The Cardboard Breadman

A Lonely Place To Die

I was driving the country back roads;
in a hurry; on my way into town;
my thoughts carried an emotional load;
as the road suddenly dipped down.

The road reached the valley below;
crossing a bridge; over a stream;
I recalled a tragedy; a few

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

It seems I’ve finally come to know;
how the earth’s come to feel;
in the winter time; laden with snow;
in summer, the heat was surreal.

The earth birthed countless generations;
billions now call it their own;
the scene of unlimited revelations;

Spider Webs Of Life

Every life is like the web of a spider;
tho many would never conceive it;
ask business men about a trading insider;
they’ll certainly tell you: believe it.

Everyone’s life consists of networks;
mystical energy connections;
whether they be salesmen, or clerks;
they’re

Closer To Thee

Consciousness is shifting, slowly away;
I sense a realm called eternity;
I dare not leave; though, I fear to stay;
feeling drawn closer to thee.

Reality comes and goes in a wave;
thoughts drowning, in confusion;
I cannot lose; what God chooses to save;
love is death’

The Devil’s Child

Life was created in the Master’s image;
but, who might that Master, be;
demons have become a part of the lineage;
they’re even a part of you and me.

There’s a reason life was cast down below;
from the heavenly garden above;
it

Thoughts Of A Forgetful Mind

As I reach an age of forgetfulness;
many thoughts tend to evade me;
yet my mind displays resourcefulness;
giving me visions; only I can see.

They’re not visions in the traditional sense;
but, thoughts; that others left behind;
of their importance; I make no

The Irrelevance of Suicide

Some aspire to take their own life;
because they live in despair;
the truth of it all; cuts like a knife;
in death; the soul is still there.

None can avoid the winds and the rain;
they each have a unique cycle;
all which has passed;