John Byrd : Writing

Bound to Loneliness

Bound to Loneliness

A Poem by John Byrd


Feeling alone all the time.In a room full of people.Girl reply to my messages.Why you gotta play so hard to get.Can I just get a little conversation.R..
07/08/2013 Flaw Filled Superman

07/08/2013 Flaw Filled Superman

A Poem by John Byrd


I cracked the stick.It turned into a whip.I took the chick.She called off sick.Instead the whip went to work.This makes me smirk.But really I got the ..
Care Too Much

Care Too Much

A Poem by John Byrd


You’re not even that cute.So why do I care?You say I’m too nice.You’re not used to it.So why do I care.You constantly bring me down...
Outcast

Outcast

A Poem by John Byrd


Don’t look at me like I’m crazy.What if I am crazy.Defying what’s popular.Not just for the fun of it.Because it’s who I am.Sta..
Rainy Birthday

Rainy Birthday

A Poem by John Byrd


As the wind blows on my faceThe rain hits me sideways.I love the feeling.It’s exhilarating.It’s my birthday.What a great thing to feel.It&..
The Perfect Daydream

The Perfect Daydream

A Poem by John Byrd


Am I good enough for you?Can I provide you with everything I want to?Or am I just some bum,Trying to get your attention?I know I’m one of many.T..
Levels

Levels

A Poem by John Byrd


You say we’re on different levels.I’d disagree.I go out too much.But I’d stop for you.Not because you told me to.But because I want ..
Black Man in America

Black Man in America

A Poem by John Byrd


A black man with labels.Being limited by society to these labels.Boxed by labels.Trying to break out of this box.Frustrated.ShoutingScreaming.Untamed ..
Past Decisions

Past Decisions

A Poem by John Byrd


Just when I thought I was on the right track.You remind me I’m nowhere near.I didn’t mean to sleep with your ex best friend.You didn&rsquo..
Time is of the Essence

Time is of the Essence

A Poem by John Byrd


I’m being pushed away.From you.I hate it.I want you.But it’s as ifI can’t have you.I try to fight the push.I happens to be stronger ..