Category Archives: Poetry and Short Stories

Voting Anxiety

There was a rise in power. There was a rise in leadership. There was a rise in governance. The advertisements, propaganda, posters wrapped around my mind, spiralling to the forefront of my peripheral knowledge. I was not interested in politics. I never was. But at the legal voting age, I was a part of theContinue reading “Voting Anxiety”

Performing

Performing my assessment piece in Music Was always extremely nerve-wracking. I feel my bones shaking And my mind running. I love the thrill of performing But I was frightened that my song Would not live up to Those of my peers. It was a tough journey And now my hard work Lies within their earsContinue reading “Performing”

Writing my Day Away

Sitting at my desk, I let my fingers type furiously As I make progress towards my goals. I focus on my emails and correspondence As soon as I begin And then my poetry. I listen to music and the tapping of my keys Before transitioning to my novel. I allow myself to sink into theContinue reading “Writing my Day Away”

Being Creative

Drawing, writing, painting. I love working on art pieces That fills my heart with joy. Singing, sculpting, dancing. It is exciting to see what comes to life And brings a spark to my day. Being creative is relaxing and fun As I explore everything outside the box And have fun with my friends.

Family Adventures

Family adventures were always my favourite, Especially road trips to the coast. It was always a joy to see and hear What I wouldn’t in the city. I would never regret those days That ended quite badly Because those challenges made Our family adventures all the more fun.

Playing With Dolls

My sister and I always played With our favourite dolls And explore on mini adventures. I enjoy the stress-free games And the feeling of not knowing What time is. Playing with dolls with my sister Was always a fun time And now I get to relive it with my stepsister.

Pictures

My best friend is a photographer and designer. I am a model and actress. We love helping each other with our skills Whenever we have a project to do. I model her clothing and merchandise While she takes photos of me and my work. It is such an easy workday Whenever we take photos andContinue reading “Pictures”

Memories of You

The photos captured the days we spent Exploring and travelling the world. I miss you more and more each day Since you left for a better time. I know you look down on me And witness these moments When I reminisce over everything We did as crazy teenagers.

Happy Moments

Seeing my friends rejoice Over their Christmas gifts Was super sweet. It was nice spending time As a group before things Became different soon. We were grateful for Our final moment Before moving states.

His Birthday

His birthday was different To what he had planned. Things changed immediately Before we had a chance To savour what we could. I feel terrible that I was Not there to celebrate His birthday with him But he told me that he’d Choose our night over the Extravagant party thrown Any other day.

Budgeting

Learning how to budget Was interesting during class. To think we would take things seriously Was almost a joke. Somehow we understood the work But it was filled with more giggles Than calculative numbers. However, I wouldn’t have it any way else.

Winter Breeze

The frosty morning And chilly days in winter Always wake me with a smile. I love walking to school In the winter breeze And feeling my mind relax. It is so calming before a day Filled with lectures and research Just like the sight of snow.

Damaged

My mind hurts with the drama Circling on repeat. I hated this. It was insane to think That they would fall out Over a silly argument But we were all silly. We took sides And avoided the others To show our loyalty, Causing the drift In our eroded friendship.

Stings Like a Bee

I thought that this wouldn’t hurt. But how dumb was I? I always thought that we would be Together forever and ever Until that week when we heard Those words escape from within. What happened to us? Why did we let each other go? We still can’t let each other go In our hearts evenContinue reading “Stings Like a Bee”

Designs

The spirals and swirls On the dresses and shirts Remind me of the clothes That my niece loves. She has always been a fan Of patterned clothes Whereas I preferred solids And neutrals in clothing. I smile as I grab a hat With sparkles and A giant pink ribbon bow For her seventh birthday.

Obstacles

Obstacles are a part of life And they shape you into who you are. The challenges help you grow, Strengthen your skills And enhance your opportunities. You learn to appreciate things more As well as gain a greater perspective Of the extraordinary world. Life would never be as interesting Without those gruesome challenges As annoyingContinue reading “Obstacles”

Math Homework

Sitting at my desk and Focusing on my math homework Brought reminders of the upcoming test. This topic was exhausting Despite being not the hardest one of the year. Remembering all the methods were getting tough. I never minded doing Algebra But now that I moved to Extension, It was causing me more pain thanContinue reading “Math Homework”

Me Time

Whenever I have time to myself, I spend it doing the things I love. I write poems and stories and Read heart-warming books. I enjoy painting and colouring, Doodling kittens and tiny bunnies. I relish the shows and movies And indulge in my favourite treats. I love learning random facts Or finding my next favouriteContinue reading “Me Time”

Losing Everything

Losing everything in the blink of an eye Is painful and tragic. Losing everything in the blink of an eye Hurts like no other. Losing everything in the snap of a second Damages your soul with hatred. Losing everything in the snap of a second Stabs your heart repetitively till it can bleed no more.Continue reading “Losing Everything”

Joyful Memories

Looking through the photos Of our friendship trips Was extremely bittersweet. We rarely have time for these vacations And it rips my heart out of my chest That we never make time for them anymore. Life has been full-on But these photos still capture The essence of our joyful memories.

