Napkins

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Empty (via 1995) I hadn't the sunshine Forever seems the lasting time I take a walk down outside Kids play games of seek and hide Medication and money alter my freedom Ruler I'm not of this kingdom I'm a guinea pig, a mere stat Not much activity, i become fat A low 30 dollars don't do much Can't visit such and such and such Low as 6 feet and high as heaven My existence is between 1 a…

Finally Has Come (via 2002) Upon my face the sun scalds against my will I lay there with not the strength to roll to the side To hide the blisters It seems like years since i had begun this journey And it will be years if i choose to finish If I'm not there now I lay eternally, waiting for them to come devour I seek moisture through the sweat and maroon I taste the salt, the dirt, …

Tattooed Wrist (via 2002) So young, already an inpatient graduate Hills of failed tests to add to it The application to sign up seemed easy Crying wolf, cutting 'no one needs me' Her sharp toys are her affection To attract others' brutal attention

About this book

This is a decade of writings, both previously unpublished, and previously published by now-defunct publications. Some of the poetry came straight from scraps of paper and restaurant napkins to be placed in this book in their original, raw format. Some of these works show Steve's spiritual past, which he's not embarrassed about, as his life's walk brought him to where he's at now. Besides a spelling error here and there, there is little correction to the original content. Looking back, Steve sees how much he's changed since the decade of the most recent writing in this publication, and feels okay enough to share his old writings with you. And he hopes you can enjoy the vulnerability.