RISE

RISE

Don't listen to them, never let them being you down
Those who disrespect you are nothing but clowns
You're worth more than gold, you are a real treasure
Stand and be strong, don't cave into the pressure
You're stronger than you think, don't give up now
There is a way out even though you don't know how
Walk on, don't let others hurt your pride
You know who you really are on the inside
Rise, strong woman, rise against all who hate
Rise, strong woman, rise and take your fate
You're a queen, stand strong and wear your crown
Let the fire inside you grow and abound
Rise, strong woman and defeat all who are against you
And you will survive despite all you have been through.
©2012 Darryl Mouzone

ISOLATION

ISOLATION

Alone I sit but I'm not sad
I'm separated from a world gone mad
No more arguments heard from where I am
I can create a world of my own right in my hands
Lost in my thoughts as I'm all by myself
I don't have to hear judgments from someone else
I'm not too ugly and I'm not too fat
I don't have to hear: "You don't really act black!"
No sweaty people in bars screaming in my ear
At home by myself, I belong right here
Alone in this world but I can hear myself think
Outside people shout and are being pushed to the brink
Fights and screaming are happening outside
Along with the words: "I hope you fucking die!"
That's why I distance myself from the human race
I don't want to argue so I feel out of place
I isolate myself so I can stay sane
I don't what to scream and cause other people pain
Just leave me alone while you destroy each other
As politics destroys compassion for one another
Let them fight, just don't get me involved
None of that is going to get any problems solved
Separating myself from the plague of humanity
A disease that destroyed Mother Nature's sanity
I have isolated myself but I feel fine
Because in a place of solitude I finally regained my mind.
©2012 Darryl Mouzone

I STILL CLING TO HOPE

I STILL CLING TO HOPE

The knife is in my heart and its been twisted
Feeling empty as my whole world shattered
It felt like my soul inside suddenly shifted
I wanted to go on but now it doesn't matter
Treated like nothing from someone who said they cared
A pain that's worse than outright death
At least there's no feeling of pain there
But it hurts to take in each breath
How could she do this to me she destroyed my life
Is this what I deserve for being a nice guy?
Resisting the urge to end it all with a knife
And I keep asking the same question to myself, why?
I pick myself up, knowing that I can't stay down
It's so hard to let things go and just move on
I'll never smile again, my face will always have a frown
Despite the lies and the endless hurt I feel
I still hope that there is someone out there for me
I can only hope that my silly dream becomes real
Someone that will bring me up and set me free
Hiding in the shadows of despair I still believe in hope
That she's out there, the one I call my queen
In a river of death, the hope of live still floats
I still hope she's out there, as crazy as it seems
The one who will end my empty feelings inside
The one who will finally make me feel life is worth living
The one who will dry the endless tears I cried
The one who will make my heart worth giving
I still dream, I haven't reached the end of my rope
For all that its worth, I still cling to hope.
©2012 Darryl Mouzone

TORRIAN STORMBRINGER, GUARDIAN OF GORRIDON

TORRIAN STORMBRINGER, GUARDIAN OF GORRIDON

The son of a queen, born in a time of war
Raised by the ways of the sword, truth and light
He never understood what all the fighting was for
He knew he must defend Gorridon with his life
The riders were coming, he could feel their evil
The eternal cold that kept in his bones
He had to rise to protect the people
And fight for his very home
The riders came, bringing darkness along
Endless agony came along with them
He could hear the finality of death's song
They brought no joy with them, just a painful end
This valley would be engulfed in flames before long
The evil wizard's minions only listened to his orders
They were nothing but his slaves
If they didn't bend the knee, there would be nothing but slaughter
It's time to rise with his sword, time to be brave
With fire in his heart, he calls to the winds
Now is the time to live up to his name
The battle for gorridon is about to begin
And to send the riders back from the way they came
Closer they come, as they spread darkness and fear
The dust from their horses can now be seen
Standing alone, he knows that the fight is hear
Even though everything is still calm and serene
He closes his eyes, to become one with all
The elements are now in his very control
He stands in silence as he hears the birds call
There is a raging storm in his soul
The riders are so close, he can feel the thunder
Of the thousands of riders that are ready to kill
He can see them now, his mind now with winder
That the elements are now bending to his will
Silently he waits as animals run and scatter
Waiting, until they come and reach the gates
His sword and his power are now all that matters
Torrian now arises to meet his fate.....
© 2012 Darryl Mouzone

DON'T LABEL ME

DON'T LABEL ME

I'm not Democrat
I'm not Republican
I'm not Apple or Android
Those stupid arguments just get me annoyed

I'm not part of your people
I'm not in any group
I don't side with anyone
I stand alone in the sun

I'm not suicidal
I'm not depressed
I'm not anti-social
I keep to myself and choose not to be vocal

I'm not positive
I'm not negative
I'm not something in between
I'm nothing what you think so don't you dare label me.
©2012 Darryl Mouzone

STEEL WOMAN

STEEL WOMAN

She's a woman of beauty that's deadly with her sword
Steel splitting the air, leaving death in its wake
She rides through Reedenbridge, staying true to her word
That she would make the name of her family great
Striking fear in the heart of the strongest knights
She was a source of strength to be greatly feared
Her riders came to rally under her banner of light
There was no such word as lose or surrender
Vengeance and victory to her is what mattered
The death of her father is what she remembers
Payback was rendered for every shield she shattered
She was raised by the sword, it was all she knew
Her father taught her the ways of the chosen
When she finds the king she will split him in two
And leave him laying in the throne room dying and broken
By Galderissia's banner they shall pay with their lives
As knights are dying by her edge of steel
Chaos is in the streets and arrows from crossbows fly
More bodies drop as Ravens feast on their meal
Pure fire is what fuels her need for revenge
She's aglow with the spirit of a warrior's rage
This is only the beginning, who knows when it will end
And so begins the tale of heroes in the Steel Age.
©2012 Darryl Mouzone

CHILD OF THE STARGAZER

CHILD OF THE STARGAZER

The ancient light, formed a billion light years away
Sent her from another world to come save ours
Our world is dying and rotting in decay
It was once beautiful but is now barren and scarred
Through the portals that the old wizards made
She comes through them and enters the old hall
Billions of years old but she never shows her age
She comes from the beginning to heal us all
The ancient light that comes from a source unknown
She's been to worlds that we can't comprehend
Every corner of the universe she has roamed
She has seen worlds beginning and has seen their end
Ours is on its last days, no hope is in sight
She's been summoned to give us help
Before this planet is barren from life
Heal this world, take care of the sick
Take us away from the battles and war
Help those who want to end all of it
And have found nothing at all to live far
Queen of the universe, our world is in your hands
Maybe for us though it's too late
Please heal our beautiful, ancient lands
Bring us back from this hopeless fate
The beauty that once was us dead and rotting
Love is no more, just hate down to the core
Too much backstabbing, usurping and murder plotting
People kill themselves with a future that's no more
Save us child, we need your help
To turn back time and bring us to life
Only you can save us and no one else
Shower our world with your beautiful healing light.
©2012 Darryl Mouzone