Phillip J Clayton : Writing

Agony

Agony

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


A rising sun to restore the old,unaffected by the hell I've made.The straight line fading,these demons won't die,I bite my tongue, so I won't lie.I'm ..
Half Mast

Half Mast

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


Boldly justifying convictions.The self becomes disgusted;Justice for all, kill for peace!One world, one hate!Segregated, a price must be paid;Hearts a..
Crimson

Crimson

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


Blood will blanket the earth, I hope they choke on it!Living in troubled times, don't say that's fine.The world corroding, life fading.Blind eyes turn..
Oil

Oil

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


Dedicated to a friend of mine, someone I consider a brother. Life does not play by the same rules as we do. We feel helpless when those close to us en..
Choking on roses

Choking on roses

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


It's in the quiet times,those moments when the job is done.Whiskey and cigarettes becomecomforting whispers.The silence, obnoxiously deafening.The min..
Swallowing Suns

Swallowing Suns

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


Strong and Stern, fierce in anger;Resentful indignation.Vengeance becomes them;Giving birth to moons, thrive in darkness,wombs impregnated by snakes.N..
Rust

Rust

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


When there's no more;No more worry, no more pain.All progression will cease;Humanity will bleed;Limbs will tremble, it will all crumble.Worthless gutl..
Cigarette Burns

Cigarette Burns

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


Apologies are over!Who are you?One spoonful at a time;Drag you out no one can hear you.Cut you a pretty smile;Serpent knives;Hope creeping away;Empty ..
Destroying Adam

Destroying Adam

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


Nothing left, destroying self! All or nothing, kill everything!The thrill of knowing that all hope is lost;A life we once knew faded away like ashes...
It could rain today

It could rain today

A Poem by Phillip J Clayton


Menacing clouds hovering like vultures.The sun peaking ever so timid, defeated by a dismal future;Dry sandy ground, an apocalyptic metaphor for death...