J. C. Koch : Writing

Food for Worms

Food for Worms

A Poem by J. C. Koch


Just something I wrote while watching Dead Poets Society
Sparks

Sparks

A Poem by J. C. Koch


In only a moment, it happened.One insignificant eventJust a small sparkCan start a fireA fire that burns away doubtsBurns away illusionsBurns away lie..
Dirt

Dirt

A Poem by J. C. Koch


There dirt under my nailsAnd dirt is all I'm seeing.With my trusty shovelMyself, I am burying.Six feet under the groundAnd so much further to go.In my..
On Stage

On Stage

A Poem by J. C. Koch


On stage we all throw on new facesAnd become new people from new places,But sometimes our new personalitiesReflect our truest inner mentalities.The ki..
Left

Left

A Poem by J. C. Koch


My concentration is shotMy hand trembles and shakesAs I relearn to writeSure its stupid and futileBut I need something, anythingTo stem the confusionS..
Beginings

Beginings

A Poem by J. C. Koch


Idle scratchings on loose papers,the early work of all creators.Torn up pages and broken lead,so many stories, locked in my head.Begging for freedom, ..
Theater

Theater

A Poem by J. C. Koch


For a second your thereIn your theater seatDying for the show to startChewing on something sweetThen the lights go downAnd the curtains drawThe show i..
Illusions

Illusions

A Poem by J. C. Koch


Its always world shaking when they're gone,
Too Many Tears

Too Many Tears

A Poem by J. C. Koch


The person this is meant for will know.
ENVY

ENVY

A Poem by J. C. Koch


Ever longing for youNever mine to holdVindicated or notYou are my only want