Missing my Friends

I used to see them every day But since we parted ways For our futures, We have never been the same. I miss them each more each day And it pains my heart every passing second. I am happy that we’re following our dreams But I wish we didn’t lose contact Over those four years.Continue reading “Missing my Friends”

We’re Royalty

Growing up, I loved playing ‘Princesses’ And being called someone’s princess Made my heart flutter. I enjoyed the endearment And still do to this very day. But I also realised That everyone is a princess or prince In their unique way And that we’re all royalty.

Trip to the Museum

Visiting the art museums Are always such a blast! I love exploring and learning about the works And the masterpieces throughout history. As an art student, It is so fascinating to learn About the history and meaning Behind the works. It is always a joy To spend the day with my friends, Lost in theContinue reading “Trip to the Museum”

Childhood Books

Childhood books are always a joy to read Especially when going back in time To see what I grew up with. I love reading the early novellas And simple but effective picture books To fill my time. It is always nostalgic And extremely fun to take a trip Down memory lane with my childhood books.

Improving my Writing

Developing my writing skills Has been a whirlwind of a journey. I have learnt the “right” and “wrong” ways Of doing things in my work But I continue improving each day. I enjoy crafting characters and storylines As well as expressing myself through poetry. I love learning about my craft And strengthening my creativity. IContinue reading “Improving my Writing”

Languages

Growing up, I always loved learning languages. I enjoy writing, speaking, and listening In other languages other than English And exploring other cultures in our vast world. I have always been fascinated By how we connect with language But also, how it keeps us apart. It’s a bittersweet thing honestly. I remember wanting to learnContinue reading “Languages”

Forgotten

Tears attacked my eyes When I saw you with her. We were separated for four months And you showed no sign of boredom. But then, you were a different person Almost like a shell of the person I used to know But still love as a whole. You were no longer the same Once youContinue reading “Forgotten”

Browsing

Searching through stores, I admire the pretty stitching, fabrics, and laces. But none of them was the one I desired. I searched high and low For the perfect dress To wear on my wedding day. But alas, I still haven’t found “the one” That will make me feel beautiful On my special day.

Her Jewellery

Sorting through my jewellery box, I found the dainty pearls and gems That I loved to wear On these special occasions. I haven’t touched them in years. The last time I wore a piece Was before they parted ways With my parents and me. I held the delicate, elegant necklace In my hand, before shakingContinue reading “Her Jewellery”

Problems

We all have problems. Life was never made to be easy. It was full of obstacles and challenges – Something that can be discouraging. We overcome these difficulties With constant perseverance And determination. We learn from mistakes and push on. Our issues make us stronger And help us grow to be better people. We learnContinue reading “Problems”

Without You

Lying in bed up at night, My mind whirls as I try to sleep. The thoughts of you continue to pound And rattle my brain As I listen to the soundless night And the screeching harmonies Of my heartache. Being without you has been insane And it continues growing restless Every passing second. I amContinue reading “Without You”

Teardrops

Crying as I try to work out A heartbreaking assignment For my English Extension class. Writing a poem based on my heartbreak. Jotting my emotions and thoughts, They swirled around in my mind, Prancing and traumatising me As I breathed them out. This was too painful. I couldn’t do this. Tears flooded my eyes AndContinue reading “Teardrops”

Mistake

I didn’t know how to feel When everything came crashing down. I didn’t know what to do When I lost my life source. I didn’t know how to react When he said those words. I didn’t know how much he meant Before I lost him. I didn’t know how to breathe When he was gone.Continue reading “Mistake”

Royalty

Spending time with him Always made me feel like royalty. I was his princess And he was my prince. No one could replace Either one of us In our royal hearts And our royal minds. We were each other’s crown And each other’s guard. I was his princess And he was my prince.

