Got Poetry?

[blueeyz]

Steph-- Say What You Will is so well-written and so true! I REALLY like that one! It also reminds me of The Four Agreements (I read that a while ago....thanks Liz for the recommendation!).

Congratulations, Steph, on the release of your children's book! And how very thoughtful of you to encourage donations to the Children's Hospital.

[starcrossed]

Thank you Blue on both the comments regarding my poem, and about my book.

Since I was a kid myself, I have always wanted to help out children that were facing different diseases and/or challenges in life. I felt blessed to have been healthy, and I couldn't imagine how scary it would have been to have had to face anything like that at such a young age (if at all). So, I promised myself back then, that if I could try to do anything at all to make a difference (for the better) regarding any child facing a battle in life, that I would.

Any book that I write that is child related, will have all proceeds donated to a children's organization... either by me donating all author revenues or by asking for the direct donations to be made.

Direct donations are just faster and easier for most organizations, to be able to get the funds to were they need them most. And, any amount at all can make such a huge difference in what they can afford to do or offer.

I realize that times are hard for many of us, but I still I have faith that people will be generous and want to help these young lives in need.

The Children's Hospital, is one organization that I have been fortunate enough to have worked with in the past. They sincerely care about the welfare of children and their families.

[blueeyz]

Steph, have you considered reading your stories to the children at the hospital? I bet they'd really like that.

[starcrossed]

Hum... you know I completely overlooked that. That is a great idea Thank you Blue.

[blueeyz]

You're welcome Steph.

Have a great weekend everyone!


Make Believe

Stripped
So long ago
Of dreams you held on to
The places you would go.

Tricked
Into believing
That he would hold on to you,
That he would never go.

Now you live your life
Laughing way too loud,
Convinced that you don’t care.

But I know better;
I keep quiet though;
No questions….I don’t dare.

Dressing up,
Playing make believe;
You claim you play to cheat
But it’s you they all deceive.

You’re slowly dying inside;
You think you still have power;
The vultures prey on you;
Your flesh – they crave, devour.

You’re life’s a nightmare
So wake up
Wake up
Wake up before it’s too late.

[bostongirl]

Blue - that was really well written and very moving. Thank you for sharing it.

[starcrossed]

That was a terrific piece Blue...

[blueeyz]

Thank you Star & Boston!

I almost didn't post it, because I felt like I ended it too abruptly and needed to re-think the ending. This is certainly not the first time I've said that about one of my poems!! Is it just me, or do either of you ever have difficulty wrapping up your poems? For me, ending a poem well sometimes poses a challenge...

[bostongirl]

Yes, I also have that problem more times than I care to admit. Perhaps it is because some of the subjects that we write about have no conclusions or endings.

Just a thought.

[starcrossed]

That's a good question. My poems tend to be long, but I never have had the problem of closing a poem. When I write something it comes from deep inside me, so at some point when I am writing I 'just know' when enough is enough. So, it is easy for me to close my work off.

However, that doesn't mean that life is 'hippy skippy' when I write either.

Anything worth doing or having, comes at some price... my price is that I write a lot of poems, but not all of them I will use. I trash so many of my poems even before I finish them or get half way.

Why? Well, I am my worst critic at times... and if I feel at any point when I am writing, that I am not giving 100% of myself to the work (or that it isn't a genuine representation of who I am as a writer), then I will delete it without a second thought given.

As a rule I choose to follow my heart when I write... if my works are not genuine (coming from my heart), then I would rather not post them at all to be read.

[blueeyz]

Thank you for your feedback, ladies.

Boston, I agree with your thought and have considered that many times myself. If my subject/story doesn't have an ending, why force one? I guess sometimes when I try and structure my poem a certain way, it works against me. Not always, but sometimes.

Ah....the learning, experimenting, evolving....all make writing so worth it!

[blueeyz]

Let it Out

Let it out
Let it go
Let the tears
Free, and flow.

Don’t try and hold back,
You’re still in control;
This thief…you can fight it
And get back what it stole;

Every rational thought
That held you up tall;
Every ounce of your faith
There to break every fall.

Scream, if you must
Force yourself to feel
Stand relentless, unwavering
In the wake of what’s real.

It doesn’t count if you’re numb,
When you’re hell-bent on denying…
Don’t look at me that way,
And don’t blame me for trying.

I’m not promising an end
To your self-inflicted pain;
I’ll hold you back, the best I can
When you veer towards the insane.

The challenges, the changes, it’s what life puts us through;
But we are a constant, and I’m always here for you.

[starcrossed]

Great piece Blue

[starcrossed]

Keep Your Reasons

You can give me,
A million reasons to say that this is over...
That my dreams can not be turned into reality.

I will give you,
Two million reasons why you are wrong.

This is not a war,
Still can clearly see the battle before me.

