Long Walks On The Beach

Long Walks On The Beach

By: Tyler Ross

I see the changes in the wind

trying to get me down again.

But I won’t let them win.

Not gonna wait it out indoors

even if it rains then pours,

when I want so much more.

Won’t let anyone stand in my way

even if day after day,

they try to cloud the extra shine I seek.

I’ve waited so many weeks

at the bottom of hazy peaks

screaming up, 

do you remember me?

Pretty music plays mentally.

I want to be and feel so free.

Like the ocean all around me.

No more dreams.

No more hope.

Making the best of this reality

and continue to work hard,

happily I quote.

Give me some extra tranquility,

I’m trying to damn near cope

living in this world of insanity.

More Than

More Than

By: Tyler Ross

We take it in and accept its stay.

A powerful tool, but not just a tool,

today.

It runs our lives and measures our worth.

So we believe in validation

forgetting our limited time on this Earth.

Counting the numbers like currency

It’s absurd.

All can fall down with as little as one word.

We bully ourselves just as much

as we torment each other.

Ego to the brain, destroying the sane,

smothered by the addiction.

You’d think this was fiction

or SciFi, they way we’re controlled

all by these lies.

Be more pretty, loud, and proud, more fit,

don’t take anymore of this superficial bullshit!

It’s not legit, so quit

while you’re ahead.

Instead of checking out

unaware of what reality has fed.

You’re worth more than a tap on the screen.

You’re worth more even if you aren’t being seen.

Drinking Technology’s Steroids

Drinking Technology’s Steroids

By: Tyler Ross

Too much bass n’ the speakers, 

noise features

spoken to ignorant creatures

acting like teachers when they need 

to listen more.

I’m no preacher 

to these technology leachers,

reaching for the lie.

Behind the eyes

sad goodbyes 

foreshadowed from every

last reply.

No more wise

with robotic cries

too numb to remember

any real emotion.

Digital size 

only counts

on the rise.

Apocalyptic

human demise.

A new potion

for a few to despise.

While not enough

neglect

the deadly prize

for a new life

controlled

by comparison,

virtual pollution

and lies 

ahead is an over saturated market

forging a violent sea of death in disguise.

Making it harder for us to go back

and revise.

Did we really try?

No.

Look around.

Feel. See. Educate.

No?

Too late.

No escape.

No surprise.

Frequent Flier Miles

Frequent Flier Miles

By: Tyler Ross

We took that ride home

got carried away.

We took that ride home

another day.

Lost in the clouds

and endless blue.

Down that path

where I hurt you.

Cost me more than just love.

A part of me died soaring above.

Back to California

without a clue.

Head frozen,

nothing new.

Stuck in reflection,

What do I do?

Nothing new.

Thoughts of you.

Oh, those thoughts of you.

Wish I really knew what to do.

Burrie Burrie Me

Burrie Burrie Me

By: Tyler Ross

Years and Years ago,

a restaurant

in the valley,

we chatted over food.

Superb.

A new friend.

Same University,

more ways to extend

our friendship grew roots.

Television shows and intelligent convos,

laughter and enjoyment kept us there.

So many smiles,

so much joy.

It was easy to be your friend,

even when I annoyed.

You liked me,

then I liked you.

That cycle went on,

even if I played like I didn't have a clue.

Life separated,

then life drew us back in.

Always easy to start back up,

through thick and thin.

You were there for me,

and I for you.

We bonded a lot.

Got closer over the years.

Sex came into our picture

and even more cheers.

You were the most thrilling,

intoxicating and

some trouble.

We started and stopped

and started and stopped.

Closer friends,

I liked you a lot.

But kept my cool.

I think you sorta knew.

Visits became less frequent,

even if I didn't want them to.

Whenever I saw you after,

still

heartbeats like crazy.

With lots of time to think,

fuck,

you got me,

amazing!

Thoughts of you all the time.

Headspace covered.

Devine.

Still, always on my mind.

Still, always on my mind.

Can't shadow your shine.

Only now I reflect,

wondering if we'll ever get back that time.
In my mind.