed By: Andrew Drucker

Broadway

The daily show
We undergo
New York lottery
You never know

Actors take the stage
Words upon a page
Lines are rehearsed
Roles are dispersed

The play is ready
Voices are steady
The chorus prepared
The audience ensnared

Each act is different
Time is ever spent
In an attempt at summarizing
The twisting plot is surprising

Knowing your role
Can save your soul
From the critics heavy toll
Remember when the show does begin
This is the first and last performance you`ll be in

Composed By: Andrew Drucker