Every time these words are spoken, it's like someone sliding metal across concrete, creating a loud, gut-wrenching noise. These words are foreign to the ears— absence of fatherhood, lack of brotherhood. Instead of embracing these words, we run and hide, like a child who has done something wrong....

“Your Modern Ghoul” My Beloved Eternal Reader, hello; good day, a-ha hey hey, I must start with this — I am glad you are here, with me in this journey through mystery. You are like I, are you not? First steps in cemeteries, your favorite memories, that sound heard behind you, the exciting spiritu...

For:  The ones in the dark I write for The champions of the night. You are the ones who are special, glowing upon candle. You are bright. And are lovely. You who are in the highness belongs of my heart. Indeed the Dark did not take power, I find you in order to deliver this with a new sense of Ea...

Wrestling Champion By Miguel Velasquez December 30, 2020 You may wonder, Wonder why my muscles bulge How 1 got so strong Why you can't help but stand in awe I I bet you didn't know, Know that I'm a champion Of wrestling that is I wrestle I've wrestled, Wrestled in many battles Battles I didn't ch...

Sweet Sibling By Miguel Velasquez August 25, 2020 My second mother You being the oldest My role rnodel The toughest t But also the sweetest 1 was your third leg As I staged Connected to your hip I remember crying Seeing you arrested Because You could do no wrong My little eyes Peeking from the co...

By Miguel Velasquez July 27,2021 You asked me "Where are you?” and "Where do you live at?" 1 don't like to lie. So of course, 1 went around the question. "1 live over the mountains. By the ocean, 14 hours away." "Do you live in a lighthouse?” "You can say that, there’s A bright light and a tower....

The Liberator by Miguel Velasquez December 7, 2021 An act of mercy towards you Is my composure and humility You see, as you humiliate me My heart composes compassion and love l was only in your military-style shoes, Innocent bystanders were like flies I shewed Your podium or tower was my street o...

Collateral Damage By Miguel Velasquez September 16, 2020 Wherever, you are now I want you to know How Far your actions continue to go The day you decided To take my father’s life Uncertainty and loneliness coincided You might as well of taken mine I tried my best to hide it But I really wasn’t fi...

True Inheritance Miguel Velasquez 9.2.22 In my hands I’ve handled money ; Crumpled bills of all sizes, some torn and even taped My body has been covered with brand names My shoes always new I paid my own rent at 14 years old My own shelter; new couches, television and fridge I’ve had reasons to b...

My First Sonnet By Miguel Velasque2 S December 10, 2020 On top of earth’s field 1 construct a legacy For a time, talents were concealed A castle of accomplishments, for all to see Materials I use, for what I build Come together gently I won’t stop, until fruits 1 yield Manifesting what’s within m...