Anthony

Disabled Poet, Writer and Content Creator | Florida
a man in a red jacket and jeans standing in front of a car
a man in a red jacket and jeans standing in front of a car
a woman in a colorful dress with a heart shaped object
a woman in a colorful dress with a heart shaped object

01

In the heart of a city that never sleeps,
Where dreams soar high and the concrete weeps,
There's a rhythm, a beat, a vibrant song,
Where every soul, both weak and strong,
Finds their voice in the bustling throng.

Amidst skyscrapers that kiss the sky,
In narrow alleys where shadows lie,
Life's mosaic, vivid and raw,
Unfolds in streets with every awe.

In the pulse of neon lights that never dim,
Lies a hope, a chance, a dream's brim,
For in this city, bold and free,
Every heart finds its melody.

This is where the lost are found,
In the echo of the city's sound,
Where every tear and every smile,
Joins the dance of the urban mile.

So, let your spirit wander and roam,
In this concrete jungle, our eternal home,
For in its heart, you'll always see,
A reflection of what you're meant to be.

a painting of a city street scene with a cityscapeople
a painting of a city street scene with a cityscapeople

Urban Symphony: A Melody of Dreams

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In a town where the fields touch the sky,
A boy with dreams, too vast to tie,
His heart a bloom in tight-knit earth,
Yet, in these fields, he knew not his worth.

Bound by tradition, old and stern,
Under starry skies, he'd silently yearn,
For a world where love need not hide,
Where his truth wouldn't have to subside.

In the whisper of the wind through the grain,
He felt the weight of an unseen chain,
A longing deep, to freely be,
More than this town could ever see.

So he ventured beyond those rustic gates,
Towards a future with open slates,
In cities bright, under neon glows,
He found his tribe, his love, it rose.

In the embrace of minds so wide,
He blossomed, no longer to hide,
Each step, each breath, authentically true,
Under skies of the most vibrant hue.

No longer caged by the rural mile,
His life now wore an open smile,
In this newfound freedom, bold and gay,
He danced to the beat of a brighter day.

And though his roots lay in fields of old,
His story, in rainbow colors, bold,
Was written in stars for all to see,
A boy from the fields, finally free.

a man standing in front of a cityscape
a man standing in front of a cityscape

Fields of Freedom: A Journey to Self

03

In the quiet rooms where memories dwell,
Lies the echo of a farewell bell,
A whisper of a love so deep,
Now in the stars, eternally to keep.

Their laughter, once a joyful sound,
Now a memory, profound,
In every corner, every space,
Lingers the ghost of a familiar face.

The world moves on, relentlessly, fast,
Yet in my heart, the past is cast,
A shadow long, in evening's glow,
The pain of loss is a constant foe.

Amidst the crowd, I stand alone,
Missing the warmth, once my own,
In silent moments, I find your trace,
In the gentle rain, your soft embrace.

The things unsaid, the dreams undone,
Underneath the setting sun,
Your absence, a void, so vast, so raw,
In every beat of life, a flaw.

Yet in my sorrow, I find a light,
A memory, a star in the night,
For in my soul, you'll always be,
A part of you, living in me.

So I walk on, through days and years,
With smiles that hide unspoken tears,
For in love's eternal, tender bond,
You're with me still, beyond and fond.

In every sunrise, every dove,
I feel the whisper of your love,
Though gone in flesh, in spirit near,
In every heartbeat, you are here.

a woman reading a book in a room with candles
a woman reading a book in a room with candles

Whispers of You: Love Beyond Goodbye

a desk with a candle and candles in the sunlight
a desk with a candle and candles in the sunlight

04

In the dawn of dreams, where desires spark,
Lies the fiery glow that lights the dark,
Motivation, a fleeting, brilliant flame,
Ignites the path, calls out your name.

It's the whisper in the restless night,
The first bold step, the initial flight,
A surge of hope, a leap of faith,
The force that sets your course and pace.

But as stars fade in morning's hue,
When the novelty becomes the due,
It's habit, steadfast, that holds the key,
To turn those dreams to reality.

In the rhythm of the everyday,
Through mundane tasks and repetitive play,
Habit weaves its silent thread,
Turning motions into paths ahead.

It's the constant, the enduring grind,
The quiet force that works behind,
In every effort, small or grand,
It's habit's hand that steadies your hand.

For motivation may light the fire,
But habit is the relentless pyre,
That burns through doubt, through storm, through rain,
Keeping you moving, through loss, through gain.

So cherish the spark, the initial drive,
But nurture the habits that keep it alive,
For in the dance of dreams and deeds,
It's habit that sows the enduring seeds.

a man standing in front of a firework
a man standing in front of a firework

Sparks and Steadfast: The Dance of Dreams and Deeds