Entries for the seasonal construct cup poems!~ |
A place where to keep all of my entries for this 30 day adventure...this should be a VERY interesting collection of poetry and I am looking forward to seeing how I do with this challenge and how much I learn and grow throughout this journey! |
Mental Health Deep into the darkness the hell I live in The chaos in my mind takes over control Waking up each day not knowing who I am Medicine helps some there is no cure What I have is invisible but killing me inside Just because I don't look sick doesn't mean I am not Flip and flop Back and forth Evil and Angel Sustain the rage keep it locked up For if it was released I fear the unknown I am never alone the voices are always there Sometimes they let me have control but only for a short time I can never clear my mind there is too much going on There is never a quiet moment constant and consistent Chatter and evil spewed forth from my mind I tell them to shut up they just laugh at me Telling me they own me I will never get away This hell is my life now there is no way out I am trapped inside my own mind rattling the cage to get out I want to be myself not who they want me to be I have my own mind and ideas my goals and dreams I will be damned if they ruin it or try to take it from me I will fight this fight alone if I must I want my life back and that is my goal I will sustain from giving up I will continue onward Step by step day by day I will walk this journey because it is mine to walk |
As the leaves change from dull to fresh Like a music box dancer that's spinning in circles Inside I change as does the seasons Freshening and anew fragile like glass I see that the season brings birth birth of babies Birth of self proclamation finding new beginnings Opening new doors The leave turn dark to lighter invoking life within The brighter that the leaves become the happier that I am Making me feel free and pure a season to change with It is no fantasy for I feel it inside I am like those leaves changing from dark to bright A new start at new things and I am making it mine |
Rising with the birds chirping joyously outside Loudly singing their songs of summer Beams of sunlight thrusting from the sky Time to get things loaded the coolers and the truck Then we hit the road heading out for our journey Driving there is always fun laughing and excited for our day Expressions of giddy anticipation and the fun we plan to have Doesn't take long to arrive our destination is not far We get everything tied down each has their own kayak Getting in and pushing off that first few feet from bank It's always so exhilarating fresh and pure It is like instantaneously being in another world Mother Nature lures you deep into her sacred beauty The silence is calming soothing and lulling Not total silence though you hear nature calling to you The gentle breeze on your face the sound the water as it ripples Birds chirping and critters scurrying nature has its own cadence Letting the water carry you the current leads the way Watching the trees as you drift by the leaves so many shades of colors Deep and light greens bright vibrant images Plunging you into an artists pallet colors spiraling together So beautiful and radiant It pulls your glance it's way The smells are even different honeysuckle and new growth Smell of flowers wafting a lullaby of aroma they send Enticing a relaxing sense of calm that comes over me Each stroke of my paddle slicing into the water Propelling me forward down this endless dream Dragon flies land on my kayak fluttering their wings They say that means good luck and I believe that each time Tracing my fingertips along the water watching casually From out here on the the river you escape it all Letting nature guide me taking it all in Breathing in tranquility exhaling stress and worry Kayaking is an escape a clear your mind time Releasing and relaxing let the river wash things away Take a day off from life leave reality behind Do just what that ol' song says and just row, row, row your boat |
The old schoolmaster's desk sat solidly in the corner Since the day I had inherited it waiting for my exploration Nooks and crannies tiny sections one after another Skeletons of memories past seep from the hidden crevices The lowest drawer calls to me enticing me to look deeper False bottom lifts up inviting my curiosity There, covered in dust a black journal lay I gingerly lift it from it's hiding place brushing it off with gentle touch The journal almost creaked as I carefully opened it The pages yellowed faded by time Yet the ink still visible so dark and strong I start reading getting lost within his words Relating so much it scares me He wrote of the voices the good and the bad He wrote about feeling like he never had control My heart pounded in my ears someone that understood Never met but bonded as one First feeling up then crashing down He hid it from all for it was taboo Yet he had to somehow let evil spew forth Onto these pages in front of me now Knowing my uncle whom I've never met Had the same problems as me made me feel not so alone With the turning of each page I felt newfound hope Must be the strength these pages hold |
I have so many goals hopes and visions Of challenges I crave desiring to reach Like a shooting star bright with glitter Stirs sparks of hope deep within me Such deep yearning of writing success Scenes played out over and over in my head Clear never murky as bright as the sun Little voice inside telling me to thrive Coaching me along journey of life Reaching towards new beginnings and challenges Striving towards my wants pushing all that I am Heart and soul set to be a better me I know that I'll try always give it my best I only live once so why not try To make my life perfectly mine |
Following cobblestone walkway narrowing alley Rain harsh as hate I look and see magical glory Antiques shining bright through dust covered window I rush inside saturated relics abound before me Sensing watchful eyes guardian I'm sure Tells me to gander treasures to behold Cautiously trekking through forgotten memories Antique trunk beckoning calling my name Knelling me determined for discovery Dropping to my knees I stare in stunned awe Faded in color intricate black lock Key sticking out begging to be turned With trembling hand engaging the key Aged hinges squeak as though closed for years Stale must exhales puffs from memories past Peering inside hollow open space Yearning to be filled with memories anew My fingertips caressing feeling my way Over each edge as we two bond Intended for me in unspoken words Sent straight to my soul desires us to be one Our need for each other provides strength and hope Both happy again dwelling in peace My trunk and I when I need in Key turns alone lid lifts for me No squeaking at all like we found each other Connected so strong joined in destiny My new trunk and me |
Strength down deep d into the soil roots intertwined twisting, latching as one Yearning to be big strong and powerful exactly as I need deep within my soul A glow of strength hovers around it Keeping it safe from harm I buried the strength a tiny bud of hope It grew and grew as did I It's power is so strong like a taste in your mouth It will live forever way past me I hope it keeps giving it's what people need |
Once they are spoken or written in ink Never to be taken back no matter what you do Words stick with you sadly it's the bad ones Each day hearing them repeat over and over Drowning in words silence is dead Their impact so fierce powerful and spewed They stick with you forever through life The craft of blocking out their sounds Never works the words are stuck Forever in my mind like glue on paper I am learning to say NO want to fill my head With new and positive words so that they smother the bad Make them go away save my sanity Words can cut you open bloody to the core A hit would be easier at least it goes away Words are forever always think before you speak Once it leave your lips once the ink flows Forever are they imprinted there is no escape Verbal abuse kills you if you allow it to |
I am my own enemy cutting to the core Evil spewing forth from my quivering lips Trapped by myself held hostage within Mobility by mind control control I so want to have Yet the dark thoughts come as they always have I try to tell them to go away they live inside my head I need to learn to stop tell the demons to leave Banish them back to hell let me be What I have there is no cure stuck with it for life Living in my own world looking out at yours Wishing I could be so free peaceful and at one I want to make my own choices if they'd just release my soul |