9-17-21
Tonight
I am feeling things
I thought I buried
Deep down inside
Well here they are
Saying hello again
I’m struggling
To keep them inside
Tonight
The rain brought healing
To me, it brought life
I am renewed
In my body
In my spirit
In my mind
Tonight
I’m moving forward
I made my stand
I have won
It is a victory
I’m not undaunted
I have plenty wounds
Deep inside
Tonight
I am fortunate
To have made it
This far
I have everything
I will ever need
Including, this scar
New World Order
9-9-21
I’ll be your servant
Compliant
I’ll nod my head as you speak
Undeniable
A good soldier
Of misfortune
I know not of what you speak
Of this torture
Deny everyone who
Speaks out against you
This oppression
Is now our expression
It’s explicitly
A depression
Rise up and sit down
Turn yourself around
Take orders from a leader
Who is a big fat clown
If you do not understand it
You never will
Tilt your head back and take the pill
Consciousness fades
Into oblivion
Those who chose to fit
Will never win
Nod your head and smile
Step in line
Put your head between your knees
And kiss everything goodbye
9-7-21
The sky was so blue
Lake Michigan in June
Nary a cloud passing by
I was the lucky one
With you in my arms
Red sunset hung in the sky
The boats on the water
So gently rocked
Gulls glided effortlessly
Here in the now
The days growing shorter
No place I’d rather be
With you in my arms
The sun on the horizon
Under the September sky
Here in my heart
So comforting
That beautiful look in your eyes
9-3-21
The gods of thunder
Boom in the night
Arcing lightning
Lights up the sky
A howling wind blows
It chills to the bone
My heart is racing
I thought I was alone
Screaming
Sounds fill the air
Wailing
Coming so near
Her eyes are upon me
My throat clenches tight
I can’t make a sound
Dark is the night
Blazing
They light up a room
Soothing
The feelings of doom
Crumbling
7-6-2021
I’ve been crumbling
For years
I’ve been living off
My tears
I’ve been wasting all
My time
I’ve been living off
This lie
That it will get better
That it all works out
I’ve been crumbling
Like shale
I’ve been living life
So stale
I’ve been finding out
I’m wrong
I’ve been chasing ghosts
Far gone
7-1-21
Funny how things work out in life
You can’t see it through the trees and clouds
Not every sunny day is as bright as it may seem
Not every starless night holds menace
I don’t know why I am here
Sometimes I wish I would
I just know when you are near
My heart does things I didn’t think it could
I don’t know why I do the things I do
I don’t know why I say the things I say
Trying to follow my heart
When my brain gets in the way
I hope it’s cool with you
If we just walk this path for a while
Nothing else matters right now
Especially when you smile
You died alone
6-13-21
You died alone
No more will you torment me as I sleep
No more will I be ashamed to not have you in my life
You were never there for me
I can’t believe you never cared for me
Still it makes me a little sad now that you’re gone
I wanted to see you, maybe even forgive you for your sins
You landed one more shot with your demise
One more arrow into my side
Life goes on, alone
6-12-21
It’s a lonely place
If you let it be
It’s a lonely world
If you hide and keep
Everything you love
Locked away
Under ice and stone
Inside flesh and bones
Do you wander out
Amid the sea
The crush of life
And it’s mysteries
Or do you sit
In a darkened room
Do you let your house
Become your tomb?
Smoke
5-30-21
Smoke comes in through the windows
waltzing in from someone’s fire pit
They enjoy the warmth of the blaze
I’m left with the smoldering remains
So goes the parody of life
So glows the ember in the night
Not my light
Not my light
Pain comes in through many angles
Life bogs down from many tangles
This web I’m in, I think I’m choking
I can’t find my way out this time
Everything is so broken
The pieces, the pieces all around
I know I need change, I know I need something
I wish I was anywhere but here
I wish I was anyone but me
I wish I could hit the restart button
But I can’t, I know I can’t this time
I hate to feel so damn weakened
I hate to come to you on my knees
I don’t really even know how to say this
I’d rather say sorry than please
I hate to feel so damn cheated
I hate to say goodbye to it all
I don’t think I have the strength to do it
I don’t think I have the strength at all
It’s finally here! It came out around 6:45pm central time, Wednesday night. We now know when every game will be played. So pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let’s go!
