Our desire for happiness is real but our definition and decisions to achieve it are a lie. The world in itself is not what we believe. Happiness cannot be found on earth, no matter how hard we try. Everything in the world is constant and does not change. There is nothing new, everything that will … Continue reading Searching for Madness
We delve deep into our thoughts and the darkest part of our mind searching for something that will set us free. Free from this world, from the constant struggle, the constant suffering, the constant pain. Our instinct is to seek out the one thing that will bring us relief from the day to day grind. For … Continue reading Freedom is Forward
I sometimes wonder what GOD thinks of me I know who I am I know what I have done I know what goes through my thoughts each day I am far from what I believe I should be How do those who live by the word do it each day How do they deal with … Continue reading Save Me
Prayers filled with hopes, dreams, and desires Clasped hands squeezing in earnest Father hear my prayer, echoes over and over in the wind Winged messengers collect all they can To the most high they go Who is worthy? The angels cry See all of them down below on their knees Tears rolling down bright red … Continue reading Earnest Prayer
My sister is struggling Struggling for her rights Her rights to exist in a country A country that does not want her. Its not her fault She didn't ask for this She is a victim of her parents dream A dream built on freedom A dream for a better life An opportunity to grow Yet … Continue reading Sisters Struggle
The wild, the crazy, am I? Carefree and flowing like the wind The rush of air like the skydiver falling through space Mothers open arms bring a welcoming embrace Comfort, Joy, and laughter Security found in familiar arms Never let go Hold fast to that anchor Pulled apart by the locomotive gliding over steel rails … Continue reading Am I
Scanning the world we see vacant people People who are shadows of what they should be Conformist, posers and pogues lead the way So why is there no one that has the courage The courage to stand up and shout Shout for our rights just as our forefathers did Who raised their proud … Continue reading RISE
Three generations before I was born Assimilate and become part of this country my forefathers declared Parents conformed and gave us names more American Now I am Johnny, Juan no more Juan only at home, behind closed doors. Juan only when I am in trouble and about to get the chancla. English speaking schools, English only at … Continue reading All To Be Called American
Hunkered down close to the earth, the ground covered with debris The smell is potent and filled with primal stench Toes curl pulling earth closer, a slight breeze sends pest flying Gnarling teeth gnash, saliva drips from cracked lips The scent of flesh and blood floats in the air, nostrils begin to flair Large bulging … Continue reading The Hunter
So what is up with those skinny jeans? Skinny jeans and their pockets Pockets that hide so well the few pennies that have been saved Skinny jeans and their saran wrapped legs Skinny-jeaned legs that end at sneaker covered feet forever seeking work Meaningless work that matters only if fuels the means A means to an … Continue reading Skinny Jeans and Pockets?
Dr Johnny G. Chavez III 