Sample of my Poetry
poem of the month for august 2019 coming soon
No One Believed…
March 22, 2010
There are pieces missing it seems
Scattered remnants of tattered dreams
Dreams long forgotten
Slipping into my consciousness
Causing distress
Stealing my assurance
More frequent the occurrence
Shaking my foundations
With subtle insinuations
That I am slowly losing my way
My mind joins in the betrayal
Oh that it were so simple
To take that sweet elixir
Rolling back the ravages of time
Restore the recesses of my mind
Strength back in my limbs
When I was a younger man
Alas, such is not my fate
It is of now far too late
To rescind some past command
To take a different stand
One less night on the razor’s edge
Turn my back on one foolish pledge
And take back the devil’s due
Oh if only that were true
I could gather up the missing pieces that seem
Scattered remnants of broken dreams
Dreams now long forgotten
Dreams of life surreal
When my reality seemed so unreal
That no one believed me anyway…
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I do not lament, nor do I regret my choices of days gone by. I lived the life I chose. And those choices led me here to where I am today. Right here; right now; and for that reason alone I would do it all over again. Pay the piper; give the devil his due; dance one more night on the razor’s edge…simply to be here today with the one that loves me most.
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Naomi: rated it 5-STARS: on July 10, 2016: A book worth reading! His poetry makes you feel your emotions, his love for his wife and the pain he has experienced in life. You get a glimpse into his nature from bits and pieces he shares of his life. It made me want more of his story.
Bobbi O: rated it 5-STARS: on July 7, 2016: I received this book as a gift from a friend of the author. It is the only book I own. I was never much of a reader growing up and never bought a book in my 50 plus years. When I read his poetry, I find myself blocking out the world around me. It's something I never expected. I have laughed and I have cried. It takes me away, making me feel emotions I've never felt before. I read one or two almost every night before going to sleep. I recommend Robert Ullrich’s book to anyone who likes poetry, and especially those who think they don't. People who are like I was, me before I started reading it.
Mary Kathryn O: rated it 5-STARS: on August 31, 2016: It's wonderful to have it in a collection. Every time I re-read one of the poems or musings in his book, I gain a new perspective or insight into myself, the writer...or even life itself. I've been a fan of Robert Ullrich for years. I feared the loss of his work. Now I have it in my hands. I know new readers will enjoy and gain much, as I have from his works. A little tip -read the same one at various times. Like with a cup of coffee over breakfast, and again on a rainy afternoon.
M. Grimsrud: rated it 5-STARS: on September 5, 2016 We have this book on our coffee table. I pick it up often for either a little pick-me-up, up maybe to get closer to the author. His words will sometimes make me cry, and then the next will make me chuckle. It is a great read. I use it for meditation, and it often gives me insight on other things. Thanks Robert.
GOODREADS REVIEWS
Alan: rated it 5-STARS: on Sep 14, 2016: I won this book in a recent Goodreads First Reads giveaway. I very rarely read poetry, as it usually doesn't hold my interest. This book is one of a very few that I have enjoyed and kept my interest until the end. I shall be keeping this book on my shelf to read again sometime. Recommended.
April: rated it 5-STARS: on Dec. 12, 2016: A wonderful collection of poems that held my interest. I would really recommend.
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