Holmes

Holmes I went for a long walkDown a narrow streetStopping at a restaurantThat sold spicy meat I looked at the menuThen asked “what’s this?”The waiter mumbled in SpanishSo I punched his face I smashed him real hardFeared he might be deadBut he stood up and Read More …

Better Than I Was

Better Than I Was Written by Douglas Firestein Staring in the bathroom mirrorI scratch my scruff and yawnHard to believe it’s been 20 yearsWhere has all the time gone? I used to live a care-free lifeThinking tomorrow would always comeSo I neglected all the important Read More …

All I Have Done

All I Have Done Written by Douglas Firestein Sitting on the roof of my carTaking in a long smoke breakI watch the youngsters drive byThe absence of fear on their face I once ruled this skeezy townBut progress cleaned up the streetsI guess a man Read More …

Childish Things

Childish Things Written by Douglas Firestein Looking sharp on SundayDressed to the nines, I amThings have gotten easierSince i gave my life to him The old ways live inside meBegging to come outBut I have to stay strongI must remain devout It’s time to turn Read More …