Internal Fight

 I smile out to the universe, and keep my cards close to my chest

To shrivel away I’m not averse, and hide away my soul’s unrest

I watch the world descend in doom, from the confinement of my room

A prisoner of my own gloom, my spirit decays in the tomb

I am afraid of my demise, when I inevitably die

Cross the threshold of worlds, my eyes shall feast upon what yonder lies

I fear the eyes of all before, observe my sins in sheer horror

Urge a change of paths, they implore, I feel in the depths of my core

Yet still I battle to ignite, the fire the burns inside so bright

Those stood around can see the light, but I stay blind, obscure my sight

With sinful entities that all converge to taint my own insight

To what is deep, for after all my power breathes through what I write

Haunted

You used to haunt my dreams at night

Held back by guilt, blind to the light 

A prisoner of disillusions

Couldn’t tell the nightmares from visions

You used to haunt my wretched heart

For years for you, I’d tear apart

My kingdoms, worlds and all I’d built

To free my soul from all the guilt

You used to haunt my soul within

Where thoughts of you were weights of sin

My back bent over from the weight

The cross I’d bear all whilst I’d wait

You used to haunt me in my thoughts

Turned into stones the tears I’d fought

But now I set my soul free from your chains

No longer will your torment reign

Copyright © 2019 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE

I Understand

I have no one to blame but me
I can not dwell in self pity
For it is I that caused this pain
And the damage that still remains

It is now clear for me to see
Why you would not want there to be
A future between both of us
So I shall count this as a loss

I should have behaved like a man
That truly cares a lot for you
I dished out insults and demands
My ugly side showed through and through

Now how can I expect you to
Believe me say my love is true
When all that my wrong patterns do
Is prove why you'd best start anew

Copyright © 2017 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE)

No More Love

There is no love left to give out, nor happiness to share about
There is no gladness here to give, so best you turn around and leave
There are no emotions to share, nor any ways to show I care
There's nothing left, all vacant now, I'll soon be hardened up somehow


I've given up on finding love, hence my heart is that way above
I bring out the worst in people, I'm tired of feeling vulnerable
I'm not so good and showing love, and those I'm with just end up hurt
My path's not been path, always rough, so they say enough is enough


Copyright © 2016 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE

The Time Of The Gemini

The end of Taurus' time is nigh
Along with its grey cloudy skies
Fear lurks within their beady eyes
For here comes due the Geminis

Be warned! Fear them, in all their might
Bask in their glorious, previous light
As they ride through, all queens and knights
Beg for their mercy in contrite

The central point of the whole year
The Geminis are most revered
By contemporaries, for its clear
Their power is felt as they draw near

The other star signs build a shrine
To praise the Gemini bloodline
And those who fail to, turn to swine
And bask in the wrath, all in line

So heed the wails, look to the sky
Acknowledge the warnings and cry
And forever do not deny
That the best star sign's Gemini

Copyright © 2016 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE

Everyday Self-Aware

When I am challenged and surprised, faced with two faced masks in disguise
When faced with peeves, like eyes that pry, or pet hates like rudeness and lies

I maintain my cool, move in stealth, retain a relaxed steady breath
I look after my mental health, my cool, my peace for that's my wealth

In life I'll always be challenged, if hurt ignore thoughts to avenge
Instead observe, take notes and learn, assess, reflect, think and discern

It pays to always be aware of self and treat one's self with care
For no challenge's too much to bear, so for all things I'll stay prepared.

Copyright © 2016 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE)

Never Raise My Voice Again

Henceforth I have now made the choice
To never ever raise my voice
To give myself some inner peace
And put my mind and soul at ease

I'll be as calm as I can be
And set my inner demons free
For I am done with all that rage
It's time to start on a fresh page

I will listen more to the heart
No longer tear my world apart
Remain as calm as still waters
Be as soft as melted butter

There's no more room for anger here
I won't be the one to cause fear
I'll never raise my voice again
For peaceful blood flows through my veins

Copyright © 2016 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE)