Perceptions of the Mind

By Steven Disney

A journey through the corridors of past, present, and what may be. What lurks in the darkness where only the brave tread? Joy, sorrow, longing, loss, devotion... and ever more questions. Set sail with Steven Disney in his second book of poetry, and drift in the seas of the mind.

Please be aware this is not suitable for children, due to sensitive subjects of sexuality and dark imagery.

• Language: English
• Publisher: THG StarDragon Publishing
• Release date: Aug 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476169026

Steven Disney

What to say about the author? Steven lives in Tennessee with his family and two dogs. For the most part he spends his time trying anything that tickles his fancy and figuring out the point of life. He is found fixing up his sailboat or learning to ride his motorcycle. When not conquering the land and the water he is found with a bottle of wine, rum, or absinthe and talking to his precious pups. A love for laughter and constant battle with depression fuels his drive in writing. He hopes that you have enjoyed his works. Currently, he has two collections of poems under his name, with more likely to follow.

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Perceptions Of The Mind

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Steven Disney

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Front Matter

Copyright Information

Please do NOT distribute this to others freely. If you wish to give a friend a gift of their own copy, please pay for a copy for them, as a great deal of time went into the creation of this content, both by author and editor. Libraries, however, may obtain copies to lend, so long as they do not have more copies in circulation than what they bought. As most authors will tell you, most authors still have to get day jobs to pay the bills. THG StarDragon Publishing is also a very small press, and does not pay advances to those that work together to get a volume out. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that all involved with the production of this work get their pay.

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Cover photo by Steven Disney

Written by Steven Disney

Editing and Copy Editing by Teresa Garcia

Copyright 2012. All rights reserved by Steven Disney. No part of this may be reprinted in whole or in part, save for quotations for review purposes, or by written permission by the poet.

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THG StarDragon Publishing

Steven Disney, c/o Teresa Garcia

PO Box 249, McCloud CA 96057, USA

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Published by THG StarDragon Publishing with the assistance of Smashwords.

Acknowledgments

Whom to thank? How about my readers; for you few always lift my spirits when you have a statement. My friends for listening as I ramble so often. My MOTHER, whom I do love really, truly, honestly I do. My father, for letting me pursue some of my ideas and I do love you too. Shannan, though times are hard I am still here for you. Angel, for being around and listening to my rants. Judy, for the determination that I have not seen in many people. Teresa, my publisher, for dealing with my demands and a second book. To those few that have touched my life in the past year, I hope more stay but to those that do not I still had a brief time with you.

Steven Disney

The power of this time is in acceptance of each other.

It is not in tolerance, for one can only tolerate so much.

Editor/Publisher's note

When Steven Disney contacted me with word that his second poetry book was ready for submission, I was busy with classwork and editing a fantasy novel for another applicant. Even though I was busy, and it meant a larger load, I was very happy to receive the news as I had been aware that he was working on another collection and holding a place for him.

Once again, it was an interesting journey through sections of the mind that most try to keep under wraps. For this reason, I knew it was important to help him see it to print, as the act of putting it out there for the public reminds people that... they are not alone in the things they feel.

Yearning, internal screaming, rage... we all feel these from time to time, though each experience is unique due to our backgrounds.

Editing poetry is always an interesting experience, as with poetry, the layout is an integral part. By changing the position or spacing of a line, you can change the meaning and flow accidentally, so it is always a challenge to ensure that the poet's voice is not altered. I hope that he is satisfied and that the objective of retaining his voice has been achieved.

As with his previous volume, some of the poems are not suitable for children. Please use your discretion. Neither poet nor publisher assume any responsibility if this volume is read by a young reader.

Teresa Garcia

February 4, 2012

Table of Contents

Perceptions of the Mind Title Page

Front

The 80's Made Me Gay

Disease

Actors

What I See

Remember Me?

If We Were Computers

Drained

Dregs

Pretty Bottle

The Chimney

Arms Of A Callet

Art In America

Vessel

Lovely Night

Why Me

Walking On

American Experience

Another Dream Died

Dreaming

Welcome To Bohemia

Rebirth and Destruction of Ozymandius

Such Is Life

Trapped By My Own Makings

Stone Steps

The Witch's Grave

Lonely Is The Heart At Night

Blade My Love

Blood

Day Is Long

Sunday Afternoon

Once Upon A Time Revisited

Cry To The Heavens

Day And Age

One Of Many Observations

Bleak Outlook

Unblinded Truth

Sailing

Operating System

Return To The Sea

Tonight

Late Evening Stroll

Blue Waters

Prayer To The Ocean

A Sad Parting

When Is My Time

Pipe Dreams

Step Away

Temple Of The Little Gods

Pride

Tolerance

Final Generation

Windless Day

Small Room

Empty Hand

The Little Church

Tell Me

You Came To Me

Radical Thinking

Jaded Soul

A Little More Radical Thinking

In The Morning

A Gift

Snapping Turtles

Is This What You Want?

Hard Relationships

It Is Time

Poison

Time Travel

What Am I?

I Am The Fool

Dear Father Christmas

Darwin

Coming Out

My Lover Returns

Please Answer Before Continuing

What Does It Mean

Novocain

Fiberoptic

Pap

Biker

To My Mother

My Prayer

Where Were You?

Suck Up

Bug Inside

Emerald City

Death Rattles

A Remembrance

Family Ending

My Equal

Modern Hamlet

Automatons

A Feeling

Look At Me

Untitled 2

Statements Of The Mind

God Within

Remember When

An Explanation Of Love

Author Biography

The 80's Made Me Gay

Parents bowling on Saturday night,

children off to the kid area with you.

David Bowie so sexy in Labyrinth, look at you,

I can see your religion.

Head bands and punk rockers,

teeny bop music like the Bangles.

Listen to the world as it starts to spin faster,

so many men loving men.

Women committed to women coming out

and the people making a voice.

Leg warmers, really that could turn anyone.

Thunder Cats, oh those leotards were just hot.

Listen to the beat, that quick quick beat.

Watch the people dance, dance as music invades the TV.

Watch as sickness takes