4 Poems by Alex Bienstock

Alex Bienstock is an artist located in NYC. You can find more of his work in his personal website Alexbienstock.com and on Instagram at bienstockisback

Bobby 

Bobby took my blocks

When i was just tryin to build!

I almost made a whole house

But then it was killed :(

He saw me havin fun

While others clapped

And cheered!

But then Bobby took away my blocks,

Exactly what i feared!

There was even more blocks

In the other stinkin room!

But Bobby didn’t cared

So he started to fume! 

I bet it was cuz Sarah

Was impressed with my giant house!

Bobby liked her

And didnt wanna be without. 

Dont cry, ur pretty

U dont have to think about ur face

Its fine in every angle and

U dont need to be scared

Its just u

Its not a big deal

And even if someone 

Is judgemental 

So what?

Life goes on 

And its stupid 

To value 

something

U didnt work for anyway

U are what u r

And it is what it is. 

Sorry

I didnt mean to make u mad

I was just messin around

Sometimes im a meanie

When i thought i was just a clown

I need to work on not being rude

And certainly simmer down the ‘tude

Maybe i can make it up

By buying u a cute little pup!

Poem for Spite

How dare you reinforce negativity. 

You are perpetuating hatred and pettiness.

There are children to take care of.

I believe in positive messages.

We are all on our own journey.

Where are your manners?

You forgot them at home didn’t you? 

Under your heart.

Open your heart.

It needs air to stay alive.

I love you very much.