Week 1: At Rams- The Bears fly out to California to kick off the Sunday Night Football schedule. All eyes will be on them as they take on a playoff team. I don’t see how they win this game, but I will be rooting for a victory. I think LA just has too much talent. (Loss)
Week 2: vs Bengals- This is one of the two games I think the Bears will win. QB Joe Burrows is coming off a knee injury. Andy Dalton will probably be the QB for the Bears. It depends on if Allen Robinson either signs his franchise tag or gets an extension. If he’s not playing, the Bears shot of winning goes down dramatically. (Win)
Week 3: At Browns- I have this as a loss. Cleveland is just too tough. I’m not sure the Bears have the offense or defense to beat many playoff teams. (Loss)
Week4: vs Lions- There is probably a small chance the Bears take care of the Lions at home. Not sure how Jason Goff will be. He’s been very average. (Win)
Week 5: At Raiders- Raiders are a bit ahead of the Bears, and the last time the two teams played, the Raiders took care of business. I give Oakland the advantage at home. (Loss)
Week 6: Packers- The Bears are at home. This one comes down to who the QB is. If it’s Rodgers, it’s a loss. If it’s Love, it’s 50-50. (Loss)
Week 7: At Tampa Bay- I still don’t know how the Bears beat Brady last year. I don’t see how they beat them this year. Maybe if Fields is starting. Maybe. (Loss)
Week 8: vs 49ers- It’s at home, but San Fran will be a tough contest. Kind of depends who is at QB for the Bears. I’m giving the nod to the 9ers. (Loss)
Week 9: At Steelers- Pittsburgh had a bit of a down year in 2020, but I look for them to be back in the mix for the AFC North. This will be a tough game. The Bears could have a shot to surprise them if Dalton is playing well. (Loss)
Week 10: BYE
Week 11: vs Ravens- Baltimore is tough, and Jackson might be more than the Bears can Handle. It would be kind of epic if Fields was starting at this point. (Loss)
Week 12: At Lions- Detroit is always a tough matchup, especially at home on Thanksgiving. (Loss)
Week 13: Cardinals- Arizona comes calling. Another tough match for the beloved. (Loss)
Week 14: At Packers- Green Bay is always tough, especially up north. This depends on the QB. If Rodgers returns, it likely won’t go the Bears way. (Loss)
Week 15: vs Vikings- Will the Bears be able to take advantage of their home field advantage? I have my doubts. (Loss)
Week 16: at Seahawks- Seattle is always tough, especially with Russell Wilson. They have more firepower, do they have the defense? (Loss)
Week 17: vs Giants- Saquon Barkley will be fully healed from his knee injury. The only thing that would save the Bears is if they are headed to the playoffs, and want to rest him. I was originally thinking this might be a Bears win, but now I am not so sure. Will Fields be playing? Lots of factors to consider. I give the Giants a slight edge. (Win)
Week 18: at Vikings- Bears close out the season up in the frozen North. Of course the Vikings are in a dome, but they should be more than the Bears can handle. (Loss)
So there we have it. I have the Bears finishing the season with only 3 wins, and 14 losses. Now, this is as the team is constructed now, with Andy Dalton the starting QB. Things can change with Justin Fields starting, and if the Bears are able to bring back Robinson*, and Akiem Hicks.
*Allen Robinson has currently signed his franchise tender, but can negotiate an extension, or Bears can remove the tag/trade him. July 15th is the deadline to do work out a deal, or Robinson will play 2021 under the terms of the franchise tag.
