Got Poetry?II

[blueeyz]

Mcmaniac-- I am glad that you were touched by my poem. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. Happy Holidays!

Liz- Glad that you too were touched. My family and I are enjoying the season. It's true that it's magical for children...a good reason to try and enjoy the season through their eyes.
So...you think I should post *Christmas Tree* for Marty at the party? That would be . Yet, I must admit it's tempting... . Hmmmmm... . Perhaps...

[mcmaniac]

Yes and have him sing it too!

[mcmaniac]

I should have read the posts about cyber party first You should definitely post it and he could be singing it, we just wouldn't be able to hear it

[blueeyz]

Dec 17, 2009 21:13:04 GMT -5 mcmaniac said:

I should have read the posts about cyber party first You should definitely post it and he could be singing it, we just wouldn't be able to hear it

LOL...yeah, I don't he can sing THAT loud.

Maybe at the *cyberparty* we could do some *cybercaroling.* Silent Night...God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen...Christmas Tree...

[starcrossed]

Seasons Greetings to all...

[blueeyz]

Happy New Year! Looks like I'll be the first to post a poem in 2010. Hopefully it won't be the only poem this thread sees this year! LOL

Unknown

Running free…
Slow it down
Not a chance
But will still
Take in what’s around me.

I cannot see…
The air is thick
With mystery
And possibility.

I can feel…
Mist on my face, my body
Purifying, cooling
And yet
The fire burns inside of me.
Unafraid of it taking over
And reducing me to ashes.

Shadowy figures…
Dancing in the distance
Standing motionless, complete.
All in their own little worlds
Yet still part of the All.

Same places
Different eyes
Don’t know if they’ve grown foolish
Or rather, grown wise.

It’s easy…
Or maybe difficult
To take the path
Leading you to company
So you don’t wind up alone.

It’s exciting
It’s inevitable
To wind up on the path
Leading you somewhere
Leading you into
The unknown.

[hammersister1]

Hi Blueeyz! Im taking abreak from studying & needed some creative relief so I thought I'd climb into the creativity vault....THANKS! You are such a poetic talent! Unknown....well written, beautiful and Christmas "Trees".....very very clever!! Made me giggle.

Just wanted to say thanks for suppling me with some delightful poetry!
Keep writing & sharing!! I'm too shy to share mine, maybe someday...I really enjoy poetry.

Well, just wanted to say Thanks!!

[blueeyz]

Thank you, hammersister1! I really appreciate your kind words. Glad you like my poems!

I understand the feeling of being shy about sharing, but if you ever get the urge to share something that you've written...please do!! This thread doesn't get much action anymore, but it has always been a POSITIVE and SUPPORTIVE thread.

[bostongirl]

Blue - Great work on Unknown!!! And Happy New Year! Yes, this thread has become very quiet. I have not written much lately. My poor brain is mush. But promise to post when something falls out. haha.

Hammersister1 - Hi!!! Hope you decide to share your writing at some point. I would love to read it. This is a good place to dip your toes in the waters.

Liz

[blueeyz]

Thank you Liz!! I look forward to when something, um, falls out of your brain.

[starcrossed]

This thread is way too quiet I agree....

[starcrossed]

When I fly

When I fly,
I will spread my wings,
Wider than anyone has ever seen.

I shall soar above the world,
With no fear or doubt.

I will believe that the light shining in my life,
Will only grow that much stronger,
Till my joy becomes even brighter than the sun.

Living free...
I shall create my own breath...
And let my heart direct my path.

Looking forward,
Never looking back.

Far away...
My fading past.

Before me...
I shall find my way.

When I fly,
I will be okay.

[starcrossed]

The Sun

The sun shall shine dear heart...
You fear too much.

Seeing the constant rain,
Pouring from heavenly made skies,
You have begun to wonder,
If it shall always be grey.

Tears fall,
And you mourn for yourself.

Mourn in silent torment,
For all the years you believe you have wasted.

How old were you when you dreamed of a far different future?

When was the last time you felt passion for a new day?

Too long ago...

Wipe away your tears dear heart.

Mourn no longer.

Before you,
The skies beyond are just as blue,
As they were before the rain began to fall.

Open up your mind,
To the possibility of you.

See how much time you still have to not just dream,
But to create a beautiful reality.

The sun shall shine dear heart...
For I believe you are the sun.

[blueeyz]

VERY nice, Star! Thank you for sharing those.

[starcrossed]

Thank you Blue.... it is so quiet around here. I hope that everyone is doing well these days. (((Hugs)))

[bostongirl]

Hi Steph,

So good to see you here again. Your new pieces are positive and uplifiting!!! Nice work.

Liz

[bostongirl]

Two for Sunday.

Legacy

We all want to leave our life’s mark
Our contributions forever imprinted
On the pages of infinity’s scriptures
Our legacy a permanent fixture

I see your struggle to come to terms
With the travelled roads of your past
To understand your contributions
As your journey is finally coming to rest

Your legacy cannot be measured
In trinkets or coins to be counted
Your mark is permanently scribbled
In the hearts of your sons and daughters

Your treasures can be seen on their faces
Many generations of kindness and love
Your children embracing your good graces
With strength to hold their heads up high

Their smiles tell the whole story
The untold gift of their lives
Their eyes wise before their time
Generosity, kindness, and love sublime

Sons gifting their strength to their children
Daughters knowing life’s gentle touch
Their sweet children already knowing
The importance of kindness and love

So my sweet and beautiful warrior
I want you to know this
Your legacy will last forever
Your life touched the world with a kiss


Tears

My heart forever shattered
Swords slashing hope into shreds
Old armor too battered to protects us
Fate cast from the heavens above

Courage suffocating under the weight of despair
Fear and sadness claiming hopes high throne
Life’s joy drowning in a sea of tears
Walls of silence screaming the end is near

Countless battles so bravely fought and won
Secretly knowing the war would be lost
Words never spoken so not to betray
Love staining my face day after day

As I sit alone in the quiet of night
I am blinded by love’s true liquid
Fearing a life sentence for the rest of my days
Forever hope soaked in tears of dismay

Will there ever come a new day?
When the sky will shine clear and bright
Where joy and hope reclaim their throne
Will there ever again be a day with no tears?

[blueeyz]

Wow, Liz, thank you for sharing those beautiful pieces. I believe the words in Legacy to be true...they serve as a reminder to me of what kind of legacy I want to leave behind for my daughters. Tears...well, it brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully written. I hope you and your family are hanging in there the best you can.

[bostongirl]

Thanks Shelly - It has been such a long time since I have written anything. It felt good to get some things on paper. I actually wrote Tears on paper. It has been a very long time since I used paper and pen rather than my laptop. I like the feel of it.

I indulged and bought myself a Kindle. I just love it and it is well worth the money for the amount of travel that I do and money I spend on paperbacks at the airports. I really like it but like the writing with paper and pen, i miss the feel of the book in my hands.

I see your posts on fb. Looks like you are keeping very busy with children and enjoying their youth. What a treasure.

[blueeyz]

Yes, there is something to be said about doing things the "old-fashioned" way. The kindle is probably very practical for travelers such as yourself, but is it the same when you just want to curl up in bed with a good book? I am all for change and progress, but I hope there never comes a time when snail-mailing real Xmas cards to family and friends becomes a thing of the past!