Poem: Musings
Musings What is this? Is it love? Is it hope? Is it misplaced trust? Quench the emotions; The rollercoaster is too much. Where’s the switch that turns them off? Fear. The great unknown lies before me. Is this the One … Continued
Poem: Forever Friend
Forever Friend Dedicated to Andrea Goff, my bestest friend as a teenager. I had a thought of you today, Of how your life had made mine bright With every little word you say, And every movement brings me light. Your … Continued
Poem: Reflection
Reflection Look in the mirror— What do I see? A foggy reflection of me. I haven’t cleaned it in a long, long time; I’m afraid of what I’ll find When I look through that grime. Foggy mirror, covering up my … Continued
Poem: A Woman’s Desire
A Woman’s Desire I want to be a Bride. Walking down the aisle to my Love. Dressed in a flowing gown. Veil fluttering like wings of a dove. I’ll look into his loving eyes, And finally give him that first … Continued
Poem: To My Love
To My Love I’ll be waiting patiently . . . No one else to hold on to Until I’m holding You. Being a teen, it can be hard waiting for love to come around. This poem about love was written … Continued
Poem: Fear, Trust, Pray
Fear, Trust, Pray You give, I take, Because I’m afraid of what you’ll think. Everyone else has thought me strange— I don’t know if I can take that strain. To know, and not be known; How can you know unless … Continued
Poem: Rejection
Rejection Why do you reject me? What have I done? You curse me and call me useless. What’s wrong with who I am? I accept you. I look for your approval. You slap me with your words And push me … Continued
Poem: Emote
Emote What love deep within me burns; What fires rage and boil and turn? The throes of death cannot me keep, Nor snakes that twist and turn and creep, Nor anything but heaven above, Can keep me from my deep, … Continued
Poem: Again
Again Screaming want, Burning desire. Put me out, My heart is on fire! Why do so many suitors come When I try to talk to one? Buzzing bees Swoop around a flower, All waiting for a chance. Will I be … Continued
Poem: A Prayer
A Prayer Father help me to make friends, And always to be true. Help me love and reach out to them, And find worth in myself too. Short and soulful, this prayer in poem form was something that just came … Continued
