Poems – Page 6 – Ronaldo Gilley

Detoxified: The Epiphany

November 15, 2020

Part of healing from a toxic relationship is coming to terms with how your own choices contributed to that situation. In my experiences, my mind knew the person was no good for me, but I got ENTANGLED with them anyway. This poem is about choice. We are all guilty of making bad choices, but bad choices can teach you about life in the harshest of ways. If you can learn the lesson and then apply it to future choices, you achieve WISDOM. … More Detoxified: The Epiphany

Kintsukuroi

November 1, 2020

Kintsugi, also known as Kintsukuroi (“golden repair”), is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, a method similar to the maki-e technique. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. (Wikipedia) … More Kintsukuroi

The Divine Lover

October 21, 2020

I think you are beautiful beyond measure I could surrender my heart to you, but could you do the same for me? I could give you all of my light and darkness But could you trust me enough to share your innermost desires without fear That I’d reject you for simply being who you are? … More The Divine Lover

Beauty in the Darkness

October 15, 2020

There is beauty in the darkness There is intrigue in its mystery A sadness in its solitude Maybe its lack of illumination sparks sexiness in the mystique Carrying with it a deep strength rooted in the fear of being weak While the light is praised and raised to that of a perfect dream The darkness … More Beauty in the Darkness

Soldier of Love

October 4, 2020

The title Poem of the Soldier of Love Collection. This poem is ultimately about me breaking down my wall of strength and admitting that I am hurt. … More Soldier of Love

Soldier of Love (prelude)

October 4, 2020

The Soldier of Love Collection. These poems came to me at different times, but with the same theme: coming to terms with my heartbreak. This one came to me in a dream, even the rhyme scheme. … More Soldier of Love (prelude)

Goodbye Unicorn

September 30, 2020

This poem was about forgiveness and self-accountability. … More Goodbye Unicorn

Dear Mama

May 10, 2020

Dearest Mother, I often attribute my ability to love unconditionally to you. But, over the years, wisdom has taught me that you have given me so much more. It has taken me many years to understand not only your enduring and unconditional love, but also your strength. In my very early years, the dynamics of … More Dear Mama

Fallen Angels (Part 1)

August 4, 2019

Amidst the glory of light, the darkness ascends with the company of clouds As we fallen angels blend within the crowds, all the while remaining hidden by our shrouds Wandering like lost souls pondering with open eyes, numb wounds, and sad smiles like tears of a clown Because we see far too well what is … More Fallen Angels (Part 1)

The Ugly Truth

July 21, 2019

As I dive deeper into the pit of my soul To explore the hidden corners and hidden agendas it beholds To see what unfolds I take a deep breath I take courage And hold on to hope in the aftermath of my broken heart To pick up the scattered pieces to see what is left … More The Ugly Truth