Poems

About Disgruntle Dave's Poems

My Friend written on 2001-04-21
This poem was written for any of my friends in essence. I love to help my friends in whatever way I can or do. This was my first poem I wrote which makes it unique in and of itself.

Lord I Pray For The One written on 2001-04-30
I wrote this poem to ask God to protect the woman He has chosen for me, no matter where she lives, what she's doing, or how long it may take for us to find each other. This was the first poem I read publicly.

The Hurt written on 2001-05-01
I wrote this poem when I realized that my friends, whether I met them online or in person, have been through many things that I never have, and I don't know how they have been so strong to suvive as well as they have.

You Wanted To Talk written on 2001-05-03
This poem was written about people who exist only in my imagination, but I see it as a way that someone who has been holding in their pain and suffering finally will open up to someone and it frees them from their prison of pain.

Forgotten Days written on 2001-05-04
This poem is more or less about someone who has suffered from depressing or hard times in their life; but with the help of their friends they realize that they aren't a horrible person. They remember that life can be good.

The Game written on 2001-05-04
The Game is about the ways that love(or possibly lust disguised as love) can be cruel and hostile, and how one can decide to stop searching for love and let God take control of their love life.

Would It Make A Difference written on 2001-05-06
The one word to describe what this poem is about is materialism. It questions what the important things in life should be and what kind of a difference it would make if certain events took place. This was the second poem I read publicly.

The Rain written on 2001-05-06
Quite simply, this is about two friends who have been friends for the longest time and just take opportunity to be crazy, to be their own person and enjoy a rainy day(or night) with a friend.

The Place written on 2001-05-07
This poem is about having a place and time to go to be with yourself, to really see who you are and what you truely believe in. A place that can help you smile when the rest of the world seems to be putting you down.

My Hero written on 2001-05-09
The title should be self explanitory. I wrote the poem the way I did so that no one could read the poem and say "Hey I know who that is." because the chances are, not many people really know my hero.

The War written on 2001-05-09
I really didn't know this poem would turn out the way it did, but it came to symbolize the ways that we can find ourselves doing our best only to lose the ones we love most.

These Friends Of Mine written on 2001-05-11
This poem describes six of my friends(can you figure out who?), for the different way each have graced the earth with their own talent. They each affected my life in different ways. In the end, the poem is a thank you to all of my friends.

Battles Won written on 2001-05-13
This poem is for my mom. The first letters of every line spell out "breast cancer", of which my mom has fought and survived twice. Coincidentally, I wrote it on Mother's Day of 2001.

You Told Me written on 2001-05-16
This poem was written to simply show how the smallest of good deeds can change a person's life forever.

There In The End written on 2001-05-17
This poem is about how often we forget that Jesus is with us at all times and that he died for us.

The Journey written on 2001-05-17
This poem is about a person's last moments on earth, and their journey to heaven.

What Do I Do written on 2001-07-22
This poem is about someone who is confused as to why their friend is hurt, and whether they still mean anything to their friend.

Rainy Day written on 2001-07-27
This poem is about days that just can't seem to get better, where confusion and pain block any signs of improvement. Yet somehow I realize that maybe it's not the end of the world.

Trapped written on 2001-09-18
This poem is about how oppressive society and the rest of the world seems at times, where they seem to know what's best all the time, and being able to be myself seems like a lost cause.

Don't You Understand written on 2001-09-28
This poem is about how some people have no clue how little it can take to start feeling helpless.

One More Day written on 2001-10-01
I wrote this poem late one night after laying away for hours wondering what it would be like if I didn't wake up the next morning.

It Can't Be The Same written on 2001-10-07
This poem is about how people opened their eyes and realized that we aren't invincible, as a result of 9/11/01. How the government was pushed to separate more from religion before the tragedy.

" " written on 2001-10-09
I wrote this poem about how quickly one can mean nothing to someone.

I Can't Tell You written on 2001-10-25
This is about not being able to tell someone something, whether from fear or simply losing your voice for a short period of time.