I will not stand in the shadows,
And hide in fear.

I will stand out in the open,
And hold my ground.

Fight inch by inch,
To take control over my future.

This is my reality.

This is my life...
Not some random life,
You are entitled to destroy.

Keep your reasons.

There is no logic,
Within anything you are saying.

You will never win.

Your words,
Shall not consume the better part of me.

Say I will lose...

I do not know the meaning of defeat.

The only failure that I could ever know,
Would be in me doubting what is meant to be.

Reasons... upon reasons...

Your words,
May sometimes hurt me.

Make me fall down on my knees,
Wanting to beg and plead for mercy.

You may make me bleed for a moment...
But I have a lifetime of conviction inside me.

I will recover,
And stand taller.

I will win.

Give me reasons.

Shout them in my face.

Increase your volume ten fold...
I will never hear you.

This is who I am.

I know,
What I am meant to become.

Me.

So, keep your reasons.

This is me.

[starcrossed]

Here's one for the romance lovers out there. It started off as a song in my head, and I just went with it. I hope it is to your liking

Love

Enough,
Playing games.

We both know,
That things just aren't the same.

Everything... is changing.

Everything... is somehow new.

You look at me.

I wonder,
What it is you see.

Tell me,
How can this be?

I can't stop,
The beating of my heart.

All I think of is you...

Love,
This is our start.

No more,
Lonely hearts.

Far away from,
Life and pain.

A shelter strong enough,
To protect us both from the driving rain.

Just say my name...
I will be true to you.

Come on... tell me that this isn't insane.

Show me,
That you feel the same way.

Hold me.

Just love me...
Day after day.

I promise you one thing...
By your side I will stay.

Love... this is our start.

A place,
For us to rest our hearts.

Far away from...
Life and pain.

Just say my name...
I will be true to you.

Come on Love...

This is our start.

A place,
For us to rest our hearts.

Far away from...
Life and pain.

Just say my name...

No pressure.

No more games.

This is,
Just between you and I.

Just say my name...

I will stay true to you...

My Love...
I am in love with you.

[blueeyz]

Good stuff Star!

I think I'll keep going with the romance theme. From me, romance with a bit of a kick!

Surrender

Put your guard down,
Toss aside your sword and shield;
Don’t stand there, a lone warrior
Denying the passion we both feel.

Surrender to me…..
Your body, your heart;
Fall into me, where you belong;
I will heal you where you’re falling apart.

You need not speak a word,
Simply look into my eyes;
Place your head against my heart,
Feel its rhythm, hear its song;
Try and convince me that our love is wrong.

I will rule your heart with passion and fire;
My voice soft and soothing, my words strong with conviction;
I will be everything to you….your beautiful addiction.

Lay your body down,
I’ll make you feel so alive;
Armor off, we are vulnerable,
Free, with nothing left to hide.

How much longer do you intend to wait?
Our desire grows stronger, the more you hesitate;
So stubborn, so resistant, so tempted to give in;
Give up those senseless doubts…let’s throw caution to the wind.

[starcrossed]

I think your 'romance with a kick' works very well Blue I really liked that piece a lot...

[starcrossed]

Changing gears here... and going with the 'spirit' of the season... so to speak.


A Halloween Poem

Here I walk without thought given,
While in the shadows lurk dark demons hidden.

Waiting... and wanting...

To rip flesh,
From mortal bones.

All I long for,
Is to reach my home.

Step by step,
I do take.

They wait hoping,
For a single mistake.

By chance,
Somehow,
That I may fall.

They long for me,
That is why they call.

Nay... not I.

I do not fear.

I walk.... and walk...

While they draw near.

I shall not become,
The victim here.

I tell you this...
I pray you hear.

Darkness,
I shall shine so bright.

That all shadows,
Will run in fright.

Demons,
You will not find a meal here.

I will make you wish,
That you stood clear.

Walk... and walk...

I will draw the line.

Waiting for me,
Is a waste of your time.

Now I must say,
Thank you my dear friends for reading these lines.

My Halloween poem,
Notice for once I have spoken in rhymes.

[bostongirl]

Blue - I love this one, yes romance with a kick!!!

Steph - . Excellent!!!

[blueeyz]

Thank you, Boston!

Star, I'm with you on the spirit of the season -- I began writing a Halloween-ish poem yesterday but haven't gotten around to finishing it yet. Your Halloween poem is fun, and I especially got a kick out of the "Notice for once I have spoken in rhymes" line. The reason why is that as of lately, I have been determined to write and post a poem where NOTHING rhymes. That is a challenge for me. For whatever reason, I just have to rhyme all the time (see, there I go again! ) I have yet to succeed.....it's HARD I tell you!

HARD = Hopelessly Always Rhyming Disorder.
There, I've given my problem a name.