Waiting

Counting down the days Until my friend’s birthday Felt exhilaratingly nerve-wracking. I loved spoiling, celebrating, honouring her Just like she did for me. Our birthdays were always our excuses To spend our energy, time, and money On each other Because we couldn’t feel as guilty. Waiting three hundred and sixty-five days Felt like doing aContinue reading “Waiting”

Damaged

The fear surrounds me, Capturing and holding my heart In a rush of anxiety. Hearing those frightful words, Ones I have not heard in four years, Tore my heart out of my chest. I did not think how badly You would have taken those words to heart When I could not care less. I knewContinue reading “Damaged”

Memories

You are no longer here with me But our memories are forever here. They remind me of our times together And how much I love you and you love me. You are my everything. Losing you is still hard to accept But I know that you are happy and healthy Up in your world, whereverContinue reading “Memories”

A New Year

The new year comes around And my heart fills with love. I am so grateful to see My family and friends with me. The year has been a long, wild ride – One I will never forget like the tide. I cannot wait to see what the new year brings But I know that IContinue reading “A New Year”

Christmas 2021

The year goes by in a flash And soon we all gather With our family, friends, and loves To celebrate the gift of joy. The night ends in laughter, The day full of merry, Never ceasing the endless celebrations Of Christmas Day. So, it’s time to shout hooray And celebrate the day. Enjoy the restContinue reading “Christmas 2021”

R U OK? 2021

Problems are a part of life But they can be more than an obstacle. Keeping things to yourself Can cause more damage than help. It is always tough to deal with something hard But talking it out with others Can alleviate the burden on your shoulders. You can always start a conversation before it’s tooContinue reading “R U OK? 2021”

Daddy’s Special Day

It is that time of year When I get to celebrate with my daddy. I am so excited for this year, Preparing sentimental gifts With the things that make him smile. I am so thankful for my daddy And I love him very much for all he’s done. He is the best and I amContinue reading “Daddy’s Special Day”

The Joy of Winter

The cool season, My favourite season, Reminds me of all the memories that I have From our times together. I adore remembering everything we have done When we were going out Because I will forever remember That special day. Something about winter Just brings about joy to me. I cannot imagine my life without thisContinue reading “The Joy of Winter”

My Happy Days

Whenever I am in a bad mood, I recall all my happy memories. Whenever I am in a bad mood, I recall all my happy moments. When things get rough, I remember my favourite things. When things get rough, I remember my favourite activities. When life is bad, I remember my friends. When life isContinue reading “My Happy Days”

Hidden Behind a Screen

Click, click, click. Words flowing through And crashing and smashing someone’s heart. But, how would you know? How would you know if you’re destroying, Killing or hurting someone? How would you know? How would you know? Words are knives. Comments are wounds. Click, click, click. But, how would you know? Click, click, click. Words flowingContinue reading “Hidden Behind a Screen”

I Will Always Miss You

Seeing those pictures Of when we spend time together Will always fill my heart with happy memories, Moments, and joys. Every night before I fall asleep, I treasure the sound of your voice As it reminds me that I am yours And you are mine. Every day when I wake up, I treasure the sightContinue reading “I Will Always Miss You”

Breaking

The glass shattering beneath the floor Sends a painful strike up my heart. The vase from you Is now split upon the floor. The sound of the glass cracking on the countertop Paralyses me with a painful sting. Of all the wedding gifts, the rose teacups Are now split upon the floor. The sound ofContinue reading “Breaking”

Hurting Inside

The pain inside Begins to fluctuate As it increases and decreases Each time you walk by. I feel an endless amount of guilt Plague me against the wall, Trapping me from escaping back into his arms Where I feel safe and secure. I hate the fact that you are stealing him away Because that isContinue reading “Hurting Inside”

Painful Words

The sting of your words Throws me off. I never could believe That you would say Those painfully striking words Ever to me. Now I kind of wonder If you even believe Those previous words You say to me Every morning and night Before I leave. In the night, The intense pain attacks me again.Continue reading “Painful Words”

Losing You

The intense squeeze Is the last I remember Because the presence Is no longer here. Repeating the past Is an exhausting task. I cannot stand to fathom Recalling all the previous times. The worry I feel at night Is immeasurable to the pain in my heart. Losing you is like losing a puzzle piece. AnotherContinue reading “Losing You”

Remembering You

The photos on my shelf Will forever remind me of you. If I try to ignore it, The photos always find a way to remind me of you. I sometimes walk by and avoid looking at them But the photos always win. I sometimes mentally curse myself because I always give in, Allowing the photosContinue reading “Remembering You”

The Loss of Happiness

The joy fades With the never leaving impression That something is missing. My happiness… I sometimes search for it daily with the hope That one day it’ll find its way back to me. But it never does. My happiness… The emptiness I feel Is deepening the void That is there without the missing thing fillingContinue reading “The Loss of Happiness”