I-N-S-A-N-I-T-Y written on 2001-10-26
The first letters from each line in this poem spells "insanity". It simply states that not thinking for yourself can destroy your ability to be yourself, and in doing so, questions why that is not insane in itself.

What I Should Do written on 2001-11-13
I wrote this to prove to myself and others that I don't have to do what others do, just because it's the average or normal thing to do.

To Me written on 2001-11-17
This poem is about the ways that I see some things in life, whether that is how others see it or not.

Cheese Shredders written on 2001-12-29
This poem is not as meaningful unless you know my hero. It simply shows that cheese shredders can do more than just shred cheese.

I'll Be There written on 2002-01-04
I wrote this poem for my friends because I hear many stories of friends betraying friends, and that even if I am the only friend that they have left, I'll be there.

Paw Prints written on 2002-02-17
This poem came about from the many trips by a set of paw prints in a sidewalk. The have intrigued me since the first time I saw them.

Tell Me How It Feels written on 2002-03-06
This poem is about different situations and the way they make someone feel.

Sometimes It Takes A While written on 2002-04-24
This poem is about how sometimes time will solve a problem.

Ha! written on 2002-05-15
This poem is about revenge; and the aftermath thereof.

Maybe written on 2002-05-20
I wrote this poem about how sometimes I have done stupid things in the past, out of despair or anger.

Confusion written on 2002-06-19
I wrote this poem in about ten minutes and the title explains everything, from why I wrote it, how to explain it...it's all a jumbled mass of confusion. This is the first poem I have submitted to any competition.

Understanding You written on 2002-06-21
I wrote this poem about how confusing some of my [female] friends can be, especially when I start trying to place blame for my feelings.

Raped written on 2002-07-09
This poem is about the end result of unremorseful twisted acts of ultimate disgrace and the consequences thereof, when justice might finally be served.

That Girl written on 2002-07-30
This poem is about that girl. Even though I've never met her. That's all I have to say about that.

Best Of Friends written on 2002-08-01
This poem is about how the best of friends always stick together even when times seem almost hopeless.

One Step written on 2002-08-09
This poem is about how sometimes I'm one step from where I think God wants me to be but I dont know what step I'm supposed to take.

If I Could written on 2002-09-20
This poem is about someone and another person who is betraying them and the only person they trust is the one who has done them wrong.

Jealousy written on 2002-09-24
The title is pretty self explanitory, I think that the inspiration to write this poem has come from self-reflection on times that I have let jealousy consume me. How though I try to resist it, it seems as though there's always something out there.

Choices written on 2002-10-16
This poem is about well.. choices... and how that even if I did mess up before I would have a boring life(and continue to be) if I hadn't made mistakes.

Ce Sont Mes Amis written on 2002-10-27
The title of this poem translates something to the effect of "These Friends of Mine". I didn't want to use the same name to talk about the same thing, so I changed it...but not really. It's about six of my friends. Perhaps you can identify them...

One Person written on 2002-11-03
This poem came to me from a conversation I had with my philosophy professor one day. We discussed how we're not necessarily one person. To me I have not one, but many different personalities that interact to make me who I am. Sometimes my better side shows, sometimes a not so good side does.

Troubled Times written on 2002-11-06
I wrote this poem to be somewhat of a prayer for a girl who has fallen out of a guy's life and he realizes how much he needs her. It written because of a similar situation in which I was pushing someone away, and it hurt most because I didn't know why. I let her title the poem.

My Peace written on 2002-11-11
This poem pretty much describes the peace one is finding, and how they are finally feeling peace from the stresses they have been enduring. Strangely, and perhaps sadly, they find relief in suicide.

My Loss written on 2002-12-09
This poem pretty much describes feelings associated with losing a significant other because they no longer care.

BUFF written on 2003-01-14
This is a poem I wrote about the, as of yet, greatest bomber that the USAF has ever had, the B-52 Stratofortress. I wrote it for my friend Josh, who was a crew chief on them for a while.

