The tall frame of the building Stares back down at me. As I watch the construction crew every day, I ponder over what they are going to do. It is so interesting to watch a house be built And I hope that one day it will be my house I’m watching. But until then, IContinue reading “Buildings”
Category Archives: January’s Poetry 2021
Breathe
When I feel the fear rise in my chest, I am told to take a breather. But what happens when it’s too hard to? What happens? Sometimes meditations and body scans don’t work either. It feels like the whole world is falling onto my shoulders. I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. When I feel myContinue reading “Breathe”
Stuck in the Middle
The hardest thing for me to decide on Is a battle between my heart and mind. I want to be in a relationship with him But I can’t because I want her to be happy with him too. Every day I see them both, My heart and mind enter battle mode. Do I want himContinue reading “Stuck in the Middle”
Bottles
The clear bottles Created a gorgeous, magnificent rainbow Right before my very eyes. I feel the intensity of each colour Draw my eyes in as I imagine that everything was a rainbow. The clear bottles are charming.
Home
The beautifully manicured lawns and the tall building Draws me in. Home… The wonderful fragrances and comfortable furniture Relaxes me. Home… The combination of family and friends Reminds me of the place that will forever stay in my heart. Home… This is my home And it will always be home sweet home, No matter whereContinue reading “Home”
Letters
The envelopes arrive at my house And I feel the sudden dread course through me. I hate Valentine’s Day and I cannot believe, I found someone else who hates it as well. Seeing all these letters Floods me with discomfort and hatred. This day was going to be horrendous. Utterly and completely horrendous! I siftContinue reading “Letters”
Find Your Voice
As the music begins to blast through the room, I ponder over the advice from my teachers. The melody begins to fill my mind And I question if I should participate or not. I never wanted to do karaoke with my friends Because of the fear that was building and living inside of me. ButContinue reading “Find Your Voice”
Sugar Cookies
The flour, butter, and sugar All combining into one To create a childhood favourite of mine. Sugar cookies. I remember watching as my mother folded the dough And allowed me to help her roll them into balls. I sometimes glanced at the cookies while they were cooling And those were one of my favourite moments.Continue reading “Sugar Cookies”
Hating is Hard
Sometimes the most trivial things Can lead to hate. I find that “hate” is a strong word, One that I dislike using. I believe that there’s good in people, Regardless of the past you may have experienced. Everything can throw us a learning curve But the way we accept it is the game-changer. Please don’tContinue reading “Hating is Hard”
The Dry Leaves
An autumn’s day with The beautiful breeze blowing And dry, crunchy leaves.
The Gorgeous Sparkle
The bottle of glitter Which will forever sit on my desk, Never touched and never used. One day, however, my friend grabs the bottle. She opens it up and I feel my insides scream out loud. She opens the bottle and showers herself in the glimmering sparkles. I stare, open-mouthed at what just happened. MyContinue reading “The Gorgeous Sparkle”
Messy Creation
I watch as my friends grab bottles and cups, Paints and water. They run around and are interested, Bursting with bubbly joy at their artwork. I ask them what they painted And they respond with fluid art. I see the beautiful drips that are so free and happy And I wonder if I should giveContinue reading “Messy Creation”
Fruit Baskets
The basket that is woven Is one that I will always love. It belonged to my grandmother And holds special value in my heart. I remember using this basket When I was very, very young To collect fruit from the garden And bake fruit pie with her. I love this basket And I hope toContinue reading “Fruit Baskets”
Glow
The beautiful glow of the fairy lights Reminds me that night has come. The vibe and mood changes And my room becomes peaceful. All the intense competition that school burdens Fades away from my body As I relax and unwind for the day To the beautiful glow of the fairy lights.
Nature
The beautiful green cover Reminds me of the wondrous nature walks That my father always loved taking me on. I recall the soft and sometimes wet dew On the beautiful green cover And all the calm and peace I felt. I love being in nature And cherishing what Mother Nature provided us. Thank you.
A Clear Wall
The glass separates us From the dreadful sickness That has taken over the world. The glass separates us From any pain and hurt That has taken over the world. The glass separates us From all things dangerous That has taken over the world.
