Words of S.S. White

Poetry...

I have been writing poetry since grade school. A few of my poems were published, or won contests, years ago. Many of my poems are very personal, written as letters to friends. In January of 2014, i published a book, Words Ago, containing most of the poems i wrote from 1992 to 2009.

In memory of Chester Bennington

and Chris Cornell.

Dedicated to everyone affected by their lives...

family, friends, and fans.

If You Had a Hero

if you had a hero

if he saved your life

if in your darkest hour

his voice was your light

if you needed him

and he was always there

if he brought you comfort

when no one else would care

then always remember him

for what he helped you through

don't forget those days

when he was there for you

heroes are immortal

but only in our hearts

they have demons too

and hidden darker parts

he could ease your pain

because of what he knew

he had the right words

'cause he went through it too

he found the strength to share

the darkness that he faced

he gave you pieces of his soul

to lead you from that place

if you had a hero

and if he didn't win

don't turn on him now

remember him from then

don't let his sacrifices

that helped you through those days

fall away to meaningless

because he couldn't stay

remember what he taught you

remember what he said

hold his light up higher

way above your head

make his story known

keep his lessons going

make sure the life he gave to you

will never stop showing

if you had a hero

and if he's not here now

don't give up and walk away

share his light somehow

~ S.S. White

July 2017

If You Had a Hero

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U - 2006

U

broken and torn
scarred and worn
your heart started to sing
went inside
pain to hide
numb but for the sting

so young still
with jaded will
some you loved are gone
hold the rest
to your chest
for them you carry on

a father, too
part of you
your babies kept away
love taken
faith shaken
their daddy held at bay

idols gone
play their song
they live inside your soul
take their path
trials and wrath
that darkness is your goal

wounds cover
clouds hover
can't find who you are
write it down
add the sound
live through your guitar

record your words
make your voice heard
to those who did you wrong
and leave them there
so those who care
will always have your song

~ S.S. White
2006
Story of Layne - 2006
This poem was not included in Words Ago due to possible issues with copyrighted lyrics. Some of the lines in this poem were derived from song lyrics written by Layne Staley, as a tribute to him. I did not obtain permission to use his lyrics, i just wrote this from my heart.

Story of Layne

sing to me, sing your song
sound like you're not really gone
tell your story, tell it again
who you were, and where you'd been

loved, envied, idolized
despite and for your life's demise
left your story here for me
learn and share your legacy

your words i hear
shed a tear
play your song
you'll never be gone

thought serenity was far away
your music brings it so close today
sex, pain, confusion, suffering
love, hate, love, made you sing

walked the maze alone back then
with your words, took me in
same as though molded in clay
permanent, your voice will stay

your words i hear
shed a tear
play your song
you'll never be gone

riddle so strong, did you break?
were you okay? were you awake?
did your thoughts become your fear?
lights too bright for you to steer?

when you died, tears did rain
through your songs, born again
feel your pain, cherish your glory
forever there will be your story

~ S.S. White
2006
A White Rose - 2002

A White Rose

A white rose, to me
Is a symbol of friendship
A simple kind of love
That says I care.
A white rose, to me
Reflects the pure, clear
Humble, yet bright
Feelings I have for you.
A white rose, to me
Says I like you
I miss you right now
You are thought of.
A white rose, to me
Is a perfect way
To let you know
How perfect you are, to me.

~ S.S. White
2002
Listen to the Water, Listen to the Wind - 2001

Listen to the Water,
Listen to the Wind

Sit on the banks
Let your feet dangle in
Listen to the water
Listen to the wind

The water's seen the world
From high and low
It's seen what has been
It knows where to go

The wind's been all over
Everywhere
It's seen where it is
It knows what's there

If you ever lose yourself
In the life that you lead
They've seen who you are
They know what you need

If you don't know what to do
If you've reached your end
Listen to the water
Listen to the wind.

~ S.S. White
2001
Three Days Past Forever - 1996

Three Days Past Forever

Inside my heart
there is love enough for an army of souls.
But all of this love is yours alone.
Forever I will love you,
but it will not stop there.
Forever is too short a time,
so I make this promise to you now:
Until three days past forever,
if you will have me that long,
I will love you with all I have in me
and remind you of that love hour after hour.
On the first day past forever,
I will cry for the time has come.
On the second day past forever,
I will reminisce of a love more powerful
than the man who moved the mountains.
On the third day past forever,
I will go to your side,
take your hand in mine,
kiss you gently,
and whispering to your heart,
I will make this promise to you
all over again.
If you ever doubt my love for you,
remember my promise to you,
and know that I always keep my word.
Until three days past forever,
I will love you.

~ S.S. White
1996

~ Thank you Jessica and Tyson. ~

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