Black Hole written on 2003-01-23
This poem is about me feeling like I am losing control. And in losing control I have also lost a part of my life. There is somewhat of an inside joke in the last stanza: I play a shooting game called Perfect Dark and in multiplayer I would often get disarmed and be blurry and so I would point it out in frustration and someone would comment that I'm always blurry. Like I said...inside joke, nothin to do with the poem per say.

Breaking Free written on 2003-02-13
I wrote this poem from experiences of realizing that some things I was doing and some things I was a part of weren't good for me. And yet, breaking from such habits was not an easy task. But the relief it brings is like a sweet victory for me.

Food Time written on 2003-03-05
This poem is about food. I was just having fun making stuff up and this was the result. It isn't in reference to any particular meal, and serves no purpose other than to say ENJOY YOUR FOOD!

Crushed written on 2003-03-26
This poem is about how crushed I feel after being told off someone I care about, and how all I can do is find my heart and hope for the best.

The Truth Is Out There written on 2003-04-08
This poem is about how hiding the truth often leads to devastating results, and that the truth seems to find it's way out eventually. I wrote this from the point of view of the person hiding the truth. I tried to put myself in their shoes.

If Life Were Simple written on 2003-06-24
This poem is about how I survive the complication that is Life, with the help of my friends. Even if it wasn't complicated, I'd still want them around because they help me so much.

I Can Hold You written on 2003-08-14
This poem is about how I can carry someone when they're not feelin their best. To be the one to keep them safe. I wrote it for my girlfriend of the time, Karen.

Holes written on 2004-03-15
I think this poem represents the aftermath of trying to catch someone being who they aren't and the realization that I've hurt myself by doing so, even if my suspicions were correct.

Nametag written on 2004-04-06
This poem is about having someone who makes you feel unworthy of their time, despite the nametag they wear. Ironically, the girl I wrote this about broke up with me the day I wrote it.

Falling Star written on 2004-04-13
This poem is about how people can react differently depending on what your life situation is. How some are more reluctant to help than others. How some don't pay attention until youre gone.

Tonight I Burned A Bridge written on 2004-04-14
This is about how in haste and the spur of the moment we can do things that later on we realize may not have been the wisest actions.

Losing You written on 2004-06-11
This poem is about losing someone. Whether it be losing them to distance, death, or the end of a relationship, it's still a loss.

Dear Friend written on 2004-07-16
This poem is about some friends, and how much I appreciate them. I wrote it in a letter format. Maybe you can identify who they are. Maybe not.

I Love You written on 2004-07-20
This poem is about finally telling someone that I love them. About actually saying those three little words.

Very Best Friend written on 2004-07-30
This poem is about realizing just how much a best friend really means.

Wrong Turn written on 2004-08-22
This is a poem about realizing that I still have feelings for a girl even though I thought I'd worked through them.

Excited written on 2004-09-15
This is a poem about being excited about various parts of my life. And not so excited about others.

You Could Say written on 2004-09-17
This poem is about watching what we say. I think.

Wishing For You written on 2004-10-11
This poem is about wanting to be there even though you know you can't, and that sometimes the fact that you can't be there is all that you can think about.

Apology written on 2004-10-14
A poem about wanting to apologize but realizing that doing so could be a waste of time.

Getting Rid Of You written on 2004-10-22
This is a poem about trying to get someone out of my head and off my mind, when in reality that's exactly where I want them to be.

Thirteen Days written on 2004-11-17
This is a poem about having set a deadline for dealing with a problem, and thirteen days from that deadline realizing that I'm no closer to a solution than when I started.

Breaking Point written on 2004-12-22
This poem is about realizing that a journey that has had many bumps in the road has finally gotten the best me.

Wanting More written on 2004-12-29
This is a poem about wanting more from a relationship that seems to be giving less and less.

Hurting Me written on 2004-12-30
This is a poem about realizing how much it hurts to think about anything to do with a relationship turned sour.

Lost Friends written on 2005-01-01
This is a poem about losing friends even though we try so hard to keep them.

7171.2048.5353 written on 2005-01-21
This is a poem about troubleshooting a bad internet connection. The title is in the form of a MAC address which is the hex representation for "RR HSS" in case you wondered.

