Distill

I’ve been pressing hard for something.

What it is, I can’t be sure.

Some suggestions say that it’s for love.

But the world is not that pure.

I’ve been pressing here for something.

In my mind, to find a word.

And make it all for you and me.

Like that vaccine, where all were cured.

There are choices here. Keep looking.

Laugh it off or risk offend.

I’m not good at practiced grinning.

Gave a shot at lie and pretend.

I’ve been pressing back at something.

Be more like them, against my will.

I’ve been trying, and it’s not fitting.

It has been a hard distill.

Dennis Mantin

Shot Down (2005)

Another day, sundown.
Another night, sundown.
Orange to black, sundown.
Fades to midnight blue.
There’s nothing I can’t do.

And here comes the night
And I don’t know why
I hear your voice
And I lose my way.
Where are you now?
Can I touch you somehow?
You’re somewhere near sleep where images fade.
And here comes the sun.
Another night is done.
Here comes the sun.
And here I go again.

Saw the man, shot down.
Heard his voice, shot down . Eyes rolled white, shot down. Breathe goodbye that sound. Fades to midnight blue. There’s nothing I can do.

Another day shot down.
Another night shot down.
Orange to black.
Shot down.
Fades to midnight blue.
There’s nothing I can do.

DENNIS MANTIN

Note To Self

Well, I know something. I know what I sees.

And you’ve been peddling for favors and fees.

Now I ain’t judgin. Cause know what you done.

I just know you are trying. To reach for the sun.

They are keeping you down. And you wanted more.

Careful your wishes. Know what they have in store.

They’ve been selling a game that’s only for them.

And you’ll take the fall when it’s time to condemn.

Know where you’re wanted, and you’re welcome here.

Take time to know ego. Keeping it real and clear.

Dennis Mantin

Lepers in the Graveyard

The lepers spent their time in graveyards because their options were somewhat limited.

Ancient social distancing.

We are asked to stay at home and some of us are fortunate enough to have one of these.

Upon healing the 10 lepers, one returned to thank Jesus,which begged the question where were the other 9?

The math still stands.

Dennis Mantin

Animals

She spends time with the animals…

There’s no turning back this clock.

Has she given up on relationships?

With animals who stand and talk.

She wears a ring on her ring finger.

That she waves when they are near.

There’s this danger when they linger.

She knows their intentions clear

There’s this rescue at the Equator.

You could probably find her there.

Feeding dogs and kittens.

The sunshine bounces off her hair.

I knew her in a fantasy.

In a time when I was young.

I guess I loved her with my eyes.

With no desire sung.

Now I send a little money.

I help whenever I can.

To help her with the animals.

I just really am a fan.

Dennis Mantin

The Problem with Facebook

I took a 2 year break from Facebook and returned this week.

Immediately someone informs me that I won a $1,000,000.00 and eventually tells me that I would need to send them $300.00 before I received my winnings.

As a point of fact, I did not receive one scam offer in the 2 years I was away from Facebook.

On the positive side, I did however get to communicate with some cousins I hadn’t heard from in a while…

And I am getting contacted by a large number of 30 something women who are looking for relationships. The fact that I’m 63 and this is not deterring them in the least indicates to me that something is seriously wrong out there!

Might hang out here for a bit.

Dennis Mantin