Joey Martinez : Writing

Consumed

Consumed

A Poem by Joey Martinez


The season has shifted towards a colder presence and I watch people shiver, hoping to be visited by a warm embrace My body has become accustomed to t..
Tomorrow

Tomorrow

A Poem by Joey Martinez


It comes to my attention that many people have taken part of the election of surviving vs living Taking it day by day while others plan for the futur..
Brain damage

Brain damage

A Poem by Joey Martinez


You said you can handle the drugs but the drugs are handling you Voices in your head start to be heard and the pain starts pouring through What wa..
Forecast Love

Forecast Love

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Blinded by the concept of love but you claim to see the future and of course you’re still together and weathered the storm You avoid the sworm..
Life in the sun

Life in the sun

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Self care but you’ve become unaware from the constant stares and glares of those who love to watch you treat yourself with unfair nourishment W..
Resident

Resident

A Poem by Joey Martinez


So many visitors come into our lives and only a select few become a resident We grow accustomed to their elegance and become dependent Independenc..
Pass

Pass

A Poem by Joey Martinez


I took a stroll down town and as I took my lighter out to light a cigarette, I noticed the gas had ran out So I came across a stranger who was smokin..
Fight

Fight

A Poem by Joey Martinez


Mac Miller’s death has me in a thought of uncertainty Is the world really this cruel or are the demons that lie within us have become underest..
Paterson New Jersey

Paterson New Jersey

A Poem by Joey Martinez


I know Paterson isn’t exactly a safe haven but don’t assume it’s filled with just crows and ravens. A lot of doves lie in this tow..
When?

When?

A Poem by Joey Martinez


What’s your weapon of choice when the voice of the angel on your shoulder can’t boulder the demons cries? Is it music Is it poetry? I..