Samantha Johnson

poem by Samantha Johnson

Don't know how to feel, the manual doesn't say, Left without a half you only get half way. By blood received our orders, by circumstance our hell, And so it was I never heard, "You're daddy's precious girl". I am all grown up now ... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

She grabs her journal from the coffee table and heads for the sanctuary of her room. She trips on his shoes so often left in the hallway, she falls hard to the ground. Her journal flies wingless for the first time falling open on a pa... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Day after bright new day, He knows his way around. Through the rush of modern life, He walks the common ground. Just a humble flag or two, To plead his silent case, For us all to join together, For us all to win the race. ... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

There you are without warning as my mind travels off, every so often in there you pop I did not call for this feeling to stay thought it would fade along with the days Never the less the feeling’s the same, sunshine and warmt... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

There you are without warning as my mind travels off, every so often in there you pop I did not call for this feeling to stay thought it would fade along with the days Never the less the feeling’s the same, sunshine and warmt... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Shakin’ slows his steady hand He pours another special brand The God of empty beer bottles Draws no line in the sand Drinkin’ cause he has to Choice escaped the mix Everyday only one way Life’s too hard... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Nobody here disturbing the peace Got no troubles life is sweet Got no worries cause I got nothing But blisters on my feet Lying silently on the couch The TV’s on but my mind is out Got no worries cause I feel nothing ... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

On all fours it was for sure One day I’d get up off the floor Shaking steps way too unsure I wonder what this life is for The world it crumbles inside me Bruised with fates inadequacy I struggle and I strain to see Th... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Live in the here and now Don’t let life infect you Live in the here and now It’s here to protect you You can take control If and when you want to But as time escapes You find nothing to hold on to Seems there... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Your heart is pure my princess Your subjects miss you Gone in hope of your return We see you lost your way Still as loyal as your mercy We need our bright princess Return as soon as you need We worship the truth you speak D... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Took the corner way too fast Gave away my heart Blinders up defences down A Wreckage from the start Felt so strong I needed you Always by my side Crowded you didn’t give it time Nowhere for you to hide I gave my all you... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

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poem by Samantha Johnson

A cosmic dance a star is born just like you and me Existing in this time and space for future history Gazing up the sun has set the stars are shining bright Tiny beams light years away illuminate the night And the stars know who... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

I gather my rage To forge out a way To carve out my truth And live for the day My memories may fade I forgive but hold on My future is now My yesterday's gone I am the sum Of my every thought Of my every move And all I've ... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Suburban madness choking my soul Another traffic jam and road rage takes hold Sitting in my tin can waiting for green Through the blustering city I hear a cricket My memory rips me back to my childhood years To my grandmothers ga... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Lying cross legged on a sun dewed cloud she slightly ruffles her wings On the tip of a rainbow colours so vivid opening her eyes as she sings The wind machine blows through her feathers of gold she shows not a care in the world Lif... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

The noise invades my head the sound is all around No escape from the evil rising from the ground Booming is its bellow it makes my stomach ache It seeps into my brain where it plans to overtake Leaving nothing sacred and insidious... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

The external gratification that you kill yourself to gain Will one day overcome you in a selfish fit of blame Obsessed you need to have it all you scheme you scam you lie Abuse your friends take a mile until the well runs dry Self... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Blood flows new Wild eyes race Sparkling clean Erase all trace The inside scoop Learn and grow Pass the test Earn that dough Feed the hungry Save the ill Dichotic solution Prescribe a pill You idle rough Engine stop... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Everyone is still asleep The night went by like that From silence in the middle To the screeching of a bat In this my little heaven Has sealed my fate too fast Before I see what’s hit me The end has come to pass Feel... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Motor hot still running The city falls asleep Souped up revved out to the max Frozen to your seat Blow a head, crash and burn It’s all on the line Pushing life into the red For a little extra time Fuel is low tempers hi... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

I love my little secret I keep her locked away She is real she’s all mine and no one else can play She makes me feel invincible she knows how to deceive Many try to crack the code but nobody succeeds She is there when I c... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

I am not the debt that you dread to pay I am not the rain that spoils your sunny day I am not the guilt that you claim to feel I am not the pot you think so unreal I am not the alcohol that gives you such a kick I am not the por... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Shut out heart Emotions mute Faded self Rotted roots Fluid motions Followed through Snapping finger All is new Stylised violence Infests the mind Stinging clear Whippin' time Game long over But try again Elastic life La... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

I’ve been asked to put myself in someone else’s shoes So I’ll put the thong on the other foot while searching for a clue Oh how to see the world through someone else’s eyes I’ve tried pumps, stile... Read more

poem by Samantha Johnson

Give it up let it in Feel it one more time Shoot it up throw it back Take another line Soak it in give it life Consumes it almost wins Here it comes let it in Hands are up I give in This is the last time Gotta move but got... Read more