Liquid
The cooling liquid Washes down the anguish As the flaring fire rises Deep, deep down. It ignites, causing an issue to flare up. It ignites, causing a problem to strike. It ignites, causing a dilemma to begin. It ignites, causing the fire to begin. The cooling liquid we take for granted Washes away the anguish,Continue reading “Liquid”
The Rise
The beginnings of the network Will always leave me in awe Especially because it is so intriguing And I cannot wait for the new advances.
Abracadabra
The bunny comes out of the hat, The flowers at the end of the stick, The sparkles that fall from the roof. Magic. The show entices them, The show intrigues them, The show fascinates them. Magic. Interest fills the room, Tickets sell at lightning speed, The show is booked. Magic. The wave of a wand,Continue reading “Abracadabra”
The Day of Our Lives
The idea of throwing the best party ever Is only a distant dream of mine. My friends believe it’s possible But with extreme expectations Everything can crumble in a split second. It is still something I want to do But I cannot stand to think of some immense competition When someone outdoes themselves. I amContinue reading “The Day of Our Lives”
Growth
When we plant the seeds into the ground, They will one day grow into beautiful flowers. They will undoubtedly experience hardship As well as amazing moments in their life. We should grow with them As we nurture them to grow with us Every single day Until the day we move into life alone.
Time for Fun!
It is something that I forget Because work takes all my time away. I never remember to relax Or take some time for fun. It has always been a busy day That is seemingly productive Until you see my endless list Of overwhelming tasks in the mist. It is important to take time for yourselfContinue reading “Time for Fun!”
The Beautiful Rainbow
The shining colours That glisten with the sun and rain Brings hope to everyone. It reminds us that beauty can be restored And find its wings once again. It brings back hope. The colours of the rainbow Reminds us of the hope we lost But shows us the way back home.
What a Game!
It was a tight game. We nearly lost and nearly won. They nearly lost and nearly won. The competition was tight. It was so fun And so stressful. Everything was nearly a draw. Everything was nearly a tie. I had so much fun And I couldn’t believe the results. It was epic, awesome, tremendous. ItContinue reading “What a Game!”
Composition
Music is a beautiful tool I love to explore And play around with, Turning my emotions into melodies. It allows me to express deep emotions Which bury me deep down In the abyss of my hurt, Pain and suffering. It is my confidant, It is my companion, It is my friend, It is my soul.Continue reading “Composition”
Writing my Creation
To compose a beautiful masterpiece That one day will make me happy Is a dream come true. It is near impossible To ever compose something not cringe or hate worthy In my eyes. It is hard to even find the right words sometimes. No matter how many people tell me they don’t exist, I stillContinue reading “Writing my Creation”
Celebrate
Another special day has come When we celebrate with fun For those, we love and care. It allows us to reminisce Of all the wonderful times That we spend. It allows us to reconnect To those we love And rarely talk to. Connections are empowered, Relationships are strengthened, Bonds are nourished. Another special day hasContinue reading “Celebrate”
Creative Arts
I love playing around with my pencils As I explore all the endless possibilities Which amaze my heart And powers my passion. I love doing art Because it reminds me Of whom I am. It is my calling.
Interests
The fun aspects of our day Where we can explore ourselves Whether creatively or athletically. We enjoy playing with our friends And sharing the same interests, Improving our hobbies and skills. Our passions express us And we learn about everything we need, Fuelling ourselves to investigate more.
Volleyball
The interest fills the room As volleyball begins to skyrocket From the ground beneath And makes its peak in the world. A strong empire Begins to embrace the communities Not discriminating anyone at all To participate in this fulfilling sport. Time to engage in physical activity That can entice all your friends As you challengeContinue reading “Volleyball”
Happiness
The joy of seeing my family and friends Wraps around my heart joyfully, Squeezing me on the inside and out. Happiness. I run up to each of them, Embracing them like my life depends on it. I miss them so much. I miss them so much. I glance around The crowded room, filling with allContinue reading “Happiness”
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