ION INDIE MAGAZINE April 2016, Volume 23 | Page 67

I've been slandered and criticized Humiliated and ostracized But you'll always see a smile on my face, yeah You can't shake me” You can check out Dave and more of his work here: https://www.facebook.com/dave.jersey.923 This next piece will touch home with you, as it has me. TIMM REED of ANOTHER FINE MESS has composed a piece devoted to the strength we see in our fathers, sometimes not until they have passed away do we realize the sheer strength it takes to be a parent in this day and age. MAN OF STEEL By Timm Reed “With weathered skin on his face and his hands of stone Every day he worked the earth, fingers to the bone Back breaking selfless sacrifice is what he’s shown And never once did he ever let us walk alone” You can download “Man of Steel” for free, right here: https://www.reverbnation.com/anotherfinemessohio/song/23571040-man-of-steel And be sure to check out the complete works of these artists and more on my official page: https://www.facebook.com/ionchaos/ I am here regardless of the weather or time of day. Shower me with your art! Let me drown in the skillful ways that you craft your works. While I wait on you to thaw yourself out, let’s see what I have cooking in the depths of my mind today… NEXT By Shawn Joseph Once again Floating down Feet have fallen Lost the crown Knocking loud Just let me in Lost before I could begin Locked outside The open door I found my mind Beneath the floor Sun now calling Reaching through Frozen torment Escapes my view Alas we have come to that time again. Rest not for too long my friends, as the warmth might steal your focus. Let inspiration flow free and send it to me: [email protected]. Don’t let another moment pass! Let’s share your voice with the world!