From the cubicle to the coffeehouse

Progress only comes before struggle in the dictionary The hard work gives one a sense of appreciation while also learning patience In this microwave age instant is the word of the day As I look at where I've been I am overcome with joy for the man I am today. ©2015 S.Logan Sign in to see full entry.

In my darkest moment A beacon of hope found me The sun reemerged after years This nomad finally found a home With you Your love has empowered me Made this numb shell feel again I thank you © 2015 S. Logan Sign in to see full entry.

My one of my biggest fears was becoming you Even if I have curtailed my path to not go down the same road My early years of hoping to become a hero are long gone, now I live long enough to see myself become the villain I’ve witnessed myself become a liar to the man in the mirror Believing I am this... Sign in to see full entry.

Dear Dad, I have grown Whereas before this writing would be a smear piece on you Telling you how I want to take a flamethrower to you Greet you with napalm Lambast your “greatness” and “legacy” That was me then I cannot forget the hurt I felt as a child But I also can’t keep holding on to this I... Sign in to see full entry.

As I walk into the hallow halls of the sanctuary I am frightened Wondering if I will be judged Cast aside as another sinner in a room full of saints My innocence has long been lost I cross the threshold and do not burst into flames Step one complete My knees get weak My eyes begin to water Has it... Sign in to see full entry.

The problem with loving someone is learning to readjust after that someone is gone Sometimes you see the writing on the wall and you’re able to brace for the blow that will be dealt Then there are times when you are blindsided The agony that is felt by having someone ripped from your life Yesterday... Sign in to see full entry.

“Flesh peeling, skin burning, slow inferno” A flame thrower was taken to my life I am left with rubble and the harsh memories of how it all played out How did it come to this? I had it all figured out Guess life had other plans for me Or should I say my subconscious I sabotaged myself once again Why... Sign in to see full entry.

This cloud has been following me for as long as I can remember Normally it just blocks the sun but every now and then a ferocious storm erupts This signals the battling of my personalities The man who I would be versus who I could be Every day it’s a struggle to hold on To not flip and go insane My... Sign in to see full entry.

I am upfront about everything I want And I want you First time was a chance happening Second time was a coincidence Now the third time this is a trend I don’t want to hang out on a limb Call me old fashion Or maybe we can chuck it up to what’s going on these days But I don’t like to sleep around Not... Sign in to see full entry.

We’re both attached to someone else but no vows have been made before God Yes it is wrong but those are often the things that feel so right when you’re doing them It’s like you have some power over me Making me do things I swore I never would The way you look at me and instantly light my fire... Sign in to see full entry.