Scarred written on 2005-01-21
This poem is about having an ongoing battle with someone that just never seems to find closure.

Here's To The Girl written on 2005-01-24
This poem is about the girl that is meant for me and how I wish to be with her.

All I Want written on 2005-02-25
This is a poem about admitting what you want, and fearing it's all for nothing; that what was, no longer is.

Letting Go written on 2005-03-09
This is a poem about letting go and not knowing how much to let go and for how long.

Taking Life written on 2005-04-16
This is a poem about a battle between two parties.

Imagine written on 2005-05-19
This is a poem about a friendship so great, and knowing that the days behind are only the beginning.

Life Is Right written on 2005-05-26
This is a poem about friendship. It's about having that person that is able to calm any day.

Courage To Cope written on 2005-06-16
This is a poem about a relationship that barely is, and learning how to live with it. Or without it, as the case may truely be.

Web Of Love written on 2005-07-13
This is a poem about expressing love, and realizing how volatile it is.

Extra written on 2005-07-15
This poem is about my true friends. The ones who are worth giving that extra little when it matters most.

The Wrong War written on 2005-08-24
This is a poem about fighting with someone about something that probably is best left to be carried away by the winds of time. But things have progressed for so long that it seems like the only thing left to do.

Seven Years written on 2005-09-13
This is a poem about a friendship that doesn't die, but isn't much of a friendship anymore having been torn apart by problems.

Wasted written on 2005-09-28
This is a poem about a friendship that's just not there and how sometimes its hard to leave all that debris behind. To admit that it's not what it once was.

A Trail Of Tears written on 2005-11-06
This is a poem about leaving the past behind in pursiut of a better future. About finding the inner strength to be a better person.

The Love I Was Taught written on 2005-11-18
This is about seeing only one kind of love, and being taught of another. To realize that Not all paths lead to the same place when you open your heart.

Seven Feet From Heaven written on 2005-12-23
This is a poem about feeling more at peace with...anything and everything, in the way that friends can make life easier.

Story Of Hope written on 2006-01-06
This is a story about the hope, the friendship, the strength that my friends bring me.

An Unrecognized Hero written on 2006-01-12
This is a poem about my friend Dan. For all that he's done. His wife Laura titled the poem.

Maybe Next Year written on 2006-03-19
This is a poem about well..disappointing days.

Too Deep written on 2006-03-20
This is a poem about realizing that we've been burned, and if possibly this has tainted us for good.

Unanswered written on 2006-03-26
This is a poem full of questions, of how life is going, of the way it feels. It's just...its a thinking poem.

Of Heart And Mind written on 2006-03-29
This poem is of the discrepancies of the heart and mind. An inability to agree between the two.

Not So Good Friend written on 2006-04-03
This is a poem about a friendship that involves more giving than getting.

Slow Dance written on 2006-05-07
This poem is about sharing in a big step in a friends life, of being able to share in the excitement and the joy, and adding to the already many wonderful memories of the friendship.

When She Hugs Me written on 2006-08-02
This poem is about getting those special hugs, the ones where you know the other person is delighted to have you there.

I Won't Forget written on 2006-08-30
This poem is about remembering a wonderful friendship for all it has offered in the past.

Painful Goodbye written on 2006-09-14
This poem is about a goodbye that hasn't found it's resolution.

Learning How To Give written on 2006-09-21
This is a poem about how friends can help us find our way in life, and teach us things about life we never knew. It's about learning the how to give side of life.

The Happy You written on 2006-09-27
This poem is about helping a friend when they need encouragement. It's about knowing they'd do the same for you.

The Trek Of Hope written on 2006-11-04
This is a poem about hope, and about survival. It's about being able to face life in all the challenges it gives you; and still make a difference in the lives of those you touch.

Rogue's Diary written on 2008-02-14
This poem is about three friends I play with on World of Warcraft.

Perfect Pi written on 2011-04-05
This is a poem about attempting to define a connection between two individuals.

A Mother's Love written on 2011-05-03
This is a poem about what we may learn about life from the power, wisdom and comfort of a mother's love.