Phillip Francis : Writing

Spectator of Humanity

Spectator of Humanity

A Poem by Phillip Francis


I've witnessed the grotesque face of the human spirit, walked the path of vagrants, winos, and illicit cranks, vomiting in the alleyways and dumpste..
Together Alone

Together Alone

A Poem by Phillip Francis


Darkness, silence, the neglected house stands still. Commotion begins to breed life. The boiler starts to rumble, the pipes passing hot water..
My Morning Foundation

My Morning Foundation

A Poem by Phillip Francis


Awake..... I can hardly open my eyes, I groan softly as I put my feet on the floor. Slowly, navigating through the darkness, I discover the door..
Fleeing Monotony

Fleeing Monotony

A Poem by Phillip Francis


Cloaked in a mask, roaming within a banal sensibility, experimenting withinterpretation. Self inflicted conviction, motivated by fe..
Without You

Without You

A Poem by Phillip Francis


Abruptly woken from a sound sleep. Absorbing terror. Perspiration floods my brow. Hard to breathe, without you. Days drag on, nigh..
The Lonely Road

The Lonely Road

A Poem by Phillip Francis


Segregation from society leads to poverty of the mind.Attention dwindles down dangerous paths.There are no guard rails, no yellow lines, nothing to gu..
Urgent Clemency of Stress

Urgent Clemency of Stress

A Poem by Phillip Francis


I’m tired of stress. My heart is heavy and life is a mess. Slowly drowning, gasping for air. Searching for release, it's dif..
In the Moment

In the Moment

A Poem by Phillip Francis


Living too fast. Forever forgetful. Time will never last. Pursuit of perfection. Wasted energy. Constant state of rejection. ..
Pretty Picture

Pretty Picture

A Poem by Phillip Francis


I saw a pretty picture, it made me feel blessed. The allure was overwhelming, leaving tightness in my chest. Photorealismin style, I wis..
Solitary

Solitary

A Poem by Phillip Francis


This was written to question the value of being alone. I am not professing to be an expert on how to handle the feeling, but simply questioning my own..