The Scar of a Diamond

The sight of the diamond Scars my heart. Sometimes I choose this trail Because it is your favourite too. However, I end up regretting it Mostly due to seeing her. Her happiness drains my soul As I remember how it is us That are so happy together With no disruptions from the universe. Those memoriesContinue reading “The Scar of a Diamond”

Missing Fairytale

The dream flashes before my eyes As I remember how our love Is a fairytale. But, now no more… That is never in fairytales But maybe because it is shut somewhere Deep, deep down. Our love is no more. The fairytale ending I am no longer able to see Is now a distant memory AndContinue reading “Missing Fairytale”

Mummy’s Special Day

It is that time of year When I get to celebrate with my mummy. I am so excited for this year, Preparing sentimental gifts Full of things she loves Such as cards, homemade presents, and breakfast in bed. I am so thankful for my mummy And I love her very much for all she’s done.Continue reading “Mummy’s Special Day”

Happy Earth Day 2021

Growing up on Earth Is a blessing I will remember until my death. I am so thankful to be part Of a loving community Where our home comes first. Just like us, Earth suffers greatly too And I will always treasure what I’ve learnt over the years To help keep our planet safe. It’s ourContinue reading “Happy Earth Day 2021”

Oceans

The calm blue waters That wrap around our coasts Will only ever show Its calm and peaceful exterior. But what is really going on inside? Something good or bad? Something positive or negative? Something constructive or destructive? Nothing can ever hide the truth. It will come out one day Whether you like it or not.Continue reading “Oceans”

I Miss You

The pain in my heart Will never suffice the hole you fill. You are no longer here To be my other half Making me feel vulnerable, Fragile, and hurt. I am never going to be safe again Because you’re no longer here. I miss you every day And yearn to feel you next to meContinue reading “I Miss You”

My Favourite Hobby

Reading has always been a pleasure in my life. I love escaping reality And entering a world with magic and abnormality. Reading has always been a pleasure in my life. I love becoming friends with the characters And learning about their journey throughout the story. Reading has always been a pleasure in my life. IContinue reading “My Favourite Hobby”

The Joy of Friendship

My friends have always been there to support me Even through all our hardest moments in life. We always cheer each other up And help each other when one falls down. I can never live without The joy of my friendships Because it would be a living nightmare To ever go through a day withoutContinue reading “The Joy of Friendship”

Time is Valuable

Everyone has twenty-four hours in a day. Although it seems like a lot, Many still don’t see that as enough. We constantly complain that we never have enough time To complete everything that we desire. But maybe that isn’t entirely the fault of the universe. Do we tend to procrastinate rather than be productive? DoContinue reading “Time is Valuable”

Friends

Whenever I hang out with my friends, I always have a smile on my face. Maybe it’s because of the wacky conversations? Maybe it’s because I enjoy their company? Regardless of the reason, I love hanging out with them Because we have the most fun ever And I will always treasure our unbreakable bond.

Healthy Meals

Growing up, I loved eating healthy meals. I was never strictly on a diet plan But I loved the taste of vegetables and fruits. Anything organic was my favourite too. My parents were health instructors So, I guess it could’ve run in the family. My healthy meals always consisted of the five food groups AndContinue reading “Healthy Meals”

Losing Everything

The fire devastated the country But it devastated my community way more. Everything is in ruins And nothing will rebuild itself overnight. I lost my parents, My home, pets, and livelihood. Everything was ripped away from me in a split second. Everything was gone… Whenever I glance around my community, I notice the same sadContinue reading “Losing Everything”

Battle with Depression

I’d never admitted to anyone That I had a battle with depression. It all seems so long ago but still so close. I hated those years. The years that went by, The years that I felt worthless, The years that nothing happened, The years that I wanted to die. Everything in the world was soContinue reading “Battle with Depression”

Hurting Myself

The tears trickle down, The pain pounds inside, The guilt intensifies out. Everything comes rushing back As the horrid events flood my mind And all I’ve known was lost. I lost everything that mattered to me. I lost everything that was important to me. I lost everything that was special to me. The tears trickleContinue reading “Hurting Myself”

Sadness

Losing their connection Was a painful blow to my heart. I couldn’t believe the transpiring events Until it finally hit. They were gone. They were gone. They were gone… I had lost them. My friends were finally tricked, Manipulated, deceived. I couldn’t believe the transpiring events Until it finally hit. Her cackling laughter sound throughContinue reading “Sadness”

Jealous

Every time I see you with her, I can’t help but feel jealous. I remember those times we spent together Before you fell in love. It hurts my heart to see you happy with someone else But I know it’s part of humanity. I will always treasure those memories But I hope she doesn’t breakContinue reading “Jealous”

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