Author Archives: Derrick Riemer

Christmas Is

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Derrick Riemer

The time is drawing near Watch the calendar and clock Cause soon it will be here Merry Christmas from D Rock It’s not the decorations, or which ornaments are better It’s not about the snow outside, or all the colder … Continue reading →

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“All That Remains” by Lyndsay Foley

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Derrick Riemer

The first mistake is trying to find the answer to the “why.” – There aren’t any. Not any that we’d be able to understand now. The answers lie in places we can’t go while living. Knowing this all, even years … Continue reading →

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“Hurricane” by Billy Medford

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Derrick Riemer

It begins with subtle shakes Until it graduates to chest pains Heart rate ups the pace Now comes the stomach aches And no one knows what it takes To face this, feeling like a basket case Wish I could erase … Continue reading →

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Puppet

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Derrick Riemer

Someone else controls your groove Pulls your strings for every move Now your life’s not what you choose You are just a puppet There’s not much that you can say Wanna leave but have to stay And it’s always been … Continue reading →

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Addicted

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Derrick Riemer

With you it’s bliss Like cannabis I’m high upon this weed It’s ecstasy When you’re with me I’m crashing when you leave You’re cocaine And I’m insane I need another fix Your LSD Is numbing me Give me another hit … Continue reading →

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Doormat

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Derrick Riemer

I believe that you have walked on me for far too long In times I know I’m right, you make me feel like I am wrong Naively I saw good in you, believed all of your lies Angel’s what I … Continue reading →

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On Me

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Derrick Riemer

All your heavy burdens, whatever they may be Take them off your shoulders, and put them all on me All troubles and sorrow, and all anxiety Tell me all about them, just put it all on me Give me tickets … Continue reading →

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Here to Stay

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Derrick Riemer

Before you go to bed, and when you wake to start your day I will be there by your side, cause I am here to stay When temptation tries to steal my love from you I will not stray Because … Continue reading →

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“Justice” by Kyle Sartor

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Derrick Riemer

Thunder boomed in the sky, shaking and creaking the old rickety buildings of the Dismal District, condescendingly named by the upper class citizens of Drakenport.  The hapless destitutes who reside in this part of town refer to it as Rotten … Continue reading →

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“There is No We’re” by Sharla Derry

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Derrick Riemer

My eyes are stinging With a complete missing Not partial; a feeling unspoken Something cracked and broken Your presence is felt Especially when it’s not here Memories make me melt When it wasn’t me it was we’re I’m strong, I’m … Continue reading →

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