Poetry Corner with Ivy and Friends: Poet of the day The Lozt Poet
GETTING TO KNOW THE POET
Tell us a little bit about yourself, Lozt.
Hello everyone, I am The Lozt Poet, and I have been writing my dark and twisted poetry since 2010. I started writing my words for myself as a type of therapy in order to cope with what I was going through. For a long time, I kept my words hidden away from the world, but just recently I have decided to open my notebook up and allow others to read the words that slither out of my head and onto the screen as my fingers tap across the keyboard. I invite all of you and hope you enjoy taking a trip with me as I meander between the darkness and light that resides in my head when you read my words.
What inspires you to write poetry?
My poetry is inspired firstly by the things that I feel and see in my world. Everything that I go through begs me to write out my thoughts or feelings. My poems are also inspired and influenced by the events that shape our world.
When people read your poetry, what is it that you would like or hope they understand about you through your words?
When people read my poetry I hope that they understand that I am not trying to scare or push anyone away from me. I am simply giving you a glimpse into my mind in the hopes that if anyone is feeling lost or alone they can see that there is someone who understands them. I have dealt with a lot of pain in my life. I have been down the darkest rabbit hole I could find, and I made it out, but not without my demons in tow. I know how difficult things can get, but I am hoping that my words will serve as a beacon to let those who are hurting to understand that things will get better. I know it sounds like an afterschool special, but the best way to deal with things is to taken them one day at a time. I am proof that as long as you keep fighting and you never give up, the darkness will never overcome you and there is a way to come out on top.
POETRY BY THE LOZT POET
I plan to do better and get ahead,
Despite all my efforts, you believe life is all you are fed.
I try to work harder and make us a better life,
Despite all my efforts all you can do is threaten to stop being my wife.
I plan to write stories which might bring us fortune and a better way to live,
All you say is that's good then back it up by being negative.
Maybe instead of planning and trying to find better ways to get by,
I should be planning a way to disappear or die.
Because no matter how hard I try or how hard I plan,
It's obvious to me that you want a God and I'm just a man.
So don't be surprised if I ever vanish or die,
Because let's be honest, my family and friends won't miss me and no one will cry.
I'm just a nuisance that just continues to grow.
I'M NOT DEPRESSED by The Lozt Poet
I'm not depressed just because some days I wish I were dead,
I'm just tired of people putting negative thoughts in my head.
I'm not depress because I can never break through,
I'm just tired of people telling me how I should talk and act, and what I should do.
I'm not depressed because I don't have any fortune or fame,
I'm just tired of being treated like shit and shouldering the blame.
I'm not depressed for nay rhyme or reason,
I'm just tired of being a doormat for you every damn season.
I'm not depressed because I lost a close friend to cancer,
I'm just tired of you always expecting me to have the answer.
I'm not depressed and I don't care if you believe me,
I'm just tired of you trying to control me and not letting me be me.
LIVED AND LEARNED by The Lozt Poet
As I lay me down to sleep,
I lay in darkness as I begin to slumber deep.
Thoughts swirl and fill my head,
Things I've done and things I've said.
I think back on what I've been through,
I try to think of the good things, but only the bad comes through.
My heart beats fast as memories come rushing back like a furious flood,
The darkness swallows me and I find myself drenched in blood.
I look around searching for a friend or a hand to hold,
But alas I am left to my own device, alone and cold.
I begin to question why there is nobody to be found,
But before I finish the question the answers abound.
It was because of the way I have acted towards those I held near,
Those who treated me kind and in times of distress lent me their ear.
I had nobody to blame for being alone wallowing in my own demise,
By the way I treated those who called me friend, this ending for me who was no surprise.
I looked around and knew then that I had to make a choice,
I had to break free of this curse I had cast on myself through my actions and my voice.
I picked myself off the ground and found a pool where I could cleanse my aura and cleanse my soul,
I made a choice to begin my journey anew and try to make myself complete and whole.
I looked back at the people whose life I have filled with pain,
I promise myself that although I might not be able to take it away I would never do it to anyone ever again.
I won't ask for forgiveness because it is something I believe haven't earned,
But I promise that as I look back at that part of my life that I have lived, my lesson has been learned.
THE POETS FAVORITE POEM
The Lozt Poet was asked to share one of his favorite poems and he chose to share, Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson. Here is why.What is it about, Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson, that makes it your favorite poem?
It is my favorite poem because it speaks the truth about most people. It lets you realize that the only thing keeping you from going for your dreams is yourself.
To read Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson click here
THANK YOU!
I would like to Thank The Lozt Poet for his time and for sharing with us his outstanding poetry. I've been a fan for a couple years and it's amazes me how his poetry paints their own pictures. I look forward to the day we can all pick up a poetry book by The Lozt Poet. Lozt, may your words continue to embrace us all as we read them.
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