Author Archives: Derrick Riemer

Shitty Advice

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Derrick Riemer

Don’t wanna hear your two cents, you can keep your petty change My path of life requires you to stay inside your lane Unsolicited instruction is what seems to be your M O A welcome interruption? Think my answer would … Continue reading →

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The Feels

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Derrick Riemer

Perceivably Indifferent Visually Bare Observably Hidden Clearly Naked Noticeably Silent Optically Void Significantly Empty Distinctly Absent Actively Deserted Undeniably Vacant Recognizably Crushed Markedly Unfulfilled Obviously Frustrated Evidently Abandoned Temporarily Gone Permanently Missed The Feels

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A Short Story

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Derrick Riemer

My favorite book is the one about youI open it often and thumb my way through The start of  this tale, indeed so suspiciousTo good to be true, publication factitious No doubt in my mind that my heart felt the … Continue reading →

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Sudden Impact

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Derrick Riemer

Underestimated feelsAre what’s impacting meNever thought your words or voiceWould stir such energy In regulated daily lifeMy one welcome distractionCuts melancholy with a knifeAnd brings me satisfaction Who knew that these endorphinsThat were buried for so longWould rise from depths … Continue reading →

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“Depression” by Billy Medford

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Derrick Riemer

I’ve had enough of the indications That it’s me you’re implicating I’m sorry I’ve had enough of the syndications Of commotion of emotions That you put yourself thru till it starts a self implosion Then act like I don’t know … Continue reading →

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“Doin’ You” by Billy Medford

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Derrick Riemer

I’m feelin a lil older And feelin a lil colder Maybe not colder Just sick of all the cryin C’mon get up off my shoulder Talkin bout all your problems But showin no motivation to solve em You tryin to … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Derrick Riemer

Inspiration comes to me less than she did before Actually she’s knocking, but I don’t answer the door Complacent with the ordinary, so she goes ignored Knowing in my heart of hearts that she’s a true reward A bright spot … Continue reading →

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USA TODAY

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Derrick Riemer

Sometimes we feel accepted Sometimes we feel rejected Sometimes we have two candidates that no one wants elected Sometimes we tend to swerve When someone strikes a nerve And question those with titles that are marked protect and serve Sometimes … Continue reading →

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“Love Does” by Kevin Sanders

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Derrick Riemer

Love does… Things you never knew you could. Won’t let you hate, but you know it should. Love does… Break things and make them better. Put people first that really matter. Love does… Make you sick. Makes things hard when … Continue reading →

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We Got This

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Derrick Riemer

(Co-written by Derrick Riemer and Billy Medford) When troubles start to spoil our race I know that we won’t quit We’ll just keep on, pass the baton Together we got this We’ll be patients, practice patience In this hospital of … Continue reading →

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